27 Mar 1951
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1951
Page
1
The piece contrasts English and American detective fiction with examples from Delano Ames and Ferguson Findley, noting gender of authors and societal interest. It also mentions Rev. Russell Wingert and A. B. Cunningham and discusses local urban planning issues including the Rock Island overpass and Eighth Avenue traffic.
An anonymous citizen notes a house-moving truck on Plains Boulevard near Georgia dragging an American flag instead of a proper red flag. The letter questions flag respect, requests action, and recalls Bernalillo as a historic New Mexico town near Albuquerque. It also cites linguistic facts from the Polycultural Institute of America and mentions Phelps Phelps named by Truman for American Samoa.
Tehran police said they thwarted a Fedayan Islam plot to assassinate Gen Abdul Hossein Hejazi the Tehran military governor. Martial law followed oil field strikes as nine group members were arrested and guards placed at prominent officials homes. Fedayan Islam seeks nationalization of Iran oil.
Joe Wing Chung, 64, was shot three times about 7 pm while working at Joe Wing Lee Cafe, 2705 West Sixth. He was described in critical condition at Northwest Texas Hospital after transport by Blackburn-Shaw ambulance. Wounds include one in the lower left abdomen and two in the upper left leg. Continued on Page 6.
Del Webb Construction moves to erect 119 two story barracks at Amarillo Air Force Base in about 80 days with 1000 workers. The project, costing 8.23 million dollars, hires locally sourced labor and materials with wage parity, logistics set at Gate No 2 on Highway 60 east of Amarillo. Del Webb officials arrive by air and oversee crews including McPhee and Johnson backed by Phoenix and Los Angeles offices.
Chairman Vinson says Army can halt the draft in 18 months and implement Universal Military Training, cutting active duty costs. White House says 7 billion dollars more may be needed for defense contracts, with bills moving in Senate and House. President Truman accepts Governor Stainback’s resignation effective April 30.
Brooklyn judge Samuel Leibowitz testified before the Senate Crime Investigating Committee that gamblers pay up to 25 million dollars annually in protection to corrupt New York City police. The hearings tied into probes of Abe Reles’s 1941 death, and other figures including William O'Dwyer and James Moran faced grand jury actions and possible perjury charges. Louis Weber was indicted as Moran’s testimony and Moran’s career links to O'Dwyer drew scrutiny amid graft investigations.
The House Crime Investigating Committee in Austin held private sessions to plan an open hearing on organized crime and outside syndicates in Texas. Chairman Fred Meridith anticipated Mic key Cohen may testify at 9 o clock but said he did not know if Cohen would appear without their paying his travel costs.
The State Department urged White House and Defense Department to curb General Douglas MacArthur's authority to issue announcements with diplomatic overtones after his cease-fire offer to the Chinese Communists. Officials fear such unapproved statements could derail ongoing Korea peace negotiations and anger Congress.
Spotty showers spread across Texas as Gulf winds brought rain to the state. Totals varied from trace to 2 inches in places like King Ranch and the Rio Grande basin, with calmer, cooler conditions forecast as a front clears.
Louis Rothkopf and Morris Kleinman of Cleveland were arrested in Washington and held on $10,000 bail each for contempt after refusing to testify to the Senate crime investigation. They argued TV and radio equipment violated their rights, then remained silent as questions were asked. Abner Zwillman faced possible contempt for rumrunning details and profits since Prohibition.
On this date ten years ago the Cape Matapan clash secured British control of the Mediterranean. The rest of the fragment notes a moonrise time in Amarillo and references to classic works and a sobering antiquated proverb about marriages.
London reports the missing Air Force Globemaster may have been carrying atomic materials and was possibly sabotaged. The 200000 pound four engine transport vanished over the North Atlantic near England with 53 aboard including Brig Gen Paul T Cullen. Search covers 25000 square miles 450 miles southwest of Ireland as crews press a week long hunt amid high seas and grim odds.
Bob Weems 21, of Amarillo, died in a head on collision on Conchas Lake Road near Tucumcari. Four others injured including Barton Ramsey and two Tucumcari residents. Weems’ wife Phyllis and an 8 month old son survive. Body at Dunn Funeral Home. Weems had been living in Tucumcari and attended Amarillo schools.
The schedule lists multiple groups meeting across Amarillo including Lions Club Kiwanis Club and the Real Estate Board at various venues. Activities include tours of the Globe News Building and several clubs meeting at Herring Hotel Saratoga Cafe and other locations with educational and civic sessions throughout the day.
New York March 26 Mrs Ethel Rosenberg testifying in her espionage trial denied typing any national defense information for transmission to the Russians or for any other purpose. She invoked constitutional privilege on several questions but admitted that a letter denying Communist membership for her husband existed and that he was alleged dismissed for party ties.
March 27 report shows Chinese Reds reinforcing just north of the 38th parallel as UN forces push to seal off South Korea. Allied units link up north of Seoul, clearing the last major enemy pocket. heavy traffic and supply lines spotted near Kumhwa and Pyongyang. Casualties outweigh gains as ground action continues.
Investigation ties two Chinese youths to a scheme involving a $2,500 postal savings account once held by Feng Jue Chang of Wayland College. Hanson J. Wang, charged in New York with forging the certificates, was held on a $1,000 bond after being taken into custody in Plainview.
Two killed in a head on crash on US 66 near Clinton Oklahoma. Mrs. Margaret Davis of Amarillo aged 42 died from a fractured skull and internal injuries six hours after the collision. Barney Dunn 49 of Clinton also died. Dale Davis 18 survived with minor injuries. Leroy Bennett 12 sustained bruises. Louis Armstrong 49 of Clinton drove the other car and caused the collision while attempting to pass.
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