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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1950

Page

4

US action on Korea inspires confidence of non red world

A detached Associated Press analysis notes that Western powers and the non communist world view U S intervention in Korea as a rallying success. It cites cautious Soviet reaction from Pravda and argues the action strengthens UN legitimacy, pressures Russia, and signals a global limit on postwar expansion with Nyet to further aggression.

Amarillo Daily Peas Korea J. M. Roberts, JR Associated Press United States Russia Pravda Washington Truman Indo-China Yugoslavia United Nations UN Iself Formosa South Korea Germany Orient India Albion Pacific America Greece Turkey Nyet

Bride Killed in Honeymoon Car Wreck Near Clarendon

Mrs Anise K Rabinowitz nineteen year old bride of ten days died when the car she drove overturned on Highway 287 five miles east of Clarendon during a honeymoon trip to Colorado. Her husband Morris M Rabinowitz twenty six of Wichita Falls reported the crash occurred after passing a truck. She was thrown clear as the vehicle left the road for gravel on the shoulder. He suffered minor injuries and was treated at Adair hospital.

Clarendon Anise K. Rabinowitz Highway 287 Here Morris M. Rabinoowitz Wichita Falls Rabinowitz Colorado Adairospital

Sorghum Planting To Break Record At Lamb County

Lamb County predicts a record grain sorghum crop if rains align. About 270000 acres are planted, mainly in the southern part of the county, with additional Sudan seed plantings. Cotton shows insect pressure with flea hoppers on older plants and thrips on younger ones.

Littlefield Lamb County David Eaton Sudan Flinton

Aydelott Named To Job in Dallas

James M. Aydelott, longtime Burlington Lines executive, was named vice president and general manager of the Dallas Union Terminal Company by the board of directors. He will assume duties Saturday and has 23 years in railroading including World War II service in the Military Railway Service. He and his wife live in Dallas.

James M. Aydelott Amarillo Burlington Lines Dallas Union Terminal Company Dallas Associated Press Aydelott Hughes Chicago Fort Worth

Open Discussion on Beef Grading Hearings in Chicago

A federal hearing opened in Chicago on a proposal to revise beef grading. Charles W. Bucy noted the National Beef Industry advisory committee first proposed the changes in March, affecting prime choice present good, present commercial split, and separating young grass fed stock from older cattle. Lower grades remain unchanged.

Chicago Charles W. Bucy Department of Agriculture Washington National Beef Industry Advisory Committee

Flying Boxcar Crashes Near Hendersonville Kills 1

An air force C 119 flying boxcar crashed in a wooded field near Hendersonville Tennessee. The blaze trapped crew members. one died and two more were believed dead inside the wreckage while at least 26 paratroopers escaped to safety.

Nashville Tenn Hendersonville Here

Child Hurt Colliding With Car On Lincoln Street

Three year old Richard Collins ran from between two parked cars in the 900 block on Lincoln and struck the left front fender of a northbound car driven by Ernest Jackson. He suffered a painful right foot injury and a laceration above the left eye. Attendants at Northwest Texas Hospital listed his condition as satisfactory. He was taken to the hospital by an N. S. Griggs & Sons ambulance.

Saul Pett New York Louis Schwartz New York City Schwartz Sidewalk Sanitation Service Fifth and Park Avenues California Havana Cuba Fach Schwarts Park and Fifth Avenue Waldorf-Astoria Richard Collins Lincoln Richard Ernest Jackson East Tenth Northwest Texas Hospital N.S. Griggs & Sons

Weather station report for 24 hours ending yesterday

Weather observations show precipitation and the 24 hour min and max temperatures ending at 6:30 yesterday as recorded by the US Weather Bureau.

US Weather Bureau

Car Demolished By Firecracker

Martin Snyder of Army Tech Vil lage drove a 1940 Ford Tudor along Pullman Road near the Texas Company refinery when a passing boy tossed a firecracker into the back seat. The cracker ignited an uncapped gasoline can and flames engulfed the car. Capt. Jack Williams said the vehicle was demolished. The pranksters were not apprehended.

Martin Snyder Army Tech Village Pullman Road Texas Company Snyder Jack Williams Tri-State Fair Fork

Square Dancers Mark Birthday

Dudes and Jones Square Dance Club marks its third birthday with a YMCA sponsored picnic and dance at Ellwood Park. About 150 members and guests are expected. eating starts at 7 and the dance at 8:30 on the tennis courts. A birthday cake from Sally Ann Bakery will be served. Arrangement chairmen are Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Echols with committee members Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ward Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kent Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Van Viiet and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kline.

Dudes and Jones Square Dance Club YMCA Ellwood Park Sally Ann Bakery J. E. Echols Ray Ward Charles Kent C. D. van Viiet Robert Kline

Panhandle Area Reports Scattered Showers

Scattered showers were reported last night across the central Panhandle northeastern New Mexico and the Oklahoma Panhandle. Bushland, Canyon, Amarillo, and Clayton NM recorded rain with light hail or light showers. Reports came from the US Weather Bureau and highway patrolmen.

