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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1950
Page
10
Blackburns, 91, of 2210 Polk, died Wednesday. Aunt of Nell Black, Mary Gavin, Tom Bolin, Charles Healey. Rosary 8 PM Wednesday and Thursday, Mass 9 AM Friday Sacred Heart Cathedral, burial Liano. Maude Estelle Ford, 80, of 508 Buchanan died Wednesday. Mother of Forest Barnes, Rena Newton, Lorena Bruner, Dick. sister of D. A. Cox. Service 2 PM Friday, Memorial Chapel, burial Liano.
Police press federal investigators after a earlier 2:10 a.m. break in at a Gosselin store yielded a 350‑pound safe and 35 to 40 pounds of candy stolen. Entry was gained via rear vents, and the safe moved to the back doors before theft halted. Only one Gosselin outlet remains unrobbed amid the ongoing probe.
An Amarillo youth was treated at St. Anthony's Hospital after a gun discharged while he hunted rabbits two miles east of Pleasant Valley. Albert Henry, 700 North Johnson, suffered a wound just above the right big toe. He was with two companions at the time of the accident.
Buddy O'Connor, a 142-pound center from New York, is noted as the lightest player in the National Hockey League, reflecting a unique size distinction in professional hockey.
Detroit Dec 22 AP The auto industry awaits a wage controls ruling after General Motors capitulated to a government rollback order. GM released new 1950 models at pre set prices while asking dealers to rebate customers who paid the higher prices. Ford Nash followed the rollback. Chrysler remained silent as the price freeze lasts until March 1.
Air Base completion prompts West Haven Park and Seale area development in East and North Amarillo. Amarillo Independent School District undertakes a major building program adding elementary and junior high facilities to accommodate families relocated by base reactivation, expanding postwar educational capacity.
Mrs Ira Myers of 3703 Tyler is in Boise City Oklahoma today to attend the funeral of her brother Mr French who died Wednesday after months of illness from a bad heart.
A 70 year old Buffalo woman offered blood to aid soldiers overseas but was told her age barred donation. She nonetheless sent a $100 check to the Red Cross blood program. Her name was not disclosed.
CHICAGO December 22 The National Safety Council estimated that 440 people will die in traffic accidents nationwide during the three day Christmas holiday. It was the council's largest pre holiday death toll estimate yet issued.
Wall street style market quotations from Merrill Lynch guns 274 stocks plus many names show mixed moves. Major railroad and railroad tied firms listed with percent changes and price quotes across a broad range. The column closes with Kansas City live stock figures showing cattle hogs and sheep activity and price levels.
Hogs 7 000, fairly active. sows up to 20.50. weights 170-290 lb commonly 19.50-20.50. Cattle 1 000. calves steady. steers 34-36. heifers 26-30. cows 20.50-23. canners 17-20.50. bulls 25-28. wealers 34 down. Sheep 1 500. fully steady. lambs 29-31.50. doe slaughter 15-17.
Quoted Furnished by Uhlmann Grain Co. Wheat prices show minor fluctuations as trading data emerges from the Chicago market. The report lists indicated percentages and values with a focus on grain movement and related financial indicators.
Duarte California December 22 an 18 year old Jill Miller bedridden with rheumatic fever receives a surprise five minute Santa Fe Chief stop. Train crew unload many gifts including an electric blanket platform rocker ottoman bed jackets and other items. Jill watched trains via mirror and waved from a yardstick as her window is high.
Amarillo meteorologist Walter Watts of the Amarillo Air Terminal said no White Christmas is expected in the Panhandle. The five day outlook predicts dry, fair weather with mild temperatures, cooler nights this weekend, and a warming trend Monday through Wednesday. Tomorrow’s high near 65 degrees with a low around 34. yesterday’s high 62 and overnight low 29.
In Redwood City on December 22 two women applied for road tests with license examiners Bert Miles and Harold Adams. The two cars collided at an intersection causing extensive damage but no injuries. Each examiner rejected one applicant and they agreed going forward to test applicants separately.
