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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1950
Page
4
Burie F. Campbell aged 79, a prominent East Texas banker and pioneer lumberman, died in Winnsboro on April 18. The longtime figure led local financial and timber interests and helped shape the region’s business landscape. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by his family.
In Tobermory Harbor, Isle of Mull, the Duke of Argyll seeks the Florencia sunken treasure worth 8.4 million dollars. Using mine detectors and frogmen, the effort aims to uncover coins, a silver bell, and relics from the 1588 Spanish Armada galleon flagged by Charles I. Compressed air will clear silt layers on the wreck site.
The fastest air travel between two points often comes from exploiting strong tail winds and weaker head winds rather than following the straight line distance. Tailwinds can shorten trip duration significantly while headwinds slow progress, influencing route planning and fuel use.
Ellery Queen and Djuna explore Joyland's House of Darkness where a performer known as the White Rabbit lies dead. Queen identifies six suspects including Duval and a pale yet fearful Madge figure as the crowd gathers under police beams. The living witnesses Nora Reis and her blind father Matthew reveal Dr Anselm Hardy, the eye specialist, was connected to their history, deepening a web of fear and motive in this strange crime scene.
MANZURU Japan April 18 Most of the 40 Japanese generals repatriated by the Russians say Japan should have an army air force and navy to defend itself The former governor of Manchuria Kiyoshi Mitani quoted the generals as estimating 12 divisions of 10 000 troops each plus a navy and an air force, despite Japan’s postwar constitution prohibiting military forces.
Funeral services for William Floyd Esterling 68, a Del Rio rancher and longtime civic leader, are set for tomorrow in Del Rio. Esterling died here yesterday and had served as deputy potentate of Alzafar Shrine, past grand master of the Grand Lodge of Texas, and past worthy granada patron of the Grand Chapter of Eastern Star of Texas. He lived in Del Rio since 1906 and held posts as mayor and city commissioner.
Fort Worth youths Harold Massey and David Webb, both sixteen, were involved in a mishap yesterday when a loaded six shooter discharged accidentally. Massey was struck in the left chest by the slug and was reported in critical condition. Webb held the weapon at the time of the accident.
Maria Montez sues Seymour Nebenzal for 38000 claiming he agreed to pay 100000 for her role in Atlantis but she has received 68000. She plans to hurry to Venice to finish testimony, with plane ticket bought, while her husband Pierre Aumont works in Paris. Nebenzal's attorney says delays in payments were agreed and Atlantis was financially troubled.
Washington reports Goodfellow Base at San Angelo is designated a permanent Air Force installation. Senator Lyndon B. Johnson and Representative Fisher of Texas were notified by the Air Force yesterday.
Sun Valley Idaho, renowned winter resort, served as a naval convalescent hospital during the Second World War, providing care for wounded sailors and officers. The facility leveraged the town’s alpine environment to aid recovery amid wartime service.
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