City plans raised walkways on North Mirror Street
City Manager N. V. Moss announced plans to build up walkways along North Mirror Street near Will Rogers Elementary School. He said concrete walks cannot be installed but elevated paths will keep children from wading in water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Will Rogers
North Mirror
Douglas Hyatt
Wichita
Pricilla Ann Sharp
North Mirror Street
N. V. Moss
Mr. Moss
Red Flier Body Found After UN Ships Raid
Diplomats reported Warren Austin prepared a Security Council statement from Lake Success NY. State Department said a bomber bearing a red star was identified as Soviet and that one body, a Soviet lieutenant, was recovered. Notification sent to Lie and Jebb. Incident occurred near 38th parallel. Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Flier
Warren Austin
United Nations
UN Security Council
Lake Success
Austin
Michael J. McDermott
State Department
Moscow
Department
Russia
Trygve Lie
Gladwyn Jebb
Britain
Security Council
38Th Allel
South Korea
Moisture Honors to Quitaque
The High Plains were wet with heavy rainfall across the area. Clarendon logged nearly 3 inches since Sunday night while Plainview reported 3.27 inches. Quitaque reported 5.29 inches since Sunday afternoon, with some nearby spots exceeding 6 inches. Farmers fear terrace washouts surpassing last July as rains persist near Amarillo Air Terminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Plains
Clarendon
Plainview
Quitaque
Amarillo Air Terminal
Chief notes Marine propaganda machine in letter
President Truman accuses the Marine Corps of running a propaganda machine rivaling Stalin's in a letter to Representative McDonough. He states Marines are the Navy's police force and will remain so while he is president. The reply references a propaganda machine and the Marines' role within the armed services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Marine Corps
Representative McDonough
California
McDonough
Joint Caiels
Army
Air Force
Navy
Mr. Truman
Congressman McDonough
Marines
Red Koreans push toward Taegu and Pusan front
Allied lines faced a major North Korean thrust along the northeastern wing as two NK columns with tanks broke through near Pohang. The advance threatened Kyongju and Yongchon, with a southwest push toward Taegu. Mud and weather limited air support while naval activity and Russian claims added tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
United Nations
Pohang
Sea of Japan
Kyongju
Yongchon
Taegu
Washington
US State Department
Korea
State Department
Uch
Pusan
Tabu
City eyes data on Amarillo telephone rate hike request
City officials prepared today to seek more information on a proposed telephone rate increase from Southwestern Bell. City Manager N V Moss questioned the need for an independent rate engineer and urged looking back beyond one year to assess Amarillo earnings. Discrepancies in plant value between company books and statements were noted, affecting reported earnings. The franchise pays the city 2 percent of gross receipts, with this year’s payment at 19 712 and next year estimated at 21 000. The commission will study the proposal at today’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
N. V. Moss
Amarillo
Moss
City Commission
Telephone Company
Postal Receipts Rise in August and July Totals
Postal receipts climbed to 91250.31 in August, up 8433 from the same month last year. July receipts reached 84612.74, reflecting continued gains in postal revenue.
Speedy selection of Mason jury in Milton case
Selection of a jury to hear the Milton Mason murder case was seen as likely to finish this afternoon in 47th District Court. Fifty men qualified from 185 called. Judge Bishop issued attachments for 31 who failed to report and fines of 50 dollars were imposed for those who did not appear. Mason, a 22 year old truck driver, was in court with attorney Dusty Miller as state, led by District Attorney Rhee and assistant, weighed options on possible death penalty for the fatal shooting of his wife Opal on March 18 at the Little Inn Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Mason
47Th District Court
Henry S. Bishop
Veniremen
Mason
E. T
Dusty” Miller
Dist
Attya Rhee
Opal
Little Inn
Buchanan
US Tanks Reach France Cherbourg Under Aid Program
The first American tanks under the U.S. arms aid program arrived in Cherbourg France today aboard the freighter American Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Cherbourg
Anerican Miller
Californians Killed by Car East of Vega
A California man, Clifford Toomb, 34, Forest Park, was killed near Vega on Highway 66 when a parked Ford was struck after a truck helper moved it from a ditch. John Selzer of Burkland, Kansas, 64, swerved to avoid the car and hit Toomb. Ambulance sent from Vega. funeral arrangements pending in Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Vega
Clifford Toomb
Forest Park
Cal
Toomb
R. B. Washburn
Wellington
Kan
John Selzer
Burkland
N. S. Grigg & Sons
Griggs Funeral Home
Amarillo
Dallas man admits slaying bride in kitchen knife attack
James Calhoun, 40, was charged with murder after admitting to stabbing his bride of three weeks 12 times with a pocket knife when she refused to cook his supper and argued as he tried to prepare his own meal. The incident occurred as authorities investigated the domestic dispute and secured the scene in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
James Calhoun
Florida Hurricanes Ravage Coastline With Gusts Over Weathered Trees
Hurricane neared landfall along Florida’s west coast sending residents to storm shelters. Cedar Key reported 75 to 80 mph winds while inland towns like Ocala Gainesville and Bronson saw weaker gusts. Tides rose 6 to 8 feet from Clearwater to Sarasota as beaches suffered heavy surf and property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Gulf of Mexico
Cedar Keys
Gainesvile
Cedar Key
Ocala
Gainesville
Olin Hill
Bronson
St. Petersburg
Army Plans November Draft For 70 000 Men
The Army asks for 70 000 draftees in November raising total calls to 170 000 for the service. Navy and Air Force do not plan November drafts. Draft now limited to single men 19 to 25 with older men called first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Defense Department
Navy
Air Force
Vinson
Georgia
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barry
Arthur Abrams
Hayden
Jerry Dean Rob
Erson
Dean Roberson
Madison
D. K. Current
Park
David
Emmett Smith
Wolflin School
Hughes
38Th Parallel
Pho
Opai
US Weather Bureau
Andle
Xas
Florida
Globe News
Jacksonville
Dunell
Mirror Enterprises Lynd
Deuce
Neely-Greenhill-Lowndes—Insurance
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!