Amarillo Population Figures Spark Publicity Push
A 1950s survey by the Outdoor Advertising Association computes Greater Amarillo’s population near 100000. Using census data and dwelling permits, officials in Chicago and Amarillo adjust figures to support new highway signage.
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Mayers
Joe
Panhandle Oatdo Company
Outdoor Advertising Association
Chicago
Mr. Rogers
Amarillo
Lubbock
D. Ww. Vanderwater
Department of Commerce
Pi in Every Amarillo Home and Local Observations
A fragmented column notes a playful reference to Pi as 3.14 in Amarillo life and touches on local roads, labor politics, and public questions. It cites EF L Shofner predicting steel settlement sabotage by Dr John Steelman and mentions political voting patterns of Kefauver Kerr and Russell.
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Amarillo
EF. L. Shofner
Kefauver
Kerr
Russell
See-Saw Battle in Nebraska
In Nebraska GOP and Democratic primaries Eisenhower and Kefauver led after early returns from 145 of 2058 GOP precincts and 163 Democratic precincts. Taft trailed in GOP early tallies, write-in candidates appeared, and Douglas County results were not yet in. The long ballot and high turnout shaped the cautious early picture.
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Omaha
Dwight Eisenhower
Taft
Ohio
Nebraska
Eisenhower
Harold Stassen
Kefauver
Tennessee
Senator Kerr
Oklahoma
Stassen
Kerr
Lincoln
Scottsbluff
Douglas
MacArthur
Truman
Warren
California
Lumpkin to Retire From Panhandle Appeals Court
Judge James G. Lumpkin of the Seventh Court of Civil Appeals announces retirement from the bench. Term ends Jan 1, 1953 with filing for the associate justiceship due by May 5. Lumpkin has served since 1947 and was elected to the post in 1948.
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Panhandle
James G. Lumpkin
Seventh Court of Civil Appeals
Lumpkin
Judge Lumpkin
Amarillo
Court of Civil Appeals
William K. Boyce
Kefauver Leading In Wisconsin GOP Delegates Count
Senator Robert Taft appeared headed for at least 24 of Wisconsin 30 Republican delegates with about half precincts counted. Warren moved to second place over Stassen as district races favored Taft in rural areas, while Kefauver led Democrats for 28 votes with Broughton and Fox vying for alternative slates.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
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Taft
Warren
Stassen
Ritter
Stearns
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Kefauver
Broughton
Fox
Jack Bell
Milwaukee
Sen
Robert Taft
Ohio
Earl Warren
California
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower
GOP
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Chicago
Charles F. Broughton
Sheboygan
Truman
Jerome Fox
Truman hosts Queen Juliana as 1952 race looms
President Truman plans a White House reception for Queen Juliana of Holland signaling a ceremonial opening to the 1952 campaign. The piece notes political jockeying with references to Eisenhower and Barkley and mentions atomic tests, international tensions, and dire forecasts for future leadership.
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Truman
Juliana of
Holland
White House
Eisenhower
E. Barkley
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Barkley
H Dent
Kentucky
Plains Voters Pick Officials In 40 Towns
Texas Panhandle and New Mexico cities voted in early election activity naming city officials. Results included defeats for proposed charters and bonds, with notable upsets in Tulsa and Pacudah and several re-elections via write-ins.
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Plains
Texas Panhandle
New Mexico
Dumas
Clayton
Tulsa
H. E. Barbour
Phillips Distributor
R. F. McCasland
W. ©. Cowan
Blaine Barnes
Byron Shotts
Paducah
C.L. Robertson
L. V. Anderson
M. B. Richards
W. E F. Wilson
Shorts
Amarillo Airport Eyes Terminal Expansion With Joint Flights
Amarillo Air Terminal researchers study enlarging the facility after Brani ff Airlines and Trans World Airlines announce a joint operation. Two 85 passenger jets will arrive together, potentially serving 273 passengers within 65 minutes. Mayor Gene Klein notes CAA policy limits new terminals but federal aid may help, as district engineer J D Church studies the issue. Plans for a new or enlarged terminal were halted earlier due to the Korean conflict and construction limits.
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Amarillo Air Terminal
Braniff Airlines
Trans-World Airline
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Gene ‘Klein
J. D. Church
CAA
Allies Repulse Bugle-Blowing Enemy Attack
Allied infantry repelled a three hour assault by about 1,500 Chinese Reds south of Panmunjom in fierce ground fighting. The exchange followed a day after Allied planes claimed the war’s second largest MiG tally, with Col Gabreski and his Sabres earning another MIG ace distinction.
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Seoul
United Nations
Panmunjom
Francis
Gabreski
Weather and politics page notes from Amarillo area
Daily weather forecast shows fair conditions with warmer highs ranging from 55 to 85 across West Texas and New Mexico, with little precipitation expected. The article also explains Texas party conventions from precinct to national level, noting presidential and governor schedules and voter rights to attend precinct meetings May 3.
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Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
You re elected To read the funniest political feature
Clare Barnes Jr introduces a humorous political feature titled Political Zoo running Sundays in The Sunday News Globe and weekdays in The Daily News. The piece previews satirical sketches and profiles likely to charm readers with sharp, witty commentary.
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Clare Barnes, JR
Sunday News
Globe
Daily News
Stalin Assures World Of Peace In Telegram Answer
Stalin told American editors by telegram that a third world war is not nearer now than years past and that a meeting of great power leaders could be useful. He urged peaceful coexistence of capitalism and communism and noted Germany's unification could be opportune.
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Nevada
Kefauver
New York
Joseph Stalin
Germany
Russia
Moscow
United States
Korea
Niles
Ohio
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