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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1951

Page

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Miller and Fishbine Reach Amarillo Open Quarters

Wayne Miller and Jack Fishbine advanced to the quarterfinals of the Amarillo Public Parks Open Tennis Men’s Singles at Fllwood Park. Miller upset seed No. 2 Bud Bussard then defeated Red Mor- in the second round while Fishbine won in three sets over Paul Thompson and then beat Vernom McVey in a later round.

Wayne Miller Jack Fishbine Fllwood Park Miller Bud Bussard Red Mor Fishbin Paul Thompson Vernom McVey

Buffs Open Cage Schedule With New Field House Plans

Canyon announces 1941-42 basketball schedule led by West Texas State Buffs at home with a December California tour including Los Angeles State Pepperdine and UCLA. The lineup features 16 conference games and clashes with New Mexico North Texas State Hardin-Simmons Texas Tech and Arizona opponents.

Old Mexico Herd Skyline Loop New Mexico University Gulf Coast North Texas State Phillips 64 Clanvon New Mexico Canyon Albuquerque Flagstaff Firestaff Los Angeles State Los Angeles Pepperdine WOLA Tempe Tene Jfaff University of Arizona Hardin-Simmons Texas Western el Pano New Mexico A&m Las Cruces Texas Tech Lubbock Armed Services Miller Austell Burrus Fort Mose Hale Goodwell Okla Nolan Poteet Summerwood Bill Price Briscoe Harold Robinson Bawile Dwaine Stewart Dennis Walling Cal Foster Sudan Troy Burrus Joe Abbott Bob Finley Flovdada Melvin Williams Perryton Don DeCoster Amarillo Juandall Glass Denver City

Dodd and Riley Reach Texas State Women's Golf Finals

In Lubbock on May 25 Betty Dodd defeated Pat Garner 1 up and Polly Riley beat Mrs Harold Weishacher 5 and 3 to advance to the finals of the Texas State Women's Golf Association Tournament. Riley, a former national champion, leads contenders as Urbantke and Ezzell win to reach the first flight final. Other flight results include Blalock Howe, Nance, and street standings in second through seventh flights.

Lubbock Betty Dodd Polly Riley Frerch Miss Dodd San Antonio Pat Garner Midland Miss Riley Harold Weishacher Liubbock Sydney Hturat Dallas Orville Heiskel Pampa Sensed Mra. T. N. Blalock Howeton Ellison Franeig Nance Dubbock Mra T. P. Lee Houston Gene Anderson Ludbock J.C. Lecler Panhandle T. B. Knott Seguin Carl Luedders Fra MrGinnis Pampa E. M. Hennersdorf

Debate on MacArthur disobedience and Korean War policy

The debate centers on whether General Douglas MacArthur disobeyed orders in Korea. Senators question the Joint Chiefs’ advice to halt the UN advance, while Gen Collins says MacArthur was not openly disobedient. An aide later claims MacArthur was never restrained from sending troops to the Yalu, contradicting earlier testimony. A second note mentions two Norwegian invented power laws drawing comment at Oslo forestry expo.

Defense Marshall Omar Bradley MacArthur Collins Yahi River Collings Pentagon Joint Chiefs of Staff United Nations McMahon Connecticut Chief of MAC New York Douglas MacArthur Yalu River Korea Courtney Whiteney Washington Army J. Lawton Colins Oslo Norway

Ferrer Defends Indorsements Before Congress

Jose Ferrer testified before the House U S Communist Activities Committee defending his past endorsements. He admitted he failed to vet groups and claimed some were red fronts, while Representative Donald J. Jackson pressed for credibility. Ferrer swore he never was a Communist or fellow traveler and rejected perjury claims.

House -Us-American Activities Committee Ferrer Jackson

Truman Says Korea Fight Averts Third World War

President Truman declared the United States fights in Korea to prevent a third world war. He spoke during the dedication of Carter Barron’s amphitheatre, condemning petty political bickering and character assassination amid the war effort.

