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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1950
Page
10
Bridges' attorney said the CIO longshore leader may testify today depending on cross examination of co-defendant J. R. Robertson. The vice-president of Bridges' union likely would be on the stand until late afternoon as the 12th week of the trial closes.
Individuals and agencies interested in water conservation and supply are invited to attend a Texas Water Code Commission meeting in Austin on Friday and Saturday. The commission, created by the last Legislature, will study methods for developing the state's water resources. Invitation extended by L. Hamilton Lowe to County Judge Gene Jordan.
Small amounts of alfalfa hay can safeguard cattle against vitamin A deficiency, offering a simple nutritional measure for livestock health.
A study of Lowell Thomas as a great newspaperman turning to radio commentary. The palm shows a spatulate knotty hand with lines signaling action, contemplation, stamina, coordination, loyalty, and a star of success foretelling fame fortune and happiness. The piece notes the Mirror Enterprises Syndicate in Los Angeles.
Rowland Evans Jr reports that VA cites 258 abuse cases in GI education, including a jewelry repair school selling supplies at a 33 percent markup and a radio TV school billing VA for lessons not given. Since 1944 about 7,600 new schools have trained veterans, 850,000 in under college level programs, with profit schools common in unemployment areas. VA cannot police all 40,000 approved schools, faces falsified attendance records, and Congress weighs tighter controls as President signals benefits tapering and bills to curb VA regulation.
New Orleans reports a YMCA volunteer Don Wiltse 18 of Melrose Park Illinois drowned after saving four boys from a skiff that capsized at Fountainbleau State Park north of the city. YMCA director William McLachlin praised Wiltse as a hero for pulling the children from the water before disappearing himself. The two rescued youths were eight and nine, saved by nearby campers. Wiltse had joined a YMCA weekend camping trip as volunteer staff.
Princeton professor Dr. Allison William Bunkley, age 25, died after a Russian roulette stunt at his birthday party. He spun a .32 revolver, won twice by chance, but the third attempt fired and struck his temple. Six friends and a girl witnessed the fatal event in his apartment. He died on arrival at Princeton Hospital.
The VA warns that if the Taft bill becomes law the cost of GI education, currently about 2.5 billion dollars per year, could potentially double. Backers counter that VA opposition would push schools toward excessive federal involvement.
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