Obituary notices for Thompson and Colvin figures
Bill Thompson aged 70 of 1300 Buren died Saturday. Husband W w M of Beulah and brother of rsd wiidy. Body in state at family home until one hour before service. Price 2 PM Monday. W. Colvin 53 of Clovis New Mexico died Sunday. Husband of Granddaughter of Jay and Mrs. Maria nla. Service 11 AM Monday, grave Liano.
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Bill) Thompson
Buren
Ww. M
Beulah
Rsd
Wiidy
Price
Griges
W. Colvin
Clovis
New Mexico
Jay
If. S. A. Thompson
Marianla
Liano
Rural fire districts and pension amendments on ballot
Voters weigh a set of constitutional questions including a statewide rural fire prevention framework and two pension related amendments for county officials and veterans land loan. The West Texas Chamber of Commerce backed two items while opposing three others in a wide ranging ballot discussion.
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Veterans’ Land Fund
Npt
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
University Fund
Veterans Land Loan
Mississippis Liquor Dealers Silent Over Open Bar Plan
Mississippis liquor dealers remained silent as authorities prepared for a key meeting with gambling interests and attorneys. The plan to push open bar acceptance faced criticism and regulatory scrutiny as details emerged in a tentative schedule.
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Rand
Uiega! Fmesees
Gamble Mg Tqntor
Astorneys
US Should Quit Atomic Bases in England
Senator Edwin C. Johnson urged the United States to abandon any atomic bases it maintains in England. He argued such bases risk provoking attacks and should not influence decisions on more British aid. Johnson named Ireland, North Africa, and Turkey as preferable bases and noted the U.S. already has bases in Iceland and North Africa. Churchill pressed for further aid, with a 300 million dollar request reported, while McKellar cautioned against liberal aid citing U.S. tax burden.
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Washington
Edwin C. Johnson
Colorado
United States
England
Coloradan
Senate House Atomic Energy Committee
British Isles
Johnson
Great Britain
Winston Churchill
Britain
London
Churchill
Truman
McKellar
Senate Appropriations Committee
Joint Atomic Energy Committee
East England
Lost Boy Hunted In Mountains
In Carrizozo New Mexico on November 12 searchers comb rugged Osturo Mountains 27 miles west of town for 10 year old Jerry Emmett Gregg missing since a hunting trip with his father John Gregg. National Guard unit sheriff and highway patrol joined a posse after fog and rain drove the adults from the higher terrain leaving the boy at the campsite.
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Carrizozo
Jerry Emmett Gregg
National Guard
Osturo Mountains
Here
Edwin Mechem
S. M. Ortiz
John Gregg
Billy Joe Brooks
Royal Couple Heads for Home from North America
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh said farewell after a five week tour across Canada and the United States totaling about 15000 miles. Elizabeth called Canada a second home and the duke said Canada is a good investment as they prepare to sail aboard the Empress of Scotland.
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ST. John's
Mid
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
North America
Britain
Canada
United States
Halifax
Empress of Scotiland
Dawson's Wife to Quit RFC Post Next Month
W Stuart Symington said Mrs Alva Dawson wife of White House aide Donald Dawson will leave the Reconstruction Finance Corporation agency of her own volition next month. She had been named by a Senate subcommittee as part of a group accused of trying to influence RFC loan policies and was questioned about agency files shown at the White House during a CBS interview.
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Washington
W. Stuart Symington
Cherwan
The
Reconstruction Finance Tian
Alva Dawson
White House
Donald Dawson
Dawson
Senate
RFC
Dewees
Met Opera season opens with fund goal met at 750000
The Metropolitan Opera announces its 67th season will begin with the $750,000 fund goal for 1951 52 fully attained. Funds already cover last season's deficit and cover new productions sets and costumes as Verdi's Aida is listed as the opening opera.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera
Sloan
Gas Plea for New Trial Set for Sam Gasway
Motion for a new trial in the Sam Gasway case, in which he was assessed the death penalty on a charge of Tape, was expected to be heard this afternoon in the 47th District Court. Gasway was convicted last month of assaulting a 9 year old school girl.
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Sam Gasway
47Th District Court
Gasway
Delay Empaneling of Grand Jury in Potter County
The Potter County grand jury slated for empanelment today will be postponed to tomorrow morning. The delay was caused by the absence of many jurors who were summoned for service.
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Potter County
Defense Secretary Lovett to visit Rome for NATO inspection
Secretary of Defense Lovett departed for Europe to inspect Atlantic Treaty Council activities in Rome ahead of key meetings. He aims to review alliance readiness and coordinate plans with allied leaders during the Rome visit.
