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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

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Technicolor Setting At the A-Bar-H Ranch Wyoming

IZZARD WW-Oe reports from Encampment Wyoming on a spontaneous fishing trip with Mason King and Oil Editor Bartlett that leads them to the A-Bar-H Ranch. Brooke Burnham, owner and promoter, runs a growing dude ranch with private waters and a May to August guest season, while the trio tests river current and nightcrawlers in a high Wyoming landscape.

A-Bar-H Ranch Wyo Mason King Oil Bartlett Platte River Wyoming Brooke Browning Burnham Texas Continental Airlines al Hogan Shirley Brooke Burnham Alabama Hopalong Cassidy Charles Luckman Steve Hanagan M&m Denver Houston Chicago New York Brooke Globe-News Wyoming Ranches Kansas City Hogan Mrs. Hogan Mason Wes Izzarp

Court To Act On Vacancy In Potter County Treasurers Post

Potter County commissioners court will meet this morning to select a successor to the late L. D. Heyser, beloved county treasurer who died Tuesday. County Judge Gene Jordan said he knows of seven or eight candidates for the post amid political forecast and local storm activity.

Potter County Commissioners Court L. D. Heyser Gene Jordan

Political renewals and local office prospects noted at courthouse

The Daily News reports lingering delays as 11 potential names circulate for placement before the commissioners. Until a treasurer is chosen, courthouse funds dispersal halts and an interim appointment runs through year's end. Judge Jordan notes the winner takes office January 1. Mrs. Altavene Clark of Amarillo opposes FEPC and federal control of state tidelands, aligning with opposition to Truman administration deals.

Commissioners Court Jordan Altavene Clark Amarillo Congress Truman FEPC

Amarillo clubs and events across the day

In Amarillo today multiple events at noon include Lions at Herring Hotel Kiwanis at Youth Center Optimists at Amarillo Hotel Rotary at Herring Hotel. Evening programs feature a Story Hour at the Youth Center Public Library at 4 30 PM a concert by the Amarillo Community Band at East Park and a wrestling show with a seven man Rassle Royal at Tri State Air Park Sports Arena.

Amarillo Moone Amarillo Amarillo High School East Park Eighth & Roberts Sports Arena Tri-State Air Park

Counterfeit Rings Active in New York and Chicago Warned

Washington reports US Secret Service chief A E Baughman told a Senate subcommittee that counterfeiting rings in New York and Chicago produce about 100000 dollars of bogus money each month. He urged 31 new agents to expand a 176 member force as prosecutions note widespread criminal links. In the past year agents seized over 1 million dollars in counterfeit notes and, in five months of this year, about 550000 dollars.

Washington Capitol Hill New York Chicago US Secret Service A. E. Baughman Senate Appropriations Baughman Congress St. Louis

McDonald Seeks Court Order to Print Name on Ballot

J E McDonald state commissioner of agriculture seeks a state Supreme Court mandamus to force certification of his name for the July 22 Democratic primary. His name was struck by the state Democratic executive committee amid party loyalty disputes and accusations of past Republican support. Attorney Dan Moody and Clint Small filed the petition and motion, with McDonald asserting good faith party membership and pledge to support current party nominees. He warned the committee of the impending suit and predicted victory.

J. E. McDonald Austin Supreme Court McDonald Dan Moody Clint Small Democratic Party Moody and Small McDonald’s Ben Guill Panhandle

TWO YANKS IN A RED PRISON II Chinese Rule Own Villages And Welcome Land Reforms

The article recounts William C. Smith and Elmer C. Bender, two war veterans, as prisoners in Shantung mainland villages for 16 months. They detail Chinese rural life under Maoist rule, villagers’ views of the United States, and Chinese village leaders pledging aid to Americans to reshape China.