Central Panhandle New Mexico Oklahoma Panhandle US Weather Bureau Canyon Amarillo Clayton

Childress Polio Victim Improving at Wichita Falls Hospital

Patricia McMinn, Childress' first polio victim of the year, is reported to be improving at Wichita Falls General Hospital. Her grandfather E Z McLain said doctors expect she may be moved to a private apartment in a few days if her condition continues to improve. Patricia arrived at the hospital June 12.

Childress Patricia McMinn Wichita Falls General Hospital E. Z. McLain Patricia

Governor on Visit Austin

Governor Allan Shivers will help Ballinger celebrate its 64th birthday tomorrow in the Texas town during a visit to Austin on June 28.

Austin Allan Shivers Ballinger

Higgins Pioneer Dies at Baytown

Lucy A. Jones a Lipscomb County pioneer died Monday at her daughter Effie Petersons Baytown home at age 90. She and husband Morgan Jones ran Higgins old Commercial Hotel for 26 years then lived with Peterson. Funeral at 2:30 Thursday at First Baptist Church Higgins burial in Higgins Cemetery under Duenkel Carmichael Funeral Home of Pampa. Survived by daughter and son George Nall

Jones Morgan Jones Higgins Peterson Baytown First Baptist Church Higgins Cemetery Duenkel-Carmichael Funeral Home Pampa

Tucumcari Hit By Rail Strike

Tucumcari, June 28. Rock Island switchmen's strike idles most workers from engine crews to clerks, with 90 percent laid off. Only five freight trains moved the first two days of the week from the Southern Pacific Rock Island terminal, and the Imperial passenger run turns back to El Paso with locals aboard. Rock Island crews come from Liberal, Kansas, their eastern terminal.

Tucumcary Tuccumcari Rock Island Southern Pacific Tucumcari Liberal Kan

Mexican Cotton Samples Sent by Plane to Tokyo Firm

A shipment of Mexican cotton samples was flown today to a large textile company in Tokyo, bound for evaluation.

Mexico City U.P Tokyo

Beaumont Trucker Killed in Train Collision

Nick Adolph Barraque aged 38 died when his truck was struck by a diesel powered Southern Pacific passenger train in Beaumont. The accident occurred today with Barraque dying instantly at the scene.

Shamrock Votes Against Meters in Panhandle City

Shamrock voters rejected the city's 171 parking meters by 302 to 204 after a nine month trial. Mayor Jack Montgomery said operation was suspended and meters will be removed at private firm expense, marking a first for the Panhandle.

Shamrock Jack Montgomery Montgomery Panhandle

Plainview Lodge Installs Leaders

Plainview Masonic Lodge Chapter and Council held joint installation ceremonies with over 100 Masons present for a barbecue and installations. Officers installed include Charles Bruce and Arvil Tilson in the Lodge, Lee Nowlin and Reuben Tarter in the Chapter, and Ted Andrews and Ray Lowe in the Council, among others.

Plainview Oliver Bier Lee Nowlin Reuben Tarter Tom Woodward Arch Keys Lewis Riker, Jr Ted Andrews Ray F. Lowe T. J. Boney Lewis Kiker, Jr

New York Wholesale Price Index Rises to 1949 Peak

The Dun & Bradstreet wholesale food price index for the week reached 6.04 dollars, up eight cents from last week and compared with 5.69 dollars a year earlier. This marked the highest level since January 1, 1949 when it stood at 6.08 dollars.

New York Dun & Bradstreet

Mexico Mining Chamber Estimates Trade Treaty Cost

Mexico's mining chamber of commerce estimates the cancellation of the US Mexican trade treaty will cost the mining industry seven million dollars annually.

Mexico City Mexico Mining Chamber of Commerce

Former Quay County athlete in Korean fighting

Maj. A. E. Shook 30, Forrest High School star and former ENMU student, pilots a B-26 in Korea. He claims Seoul has fallen to Communist forces, cites 146 WWII missions, seven decorations, and a post in the Pacific Theatre. He and his wife Virginia Carlson Shook and children are in Japan.

Clovis Forrest, NM South Korea Maj A. E. Shook Forrest High School Eastern New Mexico University Portales Army Air Corps Major Shook E. F. Shook Waco Floyd Shook Forrest Hollis Shook Carlsbad J. M. Cook Hinkle Street Washington Shook Jim Pierce Pierce 213 East Seventh Japan

Western State engineers oppose regional water authorities

The Association of Western State Engineers adopted a resolution at its 1950 convention in Santa Fe opposing creation of regional basin authorities like the Tennessee Valley Authority. They warned such bodies could wreck existing reclamation programs, ignore local voice in board selections, condemn state water rights, and override current law. Clarence Burch of Oklahoma was elected president, succeeding John Bliss. A D Edmonston of California named vice president.

