Waddy Week Brings Rhythm Roundup To Amarillo Night
Crowds estimated between 14 000 and 17 000 lined Polk Street as Amarillo hosted Waddy Week festivities. Lucky Moeller and Western Oakies headlined with Frances Irvin and Billy Foust performing under lights from the Interstate Theaters. The final Rhythm Roundup is set for 8 15 tonight at the Municipal Auditorium.
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Oklahoma” Star
Maxon Company
Municipal Auditorium
Brent Flenniken
Dixie Dice
Beauford Jester
Tri-State Fair Grounds
Street Capers Uncurbed Dance Tore Amarillo Streets
A massive street dance erupted around the courthouse in Amarillo drawing two to five thousand revelers. Cowboys, youngsters, and spectators filled sidewalks and lawns as Lucky Moeller’s music from a courthouse perch sparked a jubilant mass frolic that overwhelmed parking and prompted police to manage lost children and partners.
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Roy Rogers
Amarillo
Polk Street
Lucky Moeller
Oldsters
Fifth Street
Uncle Sam
Sheriff's Office
Russell Staty
Jester to Head Up Polk Street Trail Tomorrow
Gov. Beauford Jester will arrive from Lubbock to launch Amarillo’s Fourth of July events with the Waddy Week Parade led by the governor and Mayor Hagg. The procession includes Borger Wranglers Quay County Sheriff Posse Tucumcari Clovis Mounted Patrol Hereford Rotary Mount Pampa Roping Club Dalhart XIT Rangers Amarillo Roping Club and Will Rogers Range Riders. The Range Riders will host a rodeo with two sessions at 2 pm and 8 pm tomorrow.
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Dooley Vote Set for Senate Confirmation Next Tuesday
Washington reports Senate leaders set a 2 PM Amarillo time vote on Joe B. Dooley of Amarillo to succeed Judge James C. Wilson. The nomination sparked a two day filibuster by W. Lee ODaniel and a push to recommit. Senate debate and time divisions were agreed amid sharp exchanges about Dooley's fitness and New Deal politics.
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Daily News
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New Mexico
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Farley Says Hull Dodged Presidency
James A. Farley, writing in Collier's Magazine, says Cordell Hull could have won the 1940 Democratic nomination and the presidency. Farley recounts Hull’s reluctance to seek glory and Roosevelt’s vow not to run, noting Roosevelt’s stand to refuse the inaugural oath if nominated.
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Sherman
GOP Move Would Fast Track Tax Cut Bill to Override Veto
The Republican leadership announced a plan to rush a four billion dollar yearly personal income tax cut through Congress effective January 1 1948 in a bid to override President Truman’s veto. Senate and House Republicans expect a two thirds majority in the House and hope up to twenty Democrats will switch. Leader Martin predicted quick committee action and possible delay of adjournment to secure White House passage if vetoed again.
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Minnesota
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Texas
Representative McCormack
Amarillo Bank Promotes Three to Senior Posts
B. T. Ware II was elected an officer of the Amarillo National Bank and E. C. Lacy and R. L. Moore were elevated to the vice-presidencies at the bank's semi annual directors meeting. C. T. Ware, president, announced yesterday afternoon. Mr. Lacy and Mr. Moore were formerly assistant vice presidents.
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B. T. Ware II
Amarillo National Bank
E. C. Lacy
R. L. Moore
C. T. Ware
Mr. Lacy
Mr. Moore
Mr Ware
R. C. Ware
A. H. Ware
S. D. Vaughan
F. M. Butler
H. J. Farwell
B. T. Baker
C. E. Robertson
Walter A. Russell
Odie Russell
W. W. Elledge
Electra Truck Driver Dies After Crash Near Shamrock
Electra truck driver Hulan P. Vicars, 29, dies from injuries after a traffic accident near Shamrock. Vicars's body was found pinned beneath the wreckage of his truck early Monday.
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Russia Rejects US Aid Plan and Western Allies Proceed
Paris July 2 The three power conference on American aid to Europe collapsed as Russia rejected British and French plans for an economic steering committee and warned against proceeding without Soviet cooperation. Bevin and Bidault rejected the threat and announced continued pursuit of the Marshall plan with partners.
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Britain
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Georges Bidault
Bidault
Economic Commission For Europe
Geneva
Weather Outlook Amarillo West Texas New Mexico
Partly cloudy conditions with little temperature change across Amarillo and West Texas. New Mexico expects scattered showers and thundershowers Friday. highs Thursday reach 85 to 95. Winds from the south at 10 to 15 mph. Month-long outlook shows temperatures 2-3 degrees above normal with no significant precipitation expected.
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West Texas
New Mexico
Ian
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Gulf Plains
Coal pact nears as Lewis gains wage concessions
Washington reports John L. Lewis and negotiators for most bituminous producers reached a tentative agreement granting major wage concessions, potentially ending a coal strike. Some operators balked, risking mine closures after the July 8 miners holiday. details await a written contract and party approval. The deal covers about one third of the nation’s output.
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