28 Sep 1942
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1942
Page
1
A local Amarillo reader writes about an early frost and a coming northern blast forecast, then densifies views on the 75 cent taxi tariff. He urges community input, cites cab-driver protests, and suggests a tiered fare for nearby riders. The missives include lost-and-found notes and praise for Jimmie Fidler, plus a request for coat hanger drives for military personnel and a glance at national politics and gas-rationing concerns.
A letter-writer argues that married women should not date while husbands are at war, stressing decency and the duty at home. The piece condemns frivolous conduct, urges strict standards, and notes broader wartime concerns about morale, sacrifice, and national character.
A war widow writes about women accompanying soldiers off base while husbands serve, arguing women may seek male companionship occasionally. She recounts loneliness, raising children, and supporting troops, questions civilian hosts and U S O benefits, yet expresses respect for soldiers despite personal hardship.
A lonely mother recalls her son at sea through letters and gifts from Ghent Shanghai and Peking. Neighbors judge her, but the letters reveal a hopeful dream of a seaside cottage. She imagines reunions while posing alone at the table set for one.
Hollywood gossip column spans politics and stars with Senator Connally asking Katy Line to hold a train for a Dallas engagement while Ruth Terry, Aileen Whelan, and Robert Stack are foregrounded. Observations on Mae West taxes, Dorothy Lamour, Loretta Young, and other celebrity notes mix with quips on dating, fashion, and film industry quirks.
A reader defends a Burger Herald article on soldiers wives, delays praise to Grimes, and urges reading with understanding. The letter cites Ruth Miller and criticizes emphasis on a limited group, urging delicate treatment and constructive intent.
J J Love of Navajo Lodge offers a liberal reward for locating a brown billfold found missing last Friday night. It contains papers sugar card registration card and Social Security card. Contact Navajo Lodge.
Beloved red male Pekingese with bobbed tail, 11 pounds, wearing a harness. Last seen near 10th and Tyler Street on Thursday. Respond to Buster at 2-3059 for reward. finder entitled to reward.
Advertises avail of a woman to perform several mornings weekly light housework for a couple, no children, no laundry, pay by the hour. Apply at 3213 A West 9th Avenue in the A A Reader column.
Billy H. Jones asks for the return of papers containing his social security and registration cards after his billfold was lost. The Texarkana address on the papers is 909 Bonham Street. He asks the finder to keep the billfold and return the papers.
A reader seeks daytime only child care at home and asks interested parties to call 6533 for details. The note presents a private placement for in home care services with contact via phone.
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