White House Seeks Last-Minute Rail Negotiation Breakthrough
The White House urged a conference between railroad and union negotiators aiming to avert a nationwide rail strike. Assistant Secretary Eben Ayers said John R. Steelman may convene both sides, with token strikes already planned next week. Union leaders warned 300,000 members are growing restless as talks stall.
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Japan to cooperate with UN Korean effort in policy paper
Japan issued a 3800 word white paper announcing cooperation with the United Nations in the Korean conflict. It frames cooperation as self defense and notes Japan has served as a staging area for UN forces, with continued restraint on arming its troops.
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Former Envoy to Russia Will Head US Intelligence
President Truman selected Lt. Gen. Walter Bedell Smith former ambassador to Moscow to become director of Central Intelligence. Smiths appointment follows calls for reform after the Korean War and he will replace Rear Adm. Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter likely by late September. Smith a World War II chief of staff to Eisenhower and former First Army commander brings long military service and recent illness recovery to the post.
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Gangsters Spreading Into Legal Businesses Across Nation
Senate crime investigators report prohibition era gangs control gambling and increasingly target legitimate enterprises. Senator Wiley says rumors of ties between gangsters and national politicians, including Congress members, will be investigated. The panel’s 106000 word report covers Florida gambling and notes widespread patterns of criminal influence in cities including Miami and Miami Beach.
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High Plains Today Local Events and Fair Activities
Skellytown hosts a special election for a school bond issue all day. Perryton features a full festival with rodeos at Fair Grounds, dance at 2:30 and 8 PM, Old Timers Reunion at 9:30 PM on Courthouse lawn, plus barbecues and community events at County Park. Phillips hosts a free fair with exhibits at High School Gym. Tucumcari presents the Sheri Posse Rodeo.
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Farouk Plans to Marry 16-Year-Old Egyptian Beauty
King Farouk I intends to wed Narri Sadek, a 16-year-old Egyptian girl, in Egypt next spring according to Karim Thabet Pasha. A Deauville visit sparked speculation but officials say no ceremony will take place in France.
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Army doubles call for engineer officers in roundup
The Army ordered 570 reserve captains and lieutenants in the engineer corps to report by Oct. 13, doubling prior calls and bringing total active duty officers in all branches to 8,432. Marines expand reserves, extend enlistments, and order volunteer reserves to active duty, targeting captains and lieutenants in ground and aviation specialties.
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US Charges Eighth Suspect In Klaus Fuchs Spy Ring Case
Morton Sobell an American radar expert arrested in Laredo charged with passing defense secrets to Russia. He fled to Mexico during the Fuchs spy ring probe and was brought to Webb County jail for a hearing. Sobell waived removal, bond set at 100000, and he seeks return to New York. He is linked to Klaus Fuchs and Harry Gold amid a nationwide investigation.
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President Truman Says Congress Whittling Inflation Controls
President Truman criticizes Congress for trimming his proposed inflation measures and for removing price and wage controls from bills. He argues remaining powers are essential to keep the economy stable, to expand defense production, and to curb speculation and consumer credit abuses.
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Steel Strike Ends in Tennessee Coal and Iron dispute
The CIO United Steelworkers Union and Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Co reached a settlement ending a week long strike by 4,000 steelworkers over job reclassifications. An additional 17,000 workers at Fairfield and Ensley mills held lines but were not crossing. United Mine Workers still on strike at five TCL mines with a tentative return to work by Monday.
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All-Out Peace Drive Urged for America
Twenty-eight Senators urged President Truman to launch a comprehensive peace offensive toward the Russian people. Led by Senator Flanders, they proposed total mobilization of psychological and spiritual forces, expanded Voice of America efforts, and a persistent, direct message to soften the Kremlin foundations.
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Amarillo and vicinity weather fair with scattered showers
US Weather Bureau reports generally fair conditions for Amarillo and vicinity on Saturday and Sunday with widely scattered showers Saturday night and again late Sunday. Temperatures will run 56 to 88 and a few cooler showers are expected in the Panhandle and upper South Plains on Sunday.
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Hearing says Dean shot down in Korea rice paddy
Cpl. Donald Biehl of Palestine Illinois told Fitzsimons General Hospital Denver that soldiers told him Maj. Gen. William F Dean was shot down in a rice paddy while leading the 24th Division. He saw Dean in Taejog on July 18 and recalls reports of his fate on July 20 or 21. He lost his right arm in action with the division.
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Tighten Up On Exports Tighten Up On Exports
United States tightens export controls on 1100 war potential items to Russia and 13 Soviet bloc nations effective immediately. New York longshoremen refuse to unload Russian furs from the Mauretania citing wartime posture and vote to avoid handling Russian goods.
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Texas Panhandle Event Schedule Highlights
An afternoon of activities in Amarillo features Gideons luncheon at Herring Hotel and a 1:00 PM picnic at 2nd crossing Palo Duro Canyon. Baseball fans see Gold Sox vs Abilene Blue Sox at Gold Sox Field at 4:00 PM followed by a Drunkard play at Sundowners Repertoire Players. Evening square dance at Ellwood Park begins 8:30 PM with Amarillo Square Dance Council sponsoring.
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