Rogers victory in runoff for Congress prompts praise for opponent
Walter Rogers of Pampa, the Democratic nominee, credits Mrs. Altavene Clark with a brilliant campaign and gracious sportsmanship. He notes long campaign, travel of about 20000 miles, personal family trials, and says he will face Congressman Ben Guill in the November election.
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Daily News
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Panhandle
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Cameron
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Dallas
Supreme Court
Meade Griffin
Plainview
Floods After Assam Quake Threaten Tea Regions
New Delhi reports say the Assam earthquake disaster is near five thousand deaths with millions homeless. Dibrugarh, and the Dibru and Brahmaputra rivers, threaten flood damage and ruined tea plantations, bridges, and roads across the affected northeast region.
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Army Takes Charge of Major Railroads
The US Army seized the nations major railroads at 3 pm CST to avert a looming strike. About 300000 train workers threatened to walk out. Truman ordered control of 195 lines and standby control of 106 others. The move was largely symbolic, with no troops on trains and only 50 uniformed officers supervising. Railroads and unions pledged uninterrupted service. talks to resume soon.
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Truman
Secretary of the Army
Pace
White House
Unreported in Benevolence Ship Tragedy
Coast Guard boats search foggy waters off the Golden Gate for 13 missing after the hospital ship Benevolence sank Friday night when rammed by the Mary Luckenback. At least 18 dead, 492 rescued. Navy to recount aboard roster as crews check rolls.
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Grand Jury To Meet At Potter County
Potter County grand jury will meet at 10 o'clock this morning, announced yesterday by Dist. Atty. Lloyd King. No grand jury session was held last week because the 47th District Court was in session at Canyon.
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47Th District Court
Canyon
Amarillo events calendar highlights today
City golf qualifying continues at Ross Rogers course. 8:30 AM high school Sandie Band rehearsal at Amarillo High School band room. 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM reception for new teachers in the Amarillo Public Schools cafeteria. Kiwanis at Herring Hotel 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Choir tryouts at Amarillo High School music annex. 7:00 PM adult education registration at Amarillo College. 8:00 PM Helium City Camera Club at West Amarillo Christian Church. 8:00 PM Forest Hill Civic Club at Forest Hill School.
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Amarillo High School
Amarillo
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Herring Hotel
Amarillo College
Helium City Camera Club
West Amarillo
13,000 Vote Edge for White in Texas Runoff
White held a lead of about 13 000 votes over McDonald for agriculture commissioner as counting continued with 32 100 votes unreported in 104 counties. Harris County provided a late surge raising McDonald as White led by 17 000 earlier in the night.
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Dallas
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Odessa
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Amarillo
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R. L. Lattimore
Wilson
Fagan Dickson
Austin
Griffin
George Harwood
Brooks
Moss
Clark
Agriculture
Thea White
Bureau
Harris County
Rain and Hail Sweep High Plains Area
The High Plains saw widespread rain with hail on Saturday and Sunday. Amarillo reports 1.95 inches at the US Weather Bureau, 1.13 inches downtown, and up to 2.69 inches in Guymon. Other towns recorded varied totals from .01 to 1.66 inches, with gusts up to 60 mph.
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Amarillo
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Guymon
Oklahoma Panhandle
Gage
Mineola Man Killed In Truck Collision On Road Roller
Alvis A. Wilson, 42, of Mineola, was killed when a truck struck the rear of the road roller he operated on a highway Friday. He was knocked off the roller.
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Alvis A. Wilson
Mineola
Preventive War Debate Draws Top Level Opposition
A State Department spokesman rejected preventive war and warned that using atomic bombs would create many new and difficult problems. Ambassador Jessup said war is not inevitable and urged strength and peaceful means to deter aggression. White House and State Department disavowed Matthews's views as not reflecting policy.
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Acheson
White House
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Boston
Moscow
Expanded Power for Marines Expands Combat Strength
Washington reports a Senate House Armed Services panel chairman Vinson set a bold target to build four fully equipped Marine divisions and 26 air squadrons. The plan, a jump from August 6 projections, aims to fund defense growth including Marines to about 174 000 personnel.
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School Start Routes Roaring to Lazbuddie and Texico
Roaring and Lazbuddie along with Texico begin school sessions as students head back. District officials schedule buses and safety briefings for the new term.
Cretan Lovers Defy Family Feud In Mount Ida Abduction
Nineteen year old Stassoula Petacogeori clings to lover Constantine Kephaloyannis as they flee to Mount Ida after he abducts her amid a looming hostile family feud. Manuel Kephaloyannis warns of bloodshed but the couple vows to stay together and face consequences.
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Manuel Kephaloyannis
Petraeo
Georgi
Kephaloyannis
Manuel
Petracogeorgi
Korean Background Theme Opens New Daily News Series
The Daily News launches a 12 chapter feature titled Korean Background Theme exploring countries and places in current events. The first illustrated chapter focuses on Korea and its background as schools open.
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Korea
Urge Decision on Price Controls
Republican Senator Martin urged President Truman to invoke wage price controls quickly and across the board if Congress grants authority. The stalemate in the Senate House Conference over broad vs selective controls keeps the chance for a unified program uncertain.
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MacArthur withdraws Formosa message to VFW meeting
General Douglas MacArthur has withdrawn his Formosa message sent to the VFW national encampment in Chicago. President Truman was believed to direct the withdrawal, with officials noting a potential clash with US Formosa policy. State Department officials warned the statement could aid Communist propagandists by portraying the US as backing Nationalist forces.
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VFW
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Far East
High Department
United States
North Korean Attacks Repulsed Near Taegu and Po Hang
North Korean formations attacked at four points Monday with a gain only near Taegu. South Koreans and allied units halted a major push toward Po Hang as air and ground forces struck enemy concentrations. British liaison unit arrives as the front remains fluid but under control.
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Kiggs
Wikang
Naktong River
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Changnyong
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Weather Outlook for Amarillo and Vicinity
Partly cloudy on Monday and Tuesday with a few widely scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. A little warmer Monday with expected high around 61 degrees and sunset at 7:20 PM.
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