27 Apr 1950
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1950
Page
1
A reporter tours the Western Stockyards in Amarillo led by Eddie Johnson and partner Jay Taylor. The facility covers 40 acres with 350 pens, a 25 000 head capacity, and a weekly cattle sale often surpassing one million dollars. Johnson, a former Oklahoma star and local rancher, balances sports, bridge, and leadership duties while Taylor handles firm politics.
The president of General Mills, Leslie Perrin, is scheduled to visit Amarillo on May 10. The notes reflect varied opinions on invention and the value of earnings for a family. A separate London financial report states the Bank of England is negotiating a stock deal giving the US an interest in Belgian Congo uranium mines.
Hereford officials announce a quarter million dollar Hereford Ice Company project with a 40000 dollar packing shed near Bradley Grain. Rip Underwood of Amarillo and Reginald Williams of Idabell Oklahoma lead the venture, with packing machinery to be added and management by Williams. The facility aims to boost Lettuce Canteloupe and carrot production in the Hereford irrigation region.
Ten thousand installation workers will receive the company’s first wage proposal tomorrow, a CIO Communications Workers of America union spokesman said. The union added there will be no picketing tomorrow while awaiting the offer, though a nationwide strike had been postponed.
The Walt Disney Technicolor feature Cinderella opens at the Paramount Theater this morning with 9 o’clock daily showings except Sundays. The full length film marks a major release as installation workers strike unfolds with 450 on the job later, signaling a 95 percent effective walkout in Georgia Virginia Maryland and Washington DC.
London April 26 The British Labor government survived a major challenge by five votes in the House of Commons passing two budget measures 304 to 299. The measures raised gasoline tax to 1s 6d a gallon and imposed a 33 1/3 percent purchase tax on trucks. An eight vote majority followed a Scottish by election win in Dumbartonshire West where Tom Steele defeated Conservative Robert Allan by 293 to 20,074 after a recount.
Houston school board votes to drop a free summer session for public schools this year and postpone a 12 month program proposal for at least another year. The decision follows ongoing study and consideration by district leaders.
Washington April 26 AP James J Carroll testified he is not a member of any crime syndicate and does not know of one He described himself as a price maker rather than a gambler and noted he is known around St Louis as a betting commissioner The Senate subcommittee plans to hear Frank Costella Joe Adonis and Frank Erickson as it weighs whether federal law should curb cross state gambling information sharing
The current 18th Congressional district race sees eight of eleven candidates attend a pre election forum in Amarillo High School Auditorium at 8 pm. Candidates Walter Rogers Ben Guill Talma Smith Ronald Davis and J Blake Timmons will attend. Representatives include Mrs Altavene Clark H J Rice and LeRoy LaMaster.
The News-Globe lists three more county champions headed to the National Spelling Bee in West Texas. Thanara Melba Morgan, 13, repeats Crosbyton area win. Candace Dickerson, 13, Levelland, represents Hockley County. Sue Talley, 12, Clarendon, represents Donley County, daughter of Edgar and the Goldston family. All champions must be certified to H Grady Wilson in Amarillo by midnight April 30.
Washington April 26 AP missing witness in the Senate foreign relations probe reported a blackout and investigators planned to question Earl Browder in open session on Lattimore. The panel also subpoenaed Frederick Vanderbilt Field and heard from Jack Stachel who faces a heart ailment.
Final rites for Ralph Douglas Gower seven son of Mr and Mrs R C Gower 617 Grand will be held at 4 pm in Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel Rev Robert L Smith Higgins minister will officiate Burial will be in Llano Cemetery Pallbearers are J F Weed John Wardlaw Trenton Davis and O E Allen Honorary pallbearers include Bonnie Quisenberry Carolyn Connley Lin Bruce Sharon Sue Baker Ramon a Joyce Hopkins and Leo Dromgoole The boy was killed Tuesday afternoon under a road maintainer his father operated on a lot near the family home He was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital in a Blackburn Shaw ambulance and pronounced dead Survivors include the parents a brother Richard 17 and grandmother Mrs Jonnie Qualls Hinton Okla
Mrs. Sarah Ada Cox 64 of Silverton died in a single vehicle crash near Parnell Texas shortly after 10 45 Wednesday morning. She was returning from Grand Prairie. no other vehicle involved. Funeral at 2 30 Friday First Baptist Church Silverton with Rev G A Elrod officiating. Burial in Silverton under Douglas Funeral Home direction. She was born May 5 1885 and lived in Silverton about 20 years. Survived by son Troy Cox and one grandchild.
Defense chiefs report rising Cold War tensions as Congress acts to add 350 million dollars to defense funds and push a two year extension of the Selective Service Act. Vinson reversed stance to support the extension citing world conditions as justification. Opposition grows amid no draft calls since 1949.
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to cut the excise tax on theater tickets and sports admissions from 20 percent to 10 percent, potentially saving moviegoers and sports fans about 190 million dollars annually. The panel also advanced 240 million in total excise reductions, totaling 575 million so far, with further cuts possible and a possible presidential veto risk.
John Maragon, once linked to the White House circle, was convicted of perjury for lying to senators about his bank accounts and employment. He faced potential prison terms on two counts, while one main charge involving business deals with federal departments was rejected. sentencing set for about a week.
Ben Solnick, manager of The Hollywood, received a minor procedure at St. Anthony Hospital yesterday. His condition is listed as good.
The wreckage of a retractable landing gear, found in the Baltic by a Swedish fisherman, may tie to the missing US Navy Privateer. markings suggest it came from a plane of that type, fueling US claims the Privateer was shot down by Russia.
Edinburg reports the 16th Polio fatality of the year as 10 year old Robert Swanzey dies after admission to the Polio Clinic. He passed away yesterday following his arrival at the facility.
Hartford April 26 AP Harmonica player Larry Adler testified in a libel suit against Mrs Hester R McCullough denying he is pro Communist while admitting aiding several organizations labeled subversive He said the charges have left him and dancer Paul Draper unable to find work in the United States in the ongoing $200 000 case in Greenwich Connecticut.
The Almanac notes mild partly cloudy conditions in Amarillo and West Texas with subdued warmth and expected temperature extremes. It records celestial details including moonset at 3 52 AM Aldebaran and planets Mercury Saturn Mars Jupiter and a World Calendar Day reference with May 2 alignment.
Lipscomb County grand jurors meet at 10 a m Thursday to continue an investigation of forgery charges against eight people including Oklahoma state senator Orville Grim. The Sebits estate is valued at 200000 to 300000 dollars. A later will allegedly be found leaving the entire estate to Vivian Guthrie prompted the charges.
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