27 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1951
Page
1
The column argues against a ward system in Amarillo citing potential politics and lost public spirited business leadership. It notes past fair commissions, warns of horse trading, and discusses MacArthur, Franco Spain, and shish kebab chatter as side topics. The piece closes with a light, opinionated wrap on current affairs and city government.
Twelve second string officers and organizers of the Communist Party were arrested by the FBI in a renewed government drive. They are charged with conspiracy to teach and advocate violent overthrow. Bail ranged from 2,500 to 100,000 with three San Francisco women released on lower bail.
The bodies of Louis and Don Burns, sons of Mr and Mrs Hubert Burns of Petersburg, were recovered Thursday afternoon from a surface lake four miles west of Petersburg on the H A Hegi farm. Louis, 11, was pulled from the lake at 2 10 with grappling hooks operated by Robert Patterson, the body found near the center in water over a man's head.
Dr. Walter C. Alvarez of Mayo Clinic warned that long shopping bouts waste energy and money. He said women who shop to save a quarter end up exhausted and irritable at home, scolding children and berating husbands.
The House rejects cutting Secretary of State Acheson's pay and Democrats push for a 100 dollar monthly hazard bonus. Truman scolds Jake Arvey over Ike 1952 talk as prospect of another run looms. Harold Boyer to lead aircraft production at General Motors with committees asking why progress stalls. Field declines to discuss bail for missing Communist leaders. FBI boards up twelve more Communist leaders as McCarthy links persist. Public Works shelves St. Lawrence Seaway for a year. Acheson forecasts 25 billion for armament of free world.
Arch McMillan reports from Taipei on meeting Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and Madame Chiang at church. He notes their influence, a revival among Formosa's armed forces, and praise for America's ECA aiding Formosa's economy. The Chiangs show interest in Christian work and social leadership.
The 11th armistice session in Kaesong adjourned after 75 minutes with no immediate results. UN and Communist delegations agreed to a five point agenda to frame talks, including a demarcation line, a supervising body, and prisoner exchanges, while warning against early optimism.
Austin doctors urge clemency for Richard McGee scheduled for execution August 2 for murder. They testified he is hopelessly insane, citing hallucinations and delusions from jail, prior head injury, and a 1940 fall. Board discussion touched on legal sanity standards and precedent.
Arsenic was found in cattle organs and in grass and soil from the Wohlford pasture where about 250 head died. Veterinary investigators in Fort Worth and Dallas labs take samples as officers weigh deliberate poisoning as a possible cause. The affected herd included 33 head valued at 12 000 to 15 000 dollars.
Workers near Hereford 82 miles east in the Dawn community report strong gas odors from a 138 foot irrigation well. Salvage crews suspend work as geology teams plan drill tests to locate the gas source amid rising fumes and onlookers.
Members of Amarillo civic clubs back a plan to amend the city charter to create a seven member commission. The North Randall County Civic Club and Forest Hill Civic Club sponsor circulating petitions. J W Stephens reports the clubs planned a formal press statement.
Benton Park in the east part of Amarillo will be dedicated tonight at 7 50. The Sixteenth and Vernon site is Amarillo's newest park already used by many. Mayor Gene Klein will give the dedicatory address with invocation by Arthur L. Golden. Music from the Amarillo Community Band and Chorus. Local youngsters from Memorial Park playground provide entertainment.
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