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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1951
Page
10
A bill to criminalize mere possession of coin operated slot machines passed the Texas House 102 to 14 and goes to the governor. It imposes a prison term of two to four years for possession even in a private home. Rep. Jimmy Adams said Senate amendments clarified search warrant procedures in such cases.
Finals of the declamation contests on Americanism will be held at 7 30 tonight by pupils of Sanborn School in the school auditorium. Sanborn School choral group will present several songs prior to the program.
A new Russian Moskvitch car has appeared in Belgium with prices ranging from 978 to 1178 dollars. The entry signals an international push for the model in European markets and highlights price points for potential buyers.
Broadmoor Development Company today was issued building permits for construction of 14 frame dwellings in the 4300 block on Polk Street. Plans call for houses costing 5000 dollars each.
Washington May 7 AP Civil Defense Administrator Millard Caldwell urged a nationwide crusade against apathy toward atomic risk. He said many fear the bomb or feel helpless, insisting simple precautions let people live and work. The two day conference aims to mobilize leadership from 250 groups to educate for national survival. President Truman to address delegates at Statler Hotel dinner.
Puff adders and cobras declared the main offenders as snakes invade sidewalks and grass in parts of the Natal district Africa. Local residents report increased sightings across several towns, prompting warnings to beware while walking outdoors. South Africa wildlife authorities urge caution and provide guidance on handling encounters.
TEL AVIV May 7 dispatches report Syrian troops opened fire on an Israeli settlement near the frontier with rifles and machine guns. Several houses were hit including a children’s home, but there were no casualties. Fighting in Tel el Muteila area subsided while other sectors remained quiet. Israel rejects a UN cease fire while Syrian forces stay in the demilitarized zone northwest of the Sea of Galilee. Foreign Minister Sharett said Israel will cooperate to restore peace.
General Marshall testifies behind closed doors about differences between General MacArthur and President Truman and the joint chiefs over war aims in Korea. He cites altered military prospects cutting planned courses of action and discusses Formosa, seatings at the United Nations, and the potential evacuation scenario.
Hollywood reports actor Warner Baxter aged 58 is gravely ill. He was the original Cisco Kid and has suffered years of illness, including cranial surgery on April 20 last year.
After extended talks Iceland announced arrival news in extra editions of Reykjavik newspapers. The government statement gave little on the mission of the American forces, saying Iceland joined the Atlantic Pact obligating allied parity during war but leaving the decision to Icelanders.
The government stated Iceland, an island of 89 759 square miles with 140 000 people, has no armed forces and Parliament's democratic parties were consulted before asking for defense forces. The US expressed understanding and goodwill toward Iceland's independence and prosperity.
Fort Worth reports confirm 23 deaths aboard the B 36 bomber that crashed near Albuquerque. All victims were Carswell Air Force Base personnel. passengers were being transported to New. Investigations will include FBI and other agencies as winds and sand affected visibility during the crash.
The report lists two survivors from the incident, Sect. Jack FE Erickson aged 25 from Mexia and Cpl. Richard N Fogwell aged 20 from Los Angeles. It names nine crew members and 14 passengers killed, with detailed ages and hometowns for each. The crew includes Maj. Edward L Warner Jr and several captains and lieutenants from multiple states, while passengers include individuals from Missouri to New York and beyond.
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