James N. Mann, 72, dies. services in Dallas area
James N. Mann of 1500 Crockett dies Tuesday at 72. Husband of Mattie. father Neal, Jamie. siblings Ed. Service 10 AM Thursday at Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel with burial at Liano. Leon Rusk, 29, of 2501 Pierce. husband of Helen. father Shirley Ruth and Charlotte Ann. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rusk. brother Jack. Services 3 PM Wednesday at Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel. burial Canyon.
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Mann James N. Mann
Crockett
Mattie
Neal
Jamie Mann
Blackburn - Shaw Memorial Chapel
Liano
Rusk
Leon Rusk
Pierce
Helen
Shirley Ruth
Charlotte Ann
Paul Rusk
Jack
Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel
Burial Canyon
Thompson participates in Austin Youth Government panel
Amarillo High School senior Charlie Thompson sits on a 30 member statewide youth government panel in Austin today. He previously served as Governor for a day and attends a Governor's mansion meeting presided by John Ben Shepherd, with Gov. Allan Shivers as honorary chairman. The group plans next year’s activities and its budget.
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Austin
Charlie Thompson
Amarillo
Thompson
John Ben Shepherd
Allan Shivers
Charge Negro With Child Desertion in Amarillo Court
Lonzo Ward, a Black man from Amarillo, was charged in district court with child desertion. A bond of $1,000 was set by Justice of the Peace Mrs. Bonita Wilkinson. Ward was slated to post bond this afternoon, according to sheriff's deputies.
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Lonzo Ward
Amarillo
Seven thousand three hundred forty five houses unfit in Somerset
A report notes 7,345 houses in Somerset, England are unfit for occupation. The tally highlights housing safety concerns and potential need for remediation or clearance actions by local authorities.
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Somerset
England
Hereford Judge W H Russell Dies at 71 in Hereford
Hereford May 17 Special Judge William Henry Russell 71 a pioneer Hereford resident died at Deaf Smith County Hospital after months of illness Born Oct 15 1878 in Dixon County Tennessee he moved to Indian Territory then Texas in 1890 A UT Law School graduate he practiced law from 1901 Deaf Smith County Judge 1904 1910 He golfed the first hole on Hereford’s first course and belonged to the First Christian Church Funeral arrangements pending Surviving include widow six sons two daughters a brother and a sister and six grandchildren
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Hereford
William Henry Russell
Deaf Smith County
Dixon County
Tenn
Indian Territory
Texas
Russell
Paris
Tex
University of Texas School of Law
Smith County
First Christian Church
Gillisland Funeral Home
Ardis
Corowado
Cal
Jess
Houston
Concord
Jack
Lubbock
L. B
Big Spring
Daniel
San Diego
Nora Jeanne Geffken
Mary Ruth Barrett
Horace
C. M. Portwood
Greenville
Dr Cornette to Speak at Memorial Park Dedication
Dr James P Cornette president of West Texas State College will deliver the principal speech at the Memorial Park dedication scheduled for May 30 Amarillo. A parade of military units and veterans groups will precede a 10 20 am ceremony with Taps at 11 am and prayers by Rev Thomas J Durury and Chaplain Morris A Lively followed by services at Llano Cemetery.
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James P. Cornette
West Texas State College
Memorial Park
Amarillo
Park and Recreation Commission
Ellwood Park
Hull To Manage Thompson Park Pool This Summer
Ey T. G. Hull, Amarillo High School assistant football and basketball coach, was hired by the city commission to run Thompson Park Swimming Pool. The pool opens June 1 and will operate for three months.
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T. G. Hull
Amarillo High School
City Commission
Thompson Park
Grand Jury In Session In Potter County
The Potter County grand jury met with District Attorney Lloyd King presenting the state. No indictments were returned by noon, though several witnesses visited the jury room during the morning session.
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Potter County
Lloyd King
Mixed NY Stock Listings Show Broad Market Levels
Amarillo Merrill Lynch quotes list wide range of stocks from Allegheny Cro to Woolworth with numerous percent changes and prices. The data covers major manufacturers, banks, oils, autos, and utilities and notes open high low and close figures for the Chicago grain table as of May 17.
