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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1950

Page

5

Travel Bureau sets lunar trips by spaceport debut

New York March 17 A world first travel bureau for trips to the moon and planets drew over 200 buyers for seats on Lunarian Martian Saturnia and Solar Queen. Flights range 10 hours to 1333 days priced at 25000 mph, with no clear round trip policy.

New York New York Spaceport Central Park Hayden Planetarium American Museum of Natural History Planetarium Mars

Golf Pro Willie Klein Doubles as Ace Performer

Miami Beach report details Willie Klein, winter pro at La Gorce and summer pro at Wheatley Hills, making his tenth career ace from the 13th tee at La Gorce Country Club. He declared the shot precise as it rolled into the hole confirming the ace.

Miami Beach Fla la Gorce Country Club Willie Klein Klein la Gorce Wheatley Hills Long Island

Bob Feller Sets MLB Record for Low-Hit Games

Bob Feller holds a major league record with two no hitters and ten one hitter games in his pitching career. The feat marks the most low-hit games achieved by any pitcher in the majors.

Bob Feller

End Testimony In Been Case Ends In Been Case

LITTLEFIELD March 17 Testimony in the murder trial of Zerold Been ended at 9 45 last night and the case is to go to the jury early this afternoon. Been is charged with murder in the beating of Spayde Community farmer Harvey Buchanan July 17 1948. Neighbors, the fight at the Buchanan home ended with a wrench blow. Jury selection began Monday morning with the last juror chosen Wednesday afternoon. Testimony ran to ten Wednesday night and the judge prepared the charge to the jury this morning. Arguments by attorneys began at mid morning.

Littlefield Zerold Been Spayde Harvey Buchanan Buchanan

Mrs Townsend Dies at Pampa

Mrs Katherine Townsend 69 died early yesterday at Highland General Hospital in Pampa where she had resided since 1929 living at 905 South Sumner. Her husband Fred Townsend died in 1940. Surviving relatives include daughter Mrs Florence M Payne of Kansas City Kansas, half brother Lawrence Locke of Braddyville Iowa, two nieces and a nephew. Funeral arrangements pending. Duenke Carmichael directing services.

Pampa Katherine Townsend Highland General Hospital South Sumner Fred Townsend Florence M. Payne Kansas City Kan Lawrence Locke Braddyville Iowa Duenke-Carmichael

Contests Claim To the Universe

Charles Dickey a University of Tennessee student filed in the county register’s office to claim the southern half of all the outer space He denounced Chicago designer James T Mangan’s claim to all the universe outside the earth’s stratosphere Dickey called the other claimant a Yankee and said the southern part should be left for a southerner

Knoxville, Tenn Charles Dickey University of Tennessee County Register Dickey Chicago James T. Mangan

Should newspapers report crimes by children

Letters from Oklahoma City Amarillo residents debate publishing names of juvenile criminals. Some urge full reporting to deter crime and hold parents accountable, while others warn against sensationalism and advocate withholding for minor offenses. Debates touch on fairness, training at home, and impact on youth behavior.

John McClelland Farmer Oklahoma City W. G. Miller West Nineteenth Ray Hearn Public Service East Tenth Velma Walls Amarillo Zella Pierce

New Home Gadgets Highlighted at National Builders Meet

CHICAGO P A housing researcher Joseph H Schulte showcases modern home products at the National Association of Home Builders convention. The display includes a touch plate wall switch a master light control panel rubberized roof and floor material a radar lock radiant glass heating panels a TV equipped gas range and a revolving door closet designed to maximize space.

Chicago Joseph H. Schulte National Association of Home Builders

Crows Display Theft in Nest Building

An Encyclopaedia Americana note states crows show high intelligence and teamwork but also thief behavior among pairs. When forming nests one bird stands guard while the other gathers material.

Lots Cheap on Sugar Loaf Key

The federal government will allocate 45 two acre lots on Sugar Loaf Key near Key West with prices from 25 to 170 dollars. Veterans had a February 28 deadline. leftovers may be claimed by non veterans after May 31. Lots sold outright or leased with buy option to sportsmen. land unsuited for farming. coral reefs hinder bathing. The key offers boating and fishing appeal. Francis Rogel, Penn State fullback, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Miami Fila U.P Sugar Loaf Key Key West Francis Rogel Penn State Hardhitting Pittsburgh Steelers

Tax clerk allows kitten food deduction in store

Albany report recalls a storekeeper who itemized a deduction described as food for kittens to catch mice in the shop. Tax clerks considered the entry briefly and approved it as a legitimate business expense.

Rabbit Shooter Out of Jail In Calvary Corcoran Case

Derris Hays, 26, of Corcoran, jailed 50 days for shooting a cottontail rabbit out of season to feed his hungry wife and child. Justice W I Nowhof ordered a $100 fine to be paid in installments. The judge stated further actions pending.

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