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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1951
Page
1
Ed Moyer is urged to lead Cleanup Week efforts in Amarillo amid town litter issues on Polk Street. The column praises civic pride and practical steps, noting existing street cleaning crews and the need for personal responsibility by merchants and residents to improve the town’s appearance. It weaves in local anecdotes and a call for enthusiastic, practical action.
Racketeer Frank Costello walked out of the Senate crime committee hearing in Foley Square after refusing to answer more questions. Kefauver warned arrest by next Tuesday for contempt, with Costello claiming physical exhaustion and his attorney requesting rest. Contempt actions were to be pursued if he did not return, while other witnesses testified about wire taps and payments tied to Siegel era mob activity.
Amarillo reports its first traffic fatality of 1951 as 65 year old Mrs. Bessie Zentz of Elkhart Indiana dies at St Anthony's Hospital after a collision with a freight train on North East Eighth crossing. Her husband Hugh 60 is listed in critical condition. The Zentzs were en route to Arkansas from California when Zentz failed to brake and struck the diesel unit of a southbound train. Funeral plans await arrival of a sister from Arkansas.
New Mexico atomic test disclosure described by Harry Gold before the event. He testified Rosenberg linked to the plot and that Yakovlev was informed in June 1945 the first bomb would be at Alamogordo. The government disclosed three alleged spy ring members fled the jurisdiction.
Iran's parliament, by unanimous vote, tentatively nationalizes the British controlled oil sector, repudiating Britain's 50 year grip on Iranian fields. Spectators cheered as the government moves to take over Anglo Iranian Oil Company amid Cold War tensions with Soviet Russia. The vote followed Premier Razmara's murder eight days earlier by a Moslem fanatic amid accusations of foreign sellout.
AUSTIN March 15 Immediate investigation of a University of Texas economics professor accused of advocating socialism was ordered today. The House directed the chancellor, president and regents to review and report within 10 days if they intend to keep Dr Clarence BE Ayres 59 a professor since 1930. Ayres disputed the framing of his remarks and said he would rather not be judged on one sentence. The House adopted the resolution 130 to 1 after hours of debate amid broader bills under discussion.
Senator Fulbright accuses Republicans of politicizing the RFC investigation as the Banking subcommittee pushes for fuller disclosure of Reconstruction Finance Corp loan policies. Bricker Thye and others demand testimony from Bill Boyle and Don Dawson, urging a full airing before the 1952 elections.
Austin dispatch reports both chambers will quit at noon today and resume Monday morning, pausing legislative business through the weekend.
Dimmit High School hosts a concert by the High School Band at the school auditorium tonight at 8:00 PM.
President Truman, amid criticism over White House and Reconstruction Finance Corp inquiries, asserts his house is clean and defends his team. He says the administration aims for world peace and hopes to be remembered for sincere efforts if the era passes without a third world war.
The House Armed Services Committee approved a draft bill lowering the minimum age to eighteen and expanding training. An amendment offered by Rep. Winstead of Mississippi would let draftees indicate a preference on service, with the choice respected as military needs allow. The measure, not in the Senate version, awaits conference and House date setting for April 3.
Washington March 15 AP The Justice Department seeks Sollazzo a New York City area college basketball fixer deportation to Italy A warrant was served in the NYC jail He faces charges of bribing 11 players plus past criminal convictions including income tax evasion and fraud He entered the U S as a baby in 1906 later left for Cuba and returned without a visa claiming American citizenship He was convicted in 1933 of attempted robbery and faced additional larceny charges while free on bail.
If your number is not in the directory you have 59 days to wonder about missed calls. List it under Classification 1-B on the first classifieds page to reach over a quarter million readers daily. For details dial 262 Want Ad Headquarters.
Daily News Almanac notes a historic Ides of March assassination involving J Caesar dated 44 BC. It mentions moonset at 3:40 am Saturday and a full moon scheduled a week later, reflecting civic reflections on domestic betterment and personal affection.
Plans for seven new Pantex construction projects at the AEC facility near Amarillo total about 750000 to a million dollars. Bids to be opened May 15 in the Herring Hotel will award a single general contractor with DO-41 priority. Readies include four reinforced concrete tempering buildings, a new change room and cafeteria, solvent storage, badge exchange, two gate houses, a fire house, and modifications to storage and shelter structures.
Washington March 15 Thomas B McCabe Republican industrialist steps down as Federal Reserve Board chairman William McChesney Martin 44 year old Treasury official and ex president of the New York Stock Exchange at 31 is named by President Truman to succeed him announcement made by White House Secretary Joseph H Short at Key West Fla where Truman vacationing The nomination aims to cement the Fed Treasury accord reached after a public policy feud over inflation pending Senate approval.
Allied forces advancing on the central Korean front meet strong Chinese resistance east and west of Hongchon as Reds retreat along the Hongchon River line. US divisions push northward near Hongchon while air and naval strikes hit Chinese supply hubs. Seoul is reentered by American and South Korean troops amid ruins and displaced civilians.
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