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Grain Table
Chicago
Kansas City Livestock Market Report May 17
Kansas City report shows cattle 2,500 with cattle and calves mixed trends. High grade fed steers bring 30.00 to 85.00, stockers and feeders 24.50 to 28.00, cows and heifers varying by class. hogs active and higher at 19.75 to 20.00 for 180-2 pounds, sheep light trading with lambs and mutton prices noted. Local markets reflect slight gains and steady to weaker segments across cattle types.
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Kansas City
Chicago Live Stock Prices May 17 Market Report
Chicago hogs 8000 head up to 50 cents, top $20.00. cattle 7000, steers $31.00-$33.00, cows $18.25-$24.00. vealers $27.00-$32.00. sheep 1500, lambs slow, ewes steady with Wyoming prices. Financial fund liquidating at $2.1268, offering $2.33.
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Amarillo
Merrill Lynch
Pierce, Fenner and Beane
Allegheny Cro
MidCont
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Allegheny
Minn Mol
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Special Service at Lutheran Church Doors Open to Public
A special Ascension service will be held tomorrow at 8 pm at Beautiful Savior American Lutheran Church 3603 Parker. Rev Daniel F Schorlemer will speak on He Ascended Into Heaven with Mrs L C Braastadt as organist. The public is invited.
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Christ
Beautiful Savior American Lutheran Church
Parker
Heaven
Daniel F. Schorlemer
L. C. Braastadt
Softball Opens on City Lighted Field at Seventeenth Street
Tonight at 8 o'clock the first game will be played on the citys new lighted softball field at Seventeenth and North Hayden in the Negro residential area. The field was built by the park and recreation department with help from Negro civic leaders.
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Seventeenth
North Hayden
City Park and Recreation Department
Equitable Denies New Loans to Glen McCarthy
Thomas I. Parkinson, president of Equitable Life, denied that the company granted extra loans to Houston oilman Glen McCarthy. He said Equitable holds a first mortgage on McCarthy wells and a lien on pipeline payments, plus a $5 million Shamrock Hotel loan, all adequately secured. He noted lowered oil production under Texas pro ration reduced funds for current payments and that two amortization payments were deferred.
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New York
Thomas I. Parkinson
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
United States
Glen McCarthy
Houston
Equitable
McCarthy Oil and Gas Company
Parkinson
McCarthy
Texas
L. R. Moore Appeals Filed in Two Robberies
The state court of criminal appeals formally recognizes L. R. Moore's appeal of two armed robbery sentences totaling 19 years. Moore, sentenced to 11 years for Piggy Wiggy Grocery and 8 years for McCartt's Super Market, pleaded guilty. Attorneys Bagwell and Lindsey represented Moore. one Rader Twin was convicted, the other released. George Blackburn presented the state case.
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L. R. Moore
State Court of Criminal Appeals
Moore
McCartt
Henry S. Bishop
J. L. Bagwell
Amarillo
Victor Lindsey
Lubbock
Rader Twins
George Blackburn
Austin
Showman to Give 15000 to Farmers in Texas
Karl Hoblitzelle, president of the Texas Research Foundation, offered a 15000 award for outstanding farm science and rural life. The foundation near Colín County showcased crop rotation, fertilization, and improved varieties to Dallas and North Texas businessmen. Louis Bromfield, noted novelist, urged scientific farming and soil conservation, predicting lower city food costs and higher farmer profits.
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Renner
Tex
Texas
Karl Hoblitzelle
Texas Research Foundation
Texas Blacklands
Oklahoma
San Antonio
Colin County
Dallas
North Texas
Louis Bromfield
Bromfield
Houston Rapist Pays With Life
Nathaniel Edwards died today in the state electric chair in Huntsville for raping a 16 year old white girl in Houston last May. He was strapped in at 12 05 am and pronounced dead at 12 08 am. Edwards was one of three men charged in the crime. Eugene McFarlane, 25, awaits a death sentence. A third man has never been arrested.
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Huntsville
Nathaniel Edwards
Edwards
Houston
Eugene McFarlane
Mann Patiently Aids Others Through Quiet Giving
Mr. Mann, health forced him to forego practice, was a Masonic Lodge member and a quiet philanthropist. A friend said he avoided clubs but helped others, leaving a wife, two children, and a brother Ed Mann of Shreveport Louisiana as survivors.
