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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1951
Page
6
Dora Custer 61 of 794 Monroe died Saturday. Sister of Mrs. G. T. Kibler and Mrs. M. A. Thompson and W. B. Rosenbaum. Services 2 PM Monday at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with burial at Liano.
Edward Carman Mata infant son of Mrs. Casimira Mata of Cleveland died Sunday. Granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Mata of Amarillo. Service at 4 PM Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Robert Ray Vaught infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Vaught of Morning Drive died Saturday. Grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Vaught and Mrs. Ray ith. Body sent to Ricks Funeral Home in Lubbock Texas.
Amarillo Weather Bureau chief H. C. Winburn predicts fair but colder weather for Tuesday after a mild Monday. Highs near 59F on Monday and about 43F on Tuesday, with strong southwest winds Monday shifting to north by Tuesday. Weather should not disrupt late Christmas shoppers.
County commissioners held a run-off Monday between Mrs. James Hudson operator of Faye Thomas convalescent home and Mrs. Vivian Walker current county home manager. bids opened for a 1852 contract. Hudson offered $200 monthly rent plus $85 for bedridden and $65 for others. Walker currently pays $125 rent and proposed $255 with repairs or $175 with repairs.
In Potter County the county will send Christmas presents to eight girls at Gainesville state school for girls. The commissioners court debated check amounts with Tom Bursey proposing 10 dollars each, County Judge Gene Jordan and Commissioner Bill Adams favoring 5 dollars. The $5 decision passed.
Ford Motor Company announced it will begin on December 26 recalling about 23,000 workers laid off due to model changeovers. The move restores production capacity as the auto plant adjusts to new designs and schedules.
County commissioners study a plan to create Amarillo Air Force base downtown patrol offices at the sheriff's headquarters. The proposal would add a new 24 hour post with Air Force personnel and a dedicated radio band shared with the sheriff, improving dispatch and cross-agency communication. Willie Wade, injured in a separate crash, received care from Boxwell Brothers ambulance and was listed in fair condition at St. Anthony's Hospital.
Sheriff Paul Gaither ordered an immediate ban on outside food for county jail prisoners except for mental health cases and diets. Prisoners may not have funds sent by deputies for ice cream or snacks. violators will be fired. A small concession stand will sell items at cost to inmates. He cited safety concerns and potential weapons hidden in illicit food.
Final rites for 61 year old Mrs. Dora Custer were held Monday at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Dr. Carl Bates officiating. Pallbearers included J. H. Cureton and J. R. Keeling. Interment followed at Llano Cemetery. She had lived in Amarillo 25 years with sister Mrs. G. T. Kilber and formerly resided in Panhandle and White Deer. Survived by sister Mrs. M. A. Thompson and brother W. B. Rosenbau.
Four more winners were announced by the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce at the annual Merchants Christmas party. Clyde Werner wins $25 in merchandise from Kirk Drug Store. Mrs. W. W. Hancock receives a Ronson lighter from Hall Drug Store. Mary Lee Milligan gets $25 in merchandise or service from Glen Horner's Super Conoco Service. J. Livington wins a $25 set of seat covers from Davis Investment Company. Letters are mailed to winners and presented to merchants.
The county jail prepares a Christmas Day feast for 87 inmates. The menu includes roast turkey green beans cranberry sauce mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie.
The board of directors of Shamrock Oil and Gas Corp declares a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share on outstanding common stock payable December 28 to stockholders of record December 18, 1951.
Amarillo area music program features three school choirs at Ellwood Park on Monday evening. Wilson School choir directed by Elizabeth Flathers performs at 7. Sanborn School choir under Mabel Rowan at 7 30. Sam Houston Junior High choir directed by Gerald Radtke starts at 8. Admission is free and toys for Santa’s workshop are requested by Monday night.
L. P. King son of Mr and Mrs Willard E King of 4042 Rio Grande was promoted to sergeant first class with the Seventh Infantry Division in rugged Korean terrain north of the 38th parallel. He leads a squad in Company A 31st Infantry Regiment and entered the Army in December 1951. He has been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
Captain Neumann of a TWA aircraft flew from 12,000 feet with an engine warning. He landed in a pasture after shutting down a troublesome engine on three bearings. First officer Captain Arthur M. Shutts checked for fire while crew deployed the emergency chute and passengers evacuated safely as fire trucks and ambulances arrived.
A large ship landed around 6 30 Sunday after an emergency landing alert. Guards from Amarillo Air Force Base were stationed around the vessel as the incident unfolded at the air terminal.
The public safety department requires annual inspections with items such as exhaust and motor numbers added. A $1 fee applies, 25 cents to the state. Certificates must be shown to obtain a 1952 license, with April 1 as the deadline. No exceptions allow out-of-state residents or congress members to bypass the rule.
The article identifies Justice William O. Douglas as Krock's unnamed source for a magazine report about Truman, Eisenhower, and a White House visit. Krock declined comment, while Douglas was unavailable. The piece notes the possibility Douglas might have received the information secondhand and questions the source's reliability.
The Krock informant ties a Truman offer report to liberal Democrats and Justice Douglas. Eisenhower reportedly implied rejection due to domestic policy differences, though not citing labor matters. He emphasizes his Republican background and views, avoiding active nomination efforts, yet may appear in New Hampshire if nominated. He would run if chosen but will not solicit delegates or declare seeking the nomination.
Union County Prosecutor Edward Cohn says the distribution action relates to the crash and the primary aim is preventive. He adds that if there is any evidence of a crime, the involved parties will face investigation and charges as appropriate.
A non scheduled airliner departed Newark at 3 02 PM bound for Tampa and Miami. It flew irregularly and crashed seven minutes later in a city with over 100 000 residents about 10 miles from New York. Authorities said the operator would be prosecuted in this county.
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