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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1950

Page

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Missing Bryn Mawr Girl Found At Miami Beach

A 19 year old Bryn Mawr College student missing since March 24 was located at Miami Beach Florida. Gertrude Colston Nauman telephoned the girl's Harrisburg parents Mr and Mrs Spencer G Nauman at their home yesterday. Nauman left for Florida immediately with the girl's uncle Conway H Olmstead of Chicago.

Harrisburg Bryn Mawr College Miami Beach Fla Gertrude Colston Nauman Spencer G. Nauman Nauman Florida Conway H. Olmstead Chicago

Old Foe Binaggio and Gargotta Shot to Death in Clubroom

In Kansas City Missouri on April 6 1950 Democratic North End boss Charles Binaggio and top lieutenant Charles Gargotta were shot to death at Binaggio’s Truman Road clubrooms. Gov Forrest Smith ordered state agencies to assist the FBI as detectives hunt possible mob involvement. Police reported both men were hit four times and that Gargotta was slain as he attempted to flee. Authorities noted the killings followed Binaggio’s 1946-47 bid to topple the Pendergast machine.

Kansas City, Mo Charles Binaggio North End River Charles Gargotta Binaggio Truman Road Forrest Smith FBI Yars Gargetta Homer Cooper Gargotta Cooper Henry W. Johnson Johnson Gargoita Democratic Party Nick Penna Kansas City Pendergast

Navy Probes Cause of Explosion on Mariner Mars Plane

Seven crew members escaped a fiery abortive test of the Marshall Mars after an engine fire on a $7.5 million 80 ton flying boat. The ship landed at Keehi lagoon near Honolulu as fire and water equipment struggled to contain the blaze. Crew members described the incident with humor as they were rescued by a crash boat, while pilots and engineers review the source of the blast.

Navy Pearl Harbor Cal Keehi Lagoon Honolulu Harbor Mars Annapolis Marshall Mars Leslie Taylor de Kalb Taylor Alameda Vengie Hughes Los Angeles Hughes South Pacific Cmdr Glenn E. Simmons Dallas Diamond Head Joe Martin Associated Press Today Globe

Lattimore Defends Dismisses McCarthy Charges

Lattimore, Johns Hopkins authority, testifies on McCarthyism denying being or ever a Communist. He accuses McCarthy of instigating terror and reckons the senator lied, urging resignation if charges cannot be tested in court. Page 6.

Lattimore McCarthy Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee Red State Department Latimore United States Joseph McCarthy Johns Hopkins University Senate

Mama Bear and Cubs Visit Lions Turn Tragedy

At Alameda Zoo in Oakland a surprise visit by Mama Bear and her two cubs led to a lion attack. Simba a year old male lion killed a cub named Jinx while Mama protected the remaining cubs Lucky and herself. The incident sparked a nighttime flurry as the lions were prodded back to their cage.

Oakland Cal Mama Bear Alameda Zoo Simba Alameda County Zoological Gardens Lucky Jinx Zoo Sidney Snow Mrs. Snow Mama Fury

Woman in Critical Condition After Amarillo Court Fight

Mrs. Ted Robertson 48 is in critical condition with internal and serious head injuries after a Tuesday fight at Amarillo Cottage Courts. Mrs. Anna Mae Henson 36 faces a murder assault complaint. both couples arrested for drunken disturbance. Court fines imposed. all remain jailed pending further action.

Ted Robertson Northwest Texas Amarillo Cottage Courts West Sixth Anna Mae Henson O. L. Seymour Robertson Corporation Court Henson

Truman seeks boost in unemployment benefits nationwide

President Truman sent Congress a five point program to raise unemployment compensation about 20 percent and extend coverage to six million more workers. The plan would set a nationwide coverage standard for employers with one or more workers and raise the average weekly benefit from about 20 to 24 dollars, with a maximum of 30 dollars.

Key West Fla U.P Truman Congress Washington House Senate Mos Mr. Truman

Prairie Fire Threat Near Claude Moves East

A prairie fire raced south of Claude as high winds pushed it east along Mullberry Draw. Claude residents were urged to take precautions and able-bodied men were asked to report for firefighting duties. The blaze neared the John May farm about three miles south of Claude shortly before 1 pm, with officials calling it a big fire due to the winds.

Claude John May Farm Mullberry Draw Claude City

Negro church leaders blame double living for violence wave

A group of Negro church and civic leaders say double living in a town’s Negro community fuels violence and killings, stressing home life over public trouble. Rev. J. M. Wade cites common law marriages as a key issue amid indictments by Potter County grand jury for two slayings and related cases. Police note six Negro killings this year as authorities pursue suspects. Page 6.

Rev J. M. Wade Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church Rev. Wade Dist Atty Lloyd King Sid Harper Murphy Hurd Potter County Grand Jury Mary Lee Tidwell Willie Sims Herman B. Robinson Jerry Bell Gearldine Childress James H. Henry Thurman Brooks Robert Evans

Weather Alert Predicted For Panhandle Winds and Dust

Amarillo meteorologist H C Winburn warned the Panhandle of a severe wind and dust outbreak. Winds 30 to 40 mph this afternoon, rising to 50 mph Friday with heavy dust. Cooler by Friday night. today’s high 71, low 40. tomorrow’s high 73. Yesterday reached 59 with a 36 low.

H. C. Winburn Amarillo Air Terminal Panhandle Winburn High Plains

Wrong Dates In Plains Meetings Highlighted In Today’s Column

The High Plains Today column in Daily News misdated several meetings for Friday. Events listed include the Palmer County Fat Stock Show and other gatherings across Guymon Perryton Hooker Quail and Hereford. The Hereford Chamber of Commerce meeting at Petro Jim Hill was the only event today.

High Plains Palmer County Texas County Grair Guymon Perryton Tri-County Electrical Co-Op Hooker Okla Quail Panhandle Hereford Chamber of Commerce

Dulles Named Top Foreign Policy Adviser to Acheson

John Foster Dulles, a New York lawyer and foreign affairs expert, joined Secretary of State Acheson as a top adviser in Truman's bid for bipartisan unity on foreign policy. He said the Soviet threat is grave, and he agreed with Acheson and the President on rallying national unity.

Washington John Foster Dulles Acheson Truman Dulles New York Charles G. Ross Senate Thomas E. Dewey Herbert Lehman State Department

Weather Forecast For Amarillo And West Texas

The US Weather Bureau reports strong winds and dust in Amarillo and western areas this afternoon with warmer temperatures ahead. Winds remain brisk Friday with dust storms, and highs near 71 degrees with a low around 59 and a cold start at 36 in some districts. Partly cloudy skies are expected across West Texas and New Mexico with warmer afternoon conditions and continued gusty winds.

Amarillo Oatie Tast West Texas New Mexico

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