Mobilization in Washington fuels rumors of shakeup
A White House source hints at changes in defense leadership with W. Stuart Symington possibly replacing George Marshall and Fred Vinson poised to replace Dean Acheson. The piece notes a push to bring non political talent to defense, cites Charles E. Wilson and Col. Bob Smith, and warns against piecemeal price controls as inflation moves amid mobilization.
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Washington
White House
W. Stuart Symington
Gen
George Marshall
General Marshall
Truman
Fred Vinson
Dean Acheson
Yoom
Symington
Vinson
Air
National Security Resources Board
US Supreme Court
General Electric
Charles E. Wilson
Bob Smith
Texas
Pioneer Airlines
National Security Resource Board
Amarillo
Panhandle
Morning walks and daily papers spark neighborly humor
A neighbor named Elbert Lamb picks up the morning paper in each yard and leaves it on the porch. The note later jokes about strikes, gas woes, trains, and traffic, with reflections on social quirks and a light quip about a golfer. Ends with a signature WES IZZARD.
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Elbert Lamb
Mr. Lamb
Boise City
Bill Gilstrap
Carl Jenkins
Kiwanis Club
Yeak
Dick Bivins
Wes Izzard
Panhandle Chapter of Instrument Society meets in Palm Room
The Panhandle Chapter of the Instrument Society of America meets at 8:00 PM in the Palm Room of City Hall in Pampa.
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Pampa
Panhandle
Instrument Society of America
City Hall
UN seeks direct talks with Peiping on Korea cease-fire
United Nations truce negotiators appealed to Peiping for a direct meeting to discuss a Korea cease-fire. Pearson of Canada, Rau of India, and Entezam of Iran indicated willingness to move ahead, while Pearson said it was too soon to predict Peiping’s reply. The committee adjourned as it refused Malik’s demand to address Russian charges.
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Peiping
Lester B. Pearson
Canada
Jacob A. Malik
United
Formosa
China
Pearson
Sir Benegal N. Rau
India
Assembly
Nasrallah Entezam
Iran
Lynch Out as Sandie Coach at Ama tillo High
Howard Lynch will not be renewed as Ama tillo High School head football coach after this school year. The school board announced the action at a private 7:15 meeting in the Administration Building and issued a terse statement thanking Lynch for his years of service. Lynch, unaware of the decision, said he had no comment.
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Howard Lynch
Amatillo High School
Lynch
Texas
Austin
Sandie
Lynch Indicates He Seeks Job Elsewhere
Coach Howard Lynch told the Tubbock Avalanche Journal by telephone he plans to leave the Amarillo school system if he can find another coaching job. He has spent his career in football and was unaware his contract would be discussed at the board meeting.
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Lynch
Howard Lynch
Amarillo
Tubbock Avalanche Journal
Amarillo Board Seeks New Head Coach After Expiring Contract
The two year contract ends June 1 1951 and a successor is expected soon. Spring training can occur in any 30 day window. No changes planned yet for other coaches. The board will hire a new head coach first then discuss assistants. Current assistants include Hull Whinnery Salkeld and Matney. Amarillo is the second largest
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T. G. Hull
John Whinnery
Dan Salkeld
Vannigans
Carl Matney
Amarillo
American Forces Hold Hungnam Front As Reds Press
U.S. doughboys fought all day and into the night to halt fresh North Korean and Chinese forces at Hungnam, as Missouri and cruisers shelled Red positions. A 20th Army build up and a 100000 strong Chinese force were reported, with Navy fire keeping enemy gains in check near Hamhung and Yonpo airfield.
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Tokyo
Hungnam
Korea
Missouri
St. Paul
Rochester
10Th Corps
United Nations
Hungam Plain
Japan
Tokyo Bay
Pohang
Associated Press
Stan Swinton
Tom Lambert
Hamhung
Yonpo Airfield
Night Negotiations Continue In Railroad Wage Talks
White House arranges special night sessions on the railroad wage dispute under John R. Steelman after a day of talks. Union and management groups consult with committees in nearby hotels while promising progress stands, with no final settlement reached.
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Washington
White House
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Weather Almanac and Miscellany Tidbits
Daily News Almanac covers US Weather Bureau notes for Amarillo and West Texas with partly cloudy days and minor temperature shifts. It also includes a historical snippet on King Philip’s War, lunar details, a kitchen tip, name origins, a quoted thought on education, a lumber price, and a business listing for Olver & Wiggins Lumber Co.
