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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1950

Page

2

Aches TEXPY Notice Passes Globe News Censors

Public notice reveals a list of names approved for publication including Wes Izzard Paul Allingham N D Bartlett Grady Camp Mrs Sarah Winter Mrs Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess and Charley Underwood along with the authorities asking readers to note the decision.

Globe News Board of Censors Towit Wes Izzard Paul Allingham D Bartlett Grady Camp Sarah Winter Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess Charley Underwood

Bold claim from Washington weekly survey about Truman

A confidential Washington weekly survey quotes a Dixiecrat warning that if Truman loses Congress in the election there will be impeachments. The remark emphasizes high political stakes and potential constitutional actions amid wartime and party tensions.

Washington Harry Truman Congress Dixiecrat

Congress Demands Front-Row Role in War Decisions

Lawmakers press for a say in any wartime commitment after Truman pledges U.S. to defend anti-Communist allies. The tense moment reflects congressional insistence on oversight before major decisions.

Congress Truman United States

Amarillo women ask Tack for a meeting on telephones

A reader letter from Sweetwater and others in Amarillo invites Tack to speak at a women’s gathering next week. They plan 150 to 200 attendees to thank him for opposing a motorized telephone system and proposed rate hikes, with orchids mentioned as a past gesture. Cedric Adams notes readers’ playful bits about telephones and color, and a final tease asks for coffee data.

Amarillo

Adams and Lait take aim at editors and politics

A clipped collection of remarks mocks editorial views in The Saturday Evening Post on Acheson China policy. Letters criticize Tack and Taylor in Amarillo politics, suggesting party bosses influence voters more than choice, and question integrity and intelligence of the columnist.

Saturday Evening Post Acheson China Jay ‘Taylor Amarilloo Panhandle Democratic Party News-Globe Rogers Humphrey Mr. Taylor Taylor Amarillo Starr Pendergast Spenglier

Democracy on trial in a tense column by JOE PERRY

Joe Perry argues democracy faces unprecedented tests while praising Rogers and Humphrey. He notes many contributed to a victory and cautions readers against ignoring current events, calling out opinions he deems unreliable and urging readers to observe what is happening.

Mr. Perry Spengler Rogers Humphrey Tack

Panhandle political figure praised as strongest leader

The speaker asserts Jay Taylor is the Panhandle’s strongest political figure, noting his humility and denial of personal credit. They describe him as unaware of his power, insisting he is merely a rank-and-file worker and expressing regret over the situation.

Panhandle Jay Taylor Mr. Taylor Disturbed

Panhandle voters reject female candidate in runoff

The speaker praises the Democratic nominee as intelligent and capable, credits Jay Taylor for the candidate's November opportunity, and argues that Mrs Clark lost the runoff because voters did not want a woman to represent them, as per statements by David Rasco.

Jay Taylor David Rasco Clark

Jay Taylor urged as Panhandle gubernatorial possibility

The speaker credits Jay Taylor with shaping a local campaign and influencing Texas politics through wide contacts and diligent effort. He praises Taylor’s drive while noting personal political differences, suggesting Taylor could win statewide support with continued involvement, and highlighting Taylor’s clean public record.

Political contest sparks claims and reflections on integrity

A heated political exchange unfolds over nominees and organization votes in Amarillo and beyond. The speaker defends allies, condemns intolerance, and asserts personal integrity while criticizing rivals and the chaotic race.

One Man Reflects on Party Loyalties and a Hoover Loss

The speaker recalls voting against Roosevelt twice and against re election for extended terms while noting pastsupport for Hoover in Potter County and the Panhandle. He mentions a reform stance on term limits and recounts efforts by supporters of Al Smith against Hoover. The newspaper voice notes ribbing they endured after the defeat.

Hoover Landon Willkie Dewey Texas Roosevelt Marvin Jones al Smith Judge Underwood Ray Johnson News-Globe Herbert Hoover Potter County Panhandle

Steel Cutback is Predicted In Steel Update

Washington report notes Senator Lucas saying President Truman may limit steel for autos but no auto industry shutdown. He cites rapid capacity gains enabling millions more cars yearly plus tanks and trucks for defense. Cutbacks under mobilization bill may be less drastic than feared as Truman sets controls.

Washington Lucas Illinois Truman Mr. Truman

Walnuts From Tennessee Mentioned In Old Letter Tale

A letter recounts bringing back walnuts from Tennessee nineteen years ago and cracking one to find the meat fresh and sweet. An aside claims corn substitutes and creek water sustained someone for twelve days with a gain of 312 pounds, attributed to Theodore Crafton in dialogue.

Tack Tennessee Theodore Crafton Theodore

Wallace Clark radio program pitch and old sayings tale

Wallace Clark tries to promote an old sayings program over KGNC noting audience interest varies by age and gender. He cites a Scottish origin of ear and ground plowing as a metaphor, and mentions Johnny Linn a roughneck junk dealer in a scene where he argues with his moll about being couth.

Wallace Clark KGNC Mr. Clark Scotland Johnny Linn Couth

Buck Fausett on Kiner in league and home run estimates

Buck Fausett says if Kiner from Pittsburgh played in this league he would likely hit around 150 home runs in a season. He argues altitude reduces air resistance and extends home runs by about 30 feet for the same power. The ex-Oklahomans are described as wild.

Buck Fausett Kiner Pittsburgh Buck

New Ships to Join Central and South American Service

A German line plans to add new ships next year to its revived Central and South American service with sailings from Hamburg and Bremen.

Hamburg Bremen Germany

Help Wanted Ad From Mrs De Bose

Mrs De Bose of 100 Harrison Room 4 seeks steady work including private home duties baby care cooking dishwashing maid service and dry goods store experience. She hopes to find long term employment to meet pressing bills.

Lost billfold in bus found near North East Eighth

On Tuesday September 5 a brown billfold was lost on the North East Eighth and McMasters bus containing about 13 dollars and Dr. R A Hill's card. Finder asked to return to Dr. Hill at 203 West Sixth or call 2 2440. Also a helper wanted for light housework at 738 North Mirror, phone 2 4947.

North East Eighth McMasters R. A. Hill Alent West Sixth Ora McDaniel North Mirror

Willing to care for two children in home

Dear Tack, I would like to keep two children, ages four, in my home. Please contact me at 4752 to discuss arrangements.

Tack

Home child care offered near school

A reader seeks evening childcare for school age children. The writer notes two own children and offers to care for a child four years or older as if it were their own, living two blocks from the school at 3816 North East Ninth and inviting contact.

Fio 3816 North East Ninth

Home ironing and washing service advertised

A home ironing and washing service targets uniforms and men's clothing. The offer emphasizes ironing by the dozen pieces. Contact is listed as 3707 Rio Grande or by phone at 29124 for inquiries and orders.

Tack Rio Grande

Missing Package Report at The Lucille Shop

A note reports a package left Saturday Sept 2 at The Lucille Shop was later taken. Contents included a baby gown pillow tubing from LeVine's and a ten cent bottle of paint from Kresses. The loss is described as not amounting to much.

Tack Lucille Shop Levine’s Kresses

Return of item requested after pickup mix up

A concerned note states the owner wants the item returned and asks the person who picked it up to call 3-5154 so the item can be retrieved. The message emphasizes that the owner will come to collect the item upon contact.

United States Tack

Ironing Service Offered by Mrs Roy Meeks

Mrs Roy Meeks advertises ironing at 60 cents per hour. Location 119 North McMasters.

Roy Meeks North McMasters

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