Washington Truman Korea Carter Barron

Spelling Bee contestant Don Cartrid ge tours national capital

Don Cartridge and his family stayed at the Willard Hotel as guests of The Globe News during the National Spelling Bee week. He toured Washington landmarks, met notable figures, and saw a Senators game, while collecting telegrams from area officials and earning a Texas honorary Texan award. He received a gold pin and $40 prize at a banquet with 29 state guests.

Don Cartridge Stevie Joe Willard Hotel Globe News Washington Annapaas Virginia Maryland FBI Blair House Don Tri- State Ruth Richerson Donley County M. W Graves Hutchinson County Walter Rogers House of Representatives Bob Lemon Gil Coan Washington Senators Mount Vernon Indians Senators Louisiana Sunray Mr. Cartlidge Continental Carbon Com Texas

Declare Winner In Wheat Derby

Wichita Falls May 25 1951 John Michaels of Monday sold the first marketable wheat of the crop at 2.16 a bushel to General Mills elevators delivering 62.5 pounds per bushel 14 percent moisture. Michaels wins the wheat derby and the $150 prize and holds about 4590 acres with forecast yields between 20 and 25 bushels per acre.

John Michaels Michaels General Mills Hamlin Willard Maberry Wichita Falls

Texarkana Man Culpepper Dies in Pampa Visit

John Marshall Culpepper aged 64 of Texarkana died in Pampa while visiting his son B T Culpepper. The body was sent to Texarkana. survivors include wife Beulah Mae Culpepper two other sons C E and W M in Grand Prairie son J F in Texarkana and daughter Mrs W E Odom of Texarkana. Funeral arrangements incomplete with Carmichael Funeral Home handling services.

Grand Prairie J. F Culpepper Texarkana W. E. Odom

Fencer Tinari Vartin Dies After Ingress Round Hit

In Stockholm on May 25 Fencer Tinari Vartin from Finland was fatally wounded during the opening round of the world championship men s épée. He was struck in the chest by a powerful return from Mogens Luchow of Denmark after an attack. First aid was immediate but unsuccessful.

Stockholm Sweden Lupi—Pfinnish Tinari Vartin Mogens Luchow Denmark Vartia Luchoan

George Steakley Taken by Death

George D. Steakley of Amarillo service station fame died while on a vacation in Hot Springs New Mexico. He and his son FR Steakley owned the G D Steakley and Son Service Station at 3201 North East Fichtt. funeral arrangements are handled by Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home with his body scheduled to arrive in Amarillo.

George D. Steakley Amarillo Hot Springs Mr. Steakley FR. Steakley G. D. Steakley & Son North East Fichtt Amarillo Sone Blackburn - Shaw Funeral Home

Rail wage settlement boosts pay for 159000 railroad workers

The wage settlement covers about 159,000 road and yard workers and raises yard pay by 35 cents per hour and road pay by 18 cents per hour retroactive to Oct 1. It follows interim rate hikes of 2 percent in the South and West and 4 percent in the East and seeks a total 15 percent nationwide increase. The Army had authorized prior boosts and Truman ordered takeover to avert a strike.

Ment Wage Stabilization Board Interstate Commerce Commission Brotherhood of Trainmen Army Truman

Opening of northern New Mexico fishing season yields strong trout catches

Anglers reported good success as the general fishing season opened in northern New Mexico. North of US Highway 66 waters opened at sunrise with limits of trout for many. Elephant Butte and Caballo Lake produced quality bass and crappie, while the Rio Grande offered fair trout catches up to 10 inches. One lake remained closed due to low water.

Santa FE Pecos River New Mexico Elephant Butte Caballo Lake Rio Grande

Relative Neal testifies in Carlsbad cab murder case

Dee testifies that his brother in law Johnny King told him about the shooting of a female cab driver the night of the killing. Neal admits owning the pistol used but says he lent it to King. King describes clothing and timing tied to the crime.

