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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1950
Page
8
In Seoul a reliable source says the national assembly voted in a closed session to dismiss three of its members for Communist collaboration after a seven member committee investigated 21 members suspected of collaboration.
The phrase white elephant arose from a Siamese king’s plan to ruin rivals by gifting sacred animals whose costly upkeep would ruin owners. The sacred status prevented disposal, leading to eventual bankruptcy and downfall.
Oswald Jacoby urges players to keep Canasta fun and fair despite disputes. He discusses illegal discards, miscounted canastas, and how fair warning preserves friendship, noting that even world championship play should emphasize sportsmanship over harsh penalties.
Secretary of Defense Marshall urged governors to designate a single official to issue overweight permits on application only by Recon military representatives. The Defense Department cited increased use of highway transport for defense materials and reports of unauthorized truckers using urgent military necessity as justification to defy weight and size laws.
Jane Francis Brice, granddaughter of Francis Scott Key who authored the Star Spangled Banner, died yesterday in Ross. She was 90 years old.
In Providence Rhode Island two youths were charged with reckless driving after a six month series of car duels over a girl. Stanley G. D Orsi, 18, and Frank Hennessey, 16, collided last night with D Orsi’s car hitting a tree. One boy admitted the duels have continued most of the time.
The practice of throwing shoes at a newly married couple is described as a very old custom, believed to be a relic of an ancient transfer of possession ritual.
Sir William Crookes notes a diamond that emits light equal to a candle when phosphoresced in a good vacuum, illustrating remarkable luminescent properties of gem.
A brief news item analyzes Perry Mason in relation to the character Milaire, discussing themes, reception, and the impact on audience perception. The piece weighs narrative choices and potential connections to real legal cases.
Sulphur Springs in Caribou County Idaho near the Wyoming border is described as highly charged with sulphur, causing surrounding rock to burn with a steady flame. The report notes the unusual geology and ongoing heat effects in the area.
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