LEA T O LibI at HOUTCHENS Virginia Houtchens
Virginia Houtchens 26 of 1610 Hayden died Thursday. Wife of R H, daughter of Arthur A Kyser and Florence Gamble, sister of Oma Cumby Fridizy Blennis Gertrude Brown Billy Rhodes. Service 3 PM Friday Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel burial Park Cemetery. Horace T Pyle 51 Amarillo Hotel Pent House, husband of Ollie, brother of Buck. Service 10 AM Friday Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel Kiriat Lane. Childers Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Childers Sunray granddaughter of Mr and Mrs C B Reynolds Mr and Mrs A F Childers. Service pending.
Local Obituaries from Tucumcari and Nearby Texas
Joe J. Gomez 27 of Tucumcari NM died Wednesday husband of Lorinda father of Peter son of Louise Gomez service and burial in Tucumcari. Vernon Boyle Garrett 56 of 909 N Buchanan died Tuesday husband of Ina Ruth father of MrsEBOC Jackson Mrs Helen Bock MrsRJ Curryrs. Ample parking at Griggs Chapel. Luther Jack Lyons 310 B West 8th husband of Kathryn father of Velma Lee Zant Betty Ausburn son of Martha Lyons brother of David Gus service Friday. Margaret H Killen 79 of Crowell died Thursday sister of H W Gray. Mary Jane Dodson 89 1306 Monroe died Thursday sister of Lennie E Pierson service pending.
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Gomez Joe J. Gomez
Tucumcari
New Mexico
Lorinda
Peter
Louise Gomez
Garrett Vernon Boyle Garrett
N. Buchanan
Ina Ruth
Eboc, Jackson
Helen Bock
R. J. Curryrs
Joe Whitehead
Don A. Key
Henry Garrett
Lena Ball
Griggs Chapel
Lyons Luther
Jack) Lyons
West 8Th
Kathryn
Velma Lee Zant
Betty Ausburn
Martha Lyons
David
Gus
Adning
Killen
Margaret H. Killen
Crowell
Texas
Tax Bill To Senate Splits in House Approval
The House backed a first installment tax-boosting bill to fund armed forces against Communist aggression with a 328 to 7 roll call. President Truman supports swift passage and expected signature though annual revenue is estimated at 4.7 billion versus the 5 billion requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Truman
Mason
Illinois
Rich
Pennsylvania
American Labor Party
Marcantonio
New York
Marshall
Minnesota
Sutton
Tennessee
White
Idaho
California
French Have Brush With Indochina Reds
In Saigon on Sept 22 skirmishes occurred along Colonial Route No 4 as French troops moving from Thanhake toward Dongkhe encountered Viet Minh patrols. Officials said no major battle developed yet and rebels evacuated after brief clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Indochina
Thtake
Dongkhe
Waxahachie Names Paducah City Manager Victor Hobday
Victor C. Hobday, 36, formerly of Paducah Kentucky, will be Waxahachie's new city manager. He will take over before November 1, succeeding Henry B Nabers who moved to Sweetwater as city manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxahachie
Victor C. Hobday
Paducah, Ky
Henry B. Nabers
Sweetwater
Gas line explodes in Ohio no injuries reported
A 26 inch high pressure gas line from Texas to the east coast blew in southeastern Ohio early today. The blast was heard 10 miles away but caused no fire and no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Ohio
Texas
Glendale ex-city manager files workers comp claim
Charles C. McCall former Glendale city manager filed a claim with the state industrial accident commission reporting back injuries from swiveling in his chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Cal
W.p
Charles C. McCall
State Indus Accident Commission
Parade Arranges Floats and Free Fair Passes
A local parade outline lists youth groups marching along Polk and Taylor streets with many school clubs and clubs performing floats and bicycle displays. The procession will run north on Polk to Third and Taylor, then south on Taylor to Fifteenth with prizes for top bicycles and scooter decorations and best story-book character portrayal. Each participant will receive a free pass to the Tri-State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Wellington
Horace Mann Orchestra
Jon Polk
Boys Ranch
Taylor
Suitial Increases Reported in Turkey's Rumanite Tenets
A brief report notes rising suitial measures in Turkey concerning rumination principles. Officials cite policy shifts and public debate affecting governance and social norms within the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Plains Loses Pioneer As Mrs Dodson Dies
Mrs. Mary Jane Dodson a Panhandle pioneer dies at 89 or 90. Born 1860 Sedalia Missouri she helped her husband John T Dodson who died in 1941. She fed Indians bread on the frontier and aided cattlemen across Collingsworth Moore and Roberts counties before settling in Amarillo. Funeral arrangements by N S Griggs Sons pending relatives’ arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Dodson
