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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1951
Page
16
A statewide search was ordered after three prisoners escaped from the Terry County Jail in Brownfield yesterday. Sheriff Ocle Murray named escapees Reuben Merritt aged 50 Jackson Dodgson and J C Williams. Eight other prisoners refused to leave with them.
Rep. Walter Rogers of Pampa announced in his Washington weekly that he hopes to be back in the district about November 5 after attending duties in the capital. He commented on reaction to Britain's Conservative victory and urged peaceful settlement of the Egyptian crisis, noting the Suez Canal's strategic importance to NATO and UN allies.
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce directors will review a housing analysis at tomorrow's luncheon at the Herring Hotel. John Armstrong, housing committee chair, will discuss current and planned housing projects and a request for flood dam rebuild aid at Lake McClellan near Pampa.
EL DORADO October 30. Service station operator Colon Watson reported his car stolen while serving on a circuit court jury. A few hours later a motorist refueled at Watsons station, leading him to identify the car and call Sheriff O F Bishop. Driver Raymond Charles Phillips was arrested for grand larceny.
Manufacturers find the typical passenger car in winter makes 3.9 trips per day and travels about 82 miles per trip, carrying an average of 1.8 persons. The overall daily distance and passenger load reflect winter driving patterns in Detroit.
South Carolina became the first of the eleven southern states to secede from the Union at the start of the Civil War, marking a pivotal escalation in the crisis.
Mrs Howard Carpender of Fort Worth was named president of the Protestant Episcopal Diocesan Auxiliary at the annual business meeting. Other officers include First vice president Mrs Richard G Ness of Denton third vice president Mrs Carl Deamer of Commerce secretary Mrs Frank Parsons of Greenville educational secretary Mrs Clyde L Shahan of Dallas and United Thank Offering secretary Mrs R A Pranks of Denison.
New liner United States offers telephones in every stateroom so passengers can call anywhere in the world from their cabins.
A special Dawson County election will be held November 13 to decide a proposed 275000 bond issue. The funds would enlarge the courthouse by 84 percent and add a new jail on the top floor.
The expression cites Edmond Hoyle, a 17th century authority on card games, noting his authority on game rules and etiquette. The phrase is used to indicate strict adherence to established rules.
Eleven year old Velia Volancia died in a Brownfield hospital after an explosion and fire at the Volancia home near Brownfield. Her mother Pollona Volancia aged 36 and infant Janie died earlier, authorities said. Witnesses reported a kerosene stove explosion caused the blaze.
Mrs. Richard 8S. Jones of 2123-A Monroe leaves by auto for New York to embark November 6 for Germany to join her husband Lt. Jones an artillery officer at Ludwigsburg. He serves with Vist Anti Aircraft Artillery battalion there. Mrs. Jones is daughter of Mrs. E. May Carroll. Traveling with her is Mrs. Lott McConnell, daughter of Mrs. Ed Haley. Lt. Col. McConnell is stationed in Wiesbaden with the Air Force. Mrs. McConnell travels with her three children Joseph 9 Mary Pat 7 and Michael 3.
A partial listing of broadcasting items shows a Cavalcade of America and Bob Hope Show selections along with news, sports, and various programs. The page lists times and program names such as Beulah, Mr and Mrs North, Life With Luigi, Perry Mason, and Texaco Star Theater among others.
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