Santa FE Western State Tennessee Valley Authority Missouri Valley Columbia River Cada Association of Western State Engineers Bureau of Reclamation The Army Engineers Department of Agriculture Clarence Burch Oklahoma State Planning and Resources Board Burch John Bliss New Mexico A. D. Edmonston California

Two Die in Crash Near Santa Fe

Two died and two were injured in separate auto accidents reported near Santa Fe yesterday. The deceased are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Abbott, about 55, of Santa Fe. Injured are John Server Jr. of Lafayette California and Miss Lila Glover of Albuquerque. State police said the Abbott couple died when their truck plowed through a guard rail and off La Bajada Hill south of Santa Fe. The accident was not reported.

Santa FE Jack Abbott John Server, Jr Lafayette Cal Lila Glover Albuquerque Abbott la Bajada Hill

Potter County Family Court Faces Rehearing Challenge

Amarillo attorney Bill Nix said he will file a motion for rehearing within 15 days after the Texas Supreme Court 6 to 3 ruling upholding the act creating Potter County’s proposed family relations court. The decision, though favorable, prompts questions on jurisdiction, salary, and physical setup as judges and county officials await the next steps.

Potter County Texas Supreme Court Bill Nix Ana Slo Taoglabh Wee Hew Nix Amarillo John Crudgington Austin Gene Jordan W. E. Gee Bishop Jordan Supreme Court District Court Court of Civil Appeals Fort Worth

Bear Flies Over Tucumcari Mountain

A bear cub named Smoky With The Scorched Paws flew over Tucumcari Mountain in a Piper Cub headed to the forestry department in Washington DC. Pilot Hines of Hobbs NM said the animal was bored with mountain air and offered no further details.

Tucumcari Tucumcari Mountain Capitan Forestry Department Washington, DC Smokey Hines Hobbs

Santa Fe Police Report Fatal and Injury Incidents

Police said a Santa Fe funeral home official noted that watches worn by Mr and Mrs Abbott stopped at 4 20. State police reported Server and Miss Glover were injured yesterday afternoon when their car struck a dump truck on the outskirts of Santa Fe.

Santa Fe Abbott Server Miss Glover

Joint Rate Action Aims to Intervene in ICC Freight Case

New Mexico state bodies join forces to file a petition of intervention with the Interstate Commerce Commission in an effort to adjust unfair freight rates. EDC chairman Robert McKinney cautions NM may be rejected and notes the case is being reopened for study, with possible boundary changes unlikely east of the Rockies.

Santa FE State Corporation Commission Economic Development Commission Interstate Commerce Commission The Corporation Commission Attorney General's Office Robert McKinney EDC New Mexico ICC Rockies McKinney

Portales eyes liquor election amid dry law repeal

Portales backers urged signatures at a luncheon for a petition drive toward a August 8 election on legalized package liquor stores. The move mirrors Clovis voting on the same issue that day as Portales, first dry in 1909, considers local option repeal.

Portales Portales Portales Clovis

Cimarron Rodeo Kicks Off Fourth Of July Events

Cimarron hosts the 27th annual rodeo sponsored by the Cimarron Maverick Club featuring 21 events for working cowhands not pros. The event offers a $50 first prize, with stock from nearby ranches near Raton.

Cimarron Cimarron Maverick Club

Man Found Dead On Rail Tracks Near Miami

A man about 35 was found dead on the Santa Fe Railway right of way west of Miami. The body bore a severed left foot and crushed skull. a social security card named G L Maroney of Star Route Panhandle was recovered. Sheriff W H Carr said the death likely resulted from being crushed by a freight train after riding between cars.

Miami Santa Fe Roberts County W. H. Carr G. L. Maroney Star Route Panhandle Codman Hoover Carr

Twin Blazes Hit Clovis Rail Yard

A boxcar and its cargo plus a pile of refuse timber burned in two separate fires in the Santa Fe switch yards at Clovis between 7 and 10 PM Tuesday. Fire units fought flames near the rip track as a freight car carrying raisins, smoldering for hours, ruptured its side en route to the yard.

Clovis NMB Santa Fe

Adrian Woman Hurt in US 66 Collision

Lillian Lemke a 40 year old Adrian resident suffered a fractured pelvis and broken hip when her 1949 Cadillac skidded on wet pavement east of Bushland on US 66 and collided with an eastbound car driven by W A Paul 62 of 1222 Fillmore. Heavy rain had fallen prior to the crash. Lemke and Paul were taken to Northwest Texas Hospital and Boxwell Brothers respectively. Paul was released after treatment.

Lillian Lemke Adrian Bushland US 66 W. A. Paul Fillmore Lemke Paul Northwest Texas Boxwell Brothers Blackburn- Shaw

Curry County Courthouse to be painted again in Clovis

In Clovis on June 28, with the courthouse built in 1936, wooden window frames will be repainted for the second time. County commissioners seek a way to mark the brick building as the seat of government, noting the Zia sun symbol above the Main Street doors.

Clovis Curry County Zia Main

Peru backs United States in present world crisis

Peru declares it will stand by Washington as the Latin American nation commits to supporting the United States amid the current global crisis.

Peru Washington United States

Yule Marble Shapes Lincoln Memorial and Tomb Details

Colorado’s famed Yule marble underpins the Lincoln Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, lauded for its beauty and enduring quality. The stone’s prominence highlights Colorado as a key source for iconic national monuments.

Colorado Lincoln

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