Twisters Hit Amarillo as Bikini Bomb Sighting Confuses Residents
In Amarillo, tiny tornadoes ripped into North Bivins and Polk streets causing porch damage and scattered milk bottles. A radio dispatch from aboard a B 29 plane near Bikini described the dawn takeoff and the atomic test buildup, while residents waited for unsettling reports that failed to materialize into apocalyptic sights.
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North Bivini
Myrtle Griffin
North Bivins
J. W. Glass
Polk Street
J. A. Darden
Polk
Frank H. Bartholomew
Bikini
Kwajalein
Woodrow P. Swancutt
Dave
World’s fourth atomic blast sinks two ships
The Bikini Lagoon detonation damaged or sunk multiple ships including two transports, the Lamson capsized, Independence heavily damaged, and fires reported aboard several vessels. Admiral Blandy noted it was a cautious, step by step assessment with no tidal waves or earthquakes. The blast produced a triple mushroom cloud and drew 34,000 people to observe.
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Canine Star
Associated Press
U. S
Bikini Lagoon
Gilliam
Carlisle
Lamson
Independence
Prinz Eugen
Nagato
Pensacola
Skate
Sakawa
Saratoga
Nevada
New York
Wilson
Briscoe
Niagara
Bladen
Banner
Butte
Mt. Mckinley
Appalachian
New Mexico
Adm
W. H. P. Blandy
Julian
Blandy
Bikini
Atomic Cloud Over Bikini Lagoon Describes Bombing Run
A narrator aboard a B 29 reports witnessing the Bikini Atoll operation with a rainbow over Kwajalein. The crew sees the Nevada in view, parachute checks, dark glasses, and a two mushroom cloud formation as the cloud drifts west while ships’ fates remain unclear.
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Kwajalein
Nevada
Broadway One
Tel “Abraham
Broadway
Russell Treland
Bikini Reef
Two Injured In Car Crash At Tenth And Lincoln
Two persons received emergency treatment for facial lacerations at Northwest Texas Hospital yesterday afternoon after a collision at the intersection of Tenth and Lincoln. H. H. Denny of Vega riding with Jack W. De Wees of Vega sustained chin cuts, while Mrs. Sherman D. Dufur of Friona riding with her husband and two children was treated for facial cuts. The Dufur car eastbound was struck by the DeWees car westbound as it turned. No other occupants were injured.
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Northwest Texas Hospital
Tenth
Lincoln
H. H. Denny
Vega
Jack W. DeWees
Sherman D. Dufur
Friona
Dufur
DeWees
Weather Summary for West Texas and New Mexico
Weather Bureau ZVARIUS AND VICINITY reports partly cloudy conditions and cooler temps today with fair tonight. West Texas sees partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms and warmer readings in Panhandle and South Plains. New Mexico expects fair Monday with little temperature change. highs 85 to 95.
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Zvarius
West Texas
Panhandle
South Plains
New Mexico
Rain Rounds Perryton Area In Strong Storms
Heavy rains of 2.13 inches fell on Perryton as a line of storms and winds swept the panhandle. Canadian Highway near Perryton flooded. hail reported in Ochiltree County. Amarillo and Guymon saw light showers and gusts up to 45 mph. Harvest in Ochiltree County about 90 percent done. Stratford dust storm reduced cutting and halted harvest briefly.
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Perryton
Panhandle
Ochiltree
Farnsworth
Amarillo
Canadian
Miami
Spearman
Guymon
Okla
Stratford
Ochiltree County
100 000 Nippons Sent to Siberia
Washington estimates Russia has moved about 706000 Japanese troops from Manchuria to Siberia to be used as a labor force. Moscow has offered no official confirmation, heightening tensions with the United States over war conditions and consular access in Korea.
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Washington
Russia
Manchuria
Siberia
Moscow
Europe
Asia
Far East
Korea
Seoul
United States
Yanks and German Cops Clash During Red Light Area Raid
In Frankfurt, American soldiers and German police clashed early today as soldiers tried to block questioning of women suspected of prostitution around railway stations. Police reported soldiers interfered with duties during a six hour pre dawn raid. pistols were on hand but not drawn. Russell Stationery Co.
