House Approves Standby Economic Controls for President
The House approved standby price wage rationing powers for President Truman as it advances a discretionary control bill. Debate centered on whether to require voluntary restraint first or allow immediate presidential controls, with real estate financing and consumer buying among powers under consideration. Senate plans to take up the issue tomorrow mirrored the House action.
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Counterfeiting Gangs Nabbed Across U S
Secret Service arrested four men in a New York City restaurant and two men and a woman in a cabin near the Missouri Ozarks for circulating counterfeit ten and twenty dollar bills. Agents say the NY group passed phony currency and recruited teens to do so. the De Soto capture allegedly moved about twelve thousand dollars in fake tens across 23 states.
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Perryton girl crowned Top of Texas rodeo queen
Janet Ranson, 18, of Perryton won the first Top of Texas Rodeo queen title by popular vote. She rides Shortie the chestnut horse and plans to enroll at Southern Methodist University. The crown comes with a hat from S&Q Clothiers and marks Janet I as queen this year.
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Desperado Harris slain ending Ozark manhunt
In Eminence Missouri a deputy sheriff fatally shot William Harris 39 after he fled a farm killing three people and wounding two. The two day pursuit involved over 100 officers in rugged Ozark hills as Harris fled with his daughter’s body and other captives.
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Elmer Nichols
Joyce Thomas
Track Owner Johnston Admits 1948 Florida Campaign Donation
William H. Johnston who runs Chicago and Florida tracks testified he contributed about 100000 dollars to Governor Warren in 1948. He said roughly 60000 came from another backer as the Senate crime investigating committee probes gambling links and police effects.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Jules Levitt
Weather Almanac Highlights for Amarillo and Nearby
The Almanac reports continued fair weather Thursday and Friday with partly cloudy periods and scattered thundershowers. New Mexico sees generally fair conditions with some afternoon showers and warm highs around 85 to 95 degrees, 90 to 100 south. Includes hourly temperature readings, sunrise and sunset, and a note that today is a good fishing day. Also adds a historical note for 1945 when Japan offered to surrender and a summary of Iowa facts.
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Reds Retreat Ahead of US South Korea Offensive Near Taegu
American infantrymen moved within five miles of Chinju as MacArthur said the Communist retreat near Taegu was a rout. North Koreans across Yongdok were driven back. Taegu line held with UN forces pressing across the Naktong River and toward Chinju.
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Communist Troops Use Women Children as Shields
US Marine pilots report refusal to bomb certain communist concentrations after observing troops using women and children as shields in villages. Far East Air Force says B 29 raids hit Pyongyang railyards and Hungnam complex, with Stratemeyer noting Pyongyang is now off the target list. Fifth Air Force logged 347 sorties with several tanks vehicles and other targets destroyed.
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Solons Move Speedily Against Subversives
Washington August 9 Congress acted rapidly to tighten security against spies and subversives. The Senate passed three anti subversion bills including death for peacetime spying and power to fire suspected security risks. The House committee proposed stronger immigration controls to bar subversives and ease deportations.
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White House mediates looming railroad 40 hour week dispute
In August during the Korean war crisis, the White House enters talks over 40 hour week demands by conductors and trainmen. Senator Morse cites a telegram from union leaders urging government seizure of lines to avert disruption. Union heads meet with Truman aides John R. Steelman and labor troubleshooter at the White House to seek a resolution.
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Taylor Trails Clark in Idaho Senate Nomination Race
Incumbent Glen H. Taylor trailed former Sen. D. Worth Clark by under 1,000 votes as Idaho returns from assembly precincts continued to roll in. Clark led by over 1,400 earlier, with 25,590 for Clark and 24,666 for Taylor in 732 of 839 precincts. Rep. Compton White had 14,106.
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Canadian River dam bill blocked in Senate by Schoeppel
The Canadian River dam bill faced a delay in the Senate after Sen. Andrew F. Schoeppel of Kansas objected to unanimous consent. Utah's Sen. Arthur W. Watkins favored amendments and New Mexico's Sen. Dennis Chavez urged debate and stricter safeguards for water rights. If moved from the consent calendar, the bill could proceed by a simple majority, speeding action on the 85 million dollar project.
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New Mexico
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Train Crash At Texas Company Siding Injures Engineer
The collision at the Texas Company refinery siding near Third and Grand damaged a switcher and two tank cars but caused light damage overall. Engineer H. M. Pryor, 44, of Fort Worth, jumped clear and is reported in improved condition with a broken left leg. Two diesel crew members were dismissed after emergency treatment. Gasoline spilled into a ditch, yet fire and explosions were averted as repairs proceed and the derailed cars are moved.
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Monaghan
Olver and Wiggins Lumber Co. notice
Olver and Wiggins Lumber Co., located at 1200 West 6th, issues a notice regarding operations, hours, or relevant public matter as reflected in the readable OCR text.
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Olver & Wiggins Lbr. Co
Amarillo Clubs and Events Schedule Today
Panhandle county assessors meet for a one day school on car titles at the County Court House. Homemaking class at Amarillo High School. Luncheon meetings for Panhandle Republican Club San Jacinto Kiwanis Club South Amarillo Lions Club Amarillo Optimists and Rotary at listed venues. Kids Inc. champions from Woodward arrive for Roge World Series parade on Polk Street. World Series of Kids Incorporated in Maverick Fields. Altrusa Club at BlacksStone Hotel. Civil Air Patrol at Army Air Field Terminal Building. Gold Sox vs Clovis Pioneers baseball at Gold Sox Field. Wrestling title match Frankie Hill Murdock vs Henry Harrell at Sports Arena. Amarillo Concert Band at North Heights.
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