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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1948
Page
4
The piece notes secret committee picking the ten best male dancers in the social set, with the result to be announced Friday. It also highlights Montgomery Clift’s return to screens in The Search after Red River sensation, plus a long social club dance listing and a humorous Corn Department gag about golfing on Sunday.
Seventy Texans were among 113 members honored with national service awards by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents last night. Texans listed by county include C. A. Munsch Johnson W. T. Posey Pecos A B Ford San Saba J A Oswalt Hidalgo W R Kimbrough Crosby Dudley F Bredthauer Goliad and J O Woodman Parker.
George V. Allen, assistant secretary of state, says Soviet jamming of Voice of America indicates U S programs reach Russian listeners. He notes eighteen transmitters involved and argues Moscow cannot ban listening, while VOA might attract many more listeners with entertainment but needs funds.
Gene Autry will return after New Year for a longer stay in Amarillo to meet at Boys Ranch. An all star Autry stage show is planned for January 4 at Municipal Auditorium to benefit Boys Ranch, with proceeds directed to the ranch.
Burmese rebels and government factions paused fighting for a three day truce during Thadingyut to celebrate Lent and shoot off firecrackers. Lent strictures allowed only plain food and no travel while the war resumed after the holiday. A Buddhist law against taking life was publicly flouted as rebels sought power. The nationwide holiday ended Monday then renewed fighting Tuesday. Youths in Chicago were deemed unsuitable for service by state selective draft officials after screening 17 draftees in the first week.
Eighth grade girls in El Monte California study child psychology and babysitting. They visit the school Kindergarten then interview parents about requirements. Students write stories and make scrapbooks and toys to entertain charges. They carry a notebook for ideas and a list of police fire and doctor contacts.
Pattern 4910 offers sizes 12 to 20 with 40 inch fabric. size 16 uses 3 yards. Features 35 inch contrast in J shape, complete illustrated instructions, and easy simple J to sew. Send 25 cents for pattern with name address zone size and style number to Amarillo Globe Pattern Dept. 243 West 11th St New York 11 NY.
Dayton officials approved raising the city’s nickel fare to 7 to 7 1/7 cents with seven tokens per half dollar, effective January 7. The move follows New York subway fare increases and marks Dayton as one of the last cities with a nickel ride.
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