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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1950
Page
20
A catastrophic explosion damaged a waterfront city killing 27 and injuring 350 as four barges loaded with munitions exploded. A phosphorus fire spread through 50 drums, igniting about 100 more mines as officials urged calm and organized a large cleanup under a continuing state of emergency.
Miss Opal Hadley formerly of Amarillo met acquaintances in Vienna over tea at the Bristol Hotel. The gathering discussed old home town ties and noted Lt. George Simmons, aide to Lt. Gen. Geoffrey Keyes, is connected to the event. The report also links Heidt’s show with American occupation troops and Hadley’s Washington duties.
The grand jury indicted Samuel Hayden and Thomas Lococo for income tax evasion linked to gang activity. Hayden, once a prosecutor, allegedly underreported income. Lococo allegedly underreported income across 1944 to 1948. The panel also seeks funds from Binaggio Gargotta and Rimann estates related to alleged tax schemes. Bond was set by US District Judge Richard M. Duncan.
In Venice area, a church procession struck tragedy when a rickety footbridge over a canal at Cavarzere collapsed. Fifteen children aged 11 months to 11 years died as priests and villagers rescued 35 others from swift waters. An 11 month old boy was carried by another child during the plunge.
In Linsdale England on May 22 two people were killed and two Vampire jet fighters were destroyed as Britain’s first tornado in 22 years damaged 300 homes. Roofs were ripped off, poles and trees toppled, and cars were lifted by the fierce winds.
Sam Shelby, Amarillo resident for about 30 years, died at Clovis Memorial Hospital in Clovis NM at age 79 after a fall. He was a son of Confederate General Joseph O Shelby, who led cavalry during the Civil War. Shelby dealt in real estate, lived with a niece in Fort Worth area, and previously worked in oil and real estate in Texas and Kansas City. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Archaeologists in Thetford England have uncovered foundations of an early medieval hospital dating to the 11th century. The discovery suggests organized care for travelers and the poor, with structural walls and clues to layout and daily operations. Further analysis will map rooms, chapels, and possible charitable endowments tied to a local priory.
A spokesman noted 16 letters received about the case and described opinions as about two to one critical of the 20 day reprieve granted last week.
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