Jackson New County Doctor Appointed in 1947
Potter County commissioners named Dr Harvey K Jackson county doctor to replace the resigning Dr W A Potter. Jackson a BaylOR Medical College graduate began practice in 1947 and takes the post January 11 by unanimous court vote after rejecting Dr Charles Wolfson for not meeting major surgery qualifications.
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Potter County
Harvey K. Jackson
W A. Potter
Jackson
Baylor Medical College
Dallas
John Halley
Charles Wolfson
Wolfson
Wittman Wins Midget Plane Trophy Again
Steve Wittman of Oshkosh Wisconsin repeated as winner of the Continental Motors trophy race for midget planes at the All American air maneuvers in Miami Florida. He piloted the Wittman Bonzo over a 10 lap two mile triangular course at an average speed of 185.4 miles per hour securing the $10 000 prize yesterday.
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Miami
Fla
Steve Wittman
Oshkosh
Wis
Wittman
Church Plans on Education Discussed at Vestry Meeting
Edward Weber reports to St. Andrews Episcopal Church vestry on the churchs national education program. The meeting is set for 7:30 PM in the parish house after Weber recently attended a Dallas conference outlining the program.
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St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Edward Weber
Weber
Dallas
Ile De France Cancels Sailings Over Wage Dispute
Paris officials report the 45000 ton liner Ile De France cancelled today’s sailing due to a pay dispute with the crew. The delay interrupts a major transatlantic service as negotiations continue.
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Paris
Ile de France
Delay on AEC Site Sparks Amarillo Bid
Congressman Worley said the choice of site for the Atomic Energy Commission regional headquarters will be delayed for months. Amarillo is among six Southwestern cities bidding, with plans for a 200 plus staff, 30 000 square feet in one building, under the Amarillo Industrial Plan. Other bidders include Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Trinidad and Albuquerque.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Gene Worley
Gene Klein
Worley
Amarillo
Los Alamos
Commission
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Trinidad
Albuquerque
Sea-Going Youth Admits Stealing 50-Foot Trawler
Dundee report of 14 year old Johnny Guthrie pleading guilty to stealing the $28,000 fishing boat Girl Jean. He sailed toward Denmark for three days, grew seasick, was towed back by the trawler Reptonian, and was remanded to a reform home until the judge rules on his case.
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Dundee
Scotland
Denmark
Johnny Guthrie
Jean
Reptonian
North Sea
Johnny
Meeting of Amarillo Chiropractors in Lubbock
Four Amarillo doctors attended the Panhandle Chiropractic Society dinner in Lubbock. Dr B F Stephens of Lubbock spoke on the life of the late Dr L George Grupe who died in a Christmas Day airplane crash near Denton. Next meeting set for February 26 at Hereford with Amarillo participants included Dr W J Heater Dr Al Peters Dr C C McDaniel and Dr Gil Knutson.
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Amarillo
W. J. Heater
al Peters
C. C. McDaniel
Gil Knutson
Two Thefts From Parked Cars Reported
Theft reports surface from last weekend. R. A. Kimble of 901 Adams and Albert Zimmer of Stratford say suspects stole items from their parked cars. Kimble lost fender skirts and a mirror at his home. Zimmer reported clothing valued at 75 dollars taken near St. Anthony's Hospital.
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Adams
Albert Zimmer
Stratford
Kimble
Mr. Zimmer
St. Anthony's Hospital
Ex Amarillo Woman To Get Law Degree
Mrs. Mary Lou Strueber Robinson of Amarillo will receive a degree from the University of Texas School of Law on January 31. She is already a licensed attorney, having passed the state bar and been admitted last October. She married an Austin attorney last August.
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Mary Lou Strueber Robinson
Gerald Strueber
Jackson
University of Texas School of Law
Robinson
Austin
Naval Reserve Units Undergo Inspection
Annual two day inspection of the Naval Reserve Training Center began this afternoon with personnel and training inspection tonight at 8. The armory at Ninth and San Jacinto and equipment will be inspected tomorrow. Lt. Comdr. J. S. Kittrell of El Paso heads the board, with Lt. Comdr. John J. Vandale and J. E. Ruzic as inspectors. The staff of Battalion 8-19 and its divisions will be inspected tonight. The armory, built on leased city property, houses over a million dollars in plant and equipment and supports 40 officers and 400 enlisted men. Training covers gunnery, radio, radar, torpedo and mine warfare.
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Naval Reserve Training Center
Ninth
San Jacinto
Naval Inspection Board
J. S. Kittrell
el Paso
T. L. Wagon
Wagon
Amarillo
John J. Vandale
J. E. Ruzic
Lubbock
Kittrell
Brinkley
Valley Forge
Andrew P. Jones
Brady McCoy
Ray Small
Ninth and Rusk
Naval Reserve
Color Mirror Aids TV Color Imaging Discovery
New York report details a dichroic mirror used in color television research. The device passes one color while reflecting another, allowing images from multiple picture tubes to combine optically into a full color image for direct viewing.
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New York
Rape Trial Is Postponed In Dallas
The rape trial of Fred Felix Adair Jr. was postponed to February 27 after the defense sought a special venire and a key witness was absent. A 600-person venue was ordered for the trial as the state still seeks the death penalty. Adair, 25, faces burglary charges on three counts and was linked to a string of break-ins and advances to women.
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Dallas
U.P
Fred Felix Adair, Jr
Criminal District
Henry King
Adair
Two Women Charged After Knife Fracas
Amarillo residents Katy M. White 19 and Eveler Johnson 20 colored were arrested by Deputy Stony Jackson after a knife fight in Watley's at Third and Van Buren. Both sustained deep cuts and faces assault charges.
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Amarillo
Katy M. White
Eveler Johnson
Stony Jackson
Jackson
Watley’s
Third
van Buren
Fort Worth workers approve 3 cent wage hike pact
Fort Worth at Stockyards and Local 59CSO disclosed a new contract today granting workers a 3 cent hourly increase, six paid holidays annually, and a checkoff system.
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Fort Worth
Stockhandlers Local 59
CSO
Gasway on Trial On Theft Charge
Trial of Sam J. Gasway age 31 of 721 North Hayes on a felony theft over $50 was set to begin early this afternoon in 47th District Court Galway. He is defended by E. O. Northcutt and E. T. Dusty Miller.
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Sam J. Gasway
North Hayes
47Th District Court
Galway
E. O. Northcutt
E. T. “Dusty” Miller
Indictment Details In Galway Case Juror Examination
An indictment alleges a theft of 62 dollars from Ruth Byrd on July 31, 1949. Attorneys began examining prospective jurors for the Galway case late this morning as the trial process moves forward.
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Ruth Byrd
Galway
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