12 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1950
Page
1
The piece argues citizens resist jarring proclamations of emergency while leaders must act decisively. It questions peace talks with Russia and warns that halting rearmament could invite disaster, urging continued buildup unless Soviet collapse, defeat, or verified disarmament occurs.
KGNC joins crusade against prairie fires as Peggy Williamson crafts jingles urging drivers to stop tossing cigars matches from cars. The piece notes Burma Shave style verse quality and mentions local Kiwanis activity including Bill Gilstrap’s trip to Wheeler.
A grocery or hardware ad notes Pir 2 Lor and Shiplap at $7.95 per unit with Olver and Wiggins Lumber Co. located at 1200 ee 6th.
A grim general warned that despite efforts the infected could not be contained. The briefing stressed escalating danger and urged decisive action.
Stalin praises the Russian people for enduring wartime burdens and leadership while acknowledging government mistakes in 1941 42. MacArthur faces questions on Korean fronts after a daylong air trip and outlines three key observations about Chinese plans allied withdrawal and fighting losses.
Anxiety Hereford Breeders at Tri-State Fair Park set a new high for 49 head selling 33 bulls and 16 females. Average about 1156 a head and total receipts 57696, far above last year’s figures. Leading bidder Frank Wilhelm spent 6810, while Austin Reeves paid 4000 for the grand champion bull Anxiety Lamplighter 61st.
Union Local 688 and Associated General Contractors reach an agreement increasing wages by 12 percent immediately plus a 2 percent increase next July 1. Common labor moves from 1.20 to 1.32 and semi skilled from 1.45 to 1.57, with July rises to 1.55 and 1.60. Maerard Hamilton announced the settlement. J L Henslee unavailable for comment.
Walter E. Wirtz wins the contract for the Elizabeth Jane Bivins Home funded by the Mary E. Bivins Foundation. The $344 988 project will house 50 to 70 elderly residents and staff on a 35 acre site in east Amarillo bounded by Tenchor Boulevard East Twelfth Avenue and Seminole Street. Construction to begin once materials arrive.
Local listings show the Amarillo Realty Board VFW Hall Continental Club and multiple clubs from Lions to Kiwanis gathering across venues including the Hert ring Hotel Capitol Hotel Saratoga Cafe and Masonic sites. Dedicatory ceremonies for Gerken Hall at Price College and various evening meetings run from noon through 8 PM with election gatherings at Panhandle Independent Garagemen Amarillo Ship No 189 Navy Clubs at Mexican Inn and North Plains Watchmakers Guild in County Court Room.
President Truman moved toward a national emergency proclamation and wage price controls with a planned White House meeting of party leaders on Wednesday. Senate leaders signaled support for mobilization and broader sacrifices, while the government ordered a 28 percent cut in natural rubber use in auto tires for the next two months to stockpile materials.
Thirteen Arab Asian nations urged the United Nations to appeal to Red China for a Korea cease fire and to initiate mediation by a UN commission. The cease fire measure and mediation plan, approved 12-0 in the General Assembly committee, name Nasrollah Entezam to head the cease fire group.
Sen. Dennis Chavez told West Texas delegates he will not object to the Cana dian Dam Bill if the Tri-State Compact is written as reported. Chavez had previously voiced concerns but indicated acceptance pending the final wording and assurances from officials.
A 25,000 man US force led by the First Marine Division broke through to safety inside US 10th Corps lines in northeast Korea after a brutal 60 mile retreat in 25 below zero. Casualties ran high among Marines, far exceeding earlier WWII losses, with thousands wounded and many dead. The operation followed heavy fighting with Chinese forces and left a trailing scene of wrecked units and graves.
Widespread riots in Singapore all day Tuesday left at least four dead and more than 140 injured. The unrest followed a court decision returning a Moslem girl, Maria Bertha Mertogh, to her Dutch Catholic mother after annulling her Moslem marriage.
An Amarillo Marine, Pfc. Amidon, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Amidon, was killed in action in Korea on November 27 at age 19. He grew up in Willimantic and North Easton Massachusetts, lived in Amarillo since 1949, attended Amarillo High School briefly, and served after enlisting in January. He held the Purple Heart and was killed two months after being wounded in September. Survivors include his parents two brothers and a sister.
Advertisement notes strong demand for vacuum cleaners after Christmas. A NEW Kirby sweeper with attachments sold quickly in three days with about 15 calls and 14 percent prospects remaining. Phone numbers 35619 and 6262 are listed for inquiries in the local market.
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