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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1948

Page

2

Robeson flatly refuses to accuse himself of communism

Paul Robeson testified before the Senate judiciary committee refusing to answer whether he is a American Communist. He said he would go to jail rather than answer and suggested that 19 leading Americans may be jailed for similar refusals. The panel weighed contempt action as Ferguson pressed the question and Moore hinted at martyrdom.

Washington Paul Robeson Senate Moore Oklahoma Wiley Wisconsin Judiciary Committee Robeson Veo Yall Ferguson Michigan America

Writers Round-Up tea hosted by Panhandle Pen Women

Mrs. Robert Wilson invites all enrolled writers for the short course to a tea in the Amarillo High School library June 8 to 10 from 3 to 5 pm. The Writers Round-Up is led by instructor Frederic Nelson Litten of Northwestern University Chicago.

Robert Wilson Harrison Ama- Tillo High School Panhandle Pen Frederic Nelson Litten Northwestern University Chicago

Norblad attacks high bids for Greek Turkish relief hospital gear

Rep. Norblad of Oregon protested to the Economic Cooperation Administration over bids on relief hospital equipment for Europe. He cited stainless steel chairs, kitchen utility trucks, and dirty hampers priced far above standard items, arguing the pattern wastes taxpayers’ dollars and raises recovery costs. He urged Hoffman to review the selections.

Washington Norblad Oregon Economic Cooperation Administration Europe Paul G. Hoffman United States Hoffman ECA

Legion Members Conclude Drive With Fish Fry Tonight

Amarillo American Legion and 40 and 8 members end a membership drive with a 6 30 PM fish fry at Legion Hall 615 West Seventh. The rival groups will learn the winner at the event. Losers pay expenses. a brief meeting follows and a dance at 8 30 PM. All Legionnaires and friends are invited.

Amarillo American Legion Legion Hall West Seventh Isp Cannon

Guymon Rites For J. R. Payne

Funeral services for J. R. Payne 58 publisher of the Guymon Observer will be held at 5 p m Tuesday in First Presbyterian Church Guymon burial in Guymon Cemetery He died Saturday in Halstead Kansas after illness He was born in Trawick Texas came to Guymon in 1908 a Democrat who served as county assessor city clerk and justice of the peace owner of several properties Survivors include his wife and two daughters Mrs Vernon Hall and Mrs James Root

Guymon Okla J. R. Payne Vernon Hall James Root

Mrs Lutz 76 Dies After 18 Years in Amarillo

Elizabeth Lutz 76 died at her home 1603 Jackson yesterday afternoon. A native of Germany she came to Amarillo 18 years ago and was a Catholic. Rosary at Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel tonight with Msgr. Steinlage officiating. Survivors include husband Co F Lutz three daughters three sons and eight grandchildren.

Elizabeth Lutz Jackson Lutz Germany Amarillo Blackburn- Shaw Memorial Chapel Msgr John Steinlage Sacred Heart Cathedral Co. F. Lutz John F. Guide William Stout Louisville Colo Melanie de St. Rose of

Tot Suffers Head Laceration From Garden Hose Accident

Sandra Kay Luten aged 3 tripped over a garden hose in front of her Florida Street home and suffered a severe head laceration. She was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital, treated for a forehead laceration, and released. The incident occurred about 5 30 PM as reported by her mother. Clara Frances Martin resigns as youth work director of the North Texas Methodist Conference to assume similar duties at First Methodist Church in Fort Worth on Sept 1.

Sandra Kay Luten Juanita Luten Florida Northwest Texas Joe Dallas U.P Clara Frances Martin North Texas Methodist Conference First Methodist Fort Worth

Mayors Confer On Panhandle Municipal Problems

Mayors from Pampa Dumas Dalhart Canyon Post Stratford Sunray Tulsa Plainview Hereford Borger Amarillo attended a noon luncheon to discuss municipal issues. Officials cited taxes sewer and water work funding and population growth as ongoing concerns with recalls and retirement system details also noted.

