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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1950

Page

4

County Deliberates McDonald Ballot On July Primary

County committees debate placing J E McDonald on the July 22 primary ballot after the State Democratic committee barred his name for alleged party infidelity. McDonald seeks a mandamus and injunction with Supreme Court arguments set for Tuesday. Ballots must be ready by July 2 for absentee voting as county meetings determine candidate order.

State Democratic Executive Committee Agriculture Commissioner McDonald Supreme Court

Lobbying Trial Delayed Again for McDonald and Linder

The lobbying trial of Texas Agriculture Commissioner J. E. McDonald and Georgia Commissioner Tom Linder was postponed for the fourth time to September 30. They, along with Ralph W. Moore, Robert M. Harris, and the National Farm Committee, face charges of violating federal lobbyist laws by pushing for higher farm prices without proper registration.

Washington Texas Agriculture J. E. McDonald McDonald Georgia Agriculture Tom Linder Congress Tne Ralph W. Moore Robert M. Harris New York National Farm Committee Texas

Atty. General Daniel to Speak on Tide Lands

KFDA Amarillo and 26 other Texas stations will air Atty. Gen. Price Daniel's report to the people on tide lands tonight at 7 over the Texas State Network. Daniel says the tide lands are held in trust for Texans and cites a Supreme Court ruling as a federal overreach against Texas treaty rights.

KFDA Amarillo Texas Atty Price Daniel Tidelands Daniel

Delay in Hutchinson nomination to the Federal Trade Commission

Washington reports a delay in deciding whether to seek a Senate showdown on Martin A. Hutchinson's FTC nomination. Senate Leader Lucas will review prospects for approval this week after a Commerce Committee vote recommended rejection. Hutchinson previously ran for the Virginia Senate in 1946.

Washington Senate Martin A. Hutchinson Federal Trade Commission Lucas Truman Senate Commerce Committee Hutchinson Byrd Virginia

Federal Maritime Board to extend Alaska shipping charters

The June 19 report notes legislation granting the Federal Maritime Board authority to continue charter arrangements with Alaska shipping lines for vessels serving Alaska. The measure aims to keep routes and services stable amid regional needs.

Washington Federal Maritime Board Alaska Shipping Lines Alaska

Hurley Charges State Dept Secrets Tied to Communists

Former ambassador Patrick J. Hurley accuses the State Department of leaking top secret documents to Communist forces in China. He claims John Service aided Mao Zedong's leadership and alleges saboteur activity tied to a Yalta blueprint for Communist victory.

China Roosevelt John State Department Service Foreign Service In Mao Tse-Ting Senate Hurley Washington Amerasia Yalta Russia Chiang-Kai-Shek Mr. Service United States Republic of China Chiang Kai-Shek

Raton GOP hits state administration on grassroots tour

Republicans rally in Raton as FE L Me chem derides Santa Fe governance calling it corrupt and stupid. He criticizes the gasoline tax hike and the purchasing agent’s office while noting campaign promises. The group will rally in Santa Fe Wednesday night at 8. Chavez leads the Democratic primary for Valencia County senate. options on his resignation or a special election vary by official.

Santa Fe John W. Conway Chavez Belen Senate

New Mexico Counts Jump in 1950 Census for 17 Counties

Preliminary 1950 figures show 17 counties totaling 430,832 up from 335,400 in 1940. Los Alamos adds 10,467, bringing 18 county total to 441,299. Albuquerque Raton Las Vegas Portales, and Carlsbad face recounts amid claims of miscounts and misprints.

New Mexico Los Alamos County New Mexico Eliles Albuquerque Raton Las Vegas Portales Carlsbad Argus

Four Die In New Mexico Weekend Crashes

Four people died in New Mexico automobile crashes over the weekend. Mrs. Ara Dupuy, 88, and her son Norvin, 68, of Floyd, perished when their car collided head on with a truck. the truck driver sustained minor injuries. Mrs. Bertha Dell Bettis, 40, of Gig Harbor Washington, died in Albuquerque when a car driven by her son collided with another driven by Mrs. Robert L. Lawson, 33, of Kirtland Base Albuquerque. Three others were injured. Mary Rael, 20, of Tucumcari was also involved in the report.

