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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1950
Page
20
A brief, humorous note reflects on a mistaken belief about a druggist and his new house. The speaker hopes the pharmacist enjoys happiness there and mentions a chocolate ice as a lighthearted missing item, ending with a playful ad slogan.
Senator Taft of Ohio said he would back a billion dollar increase in military spending if needed to secure a decisive Korea victory. He cautioned Congress should act promptly on requests for war funds while opposing immediate broad economic controls. Senator Hill of Alabama also commented on the war effort.
He says a presidential request for economic controls is unlikely unless Korea's military situation worsens or a Communist outbreak occurs elsewhere. Hill expects an early request for additional military funds beyond the 14.68 billion cash and contract authority in the 37.688 billion package, which the Senate will begin debating Tuesday.
Mary Lucy Urton aged 57 died at 8 15 Sunday morning at her niece's home south of Perryton where she had lived two months. A Portales New Mexico resident born December 28 1892 in Putnam Texas she was a Nazarene Church member. Survivors include daughter Mrs O B Sherman Portales stepson Jason G Urton Portales three brothers A D Clemmer Stratford Okla O A Clemmer Lodi Cal and Frank Clemmer Sepulveda Cal four sisters Mrs R B Roberts and Mrs Cassie Read Perryton Mrs August Denker Butler Okla and Mrs J E Tyra Conroe Okla and four grandchildren Funeral services will be at 10 o'clock at Perryton Nazarene Church with Rev Bergman officiating Burial will be in Willow Cemetery Oklahoma under Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton pallbearers will be grandsons.
In Schleswig Holstein refugees form a new party and win about a quarter of the ballots, challenging established parties. The left SDP loses its majority as a right wing bloc of CDU FDP and German Party gains, potentially enabling a coalition in the 69 member state parliament. The election underscores a sizable eastern refugee influence across the British zone.
Frederickstown Virginia July 9 Homer Smith a 51 year old was sentenced in police court today to six months for vagrancy and drunkenness He counted on his fingers and asked the judge to make it 12 months so he would not be released in the winter The surprised judge granted the request.
HAL Boyle reflects on American withdrawals in Korea and earlier retreats in Tunisia and Africa. He contrasts frontline fear and dignity, noting outgunned troops, youthful soldiers, and the pain of beginners facing war. He recalls Patton’s role and the eventual Tunisian breakthrough after a costly retreat.
The Amarillo Advertising Club canceled the regular meeting scheduled for today. The next meeting will be July 24, when new officers, led by President Monte Rosenwald, will be installed.
Certificate from Texas Board of Insurance Commissioners dated May 19 1950 certifies North American Casualty and Surety Reinsurance Corporation of New York complied with Texas law as a condition to do business in the state for the year ending May 31. George B. B, Chairman, seals the document.
South Korea and American forces report morale impact from early North Korean reverses. South Koreans outfight the North in infantry clashes as American armor arrives, boosting confidence and readiness to regain ground. North Korean strength cited as about 15 divisions with 6,000 troops each, totaling roughly 90,000 combat troops, with unknown service forces.
Mrs. George Shull with Mrs. Vernon Starley led a Church Woman's Society program on stewardship at the Tenth Avenue Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting in the church parlor. The devotional "The Last Mile of Life's Way" was given by Mrs. Shull. Attendees included Mrs. Vernon Stanley and others. next meeting set for 2 PM July 12.
In the period from 1935 to 1947, concentration decreased in 55 percent of all industries in the United States, reflecting shifts in market structure during the era.
Frederick C. Othman reports on Druggist Thomas W. Cooper of Georgetown Texas who received a $27,000 RFC loan to cover debts from building a modern house. The Dallas RFC office denied him a loan for working capital. a congressman intervened, and Lt loans led to scrutiny by Senator Fulbright and RFC officials.
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