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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1948
Page
2
A chaotic column weaves humor from the East with notes on public figures and industry gibes. It references a psychiatrist joke about a husband who thinks he’s a duck, Jack Beutel’s contract earnings, and Lao tone about Melon advertising exposing Tucumcari cantaloupes.
A columnist argues women gain suitors through health and vitality, not clothing or nudity. He mocks focus on superficial beauty, praises regular exercise, diet, and posture, and notes men respond to face, skin, and overall health rather than looks alone. He references Tech sports and Lyndon Johnson as side context.
The Republicans hold 248 seats to 187 for Democrats in the House. Senate balance stands 51 Republicans to 45 Democrats with third party candidates expected to widen the GOP margin in Minnesota and Iowa. A third party senatorial candidate is not yet entered in Minnesota but is expected this week.
Mr Robb died after contact with a live 13 000 volt wire while standing near a water puddle in the street gutter. Detective Marshall said rescuers could not separate him from the energized support until help arrived. Robb, a five year Amarillo resident and member of Tron Workers Local 408 and a Mason, is survived by wife Irene and daughter Lesliea Ann six. The body rests at Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home as arrangements are pending.
Noel Wayne Hopwood aged 12 died instantly in a Borger collision at Path and Main streets when a turning car driven by Roy D. Ogle struck him. The boy, son of Mrs. L Kaywood and Noland Hopwood, was treated at Poston-Simpson Funeral Home. Witness L H Hopwood fainted, and mother injured herself rushing to the scene.
Georgia man entered a guilty plea in county court on aggravated assault charges connected to an attack on his wife Mrs. Lucille Weatherman. She was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital in serious condition but her status improved by Wednesday morning. Police arrested him at his home about 2:30 a.m.
In a Texas Panhandle county during 1938 non residents farmed over half the wheat land, while owners living on the land were under 25 percent. The effort lists 278 soil conservation districts covering 155 million acres with plans to complete major programs within 20 years. By Jan 1 this year plans covered 3400 farms and ranches on 35 million acres, with treatments finished on 26 million acres.
Kansas City market notes show hogs and cattle prices with bids and loads cited. Includes livestock figures, weights, and feeder prospects, plus a stray line about English news two months old reaching the colonies.
President Truman accused Senator Taft of pressuring NLRB officers to crack down on the International Typographical Union and use the Taft Hartley Act for political gain. David Findling and Winthrop Johns testified Taft pressed enforcement. court action against the ITU looms in Indianapolis. Taft pledged a reply as the issue fuels the campaign. The Italian newspaper milestone from 1850 is noted.
At Fort Worth the Texas Democratic Party purge secures loyalty pledges from nominees and officials amid Dixiecrat pressure. The factional fight, involving Beauford Jester, Lyndon Johnson support, and Confederate imagery, culminates in a heated convention scene with heated rhetoric and party realignment.
Ronnie Peterson a 13 year old from Oklahoma who stole an airplane and later rode from Boys Ranch was made a ward of the Oklahoma City Juvenile Court Wednesday morning. He fled the ranch with two companions and was later captured in Tampa in a stolen 1941 Buick. Authorities investigated burglary as the trio were detained.
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