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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1950
Page
4
B. T. Hanner, 42, of Coolidge Arizona, who suffered bruises in an auto accident last night, was discharged from St. Anthony's Hospital this morning. He said a car pulled onto Highway 87-287 from Thompson Park and caused him to swerve and overturn.
The nation’s biggest rail strike since 1946 escalated with violence on some lines near Knoxville and widespread layoffs. About 200,000 workers are idle, with 150,000 rail employees affected as Southern, New York Central, and Santa Fe run only emergency service. The Pennsylvania lines halt in the strike area, furloughing tens of thousands, while the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen presses for a second fireman on MU units.
Diesel locomotive dispute stalls rail service as two Presidential fact finding boards reject the demand. The walkout halts coal loading with 14 large Western Pennsylvania mines and several smaller ones idle, producing about 35 000 tons daily. Indiana also reports half its mines closed. Santa Fe rumors of layoffs emerge amid limited train service and unchanged management stance.
The witness testified that a gun was placed in his possession after Marshall's return from Dodge City. City chemist Jack Wyatt said dried human blood lay inside the butt and, after testing, he confirmed human blood. Sheriff Gaither described taking Thorn ton's car into custody after it was found in Dodge City.
In Amarillo a jury heard testimony about Tex Thornton's slain body found at Cabin 18 of the Park Plaza. Boxwell described head wounds, blood soaked bedding, and a shirt tied around the neck. Witnesses including Popejoy and Thompson detailed the motel scene and Thornton’s companions while detectives collected fingerprints and a confession statement.
Glasco of 913 Polk dies Thursday husband of Esther father of L M Byron Mrs Ray W Isom Mrs J W Langhorne brother of C Mrs Ada Jackson Mrs Hugh Smith. Service 2 PM Friday Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel burial Memorial Park. Hartman Roy Edward Hartman five year old son of M and Mrs Roy Hartman. Body sent to Telluride Colorado for service and burial.
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Nolan Greer of 215 E. 13th died Wednesday. Services were held 3:30 PM Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Also listed: Nancy K. Allgood, 80, of 2411 N W Eleventh, died Friday in Walker's Convalescent Home. Mother of several. services pending.
Ruthker's Flowers announces a new shop on Front Street offering fresh bouquets and seasonal arrangements. Owner Ruthker notes enhanced service hours and local delivery to nearby neighborhoods.
The Sons of the Pioneers will play four Southwest premiere shows at the State Theater in connection with Wagon Master. The group provided all film recordings and will perform at 2 05, 4 40, 7 15 and 9 50 oclock.
Tina Blackwell, 51, was found drowned with head under water at a water trough in Brady. Authorities said there were no signs of violence and only her tracks nearby. Relatives reported she had been despondent since her 91 year old father's death on March 29.
McCune named as witness in a suit alleging mental cruelty. The case was withdrawn after McCune's death last Monday. The arrest of Owen followed a weeklong sheriff and county attorney investigation. A coroner's jury ruled McCune's death a murder. Oklahoma investigator Tommy Howard joined Boise City officers for details. Owen lived on the Chenault ranch for about a month, having arrived from Pagosa Springs, Colorado, after years as a carpenter in Amarillo.
A transfer student from McMurry College in Abilene, later enrolled at the University of Texas as a February freshman, died after a fatal leap in a courtyard. Authorities identify her as a Gatesville native who served in the Women's Army Corps from 1943 to 1945.
A second unidentified flying object was seen in Amarillo within 24 hours. Hunter reported a fiery exhaust as the object sped away and set grass near gas pumps on fire before a fire extinguisher was used. Mrs Springfield observed a saucer-like craft hovering before it vanished.
At Tradewind Airport a saucer hovered and landed near the field causing grass to burn in a four by four foot pan shaped patch with a one foot gap to the handle. A 19 year old employee named Hunter witnessed the event and alerted pilot Audrey Hare.
Four bandits attacked Brink's guards during a payroll handover at a Springfield plant. Three wounded guards were hospitalized with minor injuries at Wesley Memorial. all to be discharged today. Bandits escaped with about $15,000 to $30,000 after taking guns and fleeing over railroad tracks. The plant employs around 3,000 workers with 300 on night shift.
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