Amarillo faces familiar wartime plot with new defense push
Joe Jenkins, Amarillo’s wartime mayor, notes echoes of past mobilization as rumors revive plans to re activate Amarillo Army Air Field and Pantex Ordnance Plant. He recalls officials meeting generals to offer spaces and facilities, while warning a new enemy threat has emerged globally. History repeats with broader scope.
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Ten Cannots And Radio Forecasts In WES Izard Column
This column reprints Abraham Lincoln’s Ten Cannots and notes radio forecasts by Mr. Winburn clarifying what "fair" weather means. Marcelene Cox praises a grandfather’s value, and Dean Walter Juniper of West Texas State hosts a juke box program with Jack Little recording for KGNC. The piece ends with a quip about meeting expenses and a sign-off by WES IZZARD.
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Amarillo approves bus fare rise to ten cents
The city commission authorized a fare increase in Amarillo raising adult rides to 10 cents and children to 5 cents for school and non school riders. The change ends the token rate of 25 cents for three rides and ties to a driver wage boost negotiated with the drivers union.
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Price ceilings set nationwide as auto rollback stands
The Economic Stabilization Agency imposes voluntary price ceilings across the US economy and refuses to modify the December 1 auto price rollback. Michael V. DiSalle unveils the control formula, outlining limits for manufacturers retailers and wholesalers and warning of compulsory caps for non cooperators. He signals potential wage restraints and calls for cooperation amid threats of broader controls.
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International army approved with Eisenhower as commander
Atlantic Pact nations unanimously approved creation of an international army to defend Europe with Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower named commander. West German troops to join a force of about a million by end of 1953 from Arctic to Mediterranean, plus an international defense production board to coordinate munitions. William L. Batt Sr. named head of the production board. Truman to appoint Eisenhower with more U.S. divisions to follow. Soviet divisions in eastern Germany cited as opposing force.
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North Koreans regroup lure near Seoul clash along 30 mile front
North Korean forces estimated at 150000 regrouped and clashed with South Koreans along a 30 mile front near the 38th parallel just 45 miles from Seoul. US 10th Corps held the Hungnam beachhead as UN fleet shelled attackers. MacArthur said 150000 NK troops active with 50000 in Manchuria staging areas. The South Korean government considered civilian evacuation of Seoul as fighting continued.
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Engineering Firm Sets Up Pantex Offices in Texas
The Silas Mason Company of New York City and Shreveport is establishing an engineering and planning office at Pantex Ordnance Plant to map out Paper Zone 12 as part of a federal re survey contract. Waddy said architects and engineers are needed to support the survey and potential plant re activation.
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Three More Selling Days Till Christmas
Globe News Want Ads promote quick selling before Christmas. An ad for a large nearly new tricycle at Jefferson sold on the first day, with phone contact 6091. The notice touts Globe-News as The People's Market Place and urges readers to dial 6262.
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Amarillo Area Weather Summary Brief
Weather Almanac notes cloudy skies in Amarillo vicinity with temperature changes expected Wednesday through Thursday. Partly cloudy conditions projected with a high near mid forties and a cooler low overnight. Texas outlook includes similar variable temperatures across the region.
Senators Condemn Disposal of Defense Facilities
Senate Armed Services members criticized disposal of defense facilities at a closed hearing. They discussed a $1.658 billion authorization for new installations and noted a contractor tearing up a road at Camp Maxey Texas. The bill allocates funds among Army Navy Air Force and special weapons projects.
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No 1 Philanthropic Unit Chooses Ford Foundation Officers
Pasadena December 19 Chancellor Robert Maynard Hutchins of the University of Chicago and Chester C. Davis president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis were named associate directors of the 238 million dollar Ford Foundation. Paul G. Hoffman announced that the trio will work together to develop the foundation and guide its early programs in five fields peace education democracy economics and human relations.
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Amarillo Holiday Meetings Sweep the Day
A torrent of local gatherings fills Amarillo today from noon to evening. Groups include Palo Duro Associated Plumbers at Long Champs, Panhandle Geological Society at Herring Hotel, and the Amarillo Credit Managers Association at Blackstone. Also scheduled are the Magicians Roundtable at the Amarillo Hotel, the Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce at Herring, the Amarillo Insurance Exchange at the VFW Hall, and the South Amarillo Lions Club holiday staty at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Evening events feature Helium City Motorcycle Club at 499 Fillmore, the 9823rd Air Force Reserve Squadron at the Naval Reserve Armory, and the Elbow-Swing Square Dance Club annual Christmas party at the Youth Center.
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