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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1951
Page
6
Cincinnati advisers urged the Presbyterian Church USA to raise 24 million dollars in a 30 month campaign to fund new churches and expand theological seminaries. The panel warned that a 30 million goal might fail, proposing a cautious plan with a 30 month timeframe.
The assembly concentrates on raising 24 million dollars for church development and seminaries. It will decide whether to pass the request to church members for final approval and consider future methods to raise missions funds.
A disjointed report outlines campaign support from citrus magnate C V Griffin and others including William H Johnston and Lou Wolfson. It notes W C Crosby appointed as special investigator to aid Harry Russell in Miami bookmaking control. It also mentions reappointing a racing commission and reinstating three ousted sheriffs amid gambling law enforcement concerns. An ancient anecdote about Pliny’s Indian grasshoppers closes the fragment.
First jet ace James Jabara from Wichita Kansas arrives at Travis Air Force Base after flying missions in Korea. His wife Nina from McKinney Texas greets him with joy as he removes his hat and places a violet lei around her neck. Jabara is credited with six confirmed kills and one probable, plus damage to four others.
Red Cross Potter County Chapter executive secretary Mrs G Ray Smith announced a nutrition course at Amarillo High School. Sue Jennings Home Economics teacher leads the two hour class sessions for a total of 20 hours. Contact Red Cross Stixh and Taylor or call 2 4571 for details.
Tallahassee, May 29 The Florida House refused by 76 to 6 to vote articles of impeachment against Gov Fuller Warren. Rep George S Okell had introduced 11 articles alleging misdemeanors in office but the motion to postpone failed after a committee reported none were legally sufficient. Warren could not be reached for comment.
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