Political realignments across parties stir 1948 hints
Wes Izard surveys looming 1948 presidential maneuvering across parties. He notes Truman’s uncertain path, Southern Democrats' resolve, cross filing in Texas, and potential drafts of Eisenhower MacArthur Taft and Stassen. Conservatives seek united fronts while liberals hope new alignments simplify politics.
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Gun Battle Routs Border Gang Ram Rothery Of Juarez Bank
Interstate shipment thefts totaling about 3000 dollars led federal charges against six men suspected in a scheme involving the Yellow Transit Company. Robert Eugene Alexander, 24, of the Gathright Hotel, is charged with theft of 11 cases of whiskey from an interstate shipment. Another suspect faced charges of buying and possessing stolen property.
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Cleveland
Robert Eugene Alexander
Gathright Hotel
Brown Learns To Eat Less Hypnotically In Town
Franquin the Australian hypnotist began his American tour at Municipal Auditorium after Brown reduced his meals following Christmas. Brown, Daily News advertising director, pushed away a half filled plate at noon and expressed surprise at his own response to hypnosis.
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Extra poll tax blanks ordered as campaign expands
Hubert Cole Potter County tax collector orders 5000 more poll tax receipts amid sales surge toward 20000. Jaycees court civic groups visiting clubs and canvassing downtown Amarillo to push receipts. Randall County sites expand including 204 West Thirty Fourth with a new location opening soon. Junior League and League of Women Voters participate in sales efforts.
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Russell Stationery Company
Amarillo
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Randall County
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Junior League
League of Women Voters
GOP Candidates Clash Over Foreign Policy and Defense
The Congressional Quarterly finds sharp contrasts among Eisenhower Taft Stassen and Warren on foreign policy and military matters. Eisenhower backs existing programs and alliances while Taft often opposes or urges cuts. Domestic policy also shows differences with Taft backing federal education aid and Eisenhower opposing a broad education program.
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Security Constraints Limit Access to Sensitive Data
The fragment notes that access is restricted to those with proper authorization and emphasizes maintaining security. It mentions balancing openness with protection and keeping information within approved channels.
Phantom burglar strikes home of Mr. and Mrs. Moser
Nighttime break in at 907 Crockett as the Phantom entered a south window to seize a purse from a hall cedar chest. Officers found the trail of stolen items along an alley route including a $40 deposit slip a $20 bank book and Mrs. Mosers bank records. The Mosers were near in another room when the entry occurred and their son Max heard a muted radio nearby.
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Crockett
Amarillo Community Calendar Highlights Evening Events
Readied schedule shows pre induction physicals at Reece Tulligg Station and leadership training courses at Center 9 Caroline You Amari Rotary Club. Voter hour at Federated Women’s Club, story hour at Youth Center, and community dinner at Herring Mote follow. Additional events include a Breckstone motel committee shop, Globe-News golf, and an Amerite Air Patrol wreathing ceremony.
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Vernon
Ree Tulligg
Air Patrol
Amarillo Air Force
29th Victim of Air Crash Found in Elizabeth
Police and firemen located the 29th victim of yesterday's Convair crash into Elizabeth homes. A dismembered body was recovered from the debris, with officials unsure of gender. The casualty total spurred calls to move or close Newark airport amid a broader investigation of two recent New Jersey air disasters.
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August Winkelmann
American Airlines
Boy Slays Father in Television Argument
An 11 year old boy fatally shot his deputy sheriff father during an argument over a television show in Clemens Michigan on January 23. The boy acted after a dispute escalated to gunfire according to authorities from MT.
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Pole
Robbers Rounded Up Near Zaragoza in Juarez Bank Raid
Federal police report two more Juarez bank robbers surrounded near Zaragoza south of Juarez. Five suspects, including two women, arrested earlier. $174,000 stolen from Banco Nacional de Mexico recovered. One wounded, one man killed in raid. officers expect remaining suspects at Zaragoza soon.
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