Henry Ray Hyatt, 15, son of Mr and Mrs L R Hyatt of 2501 Mirror, was described in fair condition at St Anthony's Hospital after an accident at Forest Hill Laundry 3305 North East Eighth. His right hand suffered three finger injuries when caught in a dryer chain. amputation of one finger tip was required. The laundry is operated by his father.
A fire aboard the Isthmian Lines vessel Steel Traveleer in Singapore harbor yesterday destroyed 22925 dollars worth of Java rubber bound for the United States. The blaze was under control within an hour.
Marines advance through steep terrain from 600 to 3,500 feet, storming Koto to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. They press five days and nights to Yu dam, then face a major Chinese assault near Yudam as they defend with bayonets, grenades, mortars, and artillery while evacuating wounded.
A nine member Chinese Communist delegation to the UN spent lavishly during a 26 day visit, loading 2627 pounds of luxuries in Manhattan shops. At Idlewild customs described as bloated capitalists, they tipped $2000 plus excess baggage charges and bought radios, cameras, kitchenware, and clothing. They also learned American lines and newspapers are self service.
In Birmingham Alabama a bomb heavily damaged a dwelling occupied by Negroes in a white zoned area. Mrs Mary Leans Monk who led the court fight against segregation was inside but unharmed along with five others. Police opened an immediate probe amid a pattern of bombings since 1947.
Cameron, Texas on December 21 witnessed the wedding of Harold Riley, an All-Southwest Conference end at Baylor University, to Miss Marjorie Denson of Cameron. The notice appears in the Guide-News Want Ads section.
Taipei Formosa December 22 Chinese Nationalist defense ministry reports unprecedented famine in Anhwei Kiangsi Shandong and Henan due to requisitioning and farmer resistance. 40,000 to 50,000 Nationalist guerrillas active within 50 miles of Shanghai. unofficial reports place 10,000 in Szechwan after the December 14 executions.
Detroit December report notes potential 1951 auto changes due to material shortages. Display models diverge from pilot versions while most 1950 styling remains. Possible shifts include more cast iron pistons, stainless instead of plated trim, headlights integrated with bumpers, and copper use limited to radiators and ignition wiring. Buick’s chief engineer warns copper absence halts car production.
Wanda Lou Wilkinson five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Wilkinson 2600 Parker reported in good condition this morning at St Anthony’s Hospital following an operation yesterday. Her father Mr Wilkinson was treated for appendicitis during a vacation in Fort Worth and was to be released from Harris Memorial Hospital today.
The Food Ministry announced that wholesale milk prices rise in Britain will not translate into higher retail prices. Officials stated retailers must keep consumer prices steady, despite upstream cost pressures on dairy suppliers.
Frank Grandstaff, a 49 year old inmate serving life for robbery, is pardoned by Gov Browning and parole restored on a minor larceny charge. He plans marriage to Mildred McConkey and a Hollywood life as a composer. His Big Spring Cantata gained national fame during his imprisonment.
Olin W. Finger longtime clerk of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals who began service in 1911 died yesterday in an Austin hospital at age 68. He served the state for 53 years and was known for his precise record keeping. Finger's death was reported from Austin.
Jockey Ted Atkinson led the 196 day New York thoroughbred season with 164 winners from 1002 mounts. Eddie Arcaro finished second with 134 victories from 606 mounts.
New York reports manufacturers foresee one quarter of next year’s carpets using man made fibers as imported wool grows scarce and prices surge. Adolph Klein of James Lees Carpet Co notes rayon and cellulose acetate options, with price points around 69 to 15 dollars per square yard for different textures, as Chinese and other sources with taxes shrink wool supply.
Britain leads a shift in Brazil's passenger car scene as American brands lose market share in a growing auto sector. Globe News Want Ads highlight the evolving competition and consumer response across major Brazilian cities.
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