US May Cut Yugoslavia Out of Kremlin's Herd
Secretary of Defense Forrestal urged military aid to non Communist Europe and a stronger defense authority with an undersecretary. He backed arms for Western Europe, a universal training law, and a modest start to bolster European confidence amid East West tensions.
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Washington
Forrestal
Europe
Secretary of Defense
Truman
Canada
United States
Hungary
China
Yugoslavia
Lovett
Marshal Tito
Belgrade
Clovis Man Faces Charge in Guymon
Thomas Huckabey a 43 year old Clovis printer was arrested by Sheriff Bill Collins at the request of Guymon authorities and returned to Guymon to answer charges of passing bogus checks. He waived extradi tion.
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Clovis
Thomas Huckabey
Bill Collins
Guymon
Okla
UN Council Orders Palestine Ceasefire as Egypt Border Note Arises
The United Nations Security Council ordered a new ceasefire in Palestine after Britain alleged an Israeli patrol crossed into Egypt near El Arish. Tel Aviv denied the charge as Cairo framed Iraqi help to Egypt. The council also pressed the Dutch to end hostilities in Java and Sumatra, demanding release of jailed Indonesian leaders.
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Israel
Associated Press
United Nations Security Council
Palestine
Britain
Egypt
London
Foreign Office
Mediterranean
el Arish
Sinai Peninsula
Tel Aviv
Cairo
Abdel Raman Azzam Pasha
Arab League
Security Council
Paris
Indonesia
Netherlands
Java
Sumatra
Jan Herman van Royen
Parrot Rescue Stuns Firefighters in Los Angeles
A firefighter answering a forest blaze near a home heard a cry for help and rescued a parrot trapped in burning bushes. The incident adds a humorous twist to the story of efforts to quell the fire and highlights unexpected acts of bravery from responders.
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Frank Morcan
Los Angeles
Hated Girls, So She Killed Her Infant Daughter
Durand Michigan December 29 A first degree murder warrant is recommended against 23 year old Domingo Rios who admitted beating her three weeks old daughter Dolores to death saying I hated little girls Prosecutor Gerald McClear said he would seek the warrant against the slender young mother Continued on Page 8
Children’s Home building fund reaches 181333 with new gifts
The Children’s Home building fund rose to 181333.25 after a donation of 7788 was announced. Fundraising continues with numerous local donors including Miss Charlotte Stirratt and J M Poling while three cottages and support buildings progress toward the 200000 goal, leaving 18666.75 remaining.
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Children’s Home
Guy Saunders
Board of Trustees
Saunders
Charlotte Stirratt
Lisvan
Portugal
Stirratt
J. A. Stirratt
Taylor
E. W
Florence Hardin
F. Alexander
J. M. Poling
Lillian
Richard Steele
G. S. McLellan
Amarillo Hardware Company
C. W. Wright
John M. Smith
Austin
Glen L. Mercer
C. R. McAfee
Colder Weather Forecast Here
The US Weather Bureau predicted a drop to around 4 degrees, colder than the 22 degree low the previous night. Relief from the cold was expected today with a high near 50 degrees.
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Amarillo
High Plains
US Weather Bureau
Congress to reconvene for brief one day session
Washington awaits the Republican dominated 80th Congress return on Friday for a short, token session to mark swan song remarks. The 81st Congress with Democratic majorities will convene Monday, leaving little business expected.
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Washington
Brand New Typewriter Makes It a Glorious Day
Arthur Edson laments newsroom habits as he unveils a new typewriter in Washington. He notes newspapers chase luxury gear while writers clash with machines, recalling 14 years in the business and the frustration of getting propped up by old habits and stubborn equipment.
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Arthur Edson
Washington
Calvin Collidge
Oklahoma
1949 in a Nutshell General Business Summary
The section previews 1949 prospects across sectors with mixed forecasts. It notes rises in crude oil production steel output foreign trade and airline passenger traffic, along with declines in retail trade and certain industries. Military activity including aircraft shows a substantial projected increase.
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Eece- Farm Income
Sar Haga Cg al" Soars
Mylorwrte
V. Batson
WMO Obee
Ohnie
Feyne de Saesdene
Amarillo sees 1948 building boom second only to 1926
Building permits in Amarillo push total past 1927's record as Potter County Livestock Arena adds 134000 and a 16 072 foundation permit boosts the year. The 1948 year total reaches 10519104 with 494595 for the month while 1926 remains the peak at 16476528. A 100000 permit for the American Legion home at 615 West Seventh is filed, though plans await approval.
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Amarillo
Stanton Field
Potter County
Field
Munday-Cooper
American Legion
West Seventh
Amarillo Club Meetings and Evening Events Schedule
Today in Amarillo the Kiwanis Youth Center hosts noon events at 609 Carolina and the South Amarillo Lions meet at the Herring Hotel. Also at noon Se Club serves Mexican food. The Rotary Club gathers, and at 7:30 PM officials discuss sheriff and deputy salaries at the County Courthouse. Evening features include 8:15 PM wrestling, 8:30 PM Frances Irvin farewell at Old Tascosa Arena.
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San Jacinto Kiwanis Club
Carolina
South Amarillo
Amarillo Contractor Delivers Lucky Beans to Sheriff
George Locke, a local Amarillo painting contractor, drops a can of lucky beans on Sheriff Adams’ desk with a blue ribbon and a 16 year well wishes card. The sheriff praises Lockes gesture as a lighthearted, long standing ritual during New Year. Johns Manville asbestos shingles mentioned in passing.
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George Locke
Amarillo
Adams
Te- Seeman
Army eyes lunar satellite base for space powered missile system
Washington reports Forrestal outlines an earth satellite vehicle program under the guided missiles committee to study a manned or unmanned orbit near the moon. The plan aims to use a space platform for long range rocket guidance and potential attacks, reflecting early military interest in outer space weapons.
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Fantastic
Moon
Earth
Washington
United States
Defense Forrestal
Neer
Navy
Air Force
Forrestal
Weird Space Base
Committee On
Ee Earth
Tae Kekdar
Meyers Motor Co
Chrysler-Plymouth
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Philip L. Jessup
Bird
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Children’s Home Fund
W. N. Barrick
J. E. Fender
Fort Worth
J. P. Black
Oliver Bivins
Texas Sand & Gravel Company
W. H. Woodlief
Annette Green
Joe F. Witt
R. M. Barton
W. N. Stokes
K. L. Myers
I. O. Moore
Jennie A. Miller
Gordon Gill
H. N. Wheeler
Furr Food
R. H. Venable
Dallas
J. B. Mireau
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Tony” Cantelope
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Hennie Cantelope
Mother Cabrini
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