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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1950
Page
16
US Senator Margaret Chase Smith argues furs are a major industry worth about three quarters of a billion dollars annually. She outlines sources of furs including imports, wild furs, and growing fur farms, noting domestic breeding and global trade dynamics and urging support for fur farmers to ensure national supply.
George D. Thompson age 59 of Sem inole dies. Survived by wife and three grandchildren. Services set 2 Wednesday at Blackburn Shaw Chapel with interment in Lockney. William M. Collins 74 of 308 N McMasters dies. Husband of Trecy, father of Marsh Jeff Joes Anna Mae Gilbert Glenna Ina Darnell and others. Funeral 10:30 AM Wednesday at Blackburn Shaw McMoria Chapel with burial in Lockney. H aries H Quinn 64 of Eunice New Mexico dies Monday. Survived by brothers. Burial details and funeral arrangements pending.
Co. O Whitey Myers, already serving eight years in Huntsville for theft in Tarrant County, pleaded guilty to robbery by assault here and received 5 years. He faced charges tied to the 1945 robbery of an Amarillo truck driver and awaits return to the state penitentiary to continue his term.
Agents of the liquor control board said Jim Aulds operator of a Dumas package liquor store signed a waiver of hearing on charges of selling on Sunday. They recommended cancellation of Aulds liquor permit and stated cancellation becomes effective upon receipt or order from Austin.
Judge Henry S. Bishop and the 47th District Court will relocate to Canyon tomorrow morning for a civil docket. Dist. Atty. Lloyd King will stay behind as no criminal cases are set for docket.
A Thursday event will map the fight to retain control of Texas tidelands with 18 coastal counties represented. Gov. Allan Shivers and Attorney General Price Daniel will attend the briefing in Galveston.
Dr Dennis presents World popular pure cooling liquid medication to soothe itching from scabies pimples athlete s foot and other itch troubles. Greaseless stain free trial bottle 35 cents first application relieves even the worst itch money back. Ask druggist for D D D Prescription today.
Darwin reports unusual Arnhem Land paintings show high artistic skill including X ray images revealing internal organs of animals. C P Mountford and anthropologists study the cave in Northern Australia noting similarities to African and European prehistoric art. A rock overhang required scaffolding for paintings sixty feet above the ground.
The judge says 9 year old Lora Lee appears intelligent yet troubled as she defends filming injuries as accidental. The court notes her weight gain since juvenile hall and questions surviving evidence. Also reported: over a dozen Great Lakes ships vanished, the latest the S S Milwaukee on Oct. 22, 1929.
The 12 30 New York market quotes show widespread names from Merrill Lynch and numerous issuers across industries with mixed gains and losses. Notable listings include Allegheny Ludlum, Mack Trucks, Ford, Boeing, General Electric, Penn RR, Pennwalt, Texaco, and United Airlines among many others.
Kansas City market report shows cattle 3,500 head with feeders scarce. medium to good fed steers 23.00 to 27.50. high good to low choice 1,250 to 1,300 pounds 27.75 to 28.25. yearling steers 28.50. cows 17.25 to 19.00. vealers firm. Hogs 3,500 head active but down 25 to 50 cents. 180 to 260 pounds 16.25 to 16.75. 170 to 210 pounds 15.75 to 18.25. sows 13.50 to 14.75. Sheep 4,000 slow. market not established.
Hogs 10 000 head traded 25 to 40 cents lower. top at 16.65 for 190-250 lb, 16.00-16.60 for 250-270 lb, 15.50-16.00 for 280-325 lb, 15.00 for 350-375 lb, sows under 450 lb 14.25-?0. Cattle 8 500 head. calves 500. sides slow. cows and heifers steady. steers 29.00-32.56, mediums 22.75-28.00, heifers 22.50-26.25, cows 19.75-21.59, vealers 25.00-? Sheep 2,000. lambs slow, mostly 11.50-14.50. Financial note: Liquidating fund $1.9621 offering 2.15.
