Weathered Wit and Political Letters From Amarillo
A collection of reader correspondence and editorial commentary from Amarillo, featuring ridicule aimed at Tack and support for Ben Guill, with letters from A. L. Day, J. W. MacDonald, Bascom Timmons, and Lester McKee. Includes notes on legal wrangles, dog show counts, and a strip of satirical and practical remarks about newspapers and free speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Lester McKee
Mr. McKee
Amarillo
Rare Keeshond Poised for Amarillo Dog Show Return
Possum the keeshond, Park Cliff Halfweg Van pelt, 10 months, arrives from Long Island to join the Second Annual Amarillo Dog Show at Fair Park Pavilion. Mrs. Bryan of 1223 Bryan notes keeshonden rarity in Texas and praises them as hardy, child-friendly. Show Supt. Albert Loest has not confirmed entrants, but Porter Washington may bring last year’s top English-keeshond, valued in the thousands.
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Amarillo
Fair Park Pavilion
Keeshond
Park Cliff Halfweg Vanpelt
Harold FE. Taylor
Bryan
Park Cliff
Long Island
Teeshonden
Holland
America
Texas
Possum
Albert Loest
Kansas City
Keesh
Porter Washington
England
Gravel in your letter Mr Day sparks a political reply
A reader defends voting for Mrs Clark and supporting different candidates. He notes he wrote articles praising Clark and that Walter Rogers and The Globe News received similar coverage. He asserts free speech and warns against muzzling Tack or any columnist.
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Mr. Day
Mrs. Clark
Walter Rogers
The
Globe News
Rogers
Tack
U. L
News-Globe
Free Speech And Right To Opinions On The Page
A reader defends the right to publish personal political views in the newspaper and asserts he will support his chosen candidates openly. He warns he may stop newspaper circulation if others object, insisting he remains a free born American citizen with a creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Day
Tack
Amarillo
Groom
United States
Letter to the editor on local election dynamics in Pampa
A local reader criticizes coverage of the Pampa election, praising Walter Rogers and Ben Guill as potential rivals to Jay Taylor. The writer notes strong support for Rogers and doubts Taylor’s grip, urging a reporter to gauge town sentiment and warning Taylor to join the Guill camp or risk losing influence in the upcoming fall election. The author asserts Texan roots and traditional voting patterns, signaling party concerns and regional pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Globe
Walter Rogers
Congress
Jay Taylor
Rogers
Ben Gui
A. L. Day
Groom, Texas
Ben Guill
Mrs. Clark
Pampa
Ben Guili
Denmark to host extensive International Photo and Film Forum
Sponsors announce Denmark's October Copenhagen event will be the most comprehensive photo and film forum of its kind in Scandinavia, aiming to attract participants from across the region and showcase cutting edge visual media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
International Photo and Film Forum
Copenhagen
Scandinavia
Seeks Female Pen Pal In Town Aged 25 To 28
New in town seeks a lady between 25 and 28 for correspondence. Preference for a friendly, sociable companion to share interests and help acclimate to the area. Please respond with basic details and a brief note about yourself.
Would Correspond Dear Tack A Lonesome Lady Seeks Gentleman
A message from a lonely woman seeking a correspondence partner aged 50 to 65 who does not drink or gamble and has steady employment or income. She prefers a farmer or rancher type and desires a wholesome relationship.
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Tack
Lost leather key holder with ID tag initials S G 101-A
A reader reports a leather key holder found containing a worn silver identification tag. Only legible marks are the initials S G and the figures 101-A along with a phone number 3 8764 for contact.
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S. G
For Sale White Shirts and Ladies Shoes in Reader Ad
Three white dress shirts size 1414 34 offered at $1 each. Two worn once, one worn twice. Also a pair of ladies white canvas shoes size 10 nearly new for $2. Interested parties call 3 8541, A READER.
Free dirt removal and calf purchase offer in Pleasant Valley
A Pleasant Valley resident offers free dirt hauling from fence rows or banks to anyone with excess material. The person also seeks to buy a suckling calf and requests interested parties to call 2-7005 late at night.
