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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1950

Page

2

The Killer Diller Continues At Silver Sails Hotel

FBI Agent Ben Martin guards heiress Sandra Haley as four Haley family members and a detective die from poison. Suspects include Eve Darrell and Ray Lewis, a Hollywood insider. Martin narrows the field by tracing locations, while Sandra fears Burke may be alive with a new face. A broken cigarette and missing gun hint the killer’s close proximity at the Silver Sails resort.

FBI Ben Martin Sandra Haley Batchelder Jimmy Burk Sandra Burke Brin Thin Silver Sails George Field Eve Darrell Larry Lorch Paul Carney Tom Green Ray Lewis Wes Coast Lord Field Jimmy Burke Martin Jimmy Eve Mr. Martin Haleys Haley Calfornia Angus Shay California Ray Mississippi Connecticut New York Bill Haley Jeremiah Miss Hattie Shay

Woman Missionary Climbs Himalayas Record Claim

Mrs. Edgar Nichols of Omaha Nebraska may set a new mountaineering record as the first American woman to travel the Himalaya route from Tibet to India. The missionary couple completed a 1000 mile journey in three months before leaving after the Chinese Communists seized Sikang. They plan to stay in Kalimpong near Darjeeling.

Calcutta India Edgar Nichols Omaha Neb Himalaya Tibet Church of Christ Sikang Kalimpong Darjeeling

First Mechanical Refrigerator and Early Electricity

The first mechanical refrigerator was patented in 1856 and electricity was not applied to refrigeration until after 1890, marking a shift from manual to electric cooling in the late 19th century.

Spotlight on Sooner Vote

Oklahoma voters decide today whether Elmer Thomas will win a fifth senate term and whether Johnston Murray will become Oklahoma's governor. The governor’s race pits Murray against William O. Coe and Frank P. Douglas, with a runoff probable. Weather calls for showers in Southeastern Oklahoma, clear elsewhere. The Republican senate contest features Rev. Bill Alexander against Raymond Fields.

Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma Elmer Thomas US Senate Washington Johnston Murray William H Frank P. Douglas National Railway Mediation Board Murray US Weather Bureau Bill Alexander Raymond Fields Guthrie The American Legion

Good Taste Today: Etiquette Questions From Emily Post

Readers ask about ordering in restaurants for couples. A reader wonders if a woman should tell her own order or have her partner relay it. Post suggests modest ordering, varying by setting, and host influence in a la carte cases.

Emily Post Mrs. Post John Smith Mary Smith

8000 To Join Square Dance Highlight for Jubilee

Santa Monica plans the world's largest square dance on July 13 as part of the Diamond Jubilee. Eight thousand dancers are expected with groups traveling from Southern California and beyond. Ten blocks will host the event with a special lighting and sound system, 37 callers, and seating for 4,600 spectators plus standing room for 50,000.

Santa Monica Cal Bob Carlton California Phoenix Ariz Lloyd “Pappy” Shaw Colorado Springs

Security Clamp at Nation's Capitol

Washington July 4 passes will be required for all entrants to the Capitol between 4 30 PM and 9 AM under regulations like those used in World War II. Capitol architect David Lyn said passes will be distributed to members of Congress capitol employees and accredited newsmen while Congress is not in night session.

Washington Capitol David Lyn Congress

Amarillo Considers One Way Streets To Tackle Traffic

Today’s question asks readers whether implementing one way streets in Amarillo could ease traffic problems. City planners study flow changes and seek public input on potential routes, safety impacts, and access implications for businesses and residents.

Amarillo

Amarillo officials weigh one way streets idea

A group of local residents including geologist I Wilson and store salesman Glenn Moore discuss turning main routes into one way streets to ease traffic. Opinions vary on Polk and post office streets with calls for multiple one-way corridors to reduce bottlenecks and improve parking.

I Wilson Pierce Y FF Glenn Moore Amarillo Hotel Polk Street Post Office Taylor Tyler R. S. Murrah Amarillo Taylor and Fillmore Polk Norman Penhall FHA Fort Worth Anna Cage Blackstone Hotel

Your Horoscope for July 4 5 Cancer to Gemini

Born today your strong will and self-control mark you as intense and devoted. Philosophy and history attract you and fame may follow. travel, romance, and important messages shape your day with new interests and favorable opportunities across signs from Cancer to Gemini.

Leo VIRGO LIBRA Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius ARIES

Budapest Plans Subway Construction

Budapest sketches an underground railway set for completion within five years. The system is designed to carry up to 30,000 passengers per hour.

Budapest

Most Boring Books Named Top Ten Bores List

New York July 4 report on Columbia University Press poll ranking the ten most boring classics. Pilgrim's Progress tops a list featuring Moby Dick, Paradise Lost, Faerie Queene, Life of Samuel Johnson, Pamela, Silas Marner, Ivanhoe, Don Quixote, Faust. Shakespeare’s As You Like It is 41st.

New York Columbia University Press John Bunyan Melville Milton Spencer Boswell Life of Samuel Johnson Richard Eliot Silas Marner Scott Cervantes Shakespeare George Eliot Fon W. Boardman

Indian population growth cited in national census

In 1900 about 200000 Indians lived in the United States a new report notes. By the present era the native population has grown to about 400000, described as the fastest-growing segment of the nation’s population.

Sundown Repertoire Players Open Season in Palo Duro Canyon

John Reeder brings extensive stage background to directing the Sundown Repertoire Players summer stock, which opens Friday with Ten Nights in a Bar Room in Palo Duro Canyon. Eight melodramas follow on a rustic nineties set, each running for three nights. Tickets are 50 cents adults, 25 cents children. Palo Duro Park car and driver 50 cents, adults 35 cents, children 15 cents.

John Reeder Sundown Repertoire Players Palo Duro Canyon Heart of the Canyon Mr. Reeder Martha’s Vineyard Jacob’s Pillow Cedarhurst Playhouse Summer Garden Theater Chicago California Pasadena Playhouse Chicago Institute Goodman Theater School Palo Duro Park

Poland's higher education expands after World War II

Poland's universities technical colleges and other higher schools rose from 28 before World War II to 67 now. Student numbers grew from about 48 000 before the war to 113 000.

Poland

Navy medical care better prepared for war says Boone

Rear Adm. Joel T. Boone declares U S Navy medical department now better prepared than in World War II due to medical advances mobilization planning and expanded medical aide training Forward area hospital facilities in Korea help faster casualty care He will inspect Navy hospital facilities in the 11th Naval District then the 12th District in San Francisco Carloadings and rail activity for Santa Fe show week ending figures and year over year comparisons

San Diego Cal Navy United States Joel T. Boone Inspecor Navy Medical Department Korea Boone Evening Tribune 11Th Naval District 12Th Naval District San Francisco Santa FE

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