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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1950
Page
22
Los Angeles report says Mickey Cohen’s new $16,000 armored Cadillac was denied a permit to operate by California highway patrol. The car features 8 inch doors, bullet proof fiber, steel armor, thick windows, and an $800 air system. A patrol spokesman warned issuing permits to a gambler could flood roads with armored cars.
Bond of $1,000 was posted last night for the release from Potter County Jail of J. G. Stewart 36 of 1102 North Cleveland arrested yesterday on a charge of passing a $96 worthless check. Stewart was arraigned yesterday on the charge of passing the check to L. B. Hess in payment for scrap metal.
A. Maximenko of Novosibirsk leads a gang of 12 bricklayers who reportedly laid 252 980 bricks in reddshift, and Moscow Radio notes the claim as a world record, described as an advertisement.
A St Louis man credits Hadacol with ending sleepless nights and poor digestion. The ad claims the liquid vitamin tonic relieves indigestion heartburn gas and bloating due to deficiencies in B vitamins iron and niacin and notes quick improvements with regular use. The pitch targets general readers and promotes trial size at $1.25.
The Globe prints reader views on country versus city living. Respondents from diverse occupations express city advantages like education, entertainment, roads, and proximity to schools, while some prefer country life for freedom, nature, and space. Opinions vary by personal background and roots.
A jury in 47th District Court was dismissed at 9 this morning after failing to reach a verdict in the robbery by assault case of Raymond L. Baker 24 of 703 North Arthur. Deliberations began yesterday at 2 pm and were terminated when the judge declared a hung jury. The July 19 beating and robbery of Alex Burgess 44 of Amarillo at the Fillmore Street underpass is unresolved with no date set for a new trial.
Amarillo High School hosts a dance in the gym from 8 30 to 11 30 pm with the Sandie Swingsters. Sponsored by joint business staffs La Airosa and The Sand storm. Arrangements led by Priscilla Mullins Judy Boozer and Janelle Williamson. Faculty sponsors include Miss Betty Bridges Mrs A L Brint Mr Henry Budde and others.
Packing houses in Uruguay have reduced purchases amid threats of a prolonged strike by meat-packing workers. The move signals potential disruption to meat supply chains and labor tensions influencing domestic and export markets.
The wholesale and jobbing committee of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce led by H O Starks heard traffic department and wholesale and jobbing department reports. Gregg Perry outlined transportation services for shippers while Earl Allmand reported a potential new wholesale firm considering Amarillo with a decision after October 15. Attendees included Hutchings, Ellerbee, Young, Thomsen, Grenewald, Walker, Boyce, Allen, Rhea, Loewenstern, and Neely.
New York reports that Max Udell Sons and Company foresees strong demand for spring men’s apparel with a possible 10 percent price rise. Jerome I. Udell warned retailers that heavy buying may force producers to adjust distribution. A wage increase could push spring 1951 prices up by about 10 percent, covering only half of replacement costs, with another 10 percent rise possible in fall 1951.
SAN ANGELO, Sept. 29 A jury convicted J O Curry 32 of murder and fixed his sentence at two years in prison. Curry an itinerant oil field worker was charged with killing Buddy Bailey of San Angelo on Sept 11 1940 in a fight over possession of a bar booth. He was under a three year suspended sentence in Upton County for theft.
Vernon man Guy Lamar aged 26 residing at a North East Eighth tourist court was arrested on a Vernon warrant charging wife and child desertion. He was to be returned to Vernon today, per Chief of Detectives J. L. King.
J W Clifton Amarillo Housing Authority executive secretary reports city pursuing ownership of war housing facilities at Pantex Village and Army Technical Village. Units offered for disposal by federal government would be operated by the city under housing authority supervision with rent paid to local agency. Deadline is several months away but application will be filed promptly.
A Belgian and a Dutch airline join to connect Russian travelers with Vienna marking the first ticket link since prewar days, signaling renewed European air travel ties and potential uptick in cross border passenger traffic.
Harry 8 Foster former route man for Freneh Cleaners pleaded guilty in 47th District Court this morning to embezzlement over 50 dollars and received a two year suspended sentence. Foster was accused of embezzling 250 dollars from the cleaning establishment owned by M. F. Campbell and R. B. Baker.
Operators of Farm and Home Paint Store at 1911 West Third filed in district court against two fire insurers for damages from a fire last April. Owners H. Burns and J. T. Crecelius seek payment on a $5,000 policy with Houston Fire and Casualty Insurance Company and a $2,500 policy with a Mutual Fire Association.
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