Tornado Ravages Amarillo Area Killing Four
Destructive tornado scoured southern Amarillo a four square mile path. Four people died and about 61 injured as belongings and crops suffered severe damage across Panhandle towns. Red Cross, volunteers, and officials rushed aid while trains and hangars reported destruction and losses near Amarillo.
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Red Cross
Armatilla
Nedrschondhurst
Ned Highway Patrol
Amdnille
Cadius
Njuser
Louis
New Muxlco
Oklahoma
Aristiva
Ribee
Wrenkaceore
Cueigna
Fula Martin
Geore McPlurion
Mus
Charles Maseraag
Lankom
Panhandle
Toudewinds
Amarille
Norayku
Masney-Harris
Cnet
Lirtbuck
Plainview
Fort Worth
Wighila Falls
Gkiv
T Juster
Liv South Armetifla
Tevelale
Catch Convict in Foot Chase
Tulsa detectives report the capture of a 48 year old escaped convict after a foot chase. Wik Jinny Auburn Hunt escaped March 2 from the Stringtown prison farm serving a life sentence for murder in Blaine party. Authorities will check Hunt’s activities for links to the slaying of Officer Tiny Clove and plan to release him if no connection is found.
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Tulsa
Okla
J. Dy
Bills
Oklahoma
Bilks
Wik Jinny Auburn Hunt
Stringtown
Blaine Party
Harey
Guid Hunt
Tiny Clove
Stage
McMeater
Eisler Refused Bail in Bow Street Extradition Hearing
Bow Street magistrate adjourned the hearing onextration to America for Gerhart Eisler until May 24. Eisler, called the No 1 communist in the United States, arrived from Southampton and was remanded in custody after bail was denied. Critics claim asylum as a political refugee while Britain weighs extradition under a US treaty.
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London
P—S
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United States
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Southampton
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Britain
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Bister
Dudley Collard
Germany
France
Vichy
Mexico
Bs CO
Ynagis
Bri
Eisler v
Jerzy Michalowski
Ernest Bevim
Explosion in Holland Tunnel Warns of War City Vulnerability
New York May 16 report notes a chemical truck blast in the Holland tunnel disrupted traffic and communications. The piece argues a small attack could paralyze Manhattan by severing the arteries connecting the city to New Jersey and the surrounding region, urging cities and nations to build protective systems against disasters.
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New York
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America
City
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Haddon River
Manhattan
Jersey City
Haspen
Newpork City
New Jersey
Bronx
Long Island
Lesan
Hotland
Texas City
Brushless Natives of Tristan da Cunha Seek Everyday Tools
Report from Tristan da Cunha notes isolated residents face chronic shortages of basic items like brushes and toothpaste. The text highlights the island's remoteness in the South Atlantic and mentions efforts to improve daily living amid scarce supplies.
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Tristan da Cunha
South Atlante
Ada High School Changes Highlighted by Broadrick Era
Trice L. Broadrick, Ada Lions club speaker, outlined Ada High School changes over the years. He noted 4 percent of subjects now in curriculum and a drive for balanced youth development. He described a North Central association report and Ada’s strong programs including driver training and athletic funding from football gates. Broadrick praised the school’s international activities and record in curricular meets while urging more parental involvement.
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Trice L. Broadrick
Ada Lions Club
North Central Association
Ada
T Hough
Ady Highschool
Uneleg
Lula’ Johnson Steads
Broadrick
Savings Bond Sale Drive Opens Today
Government launches a drive to sell 1 040 000 000 in savings bonds to the public. President Truman will speak at 423 p m CST signaling the start of the campaign which runs to June 30. An estimated 3 9 million volunteers will participate including 258 000 newspaper carriers distributing literature. The series B bonds pay 4 for each 3 invested over ten years and can be cashed earlier. Governor Roy J Turner’s 7 year old son Bill Turner is recovering from an emergency appendectomy after the governor rushed to Wesley hospital from Canton for the dedication of the Canton reservoir.
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Washington
Truman
Oklahoma
Bill Turner
Roy J. Turner
Wesley Hospital
Canton
Canton Reservoir
Reds Shadow Box on Votes
The Associated Press reports communist dominated elections in Hungary Bulgaria and East Germany with a single preselected slate in each country. Official tallies show high support for government lists amid secret ballots and staged “congress” assemblies as the bloc advances in Eastern Europe.