New Mexico Ara Dupuy Norvin Floyd Bertha Dell Bettis Gig Harbor Wash Albuquerque M/Srs Robert L. Lawson Kirtlana Base Mary Rael Tucumcari

USGA To Pan Texas Amateurs

San Antonio report says the USGA plans to crack down on Texas amateurs suspected of lacking financial support for the summer tour. Joe Dey of the USGA allegedly asked who pays players’ expenses amid a 51 invitational Texas events circuit. Peebles compares Texas amateur golf to a crowded tennis scene with sponsors seeking top players.

San Antonio Dick Peebles The San Antonio Express Texas United States Golf Association Peebles USGA Joe Dey New York Dey

Musial Tops All Star Voting In National League

Chicago June 19 Stan Musial of St Louis leads the national league vote for the all star game to be played at Comiskey Park July 11 with 87 392 votes. George Kell Detroit second with 84 746 and total poll votes 307 898. Balloting opened June 12 and closes July 1.

Chicago Stan Musia St. Louis Detroit George Kell Comiskey Park Musial Kell Dropo Boston Fain Philadelphia Doerr Coleman New York Michaels Washington Pesky Dillinger Rizzuto Stephens Lipon Tebbetts A. Robinson Ber Evers Williams Doby Cleveland Cavarretta Waitkus J. Robinson Brooklyn Stanky Schoendienst Louis W. Jones Philadelphi S. Gordon Ompson Marion Dark Reese I Re Ampanella Cooper Seminick Philedetonia OO ER Kiner Pittsburgh Sauer Ter Tye Slaug

Orval Grim Granted Time To Finish His Campaign

Mrs Ethel Mullins will appear on Randall County ballot for district clerk. Oklahoma Senator Orval Grim will finish his re election campaign before extradition to Texas. Grim and five others are indicted in Lipscomb County for forging a will. Continuous legal talks delay extradition while campaigns proceed.

Orval Grim Canyon Ethel Mullins Randall County Clyde Warwick Oklahoma Texas Roy J. Turner Senator Grim Lipscomb County Tex Mattie A. Sebits Grim Lipscomb George Miller Turner Allen Shivers Miller Cheyenne Okla Ellis Dewey Roger Mills Beckham Dist Atty Tom Braly 31St Judicial District Sebits Lester B. Thomas L. L. Padgett Ellis County Oklo Vivian Guthrie Edgewood

Edquist Delivers Humorous Impressions to Amarillo Ad Club

Manual Edquist of Amarillo Gas Company entertained 40 Ad Club members with a humorous piece titled My Impressions of Advertising during a semi monthly meeting. Awards went to Mann Bakery for best May newspaper ad and Ray mond Hollingsworth for best local monthly publication the Quarter Horse Journal. New officers include Monte Rosenwald as president Ed Weber as vice president and Jack Liston as secretary treasurer.

Ad Club of Amarillo Manual Edquist Amarillo Gas Company Hollingsworth Quarter Horse Journal Monte Rosenwald Ed Weber Jack Liston

Freight Rate Board Meets to Hear First Bureau Report

New Mexico Freight Rate Equalization Board members were summoned to a Thursday meeting at 1 PM to receive the inaugural report from the Freight Rate Bureau. Chairman Arthur Ravel urged full attendance as the bureau works to adjust freight rates accused of discrimination.

Santa FE New Mexico Freight Rate Equalization Board Arthur Ravel

Weather Observations for 24 Hours Ended Yesterday

The Weather Bureau reports precipitation and the 24 hour minimum and maximum temperatures ending 6:30 yesterday. Globe-News Want Ads in the same edition promote results for advertisers.

US Weather Bureau Globe-News Globe News

Ledbetter Named Assistant Agent for Wheeler County

Robert Ledbetter of a Breckenridge area farm is named assistant to Wheeler County Agent Ralph Wheat. The 22 year old Texas A and M College graduate earned a degree in animal husbandry this month and will begin duties immediately.

Shamrock Robert Ledbetter Wheeler County Ralph Wheat Ledbetter Breckenridge Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College

Severe storm lights up the northwestern sky across Texas panhandle

Storms moved from Dalhart to Texline causing hail and heavy lightning. Dumas reported the brightest lightning yet with limited rainfall while police and radio crews monitored the system. Dalhart saw 0.75 inches of rain with strong winds, and Channing experienced gusty winds and hail late evening.

Dumas Ken Duke KDDD Duke Asa Bowen Fort Worth Denver Dalhart Perico Channing H. B. Cade Fw&dc

Hull Delivers Talk on People Are Important at ASME Meeting

Hull division personnel and safety supervisor for Southwestern Public Service Company addressed the American Society of Mechanical Engineers on industrial relations and present-day manual problems. He outlined five basic types of people and how leaders can use traits to guide responses. 20 people attended, including four from Pampa, with a next meeting set for July 17.