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Frankfurt
Germany
U. S
People Take Hand in Battle of Price Control Ends
An editorial urges readers to exercise self-control as price controls end. It argues consumers and businesses must avoid inflation, warning Congress may reimpose controls if prices rise sharply. Local examples include Amarillo landlords pledging no rent hikes and some landlords cutting rents.
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United States
Congress
United States Chamber of Commerce
National Apartment Owners Association
Amarillo
OPA
Washington
O’daniel
Texas
Spence
Kentucky
House Banking Committee
House
Senate
Truman
Capitol
Taft
Senate Banking Committee
White House
Marshall Beats War to Wire in Manchuria Truce
General Marshall, U. S. envoy, secured a noon extension of the Manchuria truce as negotiations continue. Peng Hsueh-Pei, Chinese minister of information, announced the status quo would persist to allow further talks. Government aims for concrete political and military settlement before a final accord. Nanking, June 30, government and Communist factions seek peace through extended ceasefire as talks go on.
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Manchuria
Marshall
U. S
Peng Hsueh-Pei
Peng
Nanking
China
Lea
Uae
Five Yanks Injured In Riots At Trieste
Five American soldiers were wounded by a grenade in Trieste while attempting to quell pro Italian rioting. The incident sparked a general strike across Venezia Giulia as mobs attacked offices and stores tied to Slav and Socialist centers. No serious injuries reported. names withheld.
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Trieste
Venezia-Guilia
Cain Tha Attandane Wanna
Communist Party
Italian General Labor Confederation
United Syndicates
2000 Arrested In Holy Land Under British Operations
Jerusalem June 30 British announced 2000 persons held for investigation and four killed in operations begun yesterday to restore law and order in Palestine. Tel Aviv reports a high Jewish source indicating a potential passive resistance movement being considered by Jewish officials. Military communique says operations nearly complete though searches for hidden arms continue at several locations.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Tel Aviv
Trumans Telegram Avalanche Signals OPA Fight
Washington telegraph lines buzzed as Congress braces for a price and rent control clash. President Truman urged voters to back revival of OPA, while senators weigh quick extensions and potential filibusters. Public telegrams poured in, signaling broad support for the veto and tension over curb lifelines.
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Washington
Voice of the People
OPA
White House
Congress
Truman
OPA Doors Here Are Still Open
Frank E Hobgood area rent control director received a telegram from Fort Worth instructing him to open the local office this morning as usual. The message added that no official orders could be issued. He said the office would answer inquiries and carry its routine.
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Frank E. Hobgood
Fort Worth
Mr. Hobgood
Lutheran in Texas to Install District President
Lutherans of the Texas District will hold special services next Tuesday in Winters to install the Rev. C. N. Roth as president of the district. The event is reported from Austin.
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Austin
U.P
Texas
American Lutheran Church
Winters
Tex
C. N. Roth
Prices in Russia Going Down
Moscow radio announced that consumer goods prices across the Soviet Union would be cut by an average of 40 percent.
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Russia
London
Moscow Radio
Soviet Union
Price Trend With OPA End Looms Over Costs
Prices for bread, milk, meat, and rent were forecast to rise after the OPA expired. Meat could jump 10 percent, milk two cents a quart, and rentals 15 percent, while a major chain said store prices would hold. Officials warn of inflation, wage demands, and political backlash as Congress debates extending price controls.
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Associated Press
OPA
New York City
Chicago
Truman
Washington
World food prospects rise but remain short in 1946-47
The Agriculture Department reports mid June prospects for global food production are better than last year yet note a continued near record shortage next 12 months. Increased planted area is offset by reduced stocks and lower per capita availability due to limited fertilizer labor and cultivation facilities. Also mentions 1946-47 output likely above 1945-46 but still below prewar levels. See Colleen Moore's Doll House at J W Hill's Furniture.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Equator
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ACME
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