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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1951
Page
2
The column ponders a future war where civilians outnumber soldiers, warns of atomic-era casualties, and notes civilian populations grow during wars. It reflects on Ike, Truman, and Eisenhower era politics, plus social chatter about jobs, bookies, and public life in Amarillo.
A child asks if Santa can build a toy horse with a motor to run and a spring tail, with a button to start and controls to walk or stop. Also includes a parade of small ads: lost dogs, puppies for giveaway, room/housework offers, babysitting, sewing, ironing, trades, and a dog house for sale. Names and addresses provided are typical classifieds.
A 1951 United Features Syndicate piece recounts teen girls naming sources for narcotics across Texas cities Dallas Austin Amarillo Fort Worth San Antonio Houston El Paso. They describe peddlers, cab drivers, a Dallas store, tavern pickups, restaurant workers, and doctors as routes to marihuana and barbiturate pills. The narrative contrast includes a Dallas girl who experimented after curiosity, and notes on addiction symptoms and family troubles.
A Texan named W. T. Williams visits Amarillo and describes his leopard cow dogs used to corral wild cattle in rough brush country. He says he drives 50 miles daily, charges 20 dollars per head, and showcases his highly bred cur dogs for catching unmanageable steers and bulls. He also notes past work training bird dogs.
Portland Maine November 23 The oldest student at Northeastern School of Accounting Lt Col Alfred M Wilson 76 was elected to the student council He said his doctor warned he was getting too far through the head and he decided to return to study The silver haired officer attended Princeton before West Point class of 1899 and served in both world wars
Cherokee Indians once occupied 461000 acres now contained in the Great Smoky Mountains national park, reflecting a major recalibration of land held by Indigenous communities and later federal protection.
Eleanor Roosevelt recalls two days at a Holland meeting under Queen Juliana’s auspices. She describes arrival at a palace, a historic castle setting, and a Friday reception. Speakers from Utrecht discussed faith, with English lectures and Dutch summaries. Participants asked questions and socialized on estate grounds.
Toss one quart bite size lettuce pieces with green onion tomato tuna and Calavo. Season with salt and pepper then toss with French dressing. Serve immediately.
The article notes serving ice cream as the right approach for dessert appealing to all ages. It highlights vanilla ice cream served sundae style with toppings of sliced canned cling peaches and frozen raspberries.
Amarillo certified public accountants Rupert L. Dowell Jr. and Arthur Glover were elected members of the American Institute of Accountants. Dowell, 4111 Lipscomb, has practiced with Cornell & Company for two years. Glover, 1110 Broadmoor, is a partner in Russell Kinney & Glover, attorneys at law. Both hold Texas CPA certificates and belong to the Texas Society of CPAs.
Britain plans a dedicated classroom TV service projecting onto walls in schools. Officials aim to provide standardized educational broadcasts to support lessons across districts and reduce reliance on external media. The initiative targets modernization of teaching tools and wider access to curricular content.
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