Panhandle
Dodson
Texas
John T. Dodson
Mansfield
Fort Worth
Washington State
Monroe
Collingsworth County
Diamond Tail
Elmore Dodson
Miami
Bull Ranch
Moore County
Amarillo
N. S. Griggs Sons
UN To Debate Formosa Issue At General Assembly
Flushing NY Sept 22 United States wins GA debate on Russia charge over Seventh Fleet deployment to Formosa as a hearing is sought. Steering committee votes 11 to 1 with 2 abstentions to place Russia’s complaint on agenda while postponing Formosa item for two to three days awaiting Chiang Kai-shek’s instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flushing
United States
United Nations General Assembly
Russia
Formosa
China
Assembly
Warren R. Austin
Tingfu F. Tsiang
Chiang Kai-shek
Tsiang
Austin
General Assembly
Too Many Toots Bring Complaint
Batavia residents question whether to silence locomotive whistles within city limits. City common council polls residents after repeated noise complaints about trains sounding four times before each of eight crossings. New York Central officials acknowledge excess whistling and suggest an anti noise ordinance may be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
N. Y
Common Council
New York Central Railroad
Flat Tire Fails To Delay Stork
Webster New York report tells of Clinton Barker and his wife rushing from Ontario to Rochester when a tire blew out. An ambulance arrived after they were already in labor. Barker’s wife delivered a baby in the car before medical help could arrive. Local responders assisted at the scene and the newborn was cared for by the couple.
Texas Legislators To Visit Fannin County Fair
Bonham September 22 Speaker Sam Rayburn promised to bring Senators Connally and Lyndon Johnson to the Fannin County Fair next Wednesday. Rayburn will lead the parade opening the fair and make a special address Tuesday. He and Connally plan to address fair-goers all evening.
Rescuer Rewarded By Lock on the Jaw
Long Beach California policeman reports a cafe cook Thyaris M. Pettijohn aged 35 was saved from drowning by a passerby who jumped in at night to pull him from the surf. Pettijohn later attacked his rescuer and was jailed on a drunkenness charge with the quarrel over swimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Cal
Thyaris M. Pettijohn
Pettijohn
Wife pleads for doomed lieutenant in Korea case
Kay Gilbert, wife of First Lt. Leon A. Gilbert of the 25th Division, appeals to President Truman to commute a death sentence for disobeying orders in Korea. She and Rep. James F. Lind seek clemency after Gilbert, a Negro, was sentenced to death and told his wife he faced execution within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Truman
Korea
Kay Gilbert
James F. Lind
Pennsylvania
Gilberts
Gilbert
Japan
Leon A. Gilbert
Balace
New York
Lind
White House
Defense Department
Pentagon
Yorktowne
Army
92Nd
Tokyo
Villagers Beat North Korean Officer Near Seoul
Near Seoul on September 22 villagers attacked a North Korean officer after he wounded a Soviet soldier who tried to surrender. The group of 14 was captured by American military police as locals pummeled the officer with stones and fists before the Reds surrendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Korea
U.P
Six Egyptians killed by steam on Greek ship Tonia
In Port Said Egypt on Sept 22 six Egyptians including two children died after steam from the Greek steamship Tonia erupted from a vacuum pipe as 40 passengers were being landed by motor boat. Four others suffered severe burns in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Said
Egypt
Tonia
Murray fugitives linked to Old Mexico trip, extradition eyed
Warrants issued for Remy’s arrest as authorities pursue extradition for Murray family after a $2,500 bond. Mur rays reportedly left Amarillo for Old Mexico with plans to bring slot machines into the city. Sheriff Gaither denies Murray campaign donations and says law enforcement remains unable to locate them despite ongoing inquiries. The district attorney’s office advances extradition steps while Gaither deflects the notion he could be influenced by contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remy
Amarillo
Old Mexico
Gaither
Murray
Grandpre Company
Texas
12 O'CLOCK QUOTATIONS AND KANSAS CITY LIVESTOCK MARKETS
A long list of stock quotations from various companies and industries appears alongside a Kansas City livestock report. The cattle market notes light calf numbers, hogs at 1,500 head with minor price dips, and sheep limited to truck lots with steady slaughter classes. specific prices are listed for hog weights and lambs, with sow and stag figures also given.
