Amarillo Globe News Pioneers February 20 1924 Publication
The Amarillo Globe News Publishing Co announces its daily and Sunday editions with WESLEY GIZZARD as President and Publisher AUL ALLINGHAM as Editor in Chief. Rady Camp serves as General Manager. Subscription rates are listed for various terms and formats.
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Party Loyalty Pledges Shown To Have No Legal Force
The piece explains that party pledges from voters to support a nominee carry no legal or moral binding effect. It notes Republicans view crossing party lines as a betrayal while Democrats lament defections, but stresses that voters may vote as they wish on election day without legal obligation.
Thanksgiving fixed date for 1948 confirmed
On November 25, the fourth Thursday, Thanksgiving Day is set for 1948. The piece notes prior confusion over varying dates and states that now the nation knows when to celebrate.
Time to Think Before Departing the Straight and Narrow
A call urges youths to pause and consider consequences before engaging in crime. Emphasizes prevention by reflection prior to making illegal choices and the impact on future opportunities.
Visitor laments unpaved streets in Amarillo
A visitor from Amarillo praises growth and culture but blasts dusty unpaved streets and poor curb design. Estelle K Brittain notes muddy roads, hard-to-read street markers, and asks for better city paving and signage.
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Estelle K. Brittain
Truman policies questioned by readers in postwar critique
A reader argues Truman's foreign policy failed, contrasts it with Norman Thomas, and links Berlin, Potsdam, and Hiroshima to a broader crisis. The letter criticizes unconditional surrender, atomic use, and U N veto power, urging peace with justice and improved education. It cites Truman and Dewey, plus the National Education Association leader.
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Smorgasbord Caper at East 60s Saloon Ends in Moral Dilemma
In a New York smorgasbord, waitress Gretcha confides a diner tale of a stylish couple who repeatedly steal tips from servers. The young woman, aided by her lawyer companion, leans on hardship stories while Nils the head waiter dismisses Gretcha’s warnings, risking her job as the couple’s scrutiny grows.
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Idea for the Democrats in Senate Organization
Walter Lippmann argues the key 1948 election issue is which party will organize the Senate. He analyzes how committee chairs, notably Foreign Relations, could shift with Vandenberg or Connally, and how Dewey's win might still yield a Democratic Senate. He proposes abstention by nonrunning Democrats to allow Republican control for stable government.
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Polk Street Professor Debates Showers Versus Tub Baths
A columnist named Paul Gallico advocates showers over tubs while a speaker defends the tub. The piece uses humorous personal anecdotes about bathing styles, water use, safety, and the author’s preference for tub bathing despite praising showers. The critique mocks the shower advocate and jokes about cleanliness and hair.
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U S Senator Picture and Word Puzzle Clues
A dense listing of interlocking crossword style clues across horizontal and vertical entries. Readable fragments reference names nations and common terms to solve the puzzle.
Etiquette on Reading in the Presence of Visitors
A short etiquette note advises readers to set aside a book when visitors arrive and greet them. If the call lasts long, excuse yourself and avoid resuming reading in the guests' presence. Priority depends on importance of reading versus conversation and be considerate of others’ reading.
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