27 Dec 1951
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
1
These Times reflects on Christmas reverence amid worries about postal rate changes and government deficits. It traces political expectations in Texas, noting potential Connally Daniel races, Truman re election plans, and Shivers’ uncertain bid, with biographical notes on Daniel and Kasner.
Kraco Sun Times Syndicate reports that authorities attribute the Miss Link issue to fundamental constraints in the use of above ground structures. Researchers note practical barriers hinder progress, including safety concerns and material limitations impacting current applications.
In Dumas on December 27 Oran Wilson Jr. a 30 year old Amarillo Marine veteran was shot after a drunken brawl with his father Oran Wilson Sr. 54, at Doc's Liquor Store. Mrs. Marjorie Wilson 25 described a scuffle before the fatal attack near a Christmas dinner table. Authorities note a $1,214 on the table suggested a money dispute may have sparked the violence.
The county records a baffling slaying, with the nature of the argument unclear. Elder Wilson, longtime pharmacist before opening a liquor store, appeared before Justice of the Peace R. E. Sims Thursday morning. His $5,000 bond was set and posted.
A murder charge was filed against the suspect after a slaying. His wife and daughter-in-law were released from custody late Wednesday night following six hours of witness questioning in the county attorney's office. Relatives and friends of the principals were present as the case developed.
Eleven year old Keith Proffer was in St Anthony hospital Thursday for oral surgery after a .22 rifle discharged while being cleaned by his 14 year old brother. He suffered multiple broken teeth and a shattered jaw from the post Christmas mishap at the family home 901 North Hayes. Police and hospital aides described his condition as serious but not critical. Doctors planned surgery to remove teeth and reset the jaw while it remained unclear if the bullet would be removed. The accident occurred Wednesday afternoon after the boys returned from a hunting trip with another brother Edwin.
Graham B. Johnson, Jr. of Oklahoma City, nephew of Eddie and Hap Johnson of Amarillo, suffered critical injuries Tuesday night near Oklahoma City while en route to Norman where he attends Oklahoma University. Surgery followed with only a slight chance to live, then a late rally reported. recollects a year ago Christmas week when his cousin Eddie Johnson Jr. of Amarillo died in a plane crash from Oklahoma City to New Orleans.
Olver and Wiggins Lumber Company advertises fir boards including 2x4 2x6 and 1x8 shiplap at 6.95 each hundred. Located at 1200 West 6th, the firm promotes lumber for builders and carpenters.
The United States Weather Bureau reports fair weather for Amarillo and vicinity with rising temperatures and wind. Highs reach around 59 degrees Friday, with Thursday forecast near 54 and Thursday night around 24. 24 hour high 45 and low 16. West Texas remains fair and cold Thursday, easing somewhat in the Panhandle and South Plains Thursday night, with Friday partly cloudy.
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