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Mann
Masonic Lodge
Ed Mann
Shreveport
A D Engles Credits Hadacol For Neuritis Relief
A retired Houston construction worker, Al D Engles of 503 Dennis Street, reports seven Hadacol bottles cured his neuritis and digestive troubles. He says pains disappeared, stomach distress eased, and urges continued use to prevent recurrence. Hadacol promises vitamin B complex and iron benefits with a money back guarantee. Trial size is $1.25, large sizes $3.50.
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al D. Engles
Dennis Street
Houston
Texas
Hadacol
Dean Rites at Clayton Today
Final rites for Robert H. Dean, 86, lifelong Union County resident, will be held at 2:30 this afternoon at Kilburn Funeral Home chapel. He died Monday night at home after a stroke 33 years ago. Survived by wife and three children. burial in Clayton cemetery with Masonic graveside rites.
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Clayton
Union County
Robert H. Dean
Kilburn Funeral Home Chapel
Paul Hively
Dean
Knights Templar
Vallad Abyada Shrine
Albuquerque
Clayton Cemetery
Jury Seated in Damages Suit Against Red Ball Freight
A jury was selected in 108th District Court to hear the damages suit of Noel Martin against Red Ball Motor Freight Inc. The case seeks $3,500 for injuries suffered by Mrs. Martin in a traffic accident, with Judge W. E. Gee presiding.
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Noel Martin
Red Ball Motor Freight, Inc
108Th District Court
W. E. Gee
Monks Hollow Out Rock Formations for Caves in Turkey
In the salt steppe region of Turkey cone shaped rocks formed by water are hollowed by monks to create cave dwellings tombs and even churches.
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Turkey
City Officials to Meet Here for League Round Table
Panhandle and South Plains city leaders will gather for a district session of the League of Texas Municipalities. About 60 officials will attend to discuss topics from dog licenses to water supply. City Manager N. V. Moss says no formal program is planned. The meeting begins at 9 30 at the Herring Hotel.
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Panhandle
South Plains
League of Texas
N. V. Moss
Herring Hotel
New Star In GOP Ranks Shocks Pennsylvania Primary
In Philadelphia on May 17, Big Jim Duff surged to a decisive GOP victory, winning the US Senate nomination by nearly three to one and capturing Duff supported governor and four statewide posts. Duff denounced Grundyism and pledged aggressive reform to push the party toward a 1952 presidential victory, while defeated opponent Grundy allies aligned behind Duff’s rival.
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Philadelphia
Big Jim Duff
Pennsylvania
Duff
US Senate
Joseph R. Grundy
Grundy
GOP
John C. Kunkel
John S. Fine
Jay Cooke
Most Valuable Stamp The 1856 British Guiana Inception Stamp
The 11 cent magenta stamp issued in British Guiana in 1856 is regarded by philatelists as the world’s most valuable stamp, commanding top prestige in stamp collecting.
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British Guiana
Bermuda Sinking: Island Subway of Sea Claims Surface
Bermuda faces gradual land loss as portions of the island slowly submerge, with coastal areas and structures affected by rising tides and erosion. Scientists warn continued sea-level rise threatens elevations and local ecosystems, prompting calls for mitigation and resilience planning.
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Island
Bermuda
Hailstorm strikes Central Texas farming belt
Hailstones up to hen egg size pounded a 40 mile stretch of Central Texas near Temple, causing $1.0 to $1.5 million in crop damage. No injuries reported, but fields of cotton, corn and grain were battered. winds to 60 mph and daytime electric lights in use amid drifting hail. Weather Bureau cites unstable air from warm sunshine.
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Temple
U.P
Texas
Stampede Valley
US Weather Bureau
Dallas
South Texas
David Goodrich Dies Tycoon At 73 In New York
David Marvin Goodrich 73, honorary chairman of B F Goodrich Co and son of the founder, died at his Mt Kisco home. The Akron native led the board from 1927 until last month’s retirement when named honorary chairman. He remained a director and executive committee member.
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MT. Kisco
David Marvin Goodrich
B. F. Goodrich Co
Goodrich
Akron
Ohio
Harvard's Founding Ties to Cambridge Mentors
Harvard College, the first American college, traces its origins to a 1636 founding by leaders educated at Emmanuel College Cambridge. The early ties highlight the influence of English higher education on American scholarship.
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Harvard
Emmanuel College
Cambridge
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