Chicago Livestock Market Report Sees Mixed Movements
Chicago Sept 22 hogs 6000 steady to 25 cents lower for butcher weight. top 22.00 with 200-300 lb 21.25 21.75. sows 20.00 21.25 under 400 lb. cattle 1500 calves 200 steady. beef cows 19.50 21.50. canners 15.50 19.50. vealers 28.00 35.00. sheep 1500 slaughter lambs steady to weak. top 28.25 natives, 27.50 28.00 others. ewes 14.50. financial fund liquidation 2.12 10 offering 2.22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Merrill Lynch
Pierce, Fenner
Lone Star
Alaska
Juneau
Lorillard
Allegheny
Louise &Nash
Mack Trucksie
Allied Chem
Glen Smartin
Allied Stores
Maytag
Allis Chalmers
Mekes& Rob
Amer Airlines
Amer Can
Minn Mel
Amer Locomotre Iene Be Pte
Amer Ward
Amer P
Amer Home Pr
Murray Corp
Amer Radé&Ss
Nash Kelvintz
Amer
Watl Acme
Amer Fd & St
Armco St
Natl Steel
Assoc Dry Gols
Arch Top&sf
Oliver Corp
Blaw-Knox
Packard
Jgeapa Aot
Ae Bu ‘Qontinens Bakiaig, Seiberling
Servel Inc
Shamrk O&g
Crane Co
Sharon Steel
Crucible Steel
Curtise Wind Socony Vacm
Gurtios Wrisne
Southern Co
Decca Ree
Stone &Webst
Erie Railroad
Studebaker
Eversharp
Sun On Co
Federal Mtrt
Sunray Oil
Firth Carpet
Sunshine B
Flintoke
Swift & Co
Foster Wheeler
Sylvan
Freeport
Tenn Corp
Gair Co
Texas
Goodyear T&a
Union C&c
Graham Paige
Union Oil Cal
Bas
Eravia
Tenon Pacific
Sug
United Aircrft
Sas Greyhound Cp
Caited Airlin
Grumman Air
United Carbon
Gute Aram
Uniteyden Chm
Homestakem
Head
Hershey
US Sun
Houston Oil Co
US Steel
Howe Sound
United Wallpole
Hudson Motor Bio Walworth Co
Hi Centralr
Warner Bros
Inspirata
Warren Petro
Interlake Iron
Qwesson Oil
Internatl Hary
Westi Indies Sg
Internat
Nick
Western Auto
Una
Roar
Westmnehane
Kennecott
Lehigh
Wilson & Co
Lerner
Woolworth
Libby McN&lai
S&t
Lockheed Airc
Youngstn Cid
Loews Inc
Zenith
New York
Curb Amer Gitaceen
Humble Oil
Kaiser Frazer
Ark Na
Ark Nat Gaea
Pantopec
Cosden Petrol
South Royalty
Cuban AirSug
Superior T&d
East Gas&f
Tong Sol L
Electric B&s
United Aire
Ene Kansas G&e
Southwestern Public
Sou
Kansas City
Chicago
Eye Disease Hits Pennsylvania Town
A mysterious contagious eye ailment has affected about 20 residents in Titusville, resembling pink eye. Doctors report eye reddening and aching symptoms that prevent work. penicillin failed as treatment. Similar outbreaks have occurred in nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
Pennsylvania
Death Claims Mrs. Killen
Mrs. Margaret H. Killen aged 79 died last night in Amarillo Osteopathic Clinic and Hospital. A lifelong Baptist, she lived with Mrs. J. N. Cunningham in Amarillo and leaves a sister-in-law Mrs. H. W. Gray of Crowell. Arrangements are pending with N. S. Griggs and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret H. Killen
Amarillo Osteopathic Clinic
Amarillo
Killen
J. N. Cunningham
The
Baptist Church
H. W. Gray
Crowell
N. S. Griggs and Sons
Tri State Fair opens with palomino shows and youth programs
The 1950 Tri-State Fair kicks off with a palomino horse show at 7 PM at the grandstand judged by Walter B. Krumrer of Enid Oklahoma, followed by halter classes at 9 AM tomorrow. Dr M T Ramsey of Abilene announces the program as communities including Channing Phillips Miami Canadian Booker Higgins Piiona Dimmitt receive honor days. Friday brings rural youth activities with 4 H Club and FFA FHA, and a baking queen will be crowned alongside Texas 1950 senior wheat champion. G G Hoot Gibson of Texas A&M Ext Service will address attendees, and a second Chevrolet car giveaway is planned for Saturday evening.
