09 Sep 1950
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1950
Page
1
The Department of Agriculture designated the Panhandle as one of three production disaster areas citing wheat crop failure and insect infestation. Local farmers fear stigma could deter industry and investment despite ongoing rainfall, lush crops, and livestock thriving in the region.
Wes Izard notes that Frank Scully, author of Variety, has a new book Behind the Flying Saucers from Henry Holt. The piece ties Scully to earlier Denver figures who spoke guardedly of little men and a landing near Aztec New Mexico. The column also ponders Texas motto and travel habits, plus a Bible parcel anecdote.
Chicago reports show approved medical schools in the United States reached a record high enrollment in the last school year. The balance of students reflects growing interest in medicine across several programs and regions.
A 64 year old man from Lubbock died during a rainstorm that caused a large revival tent to bulge and collapse in Amarillo. Robert E. Jones collapsed moments after fleeing to his car as tent pegs pulled loose and the side ballooned in a gust. Reverend Oral Roberts led worship as 7000 people left the tent in an orderly parade to their vehicles amid a heavy downpour. Police found no disorder. ambulance crews described a severe traffic jam as they rushed the scene.
It is Felt Hat Day in Amarillo and a hot busy day as husbands hunt for new sombreros. Wives may not scold as the stylish headgear becomes the town focus and daily routines are briefly disrupted.
Chairman Doughton warned that efforts for a 95 percent excess profits tax on large corporations could derail the $4.5 billion general tax increase. Rep. Eberharter pressed to delay final action until a vote on the proposed levy, arguing it would add about six billion dollars annually at current earnings.
Blustery conditions last night dropped .20 inches of rain at Amarillo Air Terminal. Rain and lightning swept the city with a 25 mph wind then subsided. Forecasters say cooler weather arrives today though rain chances remain cloudy and uncertain.
The fragment lists page references across sections such as business, comics, weather, church notices, sports and markets. It notes page numbers and headings like The Day's Records and editorial content, with scattered references to Korea, radio and a buffer state.
A misinterpretation of a paleontologist’s report sent by Oldham County operators led The News-Globe to state the samples came from a Pennsylvania reef formation. A subsequent update clarified the specimens actually originated in the lower Permian formation. Olver & Wiggins Lbr Co at 1200 W. 6th.
Entries arrive for the second Amarillo Dog Show at Fair Park Pavilion starting 8 am Sunday. About half the states may be represented based on last year. Tickets on sale at Creney's Drug Store. Mrs. Frank Floyd and Mrs. J. C. Shires direct the event.
The Stratford Jamboree continues with a grand parade at 11 AM and rodeos at 2 30 PM and 730 PM. Two dances follow at 9 PM, one modern and one western, across the event. Tax reallocation selections are noted in Gray County and Castro County air.
The article reports continuing fighting near Taegu and Yongchon in Korea. Communists retook Battle Mountain west of Pusan while UN forces held the Taegu line but faced infiltration near Yongchon Kyongju and gaps in the front. General Walker says the worst danger passed after Sept 3 with counterattacks stabilizing the Naktong River line.
All day events at Amarillo Country Club and Panhandle District groups list a morning golf breakfast, a federal court opening at 10:00, Gideons luncheon, convention registration at Dr Alfred Peters office, an anniversary Hoo Hop Club dinner and dance, selection for Mirror Addition Civic Improvement Club, and a Dog Show dinner at Dow 800 PM with various meetings and socials across local venues.
President Truman signed a measure granting monthly allowances from 45 to 85 dollars for families of enlisted servicemen. Deductions from the service member’s pay range from 40 to 80 dollars monthly, depending on rank. The plan, retroactive to August 1, runs to June 30 and costs about 300 million dollars.
A jury in 47th District Court found Milton Mason guilty of murder with malice and fixed his sentence at 10 years in the state penitentiary. Mason, 23, Amarillo truck driver, killed his estranged wife Opal, 25, on March 18. His attorney E. T. Miller will seek a new trial.
The Marine Corps League, at its annual convention, calls for Secretary of Defense Johnson to be removed citing dangerously low American defenses. Delegates reject firing Secretary of State Acheson. president Truman had urged restraint and apologized for remarks about a propaganda machine.
The Paramount Theater hosts a Back-to-School matinee this morning featuring cartoons and comedies for children. It offers thirteen shorts including Bugs Bunny Tom and Jerry Popeye Donald Duck and more at a price of 25 cents.
Washington reports estimate Western Germany could provide ten divisions for Western Europe defense within a year if Allies approve German rearmament. Key questions hinge on allied agreement, a unified Western European command, and adequate armament supply for German units and allied forces.
President Truman signed a home-front mobilization bill giving him power to control prices wages credit and materials. The Federal Reserve Board ordered tighter credit terms effective Sept 18 including 18 percent down payments and 18 to 30 month payoffs for appliances furniture and home improvements with penalties for violations.
Cloudy to party day with daytime highs 75 to 85. Precipitation totals 0.66 inches last four hours ending 4 PM. In 1900 Galveston hurricane killed 6,000. Moon near Venus and Regulus this night with Venus very bright and moon noticeable in southern sky.
Rescue workers bored through coal to reach 116 of 128 trapped miners at Knockshinnech Castle Coal Mine in Scotland. The men, 720 feet underground since Thursday, were described as in good spirits with air via a inch gap and no injuries reported. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth followed progress from Balmoral.
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