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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
7
General Dwight Eisenhower denounces the Democratic administration as corrupt and complacent in a Denver Coliseum address. He warns of big government and urges youth support for his presidential bid focusing on foreign policy peace and domestic reform.
A blond robber over six feet tall escaped after locking two employees in the vault of the Bank of Jacherie in Vacherie Louisiana and stealing about $1,500. Sheriff Gaston Brignac state troopers and a New Orleans FBI agent searched 45 miles south of the scene but found no trace of the lone gunman who was believed to be in a black Plymouth.
John Ben Shepperd urged Americans to return to Will Rogers values of religion resolution reason and responsibility He spoke at the Highway 66 banquet in the Amarillo Hotel noting the need for humility honesty independence and stronger family life He praised Rogers laughter as essential to freedom and urged teamwork and service to mankind Will Rogers Jr sent regrets unable to attend.
High winds hindered the second day of the Southwest Conference Air Force model airplane meet at Amarillo AFB yet competition flights continued. Winners were named in five events including Tow Line Glider, AB-Pay Load, C-ROG, Wakefield Rubber Powered, and Class A-ROG with contestants from 13 bases across Texas Louisiana and New Mexico. Approximately 300 ROW flights were planned for today at the lake south of Highway 287 west of the base South gate as the event serves as a World Wide tournament qualifier.
Mrs. Katie Brentano 82 died yesterday at her daughter’s home 1305 West 8th. She moved here from Newkirk Oklahoma four years ago and was born April 13 1870 in Brown County Kansas. A Sacred Heart Cathedral member Rosary was set for 8 15 p m at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. The body will be taken to Newkirk for funeral services and burial. Survived by son John Brentano Phoenix Arizona and four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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