30 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1952
Page
1
A mix of political commentary and digressions on the 1952 election mood. Starred items discuss Stevenson Harriman prospects, FEPC, and Taft Hartley, with reader letters endorsing grass roots primaries. Also notes on the Frank Butlers, flying saucers, crop-dusting stats, and quips by Wes Izzard.
Associated Press reports tepid Democratic harmony amid Dixie talk of bolting to Eisenhower. Rumblings strongest in South Carolina Virginia Louisiana and Mississippi while GOP unity grows as Taft supporters back Eisenhower in Denver.
Amarillo defeated Lubbock 8 to 4 as Miller worked 7 innings and Palmer closed. Albuquerque edged Pampa 6 to 2 behind Folkman. Clovis beat Abilene 6 to 4 with Gardner and Shipman sharing the win. Borger toppled Lamesa 10 to 5 as Payne and Gatewood contributed. National League and American League results noted with multiple games and innings, plus political update mentioning Dirksen and Eisenhower campaign plans.
Robert Bryan, 59, recounts torture and isolation after arrest on February 11, 1951. He says he was beaten, deprived, and given spinal injections before liberation at the Hong Kong border. He and his wife Gertrude plan to meet U.S. officials in Washington to seek help.
A wealthy Texas rancher arrived in New Orleans with editor Van W. Stewart to search for his 21-year-old son, missing since May 10. The airman third class left Keesler AFB April 30 after wrecking two cars, was seen last in a French Quarter tavern, and may be an amnesia case. He loved jazz, carried up to $6,000, and was described as a spoiled, restless youth seeking fresh thrills.
The Daily News and New York station WPIX-TV both offered rewards for first observers who record a flying saucer. Air Force officials explained recent radar anomalies as temperature inversions and noted most reports lack threat indications.
Local events in Amarillo list 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM activities at various venues. The Junior Chamber of Commerce meets at Herring Hotel with other groups including Amarillo Credit Man Association and Duplicate Bridge Club at YWCA.
After nine weeks of an experimental drug hydrazide of nicotinic acid, 19 patients at Underwood Clinic show weight gain, improved well being, and fewer coughing issues. Dr. J B White leads the program funded by Rip Underwood Amarillo businessman. The drug remains experimental for about three years with ongoing safety checks and lab monitoring.
Army court martial convicts Maj. Gen. Robert W. Grow of jotting military secrets in a personal diary and failing to safeguard data. Diary excerpts were stolen by Soviet agents and used to attack U.S. war aims. Grow receives formal reprimand and six months suspension from command.
Partly cloudy and hot through Wednesday and Thursday with some isolated thundershowers over New Mexico mountains. Highs around the mid 90s, lows in the 70s, wind light. Extended July period shows temperatures 2 to 5 degrees above normal with little precipitation.
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