03 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1948
Page
1
An obituary note reports the death of a six year old child, son of Bis and Biss N Phelps, living at 1205 North East Twelly and Feamy Phelps. The event involves a line in the 600 block and mentions the Endh g0 Club.
The Western Parade closes a week of events in Amarillo with 297 horses counted in the march. The sidesaddle display dwindled to two riders while the Rangeiders Rodeo still schedules three performances.
WaddyWeek Activities outlines a calendar of events at the Sports arena. The PM-Exchange hosts a dance night sponsored by BLstae and Western Riders, featuring live music and community participation.
An attorney dies today at a local hospital after a short illness. No additional details were provided about his identity or the circumstances of his death.
Reports from Guthrie claim Henry Kimes, a prison escapee, and his brother Matt were seen in the area this evening. State police and local citizens swarmed the scene as Capt. N C Holt noted the sightings.
The forecast calls for widely scattered thundershowers Saturday afternoon and evening. Temperatures little changed with fair and cloudy conditions Saturday morning in New Mexico.
The Tri-State Fair Park rodeo stadium drew thousands for the Will Rogg ers Range Riders show featuring Jimmy Wakely and three clowns. Roswell horsewoman 22-year-old Goldie Forti suffered chest and back injuries when her horse reared and fell. she is hospitalized at St Anthony’s. O G Preckies Brown of Lawton sustained non serious leg injuries and was treated at a local hospital. The rodeo ended after 10:30 PM with a dance to follow at the Sports Arena.
In Lubbock a 32 year old woman, daughter of Fernando Garcia Barna a Vera Cruz official, died after taking poison. Her husband Robert Castle stated she threatened to poison herself earlier and handed witnesses a glass before dying at a local hospital.
In Tucumcari a street piled with trucked wheat becomes a no mans land as officials refuse responsibility for the temporary storage. A state police blockade was set by order of Gov Mabry after a radio call to halt traffic while farmers and merchants debate a workable solution.
In Elko Nevada the 19 year old former Hungarian divinity student Lassie Varga was convicted of first degree murder in the rape slaying of a young minister's wife. Judge Taylor Wines set July 7 for sentencing after the verdict.
Plains towns announce holiday entertainment across Eastern New Mexico and Western Oklahoma. Highlights include old timer celebrations, homecomings, a terrapin race, a derby by quarters, rodeo performances, and a Hale homecoming with a 10 o'clock start under large trees, plus a carnival and music.
Vague notes describe a risky drill using dummies and a fast approach, with fragments mentioning a 25 foot range, a win taper, and reference to Cornelius. The fragmentary text discusses context and triggers but with unclear specifics about procedures or safety measures.
Glasser of Enid Oklahoma leads a talk by the highway group praising the US 60 corridor. He outlines scenic traction and nationwide spans from coast to coast as part of a push for road improvements and better routes.
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Yugoslavia protested Albania over export cuts and rail project halts on the Yugoslav frontier. It accused Albania of offensive acts aimed at Yugoslav prestige and warned of consequences if repeated. A Belgrade mass rally urged Stalin to discipline the nine nation Communist information bureau for attacking Tito.
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