Panhandle C. A. Huff Pampa F. S. Makeig Dumas J. P. Oliver Dalhart W. A. Warren Canyon J. T. Herd Post van B. Boston Stratford Boston Luther Vaughn Sunray R. L. Cantrell Tulsa Winfield Holbrook Plainview W. E. Cameron Hereford Cameron A. A. Meredith Borger Lawrence Hagy Amarillo Hagy Dean Gorham Texas Municipal Retirement System Com

Inner-Aid promised relief from gas and stomach pains

A resident describes relief after using INNER-AID a mixture of 12 juices from Nature's Herbs. The ad alleges it cleanses the bowels reduces gas and supports digestion and sleep, urging readers to buy at drug stores.

Officials Oppose State Money Allocation Fear of Control

A regional delegation from multiple Texas towns including Amarillo Pampa Plainview Post Sunray Tulsa Canyon Childress Clarendon Hereford Dumas Panhandle Quanah Quitaque Silverton Stratford argued against allocating state funds to cities citing loss of local autonomy. The group, led by city managers and mayors, restated opposition amid bipartisan criticism of centralized oversight.

Ira Stephenson Bud Curtis N. V. Moss Katheryne Burwell Stanton Field J.C. Lilly Perry Burks Sid Harper George Cooper Clifford Davis Lefty Fowler Wave Westbay Bob Condon Joe Jenkins Amarillo League Oscar Hargett Dick Pepin George Casey Plainview Winfield Holbrook P. H. Bryan Rollin K. Snethen Herd Glenn E. Kahler R. 8. Boyd Sunray Vaughn G. I Parks W. E. Simpson Tulsa R. L. Santrell Jeff Musick W. J. Woolen Meredith Bozer War- Ten D. M. Boyd Canyon C. E. Collins Childress Mae Shaver Clarendon Oliver Dalhart Makeig Dumas Roy Wilson Friona Cameron Hereford Hamburger Houston D. M. Smith Panhandle Nolan F. Sparks J. M. Darwood Quanah Leon Middleton Quitaque M. K. Summers Silverton Boston Stratford

Rites Today for Drowning Victim Norman Gary Leonard

Funeral services are set for Norman Gary Leonard a six year old drowning victim at 3 p.m. in Posten-Simpson Funeral Home chapel Burial will follow in Highland Park. The boy drowned Sunday afternoon at Weatherly Lake while wading with his mother and brother John David Leonard nine. The mother and the older boy were pulled from shallow water by J. F. Childress Borger police and firemen recovered the body about an hour later. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Niles Grant Leonard Jr. and survived by paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs H W Leonardorger.

Weatherly Lake Here John David Leonard Niles Grant Duck” Leonard Norman Gary J. F. Childress Borger H. W. Leonardorger

Indian eyes South America as good site for colonies

Madras India January 28 Sir C P Ramaswami Aiyar states there is tremendous scope for colonization of Indian nations in South America. He notes that in most of the continent there is hardly one house to a square mile and the climate offers opportunity.

South America Madras India C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar

Aiyar Urges Indian Colonization Ties With Americas

The speaker Aiyar, fresh from lectures in North and South America including Brazil Argentina Peru Panama and Mexico, proposes India engage governments of South America to discuss colonization ideas.

India S. Aiyar North South America Brazil Argentine Peru Panama Mexico

Egypt to set up radio stations for 3000 villages

Egypt plans special radio broadcasting stations to bring radio service to about 3,000 villages nationwide, expanding access to information and communication. The move aims to reach rural areas with essential broadcasting, education, and community programming.

Egypt

Retiring to Enjoy Life with a Planner’s Help

A banker’s life story shows how Joe Thomas planned a retirement around watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Ed Barrow, an insurance agent, helped convert Joe’s savings into a systematic plan and restructured life insurance for extra later income.

Joe

Retirement confidence warned by survey findings

Nearly half of respondents over 40 doubt they can retire comfortably by 65. The message urges early planning with guidance from a life insurance agent and suggests starting with a modest savings amount to build a secure retirement foundation.

Revisiting Your Life Insurance to Fit Changing Needs

A public service note urges reviewing life insurance policies as family costs taxes and circumstances shift. It recommends contacting your agent or writing the Institute of Life Insurance at 60 East 42nd Street New York for a policy check and possible updates.

Institute OF Life Insurance East 42Nd Street New York N. Y

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