Pentagon weighs twilight world war risk amid Korea crisis
Washington reports the Pentagon considers a possible twilight period before a declared war, with new forms of conflict such as sabotage or germ use. Meanwhile Korea tensions rise as frontline units shift toward the 38th parallel and beachhead holdings are defended. A separate crash near Bushland underpass kills a child and injures nine.
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Reds Deepen S Koreas Front In Fresh Drive Toward Seoul
Red forces pushed deeper into the eastern and western sectors of Korea’s front near the 38th parallel as artillery and armor moved into attack positions toward Seoul in the new year. Russian made jet aircraft clashed with US Sabres in a major air battle while tanks and field guns were sighted near Kaesong and Yonchon.
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Associated Press
William C. Barnard
Teen-Agers Lose Arkansas Battle Near Yellville
In a pursuit near Yellville Arkansas a trio of Colorado youths two boys and a girl were wounded while fleeing state police who sought to question them about robberies in Missouri and Arkansas. Wanda Bowen 15 of Adams City Colo suffered a serious stomach wound. Charles Beagle alias Charles Wallace and David Coffman both 18 Denver were lightly injured. Police say the group robbed a Mam moth Missouri post office and a Three Brothers Arkansas store earlier that day and used a stolen car.
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Mammoth
Three Brothers, Ark
Clarence Montgomery
Flippin
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D. J. Bodenhamer
Kirby Cowan
Ohio veteran killed family in tragic house fire
In Akron, 25 year old Irvin Snodgrass killed his parents and his sister’s two young children after setting a fire in their Sawyerwood home. He told Sheriff Smith he did it to save them and planned to flee to Denver before a hospital exam. Firemen found the victims on different floors as neighbors alerted authorities.
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Ind
Fort McClelland
Ala
Hawthornden State Hospital
Clyde Morrow
Lakewood
Cleveland
Sawyerwood
New Year Reflections Amid War Fears Tone Downed Celebrations
Americans greet 1951 with prayer and somber resolve as war abroad and a grim mood shape New Year sights. Gene Leone closes a Manhattan restaurant. churches plan nationwide days of prayer while Catholics attend mass. Regulation keeps many nightlife plans limited as liquor rules vary by city and state.
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National Council of Churches of Christ
First 51 Baby To Hit It Rich
Amarillo merchants plan gifts for the first baby born in Amarillo after midnight 1951. Prizes include a silver set, crib blanket, $25 savings bond, portrait, flowers, and more. Birth cert must be shown at The Globe-News by Jan 4 for eligibility. duplicates for twins.
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Globe-News
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Mary Jane's
Furr Food Stores
Kirk’s Children's Shop
Autry’s
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Levine's
Spicer’s
Buthker’s Flowers
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Donna-June Shoppe
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Gattis & Clendenin
Oil Man Makes Fuel ish Mistake
Detroit readers report a fuel oil delivery error when a driver poured 200 gallons into the Wiggins basement bymistaking a neighbor line. The oil flooded the floor and fueled a dangerous, gas like pressure with the wall pipe’s only outlet open.
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Robert Wiggins
Wiggins
Quake Jolts Guayaquil City Morning
A strong tremor struck Guayaquil this morning with no damage or casualties reported according to local officials in Cuador. The event caused brief alarm but no structural harm was confirmed.
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Copper Controls Bans Copper Use in 300+ Consumer Goods
Washington dispatch reports a government mobilization order banning copper in more than 300 products after March 1. The prohibition covers decorative use in cars, houshold hardware, appliances, jewelry, toys, and paper clips, with narrow exceptions for functional copper parts and electrical conductors.
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Washington
National Production Authority
MacArthur says Japan may rearm if world lawlessness grows
General MacArthur in his New Year message to Japan warns that if international lawlessness persists, Japan may be compelled to join free nations and mount force to defend itself. He praises postwar reforms and Japan’s path to political freedom while signaling possible remilitarization if communism threatens peace.
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Weather summary and astrological notes for year end 1950
The Amarillo region forecasts partly cloudy days with a warmer Sunday and colder Monday aided by increasing winds. West Texas expects fair skies and warming, then a colder Panhandle and South Plains by afternoon. The piece also includes a horoscope for New Year's Eve, star phenomena, and light Kitchen Hint and name etymology items.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Pandhandie
South Plains
Blood Typing Campaign Aims to Map Potter County Residents
The Golding-Meadows VFW Post launches a county wide effort to type the blood of 75 000 residents in Potter County and Amarillo. Mayor Gene Klein and Col. T H MeTAGs support the plan with civic funding from Civic clubs and organizations. The project, costing 16000 dollars, seeks to store records at the Potter County Memorial Blood Center and in a bomb proof vault for emergency reference while providing each person a card with name, address, blood group and RH type.
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The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Potter County
Amarillo
Gene Klein
Col
T. H. Metags
Tee
Vonala
Mel Kruse
South
Hopitals
Jail Father of 7 For Non-Support
A 25 year old Amarillo man Albert Rodriguez was jailed in Potter County on charges of failure to support seven children aged one month to eight years. He is held on $750 bond at a local hotel residence.
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Potter County
Albert Rodriguez
Saar Declares Nation as New European State Tomorrow
Paris dispatch reports the Saar region will become a recognized nation on New Year’s Day 1951 with 1 million German-speaking residents. France acts as guardian for 50 years, controlling foreign affairs and mining policy. Saar coal mines producing 15.3 million tons yearly will be French concessioned until 2001 before full Saar control.
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Saar
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