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US Weather Bureau
Amarillo
West Texas
Amarillo School Board Advances New Construction Plans
Rising prices prompted quick action as the Amarillo School Board ordered 8iass blocks from Pittsburgh Plate Glass for Lamar Grade School and tentatively accepted window frames for Stephen F. Austin Junior High. It extended the bid deadline to Jan 8 at 4 oclock to avoid delays. Dr A M Meyer reported on a trip to Austin for a Higher Education Board meeting.
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Amarillo
Pittsburgh
Plate Glass Company
Lamar
Parker and Lipscomb
Canyon Highway
Stephen F. Austin
Emmett Rittenberry
A.M. Meyer
Air Field and Pantex Start Defense Survey in Amarillo
A joint Air Force and Corps of Engineers survey team visited Amarillo to assess existing facilities including the Amarillo Army Air Field and Pantex Ordnance Plant. Senators Lyndon Johnson and Tom Connally commented that reactivation of these sites is under consideration or exploration, with multiple federal agencies involved.
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Air Force
Corps of Engineers
Amarillo
Washington
Amarillo Army Air Field
Pantex Ordnance Plan
Tom Connally
Daily News
Air Training Command
Scott Field
Wil
Civil Aeronautic Administration
Truman seeks new powers to adjust defense contracts
President Truman asked Congress to revive World War II authority to adjust defense contracts and reorganize agencies to speed mobilization. He urged quick legislation to permit price adjustments and indemnification for hazardous work, and indicated plans to seek further emergency powers after January.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Barkley
House
Rayburn
Texas
Alan Valen
European Army Plans Nearing Completion
In Brussels 12 NATO allies plan a unified European defense force of 55 to 60 divisions with air and sea units totaling at least 1 million men by 2044. An American commander is likely, possibly Eisenhower, with deputies including a Briton and a Frenchman.
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Brussels
Europe
Truman
Eisenhower
Alfred M. Gruenther
US Army
Alphonse Juin
Morocco
Britain
United States
Pean Army
Military Committee of Chiefs of Staff
US Army Secy
Frank Pace
Atlantic
GM asks government to modify price rollback
General Motors halted 1951 auto sales and asked Washington to modify the roll back to Dec 1 levels. GM warned dealers that new cars on hand remain GM property until further notice while awaiting agency review of the discriminatory pricing order and wage effects. Walter Reuther said the CIO UAW would fight to preserve cost of living and annual wage gains.
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Detroit
General Motors
Washington
Economic Stabilization Agency
Michael V. DiSalle
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Cadillac
Walter F. Reuther
CIO
United Auto Workers
Reuther
Auto
Control Chief on Oil Is Appointed
Washington Dec 18 Special A control chief to handle petroleum has been named by economic stabilization director Alan Valentine. The appointee is O D Judd 54 a former OPA hand and once independent driller and refiner in Texas and Oklahoma. He notes some petroleum prices have risen substantially while crude prices have been stable for three years and warns a hike now would be at the wrong time.
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Alan Valentine
Michael DiSalle
Valentine
Washington
O. D. Judd
OPA
Texas
Oklahoma
Delay Plans for Ceiling on Meat Economy News
The government said it has no plan for an immediate meat price freeze after a day long meeting with representatives. An official statement described the session as exploratory and not indicating imminent controls on meats.
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Washington
Economic Stabilization Agency
Packet
Amarillo Clubs Schedule With One Meeting Cancelled
In Amarillo today a regular weekly Amarillo Real Estate Board meeting is cancelled at noon. Community groups met at various venues including North Amarillo Kiwanis at Saratoga Cafe and Downtown Lions at Herring Hotel. City Commission convenes at Municipal Auditorium at 3 PM followed by 20-30 Club at Saratoga Cafe and Christmas dinner for American Legion Auxiliary at Legion Hall. Panhandle Independent Gasmen holds election meeting in County Court Room at 8 PM, Toastmasters at 2710 West Tenth, and Amarillo Motorcycle Club at 605 Ong.
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Amarillo Real Estate Board
Amarillo Kiwanis Club
Saratoga Cafe
Lions Club
Herring Hotel
City Commission
Municipal Auditorium
Ameri Ican Lesion
A& Lesion Hall
Panhandle Independent Gas Ragemen, Inc
County Court
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