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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1951
Page
3
Market quotes show a long list of names and prices across many stocks and commodities furnished by Amarillo Beane. The Chicago and Kansas City livestock sections report cattle hogs and sheep activity with price ranges and note market directions for Jan 25.
Salt Lake City police responded to a burglar alarm at the Utah state liquor control commission store. They found two recent European immigrant men at the counter with order blanks filled out, seeking service. The attendants had activated the alarm when leaving Saturday night but did not lock the front door.
The Voice of America mocked Vassily Stalin, son of Josef Stalin, portraying him as a spoiled star student who relied on favoritism. Skits depict his climb in the Soviet armed forces and suggest he runs for a Supreme Soviet seat, with mentors praising him and mocking Lenin. The piece follows US propaganda exposing the elder Stalin’s enemies, shifting to personal satire.
The Navy today announced the J-40 turbo jet engine as the most powerful in the world surpassing the Sapphire. Officials said the new engine will go into mass production. The claim contrasts its power with the British built Sapphire.
A 1951 LeBtan advertisement claims stomach distress stems from lack of Vitamins B and B, iron, and niacin. It promotes Hadacol as a lasting remedy promising relief within days and notes testimonial endorsement from Evans of Maysville Kentucky, a mother of two, praising improved sleep and appetite without acid rebound.
Rep. Mike Mansfield and numerous ex Marines in Congress held a news conference outlining plans to strengthen the Marine Corps. Attendees included Maj. Gen. James P. S. Devereaux, Col. Clark W. Thompson, and Lt. Col. Paul H. Douglas. Mansfield answered a reporter's query about his rank with a quiet "Private first class."
A.R. Maj. Kenneth R. Eckert in Korea received a kiddie car ordered last November as a Christmas gift for his wife and 2 year old daughter Cheryl in Japan. The fruit cake arrived correctly but the kiddie car was sent to Korea by mistake from the mail order catalog.
Seven Protestant groups debating a church union paused as the National Conference on Church Union sent the draft merger plan back to executive and drafting committees for a complete rewrite. Nine allied denominations were considered potential joiners, totaling about 16.9 million members, with one protest from Howell D. Davies opposing the merger. A New York court ruling last year barred Congregational Christians from merging with Evangelical and Reformed groups.
Exchange Club members under Lyle Wheeler are selling programs at the Golden Gloves for the March of Dimes each night this week. President Pat Cunningham said last year the club contributed 702.15 after printing costs, and aims higher this year. Contributions vary from about 50 cents to several dollars.
A Detroit blaze killed six year old Travis Burton Jr in a downtown home housing 13 occupants. Neighbors say a young woman threatened to get even with her boyfriend who lived there and police held her for questioning. The fire destroyed the second floor crib where the child suffocated.
In 47th District Court a jury found Ed Rudnick aged 17 and William Cagle aged 18, both of Tigard, guilty of automobile theft and set three years but suspended the sentence. They were arrested December 4 near Claude while trying to swap a spare tire for gas at 1019 East Tenth, from A M Martin’s used car lot.
Lester G. Carstad, 19, a guardsman ordered into active duty, dictated a farewell to his sister saying he did not want to go to war or kill anyone, then died by monoxide poisoning. The incident occurred in New Ulm, Minnesota, on January 25.
Edgar Mowrer, renowned news correspondent, surveys eight key countries led by England Germany and France in February Reader's Digest. He analyzes their views on U.S. policies and their stance against world Communism, outlining how non Communist Europe can be secured for full support.
Radio comedian Arthur Godfrey, a Naval Reserve commander, arrives at Pensacola Naval Air Station for two weeks of active duty including jet flight training. Off duty he will entertain officers and men, with a possible later assignment to temporary duty with General Eisenhower in Europe.
Tokyo January 25 Emperor Hirohito told the 10th postwar session of the Japanese diet that Japan will soon sign a peace treaty with the United States and resume its role in international society.
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