Potter County Grand Jury Urges Jail Terms for Traffic Violators
The May term Potter County grand jury urges full time special investigator for the district attorney and state legislation to create traffic courts with power to impose jail sentences. It calls for tougher penalties in drunken driving and speeding cases, including possible license revocation, and notes seven indictments and 38 returned in the term. A new grand jury will be formed Monday in 47th District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
Grand Jury
Texas
Corporation
Police and
Sheriff's Department
Carl Lee Willyard
Eunice Willyard
Robert E. Simpson
Buchanan
Sears Roebuck & Company
James Palmer
Raef Brothers
St. Francis
James Holt
Harvey Howard
Frank Adkisson
Police Department
Sheriff’s Office
District Attorney’s Office
Amarillo Safety Council
W. M. Gray
E. Simpson
A. E. Casey
Clem Speer
R. A. Burrell
William Jenkins
Taylor Mays
Fancher Upsha
Otha Barbee
C. N. Brown
W. P. Martin
Mr. Adkisson
47Th District Court
The Work of Some Yankee No Doubt
Edmund T. Duval of Garden City New York reports a thief stole his Confederate flag from a pole attached to his house. Duval notes his family hails from the South and values the flag though he calls its tradition priceless.
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Garden City
U.P
Edmund T. Duval
Duval
South
All for Employing an Investigator in Potter County
Potter County Grand Jury urged a special investigator for the district attorney's office to probe felony cases. Dist. Atty. Lloyd King supports the move but says commissioners court must authorize funding. If approved, King will appoint the best candidate to assist in investigations and grand jury presentations.
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Dist
Lloyd King
Potter County Grand Jury
King
County Commissioners Court
Grand Jury
Britain Plans Vast New Rearmament With U S Aid
London reports a government informant says Britain will announce within 24 hours a large rearmament program using American help. Attlee met with US Ambassador Douglas after Washington asked allies for contributions by Aug 5. Defense measures may cost about 280 million dollars yearly beyond the 1950 51 military budget.
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London
Britain
Lewis Douglas
Attlee
United States
Douglas
Emanuel Shinwell
House of Commons
Money From Slots Is Not for Cops
Nine Illinois State Police members were suspended amid charges that four took $150 from slot machines seized in gambling raids in Pulaski county. Acting public safety director Thomas O'Donnell said four officers faced charges for failing to report the incident and one guard detail supervisor was suspended for dereliction of duty. Names were not released.
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Springfield
U.P
Illinois State Police
Public Safety
Thomas O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Pulaski County
Dimmitt Boosters To Parade In Amarillo Arrival
John McFarland of Dimmitt Chamber notifies Amarillo chamber a group of Dimmitt business men will visit Friday at noon to publicize the annual county celebration. The delegation will parade on Polk Street and be met at the south city limits by a police escort.
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John McFarland
Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo Chamber
Dimmitt
Polk Street
New Meat Market Opens Tomorrow in Raffkind Center
The R. L. Robertson Market will open for business tomorrow at 513 West Tenth in the Raffkind Shopping Center. The market will specialize in high grade beef pork and poultry and offer seafood along with a frozen foods line. Mr. Robertson formerly managed a major Amarillo chain grocery firm.
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R. L. Robertson
West Tenth
Raffkind
Mr. Robertson
Amarillo
Committee to Meet for Tourism Talk Tuesday Morning
The tourist development committee of the chamber of commerce headed by Ted Lokey will meet at 10 30 oclock Tuesday morning.
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The
Chamber of Commerce
Ted Lokey
Athletes Foot Germ How To Kill It In One Hour
An advertisement promotes a treatment for athlete’s foot promising a full kill in one hour. The product is described as high concentration with undiluted alcohol base for penetrating action and a 40 cent money back guarantee if not satisfied. Available at Maxor Drug Co, Gholston Drug Store, and White Deer Drug Co.
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Maxor Drug Co
Gholston Drug Store
White Deer Drug Co
Wesley Methodist Negro Church Building Fund Reaches 1515.43
The Wesley Methodist Church Negro congregation reports a building fund total of 1515.43 after a marathon of music at Rescue Home. Sunday's public offering was 66.19 with day’s services totaling 275.00 plus prior contributions. Dr. E J Hammond will arrive Aug 11 to help finalize construction plans.
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Wesley Methodist Church
E. J. Hammond
Board of Missions and Church Extension
The
Methodist Church
Amarillo
Eugene Slater
Polk Street Methodist Church
Local Gifts Totals Five to Twenty Five Dollars
A brief item lists donations to Blackwell five dollars Mrs Bernice Cook five dollars and G R Tomlin twenty five dollars in a community fund.
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G. R. Tomlin
A. J. Streit
W. J. Plesher
E. C. Britain
Wes Izzard
Sallie Lipscomb Lee
Leo Southern
Samuel Whittenburg
E. H. Klein
Truitt Buick Company
Globe News Publishing Company
Sam Cook
L. W. Robinson
Theobia Wilson
Alice Miller
Bernice Lively
Melvina
Traffic Committee Meets Tuesday Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce traffic committee will meet at 2 PM Tuesday in chamber offices. Attendees include Greg Perry the new traffic manager formerly of El Paso and John Armstrong, committee chairman, who says Perry will outline duties as defined by R Earl O Keefe, chamber president.
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Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Greg Perry
el Paso
John Armstrong
Perry
R. Earl O'Keefe
Laborer Vacancy Open in City Water Dept
City announces a job opening for a laborer in the water department. Positions posted by the personnel department and available this morning.
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City Water Department
City Personnel Department
Plainsmen Given Guard Commissions
Plans announced by the Texas adjutant general assign commissions in the National Guard. First lieutenant Travis Lutrick of Petersburg and second lieutenant Robert L. Craig of Stinnett are named.
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Austin
Texas National Guard
Department of the Adjutant General
Travis Lutrick
Petersburg
Robert L. Craig
Stinnett
Optometrists Roen Corp Eyes Bloom in Market
Optometrists across the region are expanding practice reach with new clinics and partnerships. Executives cited steadier patient flow, enhanced eye care services, and stronger ties with local health systems as drivers of growth this year.
Upholstery Cleaning Mixture Brightens Color Fast
A simple home method cleans and brightens fabric quickly. Rub with a cloth dampened in gly cerine nine parts water one half part household ammonia to revive color and liven upholstery.
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Polk St
Eels
Consult A
Ancarrett
Scre Haem Llg
Ted Ee LL
Negro Church Fund
Shiloh
Jenkins Chapel
Mount Zion
Polk
AN Makers
Damask Living Room
Globe News
Mexsana
Axminster
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