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Fancine
Walter BE. Krumrer
Enid
Okla
M. T. Ramsey
Abilene
Channing
Phillips
Miami
Booker
Higgins
Piiona
Dimmitt
Wellington
Farwell
Bovina
Panhandle
White Deer
Grover
Vega
Farmers of America
Homemakers of America
Tri-State Empire
Jeaders
Ffa-Fha
Texas Wheat Kings
FFA
Texas
G. G
G. G. “Hoot” Gibson, Director of Texas A&m Extension Service
Gibson
College Station
Tri-State Fair Association
Knox Parr
T. E
Tommy” Evans
Pierce
Ford
Grand Ole Opry
Bill Hames
Tri-State Fair Park
Donovan
Animal Revue
Ernoon
Hales
Amarillo
Joe
Hal Plainview
Delia DeKal
H. B
Kentucky
Claude
Jones
Knolle Jersey Farm
Sandia
Masterman
Knolle
Knolle Is
Welcome Volunteer 2D Missed by Crippled Foot at Exhibition
A re fall exhibition circuit spanning Missouri Colorado and the State Fair of Texas plus Amarillo saw Welcome Volunteer 2D unable to enter the competition due to a crippled foot. Prona Chapter Future Farmers of America members own the ball and report Welcome Volunteer is at home mourning and munching hay. Tri State cities honored at the fair included Plainview Silverton Childress Perryton Clovis Estelline and Quail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Colorado
Texas
Amarillo
Welcome Volunteer 2D
Prona
Future Farmers of America
Welcome Volunteer
Tri-State
Plainview
Silverton
Childress
Perryton
Clovis
Breakthrough Drives 20 Miles North as Cavalry Leads Offense
The US First Cavalry Division pushed 20 miles northward near Tabu toward the Naktong River, in an eight day Allied advance described as the greatest single day gain. Sangju, a key rail hub, could fall, threatening northward routes to Seoul while Kumchon and Waegwan tighten the noose as air forces pound retreating Reds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Cavalry Division
Eighth Army
Tabu
Taegu
Naktong
Sangju
Seoul
Hobart R. Gay
First Cavalry
Gay
Jack MacBeth
Kumchon
Waegwan
Taejon
Suwon
US Air Force
Naktong River
Sonsan
Inland sea system opening boosts Burma rice exports
The anticipated opening of an inland sea system is expected to enhance Burma's rice export prospects by easing shipment routes, reducing costs, and expanding market access for major rice producers in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Army Accepts Toothless Men for Induction
Washington reports Sept 22 that the Army will induct toothless men who are otherwise fit. An Sept 14 Army order restores World War II dental standards, requiring 16 natural teeth, eight upper and eight lower. Selective Service notes dental failure caused many rejections. the Army will provide sets of false teeth to toothless inductees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Selective Service
Romulo Calls UN to Form Korean Settlement
Romulo urged the United Nations to craft a settlement that guarantees Korea’s independence and unification. He warned the UN General Assembly must handle the Korean crisis, or it would wither away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Romulo
United Nations Organization
UN General Assembly
North
South Korea
Nurse Lizzie Gomez Aids Kalk Bay Delivery Rush
South Africa's Kalk Bay community honors Lizzie Gomez a nurse who helped deliver 800 anes during a medical outreach. Her swift response and care highlight local health workers efforts in underserved coastal areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Gomez
South Africa
Kalk Bay
Big Three Discuss Atlantic Defense Plan
New York September 22. The Big Three foreign and defense ministers debated forming an integrated North Atlantic defense force to deter possible Russian aggression. They considered whether to include German units and will present the stance to the 12 nation North Atlantic Council for action next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Department
North Atlantic Council
Suit for Damages in Traffic Accident Filed in Amarillo
Suit for damages totaling more than $13 000 was filed today in 108th District Court against W H Greer by H R Clement. Clement, an Amarillo carpenter, seeks $12 500 for injuries plus $550 for hospital expenses and automobile repairs after a collision on Georgia Street between Wolflin Avenue and Canyon Highway involving a car driven by Jimmy Greer, son of W H Greer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
108Th District Court
W. H. Greer
H. R. Clement
Clement
Amarillo
Georgia Street
Wolflin Avenue
Canyon Highway
Jimmy Greer
Army Examinations set for Doctors
Physical examinations for eight Amarillo doctors who are members of Army and Air Force reserve units are scheduled soon at the Amarillo Induction Center. The doctors are William Laur, Robert Gleason, W. E. Scott, Kenneth Flamm, Frank Duncan, E. F. P. Reed, Ralph Payne and Francis Kelly. All except Dr. Kelly are Army reservists. Dr. Kelly is an Air Force reservist who trained under the Army Specialized Training program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Army
Air Force Reserve
William Laur
Robert Gleason
W. E. Scott
Kenneth Flamm
Frank Duncan
EF. P. Reed
Ralph Payne
Francis Kelly
Dr. Kelly
Air Force
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Blackburn
Shaw Funeral Directors
cAmarillos Finest
Ruthker
Jefferson
Llano Cemetery
Plains
Pioneer
Financial Industrial Fund
Atlantic Defense
Globe-News
Bray
Sth
Pioneer Memorial
Memorial Park
Wes Izzard
Dr. E. B. Fincher
Laura V. Hamner
Will Respond
Claude H’wy
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