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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1948

Page

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Local Actress Turns Cowgirl Pickets US Russian Policy

Lake Success March 31 P A New York actress and secretary Pat McClarney wearing a cowgirl outfit led a 17 person picket line before the United Nations as part of protests against Andrei Gromyko over the Prague coup and Russian actions. The group also included taxi drivers and doormen. McClarney trained in Amarillo Texas and later rose to leading roles on stage and in radio before moving to New York. The protest coincided with a Security Council debate on Czechoslovak affairs.

New York United Nations Russia Ander A. Gromyko Security Council Cou Gromyko United States France Italy US de Warren R. Austin Pat McClarney Amarillo Jack J. Jackman United Taxicab Council Greater New York Jackman League of Mutual Taxi Owners Miss McClarney Amarillo High School Amarillo Little Theater June Mac University of Texas Nantucket Front Page

What Would Make Us Fight A Congressional Dilemma

Washington March 31 Special Congress debates what incident could trigger war with Russia. Rep Clarence J Brown argues war unlikely for five to twenty years unless an unforeseen incident arises. Lawmakers emphasize building a strong defense to deter conflict.

Washington United States Russia Trieste Manchuria Atlantic Pacific Greece Berlin Turkey Clarence J. Brown Ohio Brown

US Rejects Soviet Inspections of Berlin Military Trains

The United States refused a Soviet demand to inspect American military trains and freight entering or leaving Berlin. American trains between Berlin and Frankfurt would continue, with guards barred from Soviet inspection. the move sparked a four power crisis and raised tensions over interzonal travel and documentation requirements.

Berlin United States Frankfurt Marienborn Helmstedt Soviet Zone Germany

Jester Offers Trumanite Peace Plan In Texas

Dallas March 31 A Dallas leader of pro Truman Democrats answers Gov Jester appeals for harmony with a two point plan. A truce on campaign funds and delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Howard Dailey says his faction may back party harmony with concessions including a joint fundraising barbecue in Fort Worth April 20 and a Texas bound national committee fund to support Democratic interests in doubtful states. The Truman Democrats would accept an uninstructed Texas delegation with half of the delegation favorable to President Truman.

Dallas Beauford H. Jester Howard Dailey Truman Jester Fort Worth National Committee Texas Truman Democrats

Plainview Fat Stock Show Opens

Plainview hosts the Fat Stock Show opening on page 3 with exhibits and judging scheduled throughout the day. Organizers invite farmers and visitors to view livestock entries and attend a series of public events across the fairgrounds.

Lions Club Hosts Second Annual April Fool Frolic

The Lions Club hosts a night of dance and carnival on April Fool's Day at 9 pm in the Nat. SA mission. Admission is $1.20 per person.

Lions Club Nat. SA

Dust Storm Eases as Texan Cities Report Cooler Day

Texas clean up follows the state’s worst dust storm in a decade with cooler weather. Dallas Fort Worth Lubbock Mineral Wells report light dust as 30 mph winds ease. Amarillo forecasts a high near 58 after sub freezing night. El Paso records a mix of sandstorm sunshine rain and hail with gusts up to 60 mph.

Dallas Fort Worth Lubbock Mineral Wells Dallas Weather Bureau Texas Panhandle Amarillo Panhandle Biggs Air Force Base el Paso West Texas Pompa Abilene Big Spring Midland Wink Wichita Falls Austin San Antonio Waco Brownsville Houston

National Legion Commander James O'Neil to tour Texas

National commander James F. O'Neil will be in Amarillo Saturday night April 10 and begin a state tour visiting Port Arthur Palestine Tyler West Cleburne Abilene Graham and Childress after arriving in Houston Sunday. He will attend events at the local American Legion post during the visit.

American Legion James F. O'Neil Amarillo O'Neil Houston Amarilo Port Arthur Palestine Tyler West Cleburne Abilene Graham Childress

What Am I Saying False By Frank Morean

A witty column notes racetrack touts mislead listeners with false profits. It argues that nothing false benefits anyone except perhaps teeth, reflecting a sharp NY Post Corp style from 1948.

Frank Morean NY. Post Corp

African Adventure hunting film opens two day run at Esquire

The African Adventure big game hunt film by William McMillan debuts at 3 30 PM at the Esquire Theater with a matinee for students from Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club members. Tickets for evening shows go on sale with prices 50 cents for students and 1 50 for adults.