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Europe
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Hungary
Bulgaria
Germany
Soviet Union
Budapest
Aiost
Sofia
Nein
People's Congress
West Germany
Nayen
Yates
Enungarian
Maiyar Rakosi
Istvan Dodi
Honrary
Fatherland Front
Camp Fire Girls Board of Directors Meeting Tonight
Camp Fire Council Board of Directors meets tonight at 7 thirty in the Public Library. Torch Bearers meeting planned for Wednesday at 2 at the Camp Fire office to coordinate participation in the Grand Council Fire on Monday. Special Awards Committee session for past members Thursday at 3:30 in the Camp Fire Office. Grand Council Fire time changed to 7 p m on May 93 at Wintersmith Amphitheater. rain plans to college gym. Rehearsal Friday at 4 at the amphitheater. each group to have an adult and a girl representative.
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Board of Directors
Plano
Grand Council
Moray
Wintersmith, Pack
Camp Fire
Blue Bird
Vampire Office
Polly the talking parrot and Ada high band events
Ada reporter notes Polly the 1B year old Mexican yellowhead parrot that talks, imitates speech, and even helps cut fabric for Mrs. Austin a dressmaker. Other Ada items include band director Austin Kidwell celebrated with a banquet jacket after a busy year, Clean-up Week trash pickup, and a surprising amphibian catch identified as a water dog salamander Nocturnus maculosus by a local biology professor.
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Stonewall
Gorda
Polly
Pamrot
Ake Cam
Naothee
Pally
Austin
Ada
Austin Kicwell
Ada High
Kidwell
Ec Reom
Easier Enrollment for GI Students at East Central
Veterans Administration aims to simplify summer term enrollment at East Central by urging colleges to enroll GI students early this year. Harvey Faust and staff enrolled about 935 GI students across past terms, with pre enrollment starting Thursday to add around 100 more. By May 30 and 21, about half the region has registered, streamlining the process for all.
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Veterans Administration
East Centra
Sll
Harvey Faust
Pye REPORT on state finances and bond issue proposal
The speaker urges a September 27 special election on a building bond issue to fund critical needs without tax increases. If approved, a legislative special session would be convened to appropriate funds. if not, revenue from other sources, including taxes, may be required to meet modernization and construction needs amid budget delays and program pressures.
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Ine Walla
Mista
Mt State
National PTA Pushes Campaign On Books and Pictures
At the National Congress of Parents and Teachers convention in St Louis speakers report a broad campaign against objectionable comics, radio programs, and motion pictures. Mrs. Eshelmann of Birmingham says 49 of 50 states have formed the campaign with full local cooperation. Charles W. Ferguson of Readers Digest urges democracy in education, while Mrs. John E B Hayes of Twin Falls is elected president to lead three year terms with officers named for key posts. The new officers are to be installed at a banquet closing the convention.
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National Congress ‘of Parents and Teachers
Joseph W. Eshelmann
Birmingham
Ala
Wavenite Protection Commiittee
Congress
Fieporte
Eshelrman
Charles W. Ferguson
Reader's Digest Tagaing
Impr Democracy
Vention
John EB. Hayes
Twin Falls
Idaho
L. Wy ‘Bughes
Arlington
Newton F. Leonard
Providence
B. L
Ralph H. Ojermann
Inwa City
Iowa
Edgar EB. Dixon
Listhe Rock
Ark
City Police Jail 23 Over Weekend
City police reports show 23 arrests over the weekend with fines totaling 147 dollars. Sunday morning 14 persons were held, with 20 drunkenness arrests and fights noted, plus cases of stolen property possession and other disturbances. Police say it was the busiest weekend in months. CHICKASHA OK May 18 report on alfalfa crop progress by Grady County agent notes weather challenges. Roosevelt hunting trip anecdote recalls 1883 event aiding three thieves to jail.
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Chickasha
Okla
Grady County
Bob Lamar
North Dakota
Theodore Roosevelt
Disease Cutting In On Kansas Wheat
Western Kansas wheat faces serious loss from mosaic disease. Kansas State College plant pathologist Melchers and U S Department of Agriculture expert Fellows warn virus-like infection could spread, with worst damage west of Garden City and to areas as far east as Hays. Early sown fields most affected.
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Kas
Kansas
Kansas State College
Geeieteeey
the College
Melchers
Texas
Colorsdo
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Harley Fellows
U. S. Department of Agriculture
College
Fellows
Garden City
Hays
Felows
Many Openings For Vets Now
Many openings for veterans at posts nationwide including Fort Sill Oklahoma Fort Sam Houston Texas Fort Bliss Texas Camp Hood Texas. Positions require various MOQs such as cooks carpenters clerks musicians tank drivers tank mechanics truck drivers auto mechanics and radio operators. Interested enlistees should contact F/Sgt P G Richardson Room 308 Post Office Ade.
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Uy ‘Ath Army Arem
Ft Sil
Oklahoma
Ft Sam Houston
Texas
Pt. Bliss
Carp Hood
P. G. Richardson
Hoom
Post Office
Ade
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