We’re Getting Ready for a Showdown. USA Mobilizes
Amarillo readers see the national mood shift toward readiness amid Cold War tensions. A brigadier general visits the former Army air field. CAA surveys the field for Washington. Amarillo business leaders discuss offering facilities to the Defense Department for potential plants. Citizens react with warnings, hopes, and warnings about a looming conflict. Allies and rivals are named, including Korea’s legacy and Uncle Joe in Moscow, as planners acknowledge mistakes and aim to regain normal life despite risk of a quick showdown.
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San Antonio
Army Air Field
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Washington
Military
Amarillo
Defense Department
Polk Street
Jesse Williams
Korea
Far East
Air Force Reserve
Europe
Globe News
Misunderstanding over government cards and free criticism
A long unsigned letter condemns Washington control over agriculture while defending farmers and debating the blue card. It argues free criticism of government is essential and compares government constraints to unions. Also notes Lloyds hole in one insurance and a wry comment on beltless panics and cooperation by Wes Izzard.
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High Plains
Washington
Lloyds of London
Lioyds
Amarillo
A. I. Kelly
French sloop La Grandière aids Paris UN Korea
July 19. Prance to day placed the 1,969 ton sloop La Grandière at the disposal of the United Nations forces in Korea. Price list noted as Fir. $5.75 per hundred. River & Vigains Loe. Go. Ta00 W. et
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Paris
U.P
Prance
la Grandiere
United Nations
Korea
Rockets Wreck Northern Tanks Reds' Victory Fade
North Korea launched its first tank assault south of the Kum River as US forces near Taejon blew up eight Red tanks with 3.5 inch rockets. General MacArthur declared the Communists had lost their chance at victory, the attack ending a three day lull on the western front.
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Tokyo
Kum River
Taejon
MacArthur
Associated Press
William R. Moore
Moore
Emer
Truman calls for 10 billion mobilization drive
President Truman urged Congress to approve a 10 billion dollar down payment for a broad Korea era mobilization. He proposed more manpower, anti inflation controls, faster war production, funding to arm non Communist nations, and later tax increases. Military services will promptly call up reserves and National Guard. Congress moves to freeze active service for 12 months and possibly raise the draft age toward 35.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Army
Navy
Air Force
National Guard
Pentagon
Capitol Hill
Senate
House
Armed Robbery Charges Filed in Raef Bros Store
Potter County deputies arrested James Palmer 23 after an armed robbery at Raef Bros store in St. Francis 15 miles northeast of Amarillo on Highway 60. Palmer faced armed robbery charges and was arraigned after admitting he stayed with his brother Johnny Palmer at Pantex Village. He aimed a 12 gauge shotgun at six customers and Leonard Raef, ordered everyone to the floor, while Raef stood behind a bar during the holdup.
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Potter County
Rocket Fails To Take Off On Atlantic Launch Day
Rocket and its V-2 nose tip with Wac Corporal failed to launch after nine hours on the platform at Cape Canaveral. Control stations reported the missile did not lift as a main fuel valve stuck closed, allowing only initial igniter fuel. Major fuel system failure halted the test in Florida.
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Atlantic
Point Canaveral
Cocoa
Fra
President Truman Pleads Mobilization Plan to Congress
President Truman asks Congress for expanded military and partial civilian mobilization. If approved, expect tighter installment credit, higher taxes, no price or wage controls now but possible later, and reduced civilian purchases. For military-age men, draft summonses and mandatory active service for guards and reservists. For business, government rationing and priority rules, possible limited civilian output, curbs on hoarding, potential requisitioning, higher down payments in commodities, and a likely excess profits tax.
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Washington
President Truman
Congress
Kilgore Proposes UN Flag Over Capitals
Senator Kilgore of West Virginia urges that during Korea fighting all UN members supporting freedom fly the United Nations flag over their capitals alongside their own national flags. He frames the plan as a symbol of unity and collective resolve among allied nations.
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Washington
Kilgore
West, Virginia
Korea
United Nations
Amarillo Today Event Highlights Across City Venues
At Amarillo High School a morning Homemaking Sewing class opens to all local women at 9 30 AM. Chamber of Commerce Wholesale and Jobbing Committee meets in the conference room at 10 30 AM. Amazimists Club gathers in Amarillo. Noon San Jacinto Kiwanis Club meets at Youth Center. Story Hour at Youth Center Branch Library at 4 30 PM. Gold Sox vs Pampa Oilers baseball at Gold Sox Field 8 PM. Civil Air Patrol meets at Terminal Building Air Field 6 06 PM. Concert by Amarillo Community Band at Sam Houston Park 8 15 PM. Wrestling at Tri State Fair Sports Arena featuring Funk and Murdock in a hustle royal and Big Train Clements vs Henry Harrell at 6 15 PM. Free movies sponsored by Summer Playgrounds Program at North Heights Park 8 15 PM.
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Chamber of Commerce Wholesale
OON Amazimists Club
Wotel
San Jacinto Kiwanis Club
Youth Center
Public Library
Gold Sox Ys
Pampa Oilers
Gold Sox Field
Charges Filed in Park Shooting Here
A discussion among rival groups ended with the shooting of R. R. Garner, an Amarillo carpenter, under a tree in Ellwood Park shortly after noon yesterday. W. B. Parks of Breckenridge, 43, is charged with assault with intent to murder in connection with the incident. Bond set as authorities continued coverage.
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R. R. Garner
Amarillo
Ellwood Park
W. B. Parks
Breckenridge
Bond
Truman Calls Hoarding Foolish in Korea War Message
President Truman told Americans belt tightening is coming due to the Korean War and world conditions but warned against scare buying and hoarding as foolish and selfish. He urged a fair tax plan to curb profiteering and finance defense, noting the Korea job is long and difficult after a raw aggression by Communist forces.
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Truman
Congress
Voice of America
British Broadcasting Corporation
Korea
Coun
High Plains Today Opening Round-up Fair
Opening event at UDE marks the start of a three day fair round-up in High Plains Today. Organizers invite attendees to enjoy exhibits, demonstrations, and activities across venues. Local officials urge readers to plan schedules and observe safety guidelines.
Citizens Group To Offer Our Airport To Nation
A Amarillo citizens committee was named to represent the city in the national mobilization program. Two members depart for Washington to offer the old Amarillo Army Air Field to the Defense Department for possible reactivation with a third joining Sunday. Mayor Gene Klein leads as permanent chairman, joined by Frank Storm Jr and Lawrence Hagg. Rex Baxter reports from Washington as the group seeks information on site condition, runways and power capacity while military officers from Lackland Air Base inspect the field.
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Amarillo
Washington
Amarillo Army Air Field
Defense Department
Gene Klein
Frank Storm, Jr
Air Force
Lawrence Hagg
Rex. Baxter
Chamber of Commerce
CAA
Lackland
Bill Cheshire
On This Day 1910 Crippen and Reynolds Births Noted
Daily News Almanac recalls Dr H H Crippen using wireless to capture a London killer and Richard Reynolds born in Patric County Va in 1850. Also mentions USS New Jersey wartime action at Okinawa and a child’s patriotic spirit and Farmer’s Almanac quip about time passing.
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H. H. Crippen
London
Richard Reynolds
Tobacco House
Patric County
USS New
Okinawa
Farmer's Almanac
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