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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
3
An eight year old boy admitted writing a check for eight dollars to buy a BB gun and said he had written other checks as well. Police turned him over to his parents after the confession.
Hollywood reports singer Jack Smith returning from a European tour with claims that Communist propagandists are altering lyrics of popular songs to allege famine under capitalism. He cites a former Berlin cabaret manager who says the line to If I Knew You Were Coming I'd Have Baked a Cake is used to imply U S rationing.
The 1949 precipitation total in Nebraska reached 25.36 inches, surpassing the normal by 2.63 inches. The data highlight a wetter year with significant rainfall across the state, contributing to agricultural and weather pattern implications for that period.
Texas Secretary of State John Ben Shepperd will explain duties and functions of his department on a state wide radio program Monday night at 7 15 PM. The governor said it starts a series to acquaint Texans with various state government departments.
Alexander McGillivray stands as the sole American to hold four simultaneous commissions. He served as Mico of the Creek Indians, a general in the Continental army, and held colonel ranks in both the English and Spanish armies.
The German Tourist Office says young pedestrians in Bremen are trained to avoid street accidents through realistic Punch and Judy shows. The method proves successful as neighboring cities send traffic police to study it and adopt similar approaches.
Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on Dr. Toyohiko Kagawa’s peace plan emphasizing nutrition and development over armaments. She notes internal support for preparedness but argues war fear hinders global economic progress, urging broader international cooperation and peace, including limited arms spending. She questions military spending and highlights U.S. desire for peace and an undefended border with Canada.
A note on the lower chamber of New Hampshire's legislature reports its membership at 399, detailing the composition of the state House of Representatives. The fact emphasizes the size of the body in the state's legislative structure.
Mrs. Bertie O¢ella Smithee, 50, of Seminole Texas, died in a headon crash on the Hobbs outskirts. Horace D. Edwards, driver of the other car, was held on involuntary manslaughter charges after an inquest.
In 1949 the total number of motor vehicle licenses in force reached 59,322,278, reflecting a high level of vehicle registration during the postwar period. The figure highlights growth in personal mobility and regulatory activity across the era.
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