29 Sep 1942
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1942
Page
1
A rambling Amarillo newspaper column mixes weather chatter about a north wind and quail sightings with gossip about Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood. It notes army transfers, a new Tascosa room, and the Herring Hotel, plus light personal anecdotes and reader letters.
A lengthy exchange discusses press freedom and advertiser influence. E R T argues no paper is entirely free yet asserts editors resist direct advertiser coercion, noting subscribers sustain papers and public utilities rarely shape policies. The letter urges confidence in journalism and invites further discussion with Mr Coleman.
A Modern Girl defends maintaining normal contact with men during war times arguing that testing reactions with a direct male perspective aids evaluation. She discusses different temperament types, the risk of broken engagements versus divorce, and notes engagement to soldiers would change the tone of her advice.
A collage of wartime notes covers dietary limits for institutions in September October, Hollywood music deals with $4000 advances, soybeans canned in the Pacific Northwest, Amici prism use in range finders, Quisling’s outburst at Bishop Berggrav, and film trade groups asking magazines to avoid spoilers. It also notes U S price ceilings on lamb and the heavy tax burden on stars like Clark Gable.
A man newly at the Technical School writes to Dear Tack seeking companionship from nearby young women around his age. He describes feeling away from home and asks for letters or meeting someone to share his new experience. He mentions his age as 28 and notes his average height.
Hollywood gossip column notes Russell Patterson ridicules film stars by comparing them to Miss America contestants while citing Dietrich Turner Lamour and others. It laments no star easily matches beauty pageant winners and details backstage wardrobe quirks and industry quips.
Dorris Mitchell seeks return of a blue and rose plaid coat lost in Levine’s Pennys or possibly from a car on West Sixth Avenue. Reward offered. Contact 2-4903. 1311 Buchanan St. Amarillo, Texas.
A set of car keys with a Hill Truck Line ring including a driver's license and miniature license tag No F15-103 was lost at the carnival. A reward is offered. Call 6762.
A middle aged widow seeks steady work as a housekeeper or cook, prefers farm setting and a permanent home. She offers pot plants for adoption at 608 North Taylor 81 and asks readers to contact 24937.
A mixed page of small ads seeks help with housework and childcare, a lost white and black spotted dog named Pooch in Pleasant Valley, and various employment offers. Individuals request callers to contact Mrs. A W Poteet or Mrs. George Porter, or respond to other listed addresses and phone numbers for job and care opportunities and lost pet recovery.
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