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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1948
Page
11
The clipping names 11 boys chosen as top dancers at Amarillo College and previews many social events. It also mentions Ahlamillo High School activities and upcoming dances at Amarillo College and the Municipal Auditorium, with lists of guests and organizers including local clubs and families.
The senior class names its favorite female star Rita Hayworth and best all around boy Noah Dervis. Honor recipients include best dressed boy Walton Patten and best looking girl Deanie Windsor. They share childhood dreams of sandies and school, and Mrs. Mre. Franklin and Dr. Franklin are noted as parents. Plans include attending the University of Texas.
Oswald Jacoby explains doubling as the key skill in gin rummy. The article compares doubling strategy to poker bluffing, noting that accepting or declining doubles reveals the opponent’s hand and guides future play.
Hollywood reports NBC plans a multi million dollar bid to retain Jack Benny while CBS pivots to Edgar Bergen as the networks battle for top radio talent. CBS notes success with Amos n Andy moves and questions how Benny could affect Hope Cantor Durante and other NBC stars. Hooper ratings show NBC ahead 10-5 in early programs, Nielsen tilts CBS 9-4.
Fay H. Houlton of Hawarden Iowa named typical tourist of the lower Rio Grande Valley winning a $1000 vacation prize. Judges cited his similarity to the statistical average of visitors and his talkative nature as key factors in the selection.
Houlton and his wife enjoy a vacation with deep sea fishing and plane trips over the valley. The Junior Chamber of Commerce will cover guest checks during winter at motels, car-service stations, and cafes, and escort to Houston for curios and gift fruit sent to friends in Iowa.
Police responding to a report of a man assaulting his wife found the suspect calmly stepping into custody. He announced he was under arrest and asked to go to the police station after entering a waiting paddy wagon.
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