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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1950
Page
16
A NBC staff trombonist Charlie Michaels pursues marriage and a New Jersey home despite TV era shifts. After moving to live TV work, late rehearsals strain his suburban marriage, leading him to seek a Midtown apartment. A midtown news item about a tenant vacancy prompts him to investigate a harpsist’s portrait.
The notice lists publication details for the Amarillo Globe News weekly edition and Sunday morning insert, including founding date February 2 1924 and second class matter status since February 20 1924, office contact, staff roles, and subscription rates for home delivery by carrier and mail for areas within and beyond 150 miles, with various timeframes and pricing. It notes mail subscriptions not accepted where carrier service exists.
The obituary mentions survivors besides his wife including three sons seven daughters a brother Will Raskob of Wilmington and two sisters Mrs G Ray Kaiser and Mrs Gertrude A Hall both of Wilmington, following a heart attack.
Enneth Walker was arrested for selling by false weights. Tests showed he used scales that gave 1714 ounces per pound. He was fined 5.60 dollars as unjust scales violate the law. The judge noted it does not matter if scales are stingy or liberal. Saint Luke 638 cited, but the bias of justice remains debated.
Stewart Alsop reviews U S intelligence on Soviet atomic production, forecasting a growing stockpile from 22 bombs by end of 1950 to about 300 bombs by 1955. He discusses delivery limits, including air force capabilities and delivery risks, and urges a strong Western defense buildup in Europe by 1953 to deter a potential strike.
In a father child exchange the question why a tycoon exists is reframed as how success arises. Erich Brandeis reports that magnates found no clear method, arguing success cannot be taught and is a natural gift. Practice and experience aid development, yet talent must reside within.
Dr. Albert Edward Wiggam argues that women live longer than men, influencing marriage patterns and widowhood. He notes inventions drive progress and jokes about shutting off a neighbor’s radio. A Chicago reading study shows many fall below grade level, promoting a booklet on reading faster for 15 cents.
A man recounts his wife studying Bible lessons at Church Circle Number 9 using a plastered hairstyle to dry her hair. She quizzes him on Pentateuch prophets Chronicles and notes the Old Testament has 39 books, Psalms, and Bible translations by John Wycliffe.
Puzzle reading lists clues for a mixed word puzzle with across and down entries. Entries include German river depart egg shaped granular and many more with references to flags and ancient deities.
Elinor Williams outlines etiquette for teen dances noting that the inviting girl buys the tickets as she is her guest, while the boy acts as escort paying for the rest of the evening. Dances should mix with others, exchanging partners at intervals, and the girl arranges transportation when the guest arrives from out of town.
Harold E. Stassen president of the University of Pennsylvania will broadcast from Washington at 10 30 p m over NBC. The speech follows the Wake Island Truman MacArthur meeting and was announced by the Republican national committee. Stassen ran for the GOP nomination in 1948 and is speaking from Washington tonight.
CENTREVILLE Md Oct 16 John J Raskob long a behind the scenes political figure of the 1930s and a pioneer of the automobile installment plan died at his estate aged 71 His wife Helena S Raskob may delayed attendance at a Requiem Mass She helped shape Democratic finance and policy while he backed Al Smith in 1928 and later remained a party contributor until 1932 His eastern shore farm hosted industry and politics for two decades Death was due to a unspecified cause.
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