Liquor Permit Bans Upheld by Texas Court
The 108th District Court affirmed cancellations of 17 beer and wine permits ordered by the Texas Liquor Control Board. The suits, filed by Amarillo and Borger store operators, stem from hearings in Austin and district court on December 27. Bribery charges tied to proposed raids were noted against several individuals with trial slated for late January.
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W Gee
Liquor Control Board
Austin
108Th District Court
Jack Grant
Potter County
Texas Liquor Control Board
Jackson
Slape
Lowe
T. B. Freeman Sylvester Wilson
W. W. Lamkin
Mark Lamkin
Lamkins
Fraternity of Organized Labor
Georgia
Wilson
Ground Action Erupts On West Korea Front
William C Barnardy reports from Seoul that on Tuesday Chinese forces in the western Korea front surged with about 4000 troops. An Eighth Army officer says at least four Chinese battalions attacked the South Korean First Division near Korangpo in the 13 day old battle. Elements of two Chinese regiments pushed South Korean troops off two knobs, marking the heaviest fighting since the Panmunjom cease fire line was drawn on November 27. The Reds sent reinforcements just hours after a South Korean advance against a lone battalion.
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William C. Barnardy
Seoul
Eighth Army
Bulge
Korangpo
Panmunjom
Mrs Simpson Will Face Trial Friday Sea Batters Ship
The Flying Enterprise tow line snapped leaving Captain Henrik Kurt Carlsen facing renewed peril as the battered ship rode out another Atlantic storm. Turmoil and other tugs towed toward Falmouth harbor, with rescue forces ready if the voyage failed again.
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Falmouth
England
US Navy
Henrik Kurt Carlsen
Enterprise
Abeille
Willard Keith
Carleen
Teen-Age Gang Seized Here Admits Nine Burglaries
A 15-year-old Chicago lad led a teen gang that burglarized nine Amarillo service stations. Four members, ages 12 to 15, were seized by City Juvenile Officers after one gang member talked. The leader admitted all burglaries and implicated others. loot was small but one burglary yielded 75 dollars. The four were held at Potter County Juvenile Detention Home. a fifth member was being sought.
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Troy Martin
Chicago
Amarillon Service
Wwe Ween
Clifford Roberts
Claude Evans
Roberts
Leader
Potter County
Beating Victim's Mother Indicted In Vernon Court
Mrs. Rob ert Dale Simpson was indicted for assault to murder over the Christmas Eve beating of her son William Thomas Yates. The 4 year old boy, unconscious at hospital, later moved to Baylor in Dallas and is reported improving though with possible brain damage. Simpson and her husband remain jailed, trial set for Friday in Vernon with two lawyers appointed to defend.
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Vernon
Robert Dale Simpson
William Thomas Yates
Billy
Baylor
Fire Chief George B. Cooper resigns in Amarillo
George B. Cooper resigns as head of Amarillo fire department. Roy P. Hill is named fire chief by the city commission, succeeding Cooper who recommended Hill for the post. Hill, longtime department member, joined in 1917 and has served as assistant chief since January 6, 1908.
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George B. Cooper
Amarillo
Roy P. Hill
Cooper
MV Moss
Hill
Red Tactics Blasted We Dread Bice Feeb Detine
A terse report outlines criticism of aggressive tactics amid a political dispute. Key figures and groups are named, with the focus on the debate over security policy and its measured impact on governance.
Truman Staying Off Minnesota Primary Ballot
President Truman asked to keep his name off the Minnesota March 18 presidential primary. The White House and the Democratic National Committee reportedly urged Minnesota to back Sen. Hubert Humphrey as a favorite son. Humphrey, weighing reelection as senator in 1954, is reluctant but supportive of Truman. Minnesota delegates could shift to another candidate or Truman at the convention.
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Washington
Truman
Minnesota
White House
Democratic National Committee
Democratic-Farmer Labor Party
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Mr. Truman
Humphrey
Absentee city bond vote and local events in Amarillo
Amarillo hosts all day absentee voting on a 5.2 million dollar city bond for improvements. pre induction physicals for 25 men from Muleshoe and 25 from Gereford at the US Army and Air Force Recruiting Station. noon Junior Chamber at Herring Hotel. noon Amarillo Credit Manager’s at Blackstone Coffee Shop. 6:30 pm First Presbyterian Church annual corporate and congregational meeting. 7:30 pm 9833rd VART Squadron at Naval Reserve Training Center. 7:30 pm J B Pietzsch Amarillo Chapter No 26 birthday party at Dowell’s Saratoga Cafe. 8:00 pm YMCA dance class at YMCA.
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Muleshoe
Gereford
US Army and Air Force
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Herring Hotel
Amarillo Credit Manager's Association
Blackstone
First Presbyterian Church
Naval Reserve Training Center
Lide Ave
J. B. Pietzsch Amarillo
Dowell
Saratoga Cafe
North Pierce
YMCA
Jackson
Speedy Bombers Reach Base Here
Two Boeing B 47 Strato jets sped at 600 miles per hour across Amarillo yesterday landing at Amarillo Air Force Base. Officials say the jets will be used for jet mechanics training with base personnel and residents gathering along Highway 60 and I 6 to watch. Maj John Willard of Darland Utah piloted the first plane with Capt Clark Kotter as co pilot. Maj Arthur Hanne of Carland Utah piloted the second with Capt Virgil Nokes of Cordeana as co pilot.
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Daily News
Amarillo Air Force Base
John Willard
Gerald Fairbanks
Amarillo
Darland
Via
Clark Kotter
Raltie
Ner
Tex
Arthur Hanne
Carland
Utah
Blaze Causes By Cat In Hurry
A brief notice reports a small fire started by a cat in a hurried moment. No injuries or major damage noted. authorities responded and contained the blaze.
Eisenhower backers launch all-state campaign slogan
Special report notes Eisenhower supporters push nationwide campaigns with the line I Like Ike while Congress and party leaders discuss delegate pledges. Senator Bridges named Senate Republican leader, Churchill and Cruman piano moment referenced, and US treasury bonds to be marketed at two percent.
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Bridges
New Hampshire
Senate
God, Country
Republican Party
Churchill
Cruman
US Treasury
Two Changes Reported In Annual Bank Voting
The report notes changes in the bank’s annual voting process with remarks on alterations in committee decisions and final tally. It mentions Ames for a local election context and references figures related to bank officials and expected outcomes. The document is dense with OCR errors but highlights shifts in governance and participation.
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T. B. Preeman
Clover Club
Rocket Club
Borger
Clarence
Jack” Jackson
Ralph Lowe
Star Liquor Store
Vernon Slape
Freeman's Liquor Store
Sylvester Wilson
Little Wheel Drive
47Th District Court
West Korea Front
Palmouh Sult
Vernon Court
Boosters
Ben Guill
Seteneee
Eelle
Seerteee Orono
Damien
Daily News Almanac
Congress
Potomac
Washington, Jan
Gen. Eisenhower
Ske
A.ee
Taft
Kefauver
Benater O'Conner
Maryland
RFC Bow Pledere
Doan, Knerel
Ron
Tee
Fannie Hfeelengi
Banks Gere
Amerie Sete
Tom
Mike Bowe
Romer
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