29 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1950
Page
1
A Philadelphia bound ship misused spoiled canned goods to ship secret Communist sabotage instructions into the United States. Sailor's curiosity over salvaged sardines revealed the hidden evidence of a master plan for subversion, signaling a broader threat to national internal security debated by editors.
The authors Ogden Rogers Reid and Fendall Yerxa, veterans of World War II and longtime American journalists, collaborated on a dangerous investigation. A serendipitous wartime find in a tin can revealed pamphlets on sabotaging electrical lines and other violent acts, later traced to a small collection labeled the Small Sport Collection.
The text outlines how saboteurs imagine all steps for destroying power towers. It cites a football style manual detailing placement of charges to guarantee the tower collapses. The guidance describes specific distances to place charges to ensure the structure falls and disrupts high tension lines.
A WWII era cache included manuals on explosives and sabotage titled by sports names such as hockey tennis and pelota plus guides on blowing bridges lines and destroying power and communications. Also found were ideological directives and a Spanish titled “25 cures por las plantas” from Modern Herb Shop.
Foreign Secretary Bevin told the Commons that Britain France and the United States will meet in Paris next week to study a possible conference with Soviet representatives for peace. He cited Chinese intervention in Korea as part of a potential Russian Chinese plot and noted world alarm as UN reverses in Korea rattled markets.
United Nations circles privately express forebodings about isolating the fighting in Korea as Chinese Communist intransigence hardens stances. Even delegations pushing talks at Lake Success fear Peiping’s spokesman Wun Hsiu Chuan has dashed those hopes. Peace page 12.
Secretary of State Dean Acheson will speak from the State Department at 8 7 oclock over four networks on America’s China Korea crisis. He will outline the current Korea situation, talk on countering Chinese intervention and urge free world unity. Acheson changed plans from Cleveland to Washington. He may discuss possible sanctions and actions with allies. KGNC will carry a delayed broadcast from 10 30 to 11.
A Stalin frontispiece and his address to Moscow voters outline World War II reflections and the alleged causes of a fractured world capitalistic system. He argues that periodic market redivision by mutual agreement could avoid war, but claims such deals are impossible under current capitalism. The piece leads into coverage of war developments and military actions near the Chosin reservoir as Allied forces face a large Chinese and North Korean Communist presence.
Four elaborate punchboards were seized this morning at Tom's Lunch 400 Adams and Darrell Knight faces gambling device charges. Sheriff Gaither says punchboards count as slot machines and officers will watch for all gambling devices. Knight expected in court later today. Previous arrest October 19 involved Alvin Webb at 400 Adams with a $25 fine.
London reports actress Jean Siimons announced plans to marry film star Stewart Granger in Hollywood before Christmas. She also said she will return to work in an American film on December 8.
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce board approved two banquets honoring Shamrock Levelland and the West Texas State Buffaloes to boost regional pride. Shamrock Levelland fans may parade through downtown before the regional final, with several thousand Amarillo fans hoped to attend. Banquet dates and exact plans to be finalized. local schools, coaches, and officials express gratitude and support.
In Paris and London criticism grows over General MacArthur combining military and political roles. Officials discuss informal moves to replace him as Bevin defends UN objectives and reports that Britain and France advised against his latest offensive on the Yalu. Paris sources flag ongoing concerns about his mixing of policy and command.
The snippet lists Curtis Kitchen Cabinets and Gun Bros along with Thrift Stamps and Olver & Wigging Lumber Co located at 1200 West Sixth Street.
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