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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1951
Page
12
In Charleston, South Carolina, Black dock workers devised distinctive steps and entertained steamer passengers, highlighting cultural contributions on the waterfront.
A note states that Robert E. Lee was born at Stratford in Virginia in the year 1807. The brief entry emphasizes his Virginia birth and the year of his birth in a concise biographical snapshot.
The Potter County grand jury resumes work at 9 30 tomorrow morning after a short adjournment. The present panel will sit until midnight Saturday, then a new grand jury will be empanelled in 47th District Court Monday morning as Judge Henry S. Bishop calls the docket for the new term.
The World Book Encyclopedia notes camphor is released from camphor trees when branches are steamed. Drops appear as if the trees perspire, are collected, pressed to remove oil and water, and yield white crystals.
The American Legion will fold its musical revue Red, White and Blue after the Chicago performance next Saturday. Since opening in Los Angeles on October 7, it has played 20 cities, losing about 650000 dollars. National commander Erle Cocke Jr. cited inadequate public interest at the box office and noted profits were intended for rehabilitation and child welfare programs. The show was written and produced by Leroy Prinz and Owen Crump of Hollywood with a nationwide talent search and about 80 cast members.
Scientists in Western Australia tag whales at Shark Bay to track migratory patterns. The field study aims to map routes, identify feeding grounds, and enhance conservation of baleen and toothed species.
Washington January 17 four operating rail unions chiefs seek White House mediation with Presidential Assistant John R Steelman after members rejected a three year peace pact. Walkouts by Birmingham freight yard workers precede expected talks as Army seized railroads last August to avert a strike over 40 hour week pay in yards and 48 hour pay for road service. The December 19 settlement offered yard 25 cent hourly raise and road service 10 cent increase, but union members rejected it.
In Rome two top Italian Communist leaders Luigi Longo and Pietro Secchia reportedly left for Moscow on the eve of Eisenhower's arrival. Il Momento cited a Cominform meeting hint in a special edition amid a printers strike as Interior Minister Mario Scelba announced their departure to the chamber of deputies.
Los Angeles story describes bus driver Dean Farris confronted by a gunman who forced him to cook breakfast then demanded entry to the living room. The assailant left after taking a dollar, a bizarre robbery episode reported in a blunt, factual tone.
Destruction of flies and mosquitoes in Corsica reduced infant mortality from 91 per thousand in 1947 to 58 per thousand in 1948, reflecting significant public health gains through vector control efforts.
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