05 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1948
Page
1
A damaged fragment mentions invitations and crewmen amid Yugoslav and Kremlin tensions. It notes economic paralysis from a coal blockade and a move toward a possible extension, with opposition from the Mufti and Count Folke Bernadotte referenced in uncertain terms.
Frank Hogue and the New Jersey delegation rallied behind a draft Eisenhower at a July 4 caucus in Asbury Park. The voice-voted resolution, introduced by David Wilentz, praised Eisenhower’s leadership and urged support to deny Truman and oppose the Republican nominee. Hague and Hart spoke against Truman while noting risks to down-ticket races. Wilentz framed the moment as a window of opportunity for the party.
A large group of cyclists rode through Riverside in a spirited event that drew police and emergency attention as late reports noted drunkenness and the need for police reserves to manage the crowd.
Six year old Batelline Gass daughter of Mr and Mrs E Gass suffered numerous painful wounds on face arms legs and body when the family car door opened and the vehicle was in motion. She was taken to St Anthony's Hospital by her father for treatment.
A fourth of July tragedy in Pennsylvania where a person was fatally struck by lightning twice in separate incidents. Authorities investigated the events and identified the locations and timing surrounding the fatalities.
No clear event details available in the supplied fragment. The text is garbled and does not identify persons, organizations, places, dates, or activities to summarize into a factual item.
A fog bound collision over suburban London kills 39 aboard two four engine transports, an RAF plane and a Swedish airliner. Sir Edward Gent among the dead, RAF and Swedish crews and passengers from multiple nations noted. Flight from Stockholm and Copenhagen to Amsterdam ended in fire after the crash in rainstorm clouds.
West Texas State College opens a two day educational conference on teacher education with a testimonial dinner honoring retiring WTSC president Dr J A Hill. Notable educators including Dr George W Diemer will join discussions and a closing concert by the Deep River Singers follows a Palo Duro State Park picnic.
Fans packed the Tri-State Fair Grounds as Harvey Taylor of Canadian won the bareback bronc event and Jim Cobb of Pratt led the saddle bronc contest. William Smith of Fort Cobb posted the fastest calf roping time at 16.2 seconds while Wil liam Smith’s entry rode to victory with an artificial limb noted.
The Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo ends the Independence Day events in Amarillo at Tri-State Park Ground with a 2:30 p.m. start Monday. Sumnerwood also hosts a rodeo and basket picnic, while Canadian holds an old settlers reunion and rodeo and Oklahoma features horse races.
The Associated Press reports a rising death toll during the three day Independence Day period with 185 fatalities, mostly from fires. Traffic crashes and drownings are listed among the top causes as about 30 million cars travel nationwide. Fireworks accounted for only one death. National councils warn casualties will rise as the holiday progresses.
Governor Thomas E. Dewey entered a self-imposed period of seclusion at his Wisconsin farm for rest over the Fourth of July weekend. He plans to stay at the farm for at least three weeks.
The Mexican-US foot and mouth disease commission said the missing DC-3 with 150 aboard was found wrecked on Orizaba’s slopes. A peasant and Gen. Andres Zubieta reported wreckage and bodies, with footprints leading from the site. Among passengers was Robert Norton of Laredo. A search by army, commercial and embassy planes failed due to stormy weather.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with little temperature change in Amarillo and West Texas. West Texas faces partial cloudiness Monday and Tuesday with isolated thundershowers east of the Pecos River and minimal temperature shifts. New Mexico expects fair Monday morning, possible thundershowers Monday afternoon, highs 90 to 105 degrees regionally. Precipitation over the past 34 hours ended at 4 PM shows trace amounts. Sunrise 5:38 AM Sunset 8:04 PM.
Roy Bainer son of H M Bainer of Amarillo earned the Hall McCormick gold medal for achievement in scientific agriculture. Bainer, dean of the agricultural engineering department at the University of California, was honored for a career starting with the US Department of Agriculture Cereal Experiment Station in Amarillo and progressing through Kansas State College and UC.
Marcella Elliot wins the first annual water carnival and beauty contest at the park. The Junior League program organized racing diving and novelty events with Charles Leiber Bob Jones placing first and second in the 100 yard Junior Free Style.
Weekend accident near 2600 Arthur injures two people. Mrs. N. E. Henderson 64, a passenger, and Mrs. Flossie H Henderson suffer facial lacerations and bruising. Both are taken by Boxwell Brothers ambulance to Northwest Texas Hospital. Washington July 4 report notes Truman era.
Intensive sleuthing by Santa Fe special agents and sheriff deputies led to felony theft charges against Ted C. Reed of Dalhart. Reed, about 30, held in Panhandle jail, accused of stealing 12 000 pounds of rails and tie plates from the Santa Fe right of way between Amarillo and Panhandle.
A short humorous quip on courtship. The author jokes that courtship is the period between vanity and housekeeping. He notes that in courting a girl the man who delays too long risks losing the prize.
A fragment mentions J. W. Wright and a prize related to silver items and a broadcast by an American company. The text references a misnamed bird theme and a Woody Woodpecker connection amid unclear details.
A spokesman said no information indicates the Columbia ident planned any statement at any time. The report mentions draft talk and various names as possible topics in the ongoing discussions without confirming any concrete action.
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