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Pleasant Valley
Adorable half grown kitten seeks loving home
Gentle half grown kitten ready for a new home. Call 2-3312 to inquire about adoption and arrange a visit.
Help Wanted for Caregiver for Invalid Mother
A reader seeks a reliable middle aged woman to assist in caring for an invalid mother. Interested helpers should call 2-3093 to discuss duties and availability.
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Tack
Motorists Framed For a Good Reason in Washington Iowa
Washington Iowa September 7 fifty six motorists followed a fire truck to a ball park scene and were fined one dollar plus costs by police. The stunt organized by the city council aimed to teach residents not to chase fire trucks and block emergency crews. Mayor G E Mace defended the plan saying it would educate the public amid ongoing trouble with followers.
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Washington
Iowa
Washington Fire Department
G. E. Mace
Munitions Board faces call for shakeup over handling
A Johnson subcommittee urges a reform of the Munitions Board arguing for more imaginative leaders to stockpile critical defense items and to prevent needless controls. It faults the Defense Department for lacking a central policy on disposing surplus materiel amid the Korean crisis and notes several plants sold since the crisis began.
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Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Munitions Board
Johnson
Defense Department
Say Knock in Motor A Chemical Change
In Chicago on September seven scientists from the California Research Corp. reported that a blue light or cool flames arise from a chemical change in heated fuel air mixtures before combustion. They linked cool flame behavior to gasoline octane numbers, suggesting controlling cool flames could reduce engine knock and improve anti knock gasoline formulations.
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Chicago
California Research Corp
American Chemical Society Today
H. R. Barusch
J. Payne
Argentina Offers Aid to UN Forces in Korea
Argentina agrees to aid United Nations forces in Korea announced by Ambassador Jeronimo Remorino who arrived in New York. He did not specify the aid type but will relay the offer to UN command in Washington. He also anticipated a US loan of 125 million dollars to Argentina within a month.
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New York
Jeronimo Remorino
United Nations
Korea
Argentina
Washington
Remorino
United States
Fiji makes third party motor insurance compulsory
Fiji has enacted a rule requiring motorists to carry third party insurance. The measure aims to ensure widespread coverage and protect drivers and pedestrians from accident-related liabilities. Authorities expect broader financial protection and safer road conduct nationwide.
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Fiji
Good Taste Today By Emily Post on Social Decency
Emily Post examines etiquette beyond forks and olives, arguing true good taste rests on decency integrity and self restraint. She lists five core traits sincerity simplicity serenity sympathy and a sense of proportion as guides for noble character and appropriate behavior in public and private life.
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Emily Post
Mother of Five
Organizes Pinups Inc Aims to Aid Korean Troops
Virginia MacPherson reports Lisa Ferre, famous for teasecake, launching Pinups Inc to fund an office for coordinating glamorous pinups for U S troops in Korea. She describes plans to gather donations for office rent and related expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia MacPherson
Hollywood
Lisa Ferreday
Lisa
Pinups Inc
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Globe News Board of Censors
Towit
Wes Iszard
Paul Allingham
N. D. Bartlett
Grady Camp
Sarah Ter
Bob Babb
Lewis Normo
Hess
Charley Under
Oklahoma
Moon
Union
Senate
Higgins
Federal Communications Commission
Our
News and Globe
J. W. McDonald
Mr. McDonald
Guill. FE
Guill
Worley
18Th
House of Representatives
Bascom Timmons
Sincerely, Lester McKee
Ngutu
Africa
Lester
McDonald
McKee
Globe
Cliff Halsweg Vanpelt
Ranger
Brazos
Laredo
Bart Morgan
San Jac
M'Hoss
Billy
Emith
Jones
Gene
Farewell Point Police
Finn
Tom
News- Globe
Day
Clark
Water Sprationery & Bank Supply
Polk
Bell Syndicate
John Crawford
New Zealand
Deason
Cnere Ink Steel
Western Fence CO
Organizes
Pinups, Inc
Sibyl Hat Shop
Joe Lapchick
Kinney
Polk ST
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