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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1951
Page
21
I N Allard in West Thirteenth kept a child’s first letter to his granddaughter Clydeen written when she was six. Four months later she sent it in laborious handwriting. Now as she graduates from Amarillo High School at 1602 Goliad, the long-kept letter is returned to her.
Edward P. Arsenault and John L. Emery, both wearing Army officer uniforms, were jailed in Grand Island Nebraska after forging a $75 check and stealing a rental car. Authorities said forged papers and uniforms drew FBI interest. Arsenault claimed rank of captain and Emery lieutenant as they face forgery and car theft charges. Officials noted possible federal charges.
A historical note states cotton seed oil accounts for 51 percent of oils and fats used in margarine, highlighting oils and fats from cotton as a valuable product alongside cotton fiber.
The city commission scheduled the first reading of an ordinance this afternoon to close a 200 foot section of the Tyler-Harrison alley behind the First Baptist Church. An east-west alley will be opened from the existing alley to Tyler Street to accommodate building plans on part of the present alley.
The Veterans Administration reports 55 million dollars paid in the second special life insurance dividend for World War II veterans, with about 675,000 checks issued. The four month lag arises from complex accounting across 3,000 rates, and the total 685 million dollars covers the 1948 to 1951 policy anniversaries for 8.2 million policies.
German camera manufacturers renew competition with American firms for access to Chile. The piece notes resumed rivalry and potential market share shifts as both sides seek influence in South American sales channels.
Charles Whippo, a 15 year veteran, named to lead the Hawaii trip by Globe-News for general excellence. Winners include George W. Brewer Jr Alvin Paulsell Jr and Richard Cook, all selected for a 10 day Hawaii vacation funded by subscriptions to The Daily News and The Globe.
New York May 29 Amarillo led cities with 20 000 plus population in fire prevention and control for the year ended 1950 The city reported 178 fires down from 182 in 1949 The loss to property was 567 655 or 7 70 per fire Automobile fires accounted for about a quarter of all blazes Fire departments nationwide saw fewer malicious false alarms though still 7 of total, excluding plain errors.
Representative Lyle of Texas leaves Bethesda Naval Hospital after treatment for a stomach disturbance. He expects to return to his office in a week.
In Endicott New York police escorted a distressed man described as a roving hare back to the countryside after he darted into a moving car. He was taken into custody in a box and discharged at the village limits.
Labor unions on the Wage Stabilization policy push for a 14 to 15 percent ceiling rise from the current 10 percent above Jan 15 1950. ULPC spokesmen signaled pressure on the wage board as Congress weighs ending defense controls by June 30 and OPS adjusts shoe and bottle regulations. Price shifts touch whiskey wine and beer pricing while rubber allocations extend to Oct. Fishing rodeo prizes at Buffalo Lake reward seven winners with gear trips and miscellaneous awards from local businesses.
Rev. Joseph H. Mann a 38 year old Norfolk Negro minister died of burns after claiming he was abducted by two white men on a Norfolk Street last Saturday. He said his abductors aimed to drive Negroes out. A witness Robert Simpson, 27, saw him fleeing a burning house with clothing afire, and two men ran away as neighbors put out the blaze. Gasoline towels were found at the scene and police continue the investigation.
A Jacksonville mother, 21, was killed and Charles Lawson, 51, of Fort Worth, critically burned when a gas filled home exploded after he struck a match to light a switch. The blast damaged the front doors and buckled the roof while fire destroyed the interior.
A French scientist has successfully extracted xenon, a rare gas, from atmospheric air. The gas occurs at a ratio of one part in ten million, demonstrating a notable breakthrough in gas chemistry and collection techniques.
The China Union Press said more than 50 United Nations prisoners of war arrived in Canton from Korea on May 6. The prisoners were sent to Canton to back Red China’s claims of a great Communist victory in Korea.
Son of Mr and Mrs C E Ellis of 1708 Johnson will receive his MD degree at Baylor University College of Medicine in Houston next month. He will intern at City-County Hospital in Fort Worth after graduation, having attended Childress High School and studied pre medical work at Amarillo College and the University of Texas.
The 1950 General Motors exhibit locomotive from Electro-Motive Division will arrive in Amarillo and be on display from 9 am to 5 pm at the Fort Worth and Denver siding. The public may inspect the locomotive, designed to educate engineers and shop personnel, and it travels from Denver to Amarillo.
The San Jacinto Youth Council hosts a semi formal "School's Out" dance at the Youth Center 509 Carolina Wednesday night from 9 to midnight. Junior and senior high students will dance to Albert Scott's Orchestra. tickets 75 cents without a date and 50 cents with a date, available from Laurie Ellen Hasley or Billy Jack Jacob.
Boris Karloff reveals he will move from Hollywood to New York, ending 32 years in California. He rejects the horror label, credits Frankenstein fame with his career, and says stage work and New York opportunities lure him away from films. He notes his prefered craft is theater and discusses public reaction to his roles. He also comments on science fiction thrillers and a capsule film review of Hard Fast and Beautiful.
Lokey reported that most motorists failed yesterday had minor car faults. Few serious errors were found as steering, brakes, and wipers were generally in good order. Some leaky exhausts and loose mufflers appeared, with weak horns common. Overall results were satisfactory and most drivers cooperated, with only five or six motorists complaining about brief delays.
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