McKinney Tied to GOP Mayor Campaign Contribution
Indianapolis report claims Democratic National Chair Frank E. McKinney gave $1000 to aid Republican mayoral candidate Alex Clark before party leadership. McKinney denied the charge. the money was reportedly returned after he became DNC chair. Clark won Indianapolis mayoral race by about 13,500 votes.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Times
Frank E. McKinney
McKinney
the Times
Scrirms-Howard
Washington
Alex Clark
Phillip Bayt
Bayt
Hallstones Art Built From Layered Ae Ee Patterns
An art piece titled Hallstones uses stacked layers of letters ae ee ee to form a textured design. The work explores letter shapes and rhythmic repetition, inviting viewers to interpret the pattern as a study in typography and pattern making.
Hirohito Targeted by Red Razzberries in Kyoto
In Kyoto on November 22, several hundred students within a 3,000 strong crowd heckled Emperor Hirohito as he arrived at Kyoto University. Police intervened, keeping demonstrators back with clubs. the monarch entered a building unmolested despite the hostile reception.
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Kyoto
Japan
Emperor Hirohito
Kyoto University
Militia strength cited by Chou in Peiping report
Premier Chou En-lai told a Communist political group in Peiping that Communist China has an armed peasant militia of more than 12.8 million, in addition to regular field armies estimated at two to four million. The militia was described as growing and to be used to consolidate the people's democratic dictatorship and safeguard emancipation.
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Hong Kong
Chou En-lai
China
Chou
Peiping
Reds
New China News Agency
Law in Omaha Bars Sharing Meals in Restaurants
A Nebraska legal rule reported by The American Magazine forbids diners from sharing any portion of their meals in restaurants. The unusual prohibition targets communal eating practices and emphasizes individual consumption requirements.
Air Force Drops Planned Dress Gloves Purchase
Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson disclosed that the Air Force will not press a purchase of one million pairs of dress gloves. Air Force Secretary Finletter said the service will use army-type white cotton gloves for formal escorts and military police, ending the cot ton glove bid at about 1.10 to 1.30 dollars per pair.
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Washington
U.2
Air Force
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas Democrat
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
Johnson
Thomas K. Finletter
Finletter
Canadian Troops Sail for Europe
The first infantry unit of Canada's 27th Brigade sailed from Quebec for Europe aboard the 15,000-ton Greek Line ship Fairsea. The battalion includes a field squadron of engineers workshops personnel and an advance party from the 79th Field Artillery Regiment.
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Quebec
Canada
Europe
79Th Field Artillery
Fairsea
Amarillo Police Chief Pushes 24 Hour Force To Fight Vice
Chief Harper advocates round the clock policing to combat vice including gambling narcotics prostitution and other crimes. He notes personnel limits require frequent shifts overtime pay and higher salaries to retain rookies and officers. The department plans longer hours and possible a future racket squad as manpower strains persist.
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Harper
Civil Service
Peter
Paul
Amarillo
Reward Up for Red Indictment
Former Senator Millard E. Tydings raised his reward to 10000 dollars for indicting communists and McCarthy as he accuses the State Department of employing. He had previously offered 5000 dollars to McCarthy or anyone else to present indictments before a grand jury. The pledge runs until February 9, marking two years since McCarthy’s charges.
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Washington
Millard E. Tydings
Maryland
McCarthy
Wisconsin
State Department
Jenner
Indiana
Tydings
Joe
Temperature Heads Back Down Scale
Mild temperatures are forecast with today reaching 68 and tonight a low of 40. Tomorrow’s high 59. Yesterday’s high 67 and last night’s low 42. Amarillo and nearby towns report traces of precipitation and light drizzle across the region.
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Amarillo
Tucumcari
Clayton
Dalhart
Gage
Okla
Trial Continued In Murder Case Of Couch Partner
Trial continued from page one reports Judge Henry Bishop denied motions and dismissed four counts alleging Couch as a habitual criminal. The case stems from the Nov 10, 1948 shooting at a used car lot office where Couch and Tennyson were partners. Couch surrendered a new shotgun and has not spoken to police. He was jailed over two years awaiting appeals and has recently been free on bond.
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Henry
Bishop
8. C. Couch
Couch
Tennyson
Court of Criminal Appeals
Hi-Y club assists injured Amarillo youth
Ninth graders at Elizabeth Nixon Junior High and local church groups helped Charles Wells, an honorary Hi-Y member injured in an accident. Hi-Y boys raised funds for a neck brace, clothing for his mother, and charitable acts from Protestant doctors, Catholic hospital care, and a Jewish donor. The effort highlights tolerance and Americanism lessons taught by the Hi-Y program.
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Wells
Charles
Charley
Johnston
Amarillo
Elizabeth Nixson Junior High
Panhandle city business interview planned for December issue
Mr. Lane continues his interview tour as he met Amarillo businessmen this morning. If time allows, he will travel to Borger this afternoon to get a firsthand look at the Panhandle industrial center’s development.
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Tidle
Amarillo
Borger
Panhandle
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