MacArthur Incident Becomes Campaign Fodder
Washington August 29 Republicans label a White House gag order on Gen Douglas MacArthur’s Formosa views a presidential overstep. Senator Lucas says the president and commander in chief sets policy while some Democrats back MacArthur. The president canceled a Chicago veterans event and a Formosa warning reading, citing policy and UN action as guiding restraint.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Formosa
Lucas
Illinois
MacArthur
Pacific
Truman
Chicago
White House
Lightning Sets Canyon Home Ablaze Near Canyon
Aug. 29 A. W. Harding residence two miles east of Canyon was struck by lightning and destroyed by fire. The seven room structure burned to the ground with no one inside. A neighboring farm girl witnessed the strike and alerted the Canyon Volunteer Fire Department.
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Canyon
A. W. Harding
Canyon Volunteer Fire Department
Globe
Bill Weaks
British Arrive as Reds Try to Break Korean Front
In Korea's eastern front near Pohang, Red forces cut a road toward Yongchon while Allied lines hold. MacArthur reports Reds face tougher resistance and cannot safely reach Pusan. British infantry from Unicorn and Ceylon, including Argyll and Sutherland, arrive to reinforce a UN effort as 1,500 men debark in jungle greens.
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Tokyo
Pohang
Yongchon
MacArthur
Pusan
Eighth Army
Kigye
Uihung
Taegu
Masan
25Th
Sobuk
Chongjin
Soviet Siberia
Kyomipo
Sunchon
Unicorn
Ceylon
Hong Kong
United Nations
Argyll and Sutherland
Middlesex
Korea
Company Submits Plan To Guy Commission
A company presents a detailed plan to the Guy Commission outlining proposed actions, timelines, and expected outcomes. The submission includes project milestones, budget estimates, and compliance steps for regulatory review.
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Guy
Amarillo Hearing Sifts 39 Percent Claim on Phone Rates
Southwestern Bell filed with the Amarillo City Commission for a rate increase described as 39 percent overall, though per line increases reach 52 to 85 percent. The plan includes a $3.125 million expansion and would raise residential and business rates, with exhibits detailing revenues, property value, and a proposed ordinance.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Amarillo
A. O. Thomas
Mr. Thomas
City Commission
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Amarilo
Texas
Fort Worth
Rain general over plains drenches Panhandle towns
A night of widespread rains from the South Plains to Central Kansas dropped 2.15 inches in Spearman and 1.94 inches in Perryton, with 0.81 inch at Amarillo Air Terminal. A thunderstorm brought bright lightning, striking Pleasant Valley home, knocking a hole in a wall and killing a yard dog. Power disruptions delayed the Globe News press, while local circuits saw only minor interruptions. Total precipitation reached 17.76 inches for the period, 2.55 inches above normal, with 0.45 inches since 6:30 this morning. See NAINS Page 4.
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Panhandle
South Plains
Kansas
Spearman
North Plains
Essen
Amarillo
Eighth and Harrison
New Globe News Press
Ninth and Harrison
Daily News
Southwestern Bell
J. R. Collins
South Woodland
Nains
Cardinal Spellman toAttend Price College Dedication
Francis Cardinal Spellman is slated to visit Amarillo this fall for the dedication of Gerken Hall at Price College. Countess Katherine E. Price will also attend as the college’s leading benefactress. The ceremony is planned for November 1 and will honor the memory of Amarillo’s first bishop, with Father Thomas J. Drury delivering the invitation on behalf of Bishop Laurence J. FitzSimon.
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Francis Cardinal Spellman
Amarillo
Cardinal Spellman
Gerken
Price College
Katherine E. Price
Countess Price
Thomas J. Drury
Greenwich
Conn
Laurence J. Fitz- Simon
Skelly Oil to Open Amarillo District Offices
Skelly Oil Company will open district offices in Amarillo to handle geological work and land and lease scouting. J A Neidig, Amarillo district land manager, announced a 1500 square foot lease on the Globe News building's second floor at Ninth and Harrison. The six-room, air conditioned offices, to be staffed by transferes from other districts, are expected ready by November 1, with main offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Skelly Oil Company
Amarillo
J. A. Neidig
Globe News
Ninth and Harrison
Neidig
West Fifteenth setback ordinance faces opposition
The proposed city rule to require a 15 foot building setback on West Fifteenth Avenue from Polk to Travis met unanimous objections from property owners in 10 of 15 blocks. A petition of object signed by owners along West Fifteenth was filed with the city secretary. The measure was recommended by the ordinance committee.
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West Fifteenth Avenue
Polk
Travis Streets
West Fifteenth
Polk Strait
Hmawdan Cleanto
Mars Meade
Commission
Earl Wyatt
Jefferson
Adams murder trial rapid pace on bus shooting case
The Epsy Adams case advances with seven state witnesses before noon, as district attorney hints the state may rest. Defense plans to call eight witnesses, including the 50 year old defendant, while first testimony confirms the fatal gunshot on Madeline Cone aboard a city bus at Third and Fillmore.
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Epsy Adams
Lloyd King
Hayden Weaver
Madeline
Thomas Cone
Third and Fillmore
Adams
Weaver
H. K. Jackson
Miss Cone
Betty Way
North
Houston
Johelen Henley
Buchanan
Frank Gibson
Pantex Village
Weather Summary Amarillo and West Texas Downgraded Temps
The US Weather Bureau reports partly cloudy conditions across Amarillo and West Texas with scattered thundershowers this afternoon and tonight. Highs near 80 today and 83 tomorrow, overnight lows around 58 to 56, and a 0.81 inch precipitation total for the past 24 hours. Partly cloudy skies persist in New Mexico with scattered thundershowers today, mostly fair otherwise. Cooler in the east portion today. watch for Thursday ads.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Armer
Eas
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