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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1950
Page
15
Wichita Falls city council ordered the Wichita Falls Lines to remove its buses within 40 days and canceled the company’s franchise after a dispute over new schedules without council consultation. The council also filed suit for back gross receipts taxes for two quarters.
In Seymour on US Highway 281 a muddy shoulder blamed for a head on collision that killed two Lubbock women. Edith Franklin Wright 48 and Mary Jane Franklin about 70 died in the crash. the truck driver, unharmed, may have been related to Wright.
Local flights of the 9234d Volunteer Air Force Reserve Squadron will meet at 7:30 this evening at the Naval Armory Ninth and Rusk. Capt. Mark Miles adjutant said the meeting will cover training for flights A E and F.
A colored Dodge coupe with New Mexico plates sparked alerts in three states but arrest was delayed until late afternoon. The pair remain jailed in Oklahoma City awaiting Mallary's return to base for AWOL charges and a kidnapping charge facing in Alamogordo. The girl's parents are en route to reclaim her.
Amarillo bankers report a broad list of quoted stocks with varied advances and declines. Major movers include Allegheny Ludlum and McKes & Rob, with many industrials and utilities showing fractional gains or losses. The market closes with a mixed tone and several nameplates noted for activity.
The Commerce Department plans to add several materials to the export license list, expanding data on shipments and potentially imposing quotas by Oct. 1 to stem war-potential flows. Officials say the move redefines export control as a wartime safeguard, not a general trade tool, with little anticipated impact on Marshall Plan shipments.
President Truman was reported to consider asking Congress for blanket powers to restore rent controls where conditions warrant. HousingExpeditor Tighe Woods submitted recommendations and urged applying ceilings to new defense areas if necessary.
Since wireless and later radio and television, daily life introduces technical words. The era sees coinages in media and communication, shaping how people discuss gadgets, networks, and services in everyday speech.
Oklahoma City ends a 28 day bus strike as drivers and mechanics of the Amalgamated Association accept a contract raising wages to 1.26 and 1.39 dollars per hour. Fares rise from 10 to 15 cents with token deals offered at 25 cents for two.
The government ran a deficit of about 1.132 billion dollars in July before Korean War costs and defense spending. July 1949 deficit was 1.488 billion, with total outlays near 3.013 billion and revenue about 1.881 billion, compared with July 1948 figures.
Australia plans to deploy a ground force of 2000 troops to Korea, mostly infantry, with 600 to 700 occupation troops in Japan likely to volunteer. Government reports indicate 12,000 to 15,000 Australians have volunteered to serve in Korea.
Dalhart Texas Aug 2 Special The school board offers a cash prize to anyone suggesting an appropriate name for the new $250000 junior high school Entries must be submitted to the board by 6 PM Aug 10 Superintendent D V Armstrong says the school will be ready for use early in January
City Manager N. V. Moss said the city budget for the coming fiscal year should be completed by week’s end. Officials have been working on the budget for several days.
A $40,000 permit was issued this morning for the Panhandle Associated Grocery wholesale warehouse and office building in the 600 block of North Fairfield with foundation 200 by 250 feet. Henry Beverly received a permit for a $16,000 brick veneer dwelling and garage at 1805 Julian.
In Littlefield area, Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Contreras of Austin both 18 were killed when two cars collided at a farm-to-market road four miles southwest of Anton. Cecile Fabian 17 and George Fabian 13, also from Austin, and Eddie Rodriguez 20 of Anton were injured. Rodriguez and Cecile Fabian sustained minor hurts. Hospital staff described the Fabians and Rodriguez injuries as non life threatening, while the Contreras were killed instantly. The crash involved a collision at an intersection near a corrugated iron pump shack where the two cars met.
President Truman nominated John M. Redding publicity director for the Democratic National Committee since 1947 as assistant Postmaster General. The post pays 15000 annually and includes duties as public relations adviser to Donaldson. Redding will replace Paul Aiken who resigned to run for Senate.
James C. Kesterson, 46, angry his wife walked with another man, fired three times at her escort with a carbine but hit Clarence Hupp, 38, in the elbow and legs. Kesterson claimed he was “hunting” his wife after she refused to return home, police said.
Beverly Candelaria 18 from Miami Florida is jailed in Potter County awaiting return to Denver to face a theft charge. She was arrested by city detectives on arrival in Amarillo by bus from Denver. Denver police allege she took 200 dollars from her grandmother's home in Denver.
Hobbs New Mexico will reopen its air base as an auxiliary field for Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock. About 200 cadets and 15 instructors are expected, with first arrivals next week. The base previously housed up to 5400 personnel during peak WWII operations. Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock also abandoned Clows auxiliary field July 31 due to runway deterioration.
Ernest Dutchover, 26, grandson of Fort Davis founders, was found innocent by an 83rd District Court jury in the December 24, 1949 death of Felicity Granado. Dutchover claimed self defense as the acquittal ended the murder case.
Journeymen carpenters in Amarillo currently earn $2 an hour. Negotiations for a 25-cent across the board wage increase are under way between the Texas Panhandle Home Builders Association and Carpenters Local No 665. The first meeting was held yesterday, with another session set for tonight at Carpenters Hall. If agreed, the raise would take effect October 1, a spokesman said.
The Houston Press reports a survey showing most city residents favor price ceilings wage control and rationing now regardless of personal comfort. Voters feel delaying controls harms the home front and that controls are needed to curb inflation and speed the war effort.
Marines arrive by ship unloading tanks and gear for allied forces in Korea. Veterans from Guadalcanal and Tarawa describe tough training and new secret infantry weapons. Officers warn the division will take time but will perform well as they face Red armor threats.
A fragment describes soldiers under mortar and artillery fire saying they would endure by staying in their holes until the bombardment ends. The line conveys a wartime mindset and survival tactic amid heavy combat.
The applicant is 58 years old and married with one living son and two grandchildren. Frazee submitted his application for appointment as head of the new court on the condition that it be granted only if no other qualified applicant is found. He invites inquiry from bar members and other informed persons.
General MacArthur reported that Communist forces have thrown in a desperate last push but are not breaking through. U S air and naval units bombed and shelled supply bases at Mokpe and Yasu while Marines and reinforcements moved to the front west of Pusan. The Far East Air Forces noted day and night air patrols by American and Australian planes aiming to slow the enemy movement.
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