22 Sep 1950
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1950
Page
1
The piece laments naked flag poles around Amarillo and urges daily flying of the flag at schools and public buildings. It praises Amarillo High ROTC for raising the flag, condemns neglect by some schools, and stresses respect for Old Glory. The column notes community interest in drama and mentions local events and media.
Los Angeles report details the Babonet estate of 66 year old Charles Babonet who died August 7. Public Administrator Ben Brown notes possible total value up to $500000 with $300000 in cash and bonds found in the home. Beneficiaries include Pearl Tyson and their daughter Babe receiving $60,000 and $20,000 each respectively, plus $10,000 to a playmate identified as Sue. Further relatives include Agnes Krems of St. Louis and her son Albert 23. The will was filed by TL Giannini of Bank of America.
Communist defenders of Seoul battle United States Marines on the outskirts amid a weeklong operation. Marines hold northwest hills 2 miles from Seoul, with Han River bridges blown and fighting heavy near Yongdungpo. North of Seoul, UN forces push toward Pyongyang while air and artillery attacks strike advancing columns.
The first Quizdown contest will be broadcast at 5 p.m. from KGNC and staged at McKinley School starting Saturday at 10 a.m. Teams from Canyon Elementary and San Jacinto School in Amarillo will compete. Quizmaster J B Linn. music by Bernie Howell.
In Paradis Louisiana a half dozen sheriff's deputies patrol the home of 18 year old Jacquelyn Catlow as a stalker known as the phantom whistler threatens to ruin her Oct 1 wedding to 26 year old state trooper Metr port Belson. Police label the whistling a prank but fear threats to the bride and her family. Neighborhood observers note the case has drawn a crowd of curiosity seekers as traffic is directed around the residence.
In Berlin, the Soviet leadership demands Western Allied authorities permit Communist demonstrations in West Berlin amid East German election campaigning. Sergei Dengin delivered the demand to American and Allied commanders as arrests and bans on rallies surge in the western sectors.
Amarillo hosts a large Aberdeen Angus show at Tri-State Fair with 8 AM class, plan for a palomino horse show, and honors for Channing Phillips and seven communities. A 1 AM rural youth day program, free tickets via 4-H and PFA FHA, and a second 1956 car giveaway are on the agenda. Notables include Walter Krumrei, Dr. M. Ramsey, G. G. Hoot Gibson, and exhibitors from multiple towns. Continued on Page 2.
The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Fair Park hosts a busy day with a 2 AM opening, a 1 PM Opry arena show, and a carnival schedule including preformances and classes. Fans are invited to enjoy animal exhibits and a family program throughout the afternoon.
UN assembly steering committee orders full debate on the American anti aggression program and a Soviet backed peace bid. It advances Acheson and Vishinsky proposals amid votes on German and Japanese POW accounting and a reevaluation of Spain and the Balkans situations.
President Truman said the government is weighing price controls but has not decided. He stressed cautious steps to avoid past wartime mistakes and noted plans to address rising prices while keeping defense costs in view.
Partly cloudy forecast for Friday and Saturday with a warm spell Friday reaching around 80. Expected cooler Sunday with variable conditions and notes on Libra and Virgo influences. Mentions astrology in daily life and hints at tensions in financial matters. Some garbled text remains unreadable.
Local shop listings for the People’s Market Place include daily deals and new openings. Advertisements feature farm work opportunities and miscellaneous goods with pricing notes and product variety.
Kiwanis clubs present a joint benefit performance for three children’s agencies in Amarillo. Members will sell a special edition of The Daily News during the parade hour at 9 50 a.m. on National Kids Day observance.
Fragmentary text references an Amarillo meeting or event schedule with times around afternoon and early evening, multiple names and abbreviations unreadable. No coherent participants or outcomes are decipherable from the readable fragments.
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