In Managua, coffee growers faced a dilemma as prices rose sharply after selling at earlier levels. They urged government action to declare a state of emergency and void existing contracts, but the more responsible sector and the government opposed such steps, and most will honor commitments.
President Truman and staff aboard the USS William C. Lawe and the yacht Williamsburg cruised south of Jacksonville Florida as their three week vacation trip to Key West began. The party traveled through tranquil seas 60 miles offshore last midnight with calm conditions after storms and seasickness.
In Wilmington a 23 year old woman Helen Evans was arrested on witchcraft charges. She asked for a week to obtain counsel after appearing in municipal court. Delaware law carries a fine up to 100 dollars or a year in jail for practicing witchcraft. Detective Lt. Reinburger said she cast curses while analyzing handwriting and charged clients a 10 dollar fee to remove them. Evans described herself as a character reader and adviser and denied the accusation. She noted beliefs in garlic and other practices. Her husband Lawrence, an ordained minister, said they have two young children.
Hamburg reports fifty blind displaced persons stranded in Germany after the war will move to Norway. The Norwegian government offers vocational training and assistance to secure suitable jobs. Norway becomes the first country to take in blind DPs and will admit dependents as well.
Hollywood Chapter of the National Secretaries Association approved a citation for Diana Lynn for portraying model secretary Jane in Hal Wallis films My Friend Irma and My Friend Irma Goes West. She is recognized for her performance and contribution to the profession.
Sheriff cuffed the suspect who seized Morrow's gun and shot the officer before escaping. An armed posse tracked the killer for miles but lost the trail seven miles from the border near a goat herd. The pursuit resumed 15 to 20 miles away yesterday. Funeral services for Morrow were held in Presidio. Presidio County residents posted a $1,000 reward for the killer's arrest and conviction.
In a Cumberland Public School grade 2B class teacher Alvina Barkstrom notes she has a rare gathering of siblings. Three girl triplets Karen Elizabeth and Diane Quist turn seven on April 3 along with twin brothers William M Owen and James M Owen who turn seven on March 10.
Contributions to the Dr Fincher project arrive by mail and in person. Reverend Dodge says a scroll will list all donors for the edifice. The latest gift is a $10 check from Mr and Mrs W E Miller of Canyon. Other donors include Globe News Publishing Co and several friends of Dr Fincher.
Five New York doctors tested a program to end laxative use and restore natural regularity. The plan, with Carter's Pills, gradually reduces laxative intake while increasing water and a fixed routine, claiming eighty three percent success and no habit forming drugs. Carter's Pills available at drugstores for 33 cents.
Valentin A. Gubitchev said he will sail for Russia on Monday after being sentenced to 15 years for spy conspiracy. His lawyer reversed yesterday by stating the appeal would not be dropped, despite US Attorney Saypol's demand to waive appeals. Gubitchev, 33, and Judith Coplon, 28, were sentenced last Thursday to 15 years with the option of suspension if Gubitchev returned to Russia.
Five bandits robbed 77 year old Henry Weter, a retired businessman, and took his money. The gunmen received only a quarter five cents each for their efforts, according to the Globe-News Want Ads.
Camden report says Twentieth Century Fox and RCA signed a cooperative research contract to advance large screen television for the motion picture industry. RCA vice president W. W. Watts notes groups are drafting plans for commercial installations, theater programming, and program distribution.
Bonds of West Sixth, widening of Thirty sixth Avenue, and resurfacing about 200 blocks of old pavement were proposed. Bids came in slightly higher than estimates from City Manager N. V. Moss and City Auditor J. C. Lilly, who expected the issue to sell near 1.85 percent.
By 1952 France plans the continent's biggest hot strip steel rolling mill, signaling a major industrial expansion. The project targets a leading role in European steel production and reflects postwar economic growth in the country.
It highlights relief from itching and skin conditions such as rash eczema ringworm pimples and scabies. Claims one application checks toe itch and urges repeat use as needed with a money back promise if not satisfied.
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