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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1949
Page
11
Townsfolk express mixed views on bypass construction as Arctic missions begin. Truck driver Bob Billington and others from Amarillo and nearby areas discuss seeing towns versus rushing through, highlighting potential impact on local life and economy.
Margaret Truman, daughter of the president, will not be booked for a recital for about a month. Her manager James A. Davidson says she may have several engagements in the summer before the 1949 50 season tour starting in October. Requests have come from managers in Washington DC San Antonio El Paso Louisville Toledo Omaha New Haven and Springfield for soloist appearances with symphony orchestras or recitals.
Mrs Olive Arnold file maintenance suit against actor Edward Arnold alleging amorous pursuits with a Riverside woman at the Arnold ranch and repeated meetings since 1943. She claims $2,000 monthly support $20,000 legal fees and community property division. Arnold denies most allegations. He says the Riverside woman is a friend but not involved recently. A second item notes a motorcycle club game night at 8 pm at 605 Ong, led by Hubert Lovett.
London reports Britain seeks to buy 150 to 180 B 29 Superfortress bombers with talks in Washington between Maj. Gen. Leon W Johnson and Air Marshal Charles E H Medhurst. Financing may involve Marshall Plan funds and a peacetime lend lease via British labor at US bases. Unification of RAF and USAF bomber commands discussed if deal proceeds.
Former boxer Samuel S. Cohen sues Groucho Marx and ABC claiming a radio remark calling him Canvasback Cohen violated his privacy and seeks 100000 in damages. Cohen recalls his boxing past and says the broadcast worsened his condition.
Everett L. Fitzgerald of Lubbock faces trial for murder after his car allegedly rammed a highway underpass, killing Claude Lee Gorden, a 52 year old passenger, who died in the Sunday crash. Fitzgerald is charged with drunk driving.
Westinghouse researchers announce a flexible Fosterite light pipe that can be tied in a knot and still transmit brighter light than through air. Dr. Hitchcock notes four to five times intensity over the same distance. The rod, designed for radar insulation, preserves beam quality regardless of bends. Oklahoma cattlemen estimate anaplasmosis losses over 1 million dollars annually.
Industrialist Howard Hughes said he will recommend Ralph Damon as president of Trans World Airlines to oppose overseas airline monopoly. Damon, ex American Airlines president, resigned after policy clashes with C. R. Smith and reportedly opposed the sale of overseas assets.
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