Lovington Burness Neal Carlsbad Carlsbad Dee Johnny King King Neal Clara Wright Gallemore

13 Applicants Seek Reference Bureau Post in Santa Fe

The Legislative Reference Council will interview at least 13 applicants for bureau director, mainly non residents of New Mexico. Three new applications arrived yesterday, and names cannot be released. Lt. Gov. Tibo Chavez chairs the committee选 and the bureau aids legislators with data for bills.

Santa FE Legislative Reference Council New Mexico James Antink Antink Tibo Chavez Legislative Reference Bureau Melvin Drake Albuquerque Tourist Bureau Drake Capitol State Highway Commission

Public Service Commission OKs Bonds for Raton Firm

The Public Service Commission authorized Raton Public Service Company to issue 600000 in bonds. Spokesmen for the Raton firm announced plans to use the funds for utility improvements and expansions.

Santa FE Public Service Commission Raton Public Service Company Raton

Death claims Mrs Wilmoth in Claude home

Mrs Buelah Estelle Wilmoth 72 died at 1 15 yesterday at her Claude residence after six months of declining health. Native of Georgia born June 3 1878 she lived around Claude 49 years. Survived by two sons George M King R Wilmoth of Claude five daughters L M Bassett J W Dunn Tom Roan Amarillo R L Durham Canadian and Mrs Henry Gilbert Washburn and 17 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending Blackburn Shaw.

Buelah Estelle Wilmoth Claude G. T. Wilmoth Georgia Wilmoth

Charles I Slaton Dies at 81 in Amarillo

Charles I Slaton, 81, died after a heart attack last night at his home 1008 North Polk. He was pronounced dead at St Anthony's Hospital. An Amarillo resident 25 years he worked for Santa Fe Railroad and the city. Survivors include wife Ada and four sons J J Slaton Bob Slaton Grady Slaton Eugene Slaton and four daughters Myrtle Hay Estelle Allen Gertrude Jackson Clara Pierson, with funeral arrangements not completed at Blackburn Shaw.

Charles I. Slaton North Polk St. Anthony's Hospital Amarillo Slaton Santa Fe Railroad Ada Slaton J. J. Slaton Japan Bob Slaton Grady Slaton Inglewood Cal Eugene Slaton Myrtle Hay Houston Estelle Allen Gertrude Jackson Albuquerque Clara Pierson Cleburne Blackburn- Shaw Funeral Home

Allied forces press north in Korea as Reds flee parallel advance

United Nations units cross Parallel 38 near Inje and push into Red Korea northwest of Chunchon and northeast of Uijongbu. Tanks and infantry link up near Inje while ships harass supply lines from Wonsan. Gen. Collins says Reds are in retreat as a large Chinese force moves north with pack animals and guns.

Red Korea Inje United Nations Chunchon Seoul Uijongbu Washington J. Lawton Collins US Army Senate Hangye Parrallel New Jersey Wonsan

Johnston Promises Change If Beef Rollback Fails

Economic expert Eric A. Johnston told the House Agriculture Committee he will back a change in the cattle price rollback if it does not work, while noting some economists fear a shortage and others doubt it. The Labor Department reported a 0.1 rise in the wholesale price index, with livestock and meat prices up as other goods slipped. Johnston cited a 10 percent live cattle price reduction and said the rollback aims to cut beef by 8 to 19 cents a pound by October 1.

Washington Eric A. Johnston Johnston House Agriculture Committee Labor Department Harold JD. Cooley North Carolina Cooley Price Central Congress

Safety Parade Highlighted By Amarillo Junior Chamber

A safety parade on Polk Street at 10 a m promotes careful driving and walking. Units from Amarillo funeral homes and local auto firms will simulate wrecks with ambulances, wrecked cars and dummies. Ted Lokey chairs the Javeee safety committee. Parade forms at Ted Lakey Tire Company 116 Fillmore then moves west to Polk and south.

Polk Street Amarillo

Last Rites Held For Wm. C. Dove

Funeral services for Wm Chester Dutch Dove were held in Dalhart with Rev O E Eldridge of the Assembly of God Church in charge. The 48 year old former Dalhart and Dumas resident died after moving to Falfurrias Texas where he suffered a heart attack. Buried in Dumas beside his father M C Dove. Survivors include his wife two sons two stepsons his Dalhart mother five brothers and three sisters.

