05 Aug 1951
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1951
Page
1
County ag ent O M Fowler warns drought endangers late cotton with little pest trouble and no boll weevil reports. PMA official Elsworth Jones says only miraculous rain could salvage acreage, predicting near total loss without rainfall.
Scurry County posts a 140 percent income rise in 1950, far above national gains. Total after tax earnings reach 24,058,000 with 6,506 families averaging 3,701 per year, per family. USA Potential rises from .0080 to .0115, signaling latent local retail power.
A 16 year old Mexican youth admitted shooting Jesus G Luera 19 was adjudged a delinquent juvenile and ordered held at the Boys Reformatory School Gatesville until 21 unless released sooner by the court. The defense plans to appeal to the Civil Court of Appeals at Eastland within five days. The youth was released to his father pending appeal.
Officials at West Point refuse to reveal names in a cheating scandal involving about 90 cadets, with many tied to the football program. Only two players are listed as in the clear, while families, coaches, and cadets react to the disclosure of the broader probe.
Washington officials expect Communist leaders to accept Ridgways demands to prevent further truce violations. Ridgways suspension of Kaesong talks signals a firm Allied stance. Tokyo reports clash between lines. Washington clarifies the proposal rests near the present battle line and would center a truce zone just north of it.
A torrent from canyon dam bursts in northern Colorado kills at least seven. A Denver family loses four members including Sally Johnson and daughters Beverly and twins Mable and Mildred. Rescue efforts recover six bodies near Bellevue and the fish hatchery. About 3,000 people flee homes in Boulder Longmont Loveland Fort Collins and nearby communities.
British Lord Privy Seal Richard R. Stokes arrived in Tehran in an effort to regain British control of the nationalized Anglo Iranian Oil Company. He and his cabinet mission were met by W. Averell Harriman, who arranged renewed talks between Britain and Iran over the dispute that closed the Abadan refinery.
A four engine Royal Air Force bomber landed at Manby England after a 4128 mile polar journey from Fairbanks Alaska taking 19 hours 34 minutes.
The city council unanimously adopted an emergency anti watering ordinance allowing four hours weekly for trees and shrubs and barring lawn watering. Violations bring $25 to $100 fines after a 10 day courtesy period. Open hose watering only 6 8 am and 6 8 pm with no sprinklers.
The Emporium in Perry Florida staged a dollar day sale with forty dollar bills in the window but a thief broke in last night and stole the bills. He left a $40 no sale on the cash register before leaving.
Washington reports show 44 Army football cadets among 90 accused of cheating on exams. Senator Fulbright urged suspending football at West Point and the Naval Academy until athletics ethics are studied. Bitter protests arose from cadets and supporters as dismissals sparked debate over intercollegiate sports and honor codes.
A statewide heat wave drives record temperatures from Denison to Houston and Dallas. A Houston man dies of heat exhaustion. two softball players faint in Dallas. Readings reach 110 in Denison, 107 in Fort Worth. 105 in Dallas and Hillsboro. 103 in San Antonio and Laredo. other cities above 100.
A recall petition circulating on Friday was withdrawn after it was found the city charter prohibits initiating such action until six months after an election. The last election occurred on April 8.
In Marshall 18 housewives resist paying social security taxes for domestic help calling the law unconstitutional. They miss April 30 and July 31 deadlines with taxes ranging 1.98 to 14 dollars and penalties about 1.16 dollars total. Warrant notices were served July 28 to seize property or wages, with a 10 day pause before next action. John B. Dunlap, new IRS commissioner, says no comment.
Moscow reports Maj. Gen. Ivan Chertov 46, senior security officer in State Security, died after long illness. Chertov joined Cheka in 1920 and carried out key Communist party tasks. His death raises questions about a possible purge, with no official confirmation.
London Aug 4 The British Iron and Steel Federation estimated Russia produced a record 23 220 000 tons of steel in 1949, up from 18 600 008 tons in 1948. The federation gave the figures as part of its annual review of Soviet production.
General Matthew Ridgway announced the suspension of Korean truce talks after accusing the Reds of flagrant violations by troops within 100 yards of the Kaesong conference house. He said talks would resume only after a satisfactory explanation and assurances, with UN delegates remaining in their lines.
West Texas remains partly cloudy with pleasant warmth and scattered thundershowers possible in the Panhandle Big Bend region and El Paso area. East Texas stays partly cloudy and hot with continued heat trends across the region.
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