19 Oct 1951
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1951
Page
1
An ABC spokesman declined to comment on a report about events between the control point and the tower. The brief note leaves other facts unclear as officials assess potential implications.
Harrington Wimberly of the Federal Power Commission, speaking at Amarillo for the National Reclamation Association, urges water as central to Plains industry. He cites irrigation near Altus, Okla., and notes the six-member commission’s role in power licenses and river basin projects. The conference also covers floods, interagency cooperation, and Missouri Basin studies led by Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Pick.
UN led columns in three divisions pressed toward Kumsong as flames engulfed the Communist stronghold 29 miles north of the 38th parallel. US 24th Division and South Korean units met minor resistance up to 800 men, while Chinese forces stiffened on Yonchon hills. A UN liaison team reported progress at Panmunjom as talks resumed with core issues unresolved.
The United Nations Security Council, lacking a legal majority, postpones action on the Anglo Iranian oil dispute. Yugoslavia withdraws support for a British resolution, Russia alone opposing the postponement, as Iran’s Mossadegh argues the UN lacks authority and boycotts the meeting. The issue awaits a ruling from the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
John K. Mumford named special agent in charge of the Dallas division of the FBI, arriving from Mobile Alabama to take the post in Texas amid remarks praising the state's law enforcement. He succeeds 4. O. Haw. The report also notes a separate police investigation in Tucumcari and Barstow related to the Gunnish-Guthrie murder case, with Guthrie traced toward Barstow and Amarillo as part of the manhunt and vehicle checks.
Heavy frost and freezing temperatures were reported in Guymon Oklahoma last night with 32 degree readings. Amarillo area readings showed 42 degrees and light drizzle with brief precipitation at Plainview and Perryton. Forecast calls for cloudy skies and cooler conditions then warmer by Saturday with highs near 64 today and 70 tomorrow.
Seven witnesses, all friends and former neighbors of Richard McGee, testified as the Midland district court began its fifth day of the sanity hearing. Defense head Col. E A Simpson led the proceedings while McGee, once sentenced to die for the 1948 Allston slaying, awaits outcome of the insanity trial.
General J Lawton Collins US Army chief of staff arrived in Karachi Pakistan en route to Tokyo and Korea and planned to continue to New Delhi that night as part of a regional tour.
Amarillo area officials release figures for a $1,250,000 1952 expansion program by the phone company including a $625,000 October 1953 completion, a $200,000 central office addition at 8 15 Tyler, and the installation of 6,850 lines and 4,400 terminals. Major projects include 200 circuits of intertoll dialing equipment to let a long distance operator dial remotely. work funds also cover the West Lawn Crest View and south Amarillo areas. A. O. Thomas, district supervisor, outlined the plan.
Pete Clay age 12 escaped a rattlesnake strike in Texhoma while visiting Amarillo relatives. With two friends, he approached a horse north of town when a coiled rattler lunged at his wrist. The snake bit the watch, denting its case, before the boys killed the snake with a bridle and cut it open to confirm the kill.
The forecast notes considerable cloudiness through Saturday with cool conditions today and tonight, warming on Saturday. Temperatures: high this afternoon 64, low tonight 42, high Saturday 70, and a 24 hour period high of 63 and low 42 with trace precipitation. Partly cloudy to cloudy in Texas with cooler air, El Paso warmer and little temperature change overall. New Mexico expected fair to partly cloudy with light afternoon showers or thunderstorms in the northeast on Saturday.
Public notice records auto public liability and property damage insurance for Williams Boyce. Policy identified as 3-4334 covers required protections and compliance details for vehicle operation and related property damage.
Olver and Wiggins Lumber, 1200 West 6th, advertises pir 2x4 2x6 and x8 ships at 95 per hord. Large stock of varied dimensions offered by the supplier in a compact lumber trade notice.
The Internal Revenue Bureau suspended three more agents in its New York office pending investigation of their testimony before a House subcommittee scrutinizing bureau scandals. Names include Neely, Greerhill, Lowndes, and Insuranc contested in the report.
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