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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1948
Page
14
The Fiiterwd newspaper announces a second-daw matter dated February 20, 1934, issued under the Act of March 3078 with Ab Amiatiio Texas listed as cost official. The issue lists GENE HOWE as President and ELLSBY 8 IZ ZARD as editor in chief, with The Glove-Hewns Publishing Co. noted. A business manager and related staff are named along with a dues amount of $19.80 for two months.
The piece argues against doom and outlines how Plains farmers and ranchers cope with wind erosion. It notes that wind and scarce annual moisture are unchangeable forces and that eroded soil costs are high. The writer emphasizes adaptation over trying to stop weather patterns.
The piece mocks political pundits for predicting outcomes and urges cooperation between Republicans and Democrats. It argues Truman's administration could benefit both parties and emphasizes the public wants good government rather than partisan conflict. The author questions reporters’ willingness to set aside bias for responsible coverage.
The piece notes dangerous winter driving conditions with poor visibility and slick pavement. It interrupts with sharp political snippets about profit as robbery and Townsend’s pension plan. It quotes Crister Bowles and Fonmen Secretant pledging national strength against war.
Dorothy Thompson analyzes the Dewey Truman race, noting Dewey’s defeat despite favorable polling. She argues polls misled the public, explains Truman’s victory by Liberal and labor backing, and compares the result to Britain’s postwar pattern with the Labour party rising.
A Russian worker is not allowed to strike or form a union, to demand higher overtime pay, to choose a job, to live where he pleases, or to buy what he wants. Communist rhetoric calls this economic freedom. Americans enjoy broad freedoms and opportunities. The piece argues that such limits are capitalist oppression, though the author uses strong language.
Billy Rose recounts a tawdry tale about a famous detective novelist, his wife Dorothy, a mink coat, and a messy plot twist. A circle of friends suggests the coat triggers suspicion and infidelity, ending with the writer facing a costly reckoning and a sharp moral about twists and marriage.
An analysis of gossip pages in New York newspapers, detailing the Switchers Club of restless couples and rapid partner changes. It describes how columnists chase fame by chronicling marriages and breakups, the pressure of constant shifts, and the costly reputational stakes for public figures.
A humorous reminiscence of fishing trips with a witty wife who adds danger and adventure. The narrator recalls mishaps including a watch lost in a minnow bucket, a bass hung in a tree, a catfish episode, a broken anchor chain, and a long cleanup talk that ends with plans to take her duck hunting and meet their feathered friends. The tone is light and affectionate.
A dense OCR fragment lists crossword clues and partial answers including horizontal and vertical entries with numbers and hints such as 17 pictured 8 employ actor and 31 salt 15 forefather. It appears as a scattered puzzle key with broken words and stray letters across multiple lines.
Charles Greef was nominated for president of the Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club to succeed Dave Brian Sr at the regular meeting held last night in the high school auditorium. Officers to be elected at the December meeting included Morris IEewenstern as vice president and Howard Saunders as treasurer. Plans for the Second Annual Crow Rodeo at Shamrock on November 8 and 21 were presented by Eldon Beer, crow rodeo committee chair. Club members will not caravan to Shamrock as last year. Duck and crew instruction was a meeting feature.
A column urges teens to view going steady as a temporary relationship. It notes the thrill of being liked and regular dates, but warns that love may not last. Encourages mutual honesty, keeping affection non amorous, and pursuing casual friendships through school activities. Readers with problems are invited to write to Sally.
Amarillo Knife and Fork Club will elect new directors at the December 2 meeting. W. W. Gibson serves as president with Dr. Neal D. Cannon as vice president, Dr. A. M. Meyer as secretary and program chairman, and Charlie Fisk as treasurer. Other directors include John K. Boyce Lawrence Hagg EF W Harden Wes Tezerd Dr. Roy C. Snodgrass and Gus Roberts.
Armour and Co fined £1,000 in Federal District Court Fort Worth for violating the Pure Food and Drug Act. The charge cites peanut butter prepared for interstate commerce containing impurities including rodent hair.
In Longview Texas on November 9 funeral services will be held for Bonsn Bart Campbell age 28 who died from injuries suffered in his second accident within a week. The death follows another wreck earlier in the same week. Campbell is survived by relatives in the area.
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