Navy William C. Smith M/Set Elmer C. Bender China John Grover Mirror Enterprises Syndicate Los Angeles America Chiang Kai-shek Chiang Shantung Peninsula Ho Cha-yung Wong Yuer Dstrict Wong Truman United Press Associated Press Far East

Nine Die As Air Force Bomber Crashes Near Spruce Knob

A US Air Force B 25 with nine crew members crashed at Timber Ridge near Spruce Knob near Circleville West Virginia at dawn. Eight bodies were recovered in the wreckage and one was found in a tree. The plane was en route from Olmsted Air Base Pennsylvania to Offutt Nebraska with Hill Field Utah as home base. Names of victims withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Circleville Wva Air Force West Virginia Olmsted Air Base Middletown Offutt Base Nebraska Hill Air Force Field Ogden Utah Olmsted Base Virginia-West Virginia Allegheny Mountains Spruce Knob Timber Ridge Nathan Strander

Federal judge orders Lustron probe or grand jury

In Columbus Ohio on June 14 a federal judge demanded either the Justice Department investigate the Lustron Corporation operations or a grand jury be convened. The move followed the Reconstruction Finance Corporation chief creditor taking possession of the Lustron plant east of Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Justice Department Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Fifth annual Jaycee Rodeo opens parade in Littlefield

High Plains Today reports a fifth annual Jaycee Rodeo parade opening in Littlefield at 4ace to 6:00 PM followed by inter-city Rotary Clubs meet at 7:30 PM in First Methodist Church. At 8:00 PM Claude a Texas State Game Fish and Oyster Commission public meeting on game laws for Armstrong County in District Courtroom.

Littlefield Portales Clovis Lubbock Muleshoe Plainview Levelland Hereford First Methodist Ac Claude Texas State Game, Fish & Oyster Commission Armstrong County

Population figures show growth in Pampa Canyon and area

Census data released yesterday show Pampa gaining 3 627 residents to 16 522 and Canyon adding 1 727 to 4 349 in the last decade. Gray Randall and nearby counties track varied changes as West Texas State College enrollment boosts Canyon numbers amid regional shifts.

Pampa, Canyon Pampa Canyon Childress Dalhart Wellington Gray County Randall County Childress Coun Texline Amarillo West Texas State College

Clovis Population Reaches 17 168 Amid Census Surprise

Official census figures from Roswell place Clovis at 17 168 residents, up from 10 065 in 1940, a 70.57 percent rise. Portales shows 8 093, Eddy County’s Carlsbad grows to 17 915 from 7 116, a 151.7 percent jump, with Curry county figures still awaiting confirmation.

Dallam County Collingsworth County Gray County McLean Lefors Clovis Roswell Portales Ammanead Gina Toan New Mexico Carlsbad Curry County Eddy County

Conley Pleads Innocent in Kidnapping Case in Plymouth

Louis B. Conley of Amarillo pleaded innocent to three charges of kidnapping his daughter Lynette five and assaulting his wife Lucille and mother in law Bertha LaCroix. He was ordered held on ten thousand dollars bail for a June 22 hearing in Brockton Massachusetts.

Plymouth Mass Louis B. Conley Amarillo Lynette Brockton Bertha R. LaCroix Lucille A. LaCroix Conley Massachusetts

Americans urged to replace aliens abroad in US posts

A Senate foreign relations subcommittee urged swift replacement of all aliens employed in US embassies consulates and legations with Americans. The report cited security concerns noting Germany has dismissed about 50 of 2000 workers since 1949 and referenced McCarthy era concerns about Communist infiltration. Green of Rhode Island and Lodge of Massachusetts signed the report after their European trip.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations United States Senate Green Rhode Island Lodge Mass

Daily News Almanac Moonrise Planets in Amarillo Skies

The Almanac notes a new moon at 9 53 AM over Amarillo with Spica bright in the southwest and Mars moving toward Spica with an eastern pass next month Saturn low in the west at 11 25 PM. It also features a playful word quiz and a brief historical segment on the Louisiana Purchase details.

Amarillo Spica Mars The USA Mexico Canada Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Nebraska Colorado Wyoming

Levelland Population Soars to 8 333 in Unofficial Census

Levelland and nearby towns report countywide shifts from unofficial census data released by L P Whiteley. Levelland shows 8 333 residents, up 169 percent from 3 091 in 1940, with Sundown near 1 487 to 1 500, Anton 928, and Ropesville 328. County totals pending releases.

Levelland L. P. Whiteley Lubbock Sundown Hockley Anton Ropesville

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