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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1952
Page
1
Reader guide on Texas precinct conventions raises questions about representation. The Daily News notes uncertainty in law but reports prevailing view that every precinct may elect one delegate to the county convention regardless of previous votes. The piece hints at potential challenges and AG involvement, advising assumption of at least one delegate per precinct.
A reader asks to publish religious affiliations for Richard Russell Adlai Stevenson Estes Kefauver Robert Kerr Robert Taft Harold Stassen Earl Warren Douglas MacArthur and notes their faiths and family details For example Russell is a Methodist Mason and SAE Stevenson Unitarian and Princeton alumnus Kefauver Baptist Rotarian and Kappa Sig Kerr Missionary Baptist Mason teetotaler Taft Episcopalian Yale Harvard Phi Upsilon Stassen is Baptist Mason SAE Warren reared Methodist with a Baptist wife MacArthur Episcopalian and a major general with many honors The item also mentions Truman and F Roosevelt veto records and a Cheyenne doll hospital note by N M Cooper
Tim the musical mongrel belonging to John King learns the Grieg Concerto in A Minor. The dog, once headed for the pound, ends up ruling the Kings household at 3619 Fountain. Four years after joining the family, Tim eats only when spelled words are avoided.
Vernon lawyer Harry Bannenberg announced yesterday his candidacy for associate justice on the Seventh Court of Civil Appeals. The move follows incumbent Judge Jim Lumpkin’s decision not to seek re election. Bannenberg, as of last night, was the only announced candidate.
The Senate approved a bill transferring ownership of oil rich lands within coastal boundaries from the federal government to the states by a 50 to 35 vote. The measure faces a likely presidential veto and possible two thirds overrule, with past Supreme Court rulings favoring federal rights. Senator Taft urged passage claiming the court ruling was wrong. The House has already passed the measure.
On the Dumas Highway near Amarillo a south bound car left the pavement and struck a tree killing Grady M. Clark, 29, while a north bound car crashed into Amarillo Creek bridge injuring Wilbur Wright Davis, 41, both incidents occurring about 10:45 p.m. Davis was pinned in the wreckage and taken to St Anthony's Hospital in serious condition.
Washington notes Taft wins Nebraska write-in over Eisenhower and Kefauver sweeps Nebraska and Wisconsin Democratic presidential races. The piece plays with political jabs as Stassen vows to continue in Illinois and observers call the GOP nomination a horse race.
West Texas State College at Canyon criticizes the state auditor for duplications between Amarillo Center and Amarillo College. The report cites a cattle purchase scheme with 51 cows bought for 25540 that were not delivered, funds redirected to farm improvements, and irregular budgeting and staffing practices at the Amarillo Center.
KGNC TV may begin soon as FCC signals lifting the 34 year freeze within two weeks. Paul A. Walker, FCC chairman, told industry leaders the thaw is imminent at the Chicago convention. KGNC TV's Shelby Kruser said construction permit is sought after filing last November and aims for clear television to distant towns.
Allan Shivers and supporters pushed toward an uninstructed Democratic national convention delegation with a Grass Roots tilt, advancing the plan at a meeting of Shivers backers as reported.
President Truman and Attorney General J Howard McGrath appeared to clash while greeting Queen Juliana at the National Airport. Reports say McGrath may resign amid a split with Newbold Morris as Morris asks 596 DOJ officials to disclose finances.
Noon gatherings include San Jacinto Kiwanis at Amarillo Youth Center and Rotary at Herring Hotel with Lions Club. Afternoon Story Hour at the Public Library branch. Evening sessions cover Leaders Roundtable at San Jacinto Church and Civil Air Patrol at Amarillo Base. Wrestling event at Sports Arena closes the schedule.
The article urges political participation through precinct caucus work as the key to influence at the convention. It compares caucusing to a football huddle where signals and resolutions are set, noting split Democratic factions in Texas behind Governor Shivers and the Loyal Democrats.
Daily News Almanac in VICINITY reports Thursday's party cloudy and windy with warmer highs 38 to 77. West Texas and New Mexico forecasts note warmer or windy conditions and little temperature change, with highs 60 to 80 in various zones. A cautionary note urges keeping ideas private and avoiding gossip to improve prospects. Saturn rises at sunset tonight in Panhandle skies.
Telegraph workers in Amarillo joined Western Union employees nationwide in a strike that crippled telegraph service. Thirty two Western Union workers, members of Local 410, left their posts on the strike hour with the office posted closed temporarily by management.
Clifford Roberts will continue as city juvenile officer after withdrawing his resignation submitted Monday to Police Chief Sid Harper. The notice, to take effect April 15, cited a move to higher pay. Roberts, with the force since 1946 and a detective lieutenant in the crime prevention bureau since February 1, 1951, declined comment.
Sen Robert Taft gains momentum with a tight lead over Eisenhower in the Nebraska primary and strong showing in Wisconsin. Kefauver dominates Wisconsin and Nebraska contests, touting a push against the Truman era. Stevenson gains write ins as Kerr remains in race. Taft's gains prompt strategic realignment in a shaken GOP field.
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