05 Apr 1950
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1950
Page
1
Iowa City jury acquitted 24 year old Robert Bednasek of choking his coed sweetheart during a forbidden December rendezvous by candlelight. After nearly 12 hours of deliberation over two days, the small jury delivered the verdict, ending a case that drew local attention.
A university student, Bednasek, was found not guilty of murder in the slaying of Margaret Jackson after a dramatic trial. The jury’s shift from manslaughter to acquittal came after testimony about a so called truth drug and a judo hold gone wrong. The overheated courtroom erupted in applause as Bednasek thanked jurors, while legal observers noted the case’s unusual narrative and potential implications for future trials.
Iowa City April 5 verdict frees Bob Bednasek in the death of Margaret Gee Gee Jackson. The jury chose acquittal over first or second degree murder or manslaughter, with campus reaction marking elation for the popular University of Iowa psychology student. Bednasek returns to class after receiving the court’s order, and retrieves his fraternity pin once worn by Gee Gee Jackson.
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturned the 1949 verdict against Mrs. Bertha Brinkley on perjury charges tied to the 1948 Orla Brinkley murder trial. The case was remanded for retrial in the 47th District Court. Indictments against other defense witnesses, including Marvin Wellman and Betty Brinkley, remain pending.
Readers submit estimates of Amarillo’s population based on the 1950 census now underway. Prizes of 50, 25, and 15 dollars await the top three guesses with a deadline of midnight April 15. Check Amarillo utilities and installations or simply guess the count.
Supply Minister Dov Joseph announced tighter food rationing in Tel Aviv on April 5. Meat allowances drop from 300 to 200 grams weekly while sugar is reduced from 375 to 310 grams per week.
The city engineer reports a milestone as 72 building permits are written for Green Acres Inc projects totaling 1,082,000 including a 100,000 shopping center. The development on Plains Boulevard in West Amarila will reach 346 rental units upon completion, with 172 already finished in eight two story buildings.
Sonny Wisecarver, 21, posted an ad seeking a way to live with little or no work. He told a reporter he believes a living can be made without being crooked. Wisecarver, who ran off with married women at 14 and 16, waits for responses as his wife Betty stays in Las Vegas.
The Panhandle and High Plains bid farewell to a cold night as Amarillo forecaster H C Winburn predicts rising temperatures. Light winds today shift southwest tomorrow with increasing velocity. Today’s high 66 a norm low 36. Tomorrow’s high 73. Yesterday’s high 51, low 27 in Amarillo.
San Francisco April 5 CIO longshore leader Harry Bridges faced a legal fight to overturn a verdict finding him guilty of hiding Communist Party membership. He vowed to appeal to the US Supreme Court if needed. Bridges and two aides were found guilty of fraudulently obtaining citizenship and conspiring to defraud the government. Sentencing was set for Monday with possible prison terms and fines.
The natural gas bill becomes a storm center as the House passes the measure after Speaker Rayburn advocates for its passage. Critics, including mayors of 18 large cities, warn the bill would raise gas rates by 200 to 500 million dollars annually. supporters say it will not raise prices for consumers. Former Chairman Leland S. Olds is mentioned in the context of a Federal Power Commission term, with nominations tied to the National Security Resources Board and Washington figures like Mon C. Wallgren.
Lt. Carl W. Baker of Amarillo was killed when a Navy helicopter toppled after landing aboard the Wright off Quonset Point Hawaii. Lt. Herbert N. Walters also died. four others injured. Baker, a Wasp veteran, earned multiple decorations and leaves a wife and two children. Funeral set for Friday at Arlington National Cemetery.
A family will fly to Washington with the parents to attend the services. Dinner at Thomas' costs $1.00. The Gunn Bros. Thrift Stamps are offered and Olver & Wiggins Lbr. Co. at 1200 West 6th are mentioned in relation to the event.
An Air Force veteran crashed a small plane during a bank robbery pursuit in Okla. City area. Jim Robison, 28, of Enid identified from his hospital bed, faced robbery charges after a midmorning First State Bank heist. Police recovered $3,788, pistols, a rifle, a submachine gun, and ammunition from the plane. The stunt ended with a crash on a relative’s farm near Oklahoma City suburbs.
Unofficial noon reports show a federal housing project defeated in Lubbock by nine votes amid a 7000 vote total. Clarence Whiteside led in a likely mayoral race while Harry Morris Jack Davis and Lucian Thomas led commission contests. A polling box halted counting last night delaying official tallies.
Fort Worth April 5 The body of Eddie Simmons 36 of Dallas was recovered from Eagle Mountain Lake by a ferch party using grappling hooks Simmons and two companions Paul Gandy 39 of Dallas and Mrs Grace Ingersoll 26 of Fort Worth drowned Sunday night when their fishing boat capsized The bodies of Mrs Ingersoll and Gandy were recovered Monday.
The Amarillo area will have clear skies with morning clouds and warming trends into Thursday. Today's high near 66, low 36, with a 73 degree high forecast for tomorrow. The 24 hour low and high were 27 and 51. West Texas stays clear to partly cloudy and warmer, with Thursday seeing continued warmth. New Mexico sees fair, warmer conditions today tonight and Thursday East portion warmer today.
Hollywood April 5 Bette Davis contemplates divorce after ex pugilist William Grant Sherry clashed with her new leading man Barry Sullivan at RXO Studio birthday party. Sherry, uninvited, argued at the door and in the car. no blood was drawn. Davis has hired attorney Jerry Geisler amid ongoing divorce litigation filed October 21 seeking extreme cruelty custody of daughter Barbara.
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