Hull Southwestern Public Service Company E. S. van Nostrand Huil Cleon Ligon ASME Fifth and Polk Pampa Amarillo

Frowns on Probe Of Any Officials

Vice President Barkley told the Senate he doubts the propriety of a Senate investigation of public officials that could lead to impeachment in the Amerasia case. He reminded that impeachment moves must originate in the House of Representatives. He spoke while a committee was assigned to study a Republican resolution for a separate inquiry into the Justice Department.

Washington Barkley Senate Amerasia House Chamber House of Representatives Justice Department

Guymon Hotel Near Completion

Guymon expects the Hotel Dale to open in two weeks as the first two floors near occupancy. Air conditioning and carpeting work are nearly finished by BE A Lewellen the manager. Gallagher Co Oklahoma City expects to finish its contracting soon after July. Full completion date for floors four and five remains undecided with a formal opening planned afterward.

Guymon Dale BE. A. Lewellen Mr. Lewellen Gallagher Co Oklahoma City

President Seeks 300 Million for Hydrogen Bomb Drive

Congressional sources say President Truman will ask Congress for 300 million dollars to speed hydrogen bomb work. Funds to be used for construction at existing atomic energy commission sites in Oak Ridge Tennessee Los Alamos New Mexico and Hanford Washington.

Washington Truman Congress House Atomic Energy Commission Oak Ridge

Committees Back Foreign Arms Program for Western Europe

Two Senate committees approved a $1 2225 billion foreign arms program as the second installment of a U S effort to aid non Communist countries. They blocked using European recovery funds for part of the cost and restricted arms to western Europe. Chairman Connally said a Senate vote would follow next Thursday. The measure is an authorization, not a funding bill.

Washington Senate Connally Texas the Foreign Relations Committee House

Family of Five Is Found Dead in Leigh Neb

Four members of a Leigh farm family were bludgeoned to death with a sledge hammer while asleep. The father, Henry F. Bahns, 49, was found dead in an abandoned well. Inquest ordered by County Atty. L. L. Pospischil as autopsy planned. authorities seek to determine if Bahns died by suicide or was pushed.

County Atty. L. L. Pospischil Leigh W. Brummert Bahns

Taft Might Get Lausche Support

Governor Lausche of Ohio hinted he may back Senator Taft rather than his own party in November. He said he will decide based on who serves the nation best and will not let party interests override country concerns. The remark stirred a governors conference already heated by McCarthy charges about the State Department.

Lausche Ohio McCarthy Wisconsin State Department

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Associated Press Harrison County Marshall Theoelated Press Patrick J. Hurley US 66 Gop Valencia County Tibo Chavez Hilario Rubio Morris Dick” Dickinson Clovis Xavobere George Matthew Adams the Man Polly Mel Randall Tommy Lair Warwick Said Warwick M. E. Cantrell L. 8. Johnston Edquist Ad Club Precin Amarillo Abilene Ood Ee Seses Austin Hederwneeree Brownsville Ray Dalhart Caewsedeweecs Allas Houston Lubbockeee Mineral Wells San Angelo Texarkana Waco Wichita Falls Aipaanerauetlanta Boston Wee Eaeos Oe Ree Western Europe Spain Yugoslavia Gibson George Turner Ted Blackburn Mike Montgomery LeRoy LaMaster Walter Rogers J. Blake Timmons Altavene Clark Associate Justice Court of Civil Appeals Herbert C. Martin J. N. Stokes Morris G. Cobb Kenneth Wheatley D. H. Dixon Hayden Weaver J. L. Bagwell H. CG. Pipkin, Jr Paul Gaither D. Cope L. R. Cherryhomes Mike Thomas Janie Hodges W. D. DeGrassi Mark Galloway W. M. Adams Cas Johnson Les Whitaker Harry B. Warner Charley C. Lowe Hugh P. Simmons J. L. Carter Earl C. Cayton Harry Bramblett John W. Morris Thomas E. Bursey Charles M. Bell J. D. Duke Mel Armstrong Harry Krabbe H. Grady Wilson Gene Jordan John Peterson Ben Smith Bonita Wilkinson Charlie Carder Fred Short Hubert Cole Loren Jones Charles C. Lowe the People of Taft F. J. Kelly, M.D West 7Th St Laura Wheeler Amarillo Globe News P.O Old Chelsea Station N.Y
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