15 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1950
Page
1
A columnist warns Texas wheat and cotton farmers face new PMA rules and acreage quotas. The piece questions government controls, fallow land penalties, and the need to push for local farm governance while fearing bureaucratic overreach and loss of freedom.
A broad call urges citizens to take responsibility for streets and sidewalks. It argues enforcement alone won't suffice and emphasizes collective effort by merchants homeowners and residents to maintain cleanliness downtown and in alleys.
Garland Smith reports that wheat growers voice frustration over government inaction on acreage policy. Farmers warn of reduced plantings and potential price impacts amid uncertain support and crop allotments.
North and South Korean forces clash as new Communist attempts to cross the Kum River are checked near Taejon and Samgyo. US and South Korean units withdraw under pressure while air support and artillery engage bridgehead fighting and river crossings north of Taejon.
The Railroad Commission increased August crude oil allowables by 107 523 barrels daily to 2 580 328 overall. Most of Texas fields will run at maximum wartime rates with five exceptions in Scurry County kept at 25 producing days due to pipeline limits.
Weather outlook shows increasing cloudiness with scattered thundershowers across the region this weekend. West Texas fair with isolated storms on Panhandle. New Mexico sees scattered northern showers and high temperatures in the mid 80s to 90s. Extended forecast calls for near normal temps, scattered showers Monday and Tuesday, Chateau Thierry battle noted on this day in 1918. Moon and planets visible tonight with Vega and Capella prominent. Uruguay described. St Swithin's Day superstition noted. various light aphorisms included.
A Formosa report states 20,000 Chinese Communist troops entered Tibet from Sinkiang in the north west. The move’s approval by Tibetan authorities is not indicated. The troops are said to be from Red Gen. Peng Teh-hwai's First Field Army. Tibet vows to resist any invasion.
General Evangeline Booth 84 former head of the Salvation Army was reported critically ill at her home in Hartsdale New York on July 14. She had retired from active leadership but remained a prominent figure in the organization and public life.
Today in Amarillo features a Story Hour at the Public Library and a two day Plateau Singers convention opening at Municipal Auditorium. Gideons luncheon is set for Herring Hotel followed by evening baseball between the Gold Sox and Borger Gassers at Gold Sox Field and a square dancing session sponsored by the Amarillo Square Dance Council.
Hundreds gathered on the Randall County courthouse square for the election year rally hosted by Canyon editor Clyde Warwick. More than 42 speakers addressed about a thousand attendees in over two hours, featuring local, district, and congressional candidates plus Judge Folley endorsing Hicks for the State Supreme Court.
The Agriculture Department announced a 1951 target of 1.15 billion bushels, 193 million more than this year and 119 million above the 1939-48 average, to ensure a safe food margin, support exports, and feed livestock. The plan sets a national planting allotment of 72,784,810 acres, with harvests likely limited by drought, and maintains price supports around 1.99 dollars per bushel.
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