Esquire Theater Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club Relance Laren Aamana Fn Mr. McMillan William McMillan Lubbock British East Africa Amarillo Bernie Howell the Panhandle Door Sportsmen's Club Dave Britain W. D. Howren Daily News McMillan Africa

Plainview and surrounding events fill day program

A busy Plainview day lists a noon fat stock show and multiple public activities. The schedule includes hospital volunteer orientation at Veterans Hospital, Girl Scout training at St Andrews Episcopal, a community entertainment program, various club meetings in Levelland Memphis and Amarillo, a film showing African Adventure for students, a Morse High play, hospital planning talks, VFW officer installation, additional film showings, boxing and wrestling at local venues, a charity April Fool Frolic by the Lions Club, and a Junior high boxing event at the Shamrock gym.

Plainview Plainview Public Veterans Hospital St. Andrews Hockley County Soil Conservation District Board Levelland Amarillo Presbyterial Society of the Presbyterian Church, USA First Presbyterian Church Memphis Optimists Club Mexican Inn South Amarillo Carolina Rotary Club Herring Hotel McMillan Esquire Theater Morse High School Morse Public County Commissioners Northwest Texas Hospital Planning Board Goding-Meadows Veterans of Fore Great Scotts Paducah High School High School Auditorum Tri-State Fair Grounds Nat Ballroom Russ Racers Camp Don Harrington Boy Scout Building Fund

VA hospital urged to add 300 beds in Amarillo

Omar Clark a Veterans Administration executive who inspected Amarillo's VA facility recommended a 300 bed addition. Rep. Gene Worley announced a bill to fund three million dollars for the expansion. Local leaders hailed the move as a major step toward easing overloaded facilities and urged fast action by General Gray.

Omar Clark Veterans Administration Veterans Hospital Amarillo Institution Associated Press Washington Daily News Gen. R. Gray Gene Worley the Panhandle Clark General Gray George Broome American Legion Hospital Committee Broome

ERP Bill on Home Stretch After House Approval

The House passed a 6.205 billion dollar foreign aid package by 329 to 74 aimed at halting Communist expansion. It includes 5.3 billion for Europe recovery and 425 million for Greece, Turkey, and China plus 420 million in economic aid to China, with 60 million for UNICEF.

Washington Greece Turkey China United Nations Children’s Fund Marcantonio New York United Nations Truman Congress House Spain Germany President Truman Senate Italy

Worley Among Texans Backing ERP Bill

Congressman Gene Worley of the Panhandle was one of 20 Texans voting for the ERP bill yesterday according to the Associated Press. No Texans opposed the measure.

Gene Worley The Panhandle Associated Press

Renewed attacks spark police alert in Columbus

Police doubled precautions after rioters attacked the home of Frank Hashmall, Communist chairman. Deputies warned against further violence while Gus Hall filed a civil damage suit in Cleveland and the Associated press noted editorials opposing demonstrations. No arrests reported as of late today.

Columbus Franklin County Frank Hashmall Ralph J. Paul Columbus City Hashmall Gus Hall Cleveland Don Weaver Scripps-Howard Association of Catholic Trade Unionists New York College

Tax Slash Veto Predicted Today

Congress is urged to prepare for a quick vote on President Truman's expected veto of the 4.8 billion tax cut bill. The White House is noncommittal but leaders expect action before the Monday April 5 deadline, with both parties believed able to muster a two thirds override despite defense spending increases.

Washington Truman White House Armed Services

Palo Duro Grove General Meeting Set Tonight

Palo Duro Grove at 2253 Woodmen Circle will hold a general business meeting at 8 PM in Mrs. Hazel Sylvester’s home 2202 Rule. The meeting will study ritual and prepare for grove inspection.

Palo Duro Grove Woodmen Circle Hazel Sylvester

Flattops to Ferry Planes to Turkey in Aid Program

The Navy said three escort carriers will deliver planes to Turkey over the next months as part of the Turkish military aid program. Carriers normally carry about 30 planes but ferries can transport over 100. two ships depart the East Coast and one from San Francisco for Yesilkoy near Istanbul.

Washington Navy Turkey San Francisco Yesilkoy Istanbul

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