Dalhart Wm. Chester Dove Dove Jeff Dumas Falfurrias Tex

Soil Blowing Away In Flooded Wheat Area

In Hays Kansas May 24 a flash flood after 11 inches of rain inundated the Yoremento wheat area flooding 80 blocks and drowning six people. Farmers strive to keep topsoil from blowing away as sunshine returns and the soil dries. Mrs. Marvin Stralley notes the torrent pulverized the ground.

Hays Kan Yoremento Marvin Stralley

Miami GI Parades With 4th Division

Cpl. Tom Coffee of Miami, son of Mrs. Howard Miniker, serves with the Fourth Division. He marched with the unit down Fifth Avenue in New York City and was promoted to corporal at Fort Benning before transfer to Camp Kilmer. A Miami High School graduate of 1948, he was the first man from Roberts County inducted after Korea began, entering service on Oct. 9.

Miami Tom Coffee Howard Miniker Fifth Avenue New York City Tom Fort Benning Camp Kilmer Miami High School Roberts County

Empire State Building Sold to Detroit Florida Group

The 102 story Empire State Building in New York City is sold to a syndicate led by Detroiters Foger L. Stevens and Alfred R. Glaney Jr. and Florida investor Ben Tobin. The sale transfers controlling interest from the estate of the late John J. Raskob, creator of the landmark.

New York Empire State Building Detroit Florida Foger L. Stevens Alfred R. Glaney John J. Raskob

Veterans Administration Transfers Birmingham Hospital to Army

The Veterans Administration announced the Birmingham General Hospital at Van Nuys California is being transferred to the Army for security and maintenance.

Washington Veterans Administration Birmingham General Hospital van Nuys Cal Army

Small Retailers Exempt From Price Paperwork Order

About 100000 small retail stores nationwide, including hardware outlets, are relieved from filing detailed pricing charts under the ceiling price regulation. They may price under the retailer’s freeze in effect since last December or under the general freeze, with exemption based on annual item count and sales. Rep Walter Rogers praised the move for Panhandle area merchants as easing burden while affirming price controls remain in force.

Washington Office of Price Stabilization OPS Walter FE. Rogers Pampa Office of Panhandle Rogers

Arkansas Man Taken by Death in Transit

Milton Moody of Midland Arkansas died en route to St Anthony Hospital after a heart attack at about 4 am while in an N and Griggs and Sons ambulance. Moody 30 a coal miner was traveling with wife and three children from Amarillo tourist court toward Long Beach California. He was a Baptist Church member and United Mine Workers veteran of World War II. Survivors include wife Gladys Moody son Hugh two daughters Mary Lou Barbara Kay his parents Mr and Mrs H W Moody and a brother Frank all of Midland. Arrangements incomplete at N S Griggs and Sons.

High Milton Moody Midland Ark St. Anthony's Hospital Ile The Baptist Church United Mine Workers Gladys Moody Hugh Mary Lou Barbara Kay H W. Moody Frank N. S. Griggs & Sons

Marine’s prisoner son status raises family hopes amid war

Mrs. Estess and her family share letters from Morris Estess a Marine held captive in the Pacific. Messages from the Provost Marshal and Reuters describe his condition moderate malnutrition and a plan to resume contact via Japan as he nears end of enlistment. Morris hopes to decide on college or re enlistment while brother Raymond serves in Barbers Point Hawaii and sisters await word.

Marine Corps Tokoro Army Reuters Fstesses Henderson Louisiana State Tiniversity Amarillo College Amarillo Morris Pacific Raymond Barbers Point Naval Air Station Oahu Hawaii Judy Joyce Joan Janet Fistess Western Union Fstess Amarilla High School Globe News

Over 9,200 Dallas workers to gain 3 cent raise

Production workers in aircraft and automotive sectors in Dallas totaling more than 9,200 will receive a 3 cent hourly pay raise effective early June, according to union and company officials.

SLATE Dallas

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