Potsdam Papers Detail Japanese Peace Offer Stall
Reports based on secret Potsdam papers claim Truman allowed Stalin to stall Japan’s peace move weeks before Hiroshima. The series notes Stalin praised Eisenhower for handing 135,000 German troops to the Americans and cites Bohlen notes as eyewitness to the July 18, 1945 Babelsberg meeting with Truman and Molotov present.
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Fires scorch Sierra forests and black out Nevada towns
Rapid fires roared through High Sierra timber destroying 63 000 acres and cutting power to 90 000 people in a 15 000 square mile area. Reno regained power after 23 hours as crews upgraded a 60 000 volt line and warned to unplug appliances to prevent overload.
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Panhandle Plains Museum Draws 1300 Signatures
More than 1,300 people signed the guest register at Panhandle Plains Historical Museum in four opening hours. Officials say even more visited that afternoon, attracted by Topay's donation including Quanah Parker’s war bonnet and lance now on exhibit in the Hall of Ethnology. Topay is about 90 to 100 years old.
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Castro Accused of Latin Plots
The United States accuses Cuba of training Red agents and guerrillas to spread Communism in Latin America. Argentina proposes an OAS defense plan and an extraordinary conference within 90 days to craft an anti-Communist treaty and advisory report. The charges, presented before an OAS committee, allege Cuba recruited over 200 to form an education center in the Sierra Maestra while planning to use arms.
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Weather Summary for Amarillo 1960 Update
Amarillo records 211 of 235 sunny days for 1960. Comparative readings at 3 p.m. show wind from 15 to 45 mph, visibility varying and general partly cloudy conditions in Amarillo Houston Okla City readings.
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Lulu atomic depth charge goes into U S fleet
Secretary Gates announced Lulu the new atomic anti submarine depth charge is now operational with the fleet. He described it as small light and highly effective and said it could be carried by aircraft including helicopters. He also noted improved intercontinental ballistic missiles are on the way.
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Baseball Scores Across Leagues
In the American League no games were scheduled. National League results show Chicago 6 Cincinnati 3 and Los Angeles 8 San Francisco. Texas League games include Amarillo 8 over Rio Grande Valley 1, Tulsa 9 over Austin 2, and San Antonio at Victoria 5-9.
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Alligator at San Francisco Aquarium Outshines a Pursestring
Berit Solberg, 23, watched as her purse and possessions were attacked by a 200-pound alligator at Steinhart Aquarium. Officials spent two hours Tuesday freeing the tooth-marked items after the drop near the alligator pool. Miss Solberg described the moment as she leaned over the rail and commented on the seemingly lifeless turtles or alligators nearby.
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Weather Update Amarillo and Vicinity
The U S Weather Bureau reports fair weather for Amarillo and surrounding area with mild temperatures and light winds. No significant weather systems are expected to affect the region today. Expected conditions favor outdoor activities.
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House Okays TV Debates and Broadcast Exemption
Congress cleared the way for face to face presidential debates by passing a Senate bill to free broadcasters from equal time obligations for major nominees. Nixon Kennedy and Lodge Johnson matchups are anticipated as networks weigh time and sponsorship questions.
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Fair Employment Law Proposed by Sociology Professor
Dear Editor letter argues for a Fair Employment Practices Law for older workers. The writer cites a neighbor who dislikes age prejudice but says his own job search seeks health-friendly, well paid work and criticizes employers who block the job he desires.
Lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II Dies at 65
Oscar Hammerstein II, famed Broadway lyricist and producer, died of cancer at 65 in Doylestown Penn. He leaves his widow Dorothy a daughter and two sons. He and Richard Rodgers created many renowned musical shows. He spoke of loving a wonderful theater.
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Inside the Employer Insurance Buy in New Mexico
The Daily News reports on how insurance for truck lines in New Mexico is placed by the wife of a corporation commissioner. Will Harrison, Santa Fe special correspondent, notes page 14. The piece is part of a series on brain trusts advising presidential candidates continuing on pages 28 and 20 by Sylvia Porter and Phil Dessauer.
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