Truman Potsdam talks hint at new American moves
The Associated Press reports Truman and Stalin maintain cordial ties at Potsdam as Big Three discussions continue. A US delegation member hints some players may depart for a surprise destination while others prepare for further moves in Asia and Japan.
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Supplies Move To Prisoners For ICRC In Far East Route
Moscow July 23 15 tons of supplies for International Red Cross representatives to handle prisoner of war packages for Allied soldiers in Japanese occupied territory are en route from Vladivostok to the Manchurian Russian frontier.
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Wherry cites unnamed source on peace terms to stop Pacific fighting
Senator Wherry says a high military source provided a draft letter to President Truman urging immediate end to slaughter by outlining surrender terms. The memo proposes Japan keep the emperor, avoid occupation, but have a control commission to erase military capacity, with social and religious freedoms to be preserved and a new cabinet under Allied approval.
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Hearing Opens On Prices for Carbon Black
A closed session in the Herring Hotel brought together processors of natural gas and carbon black manufacturers with officials from the Office of Price Administration and the Texas Railroad Commission. The group aimed to set a fair maximum price for Panhandle Field natural gas used in carbon black production, considering 970 BTU per 100 cubic feet as a starting denominator. Col. E O Thompson reported progress and noted higher BTU content could raise prices.
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Air Force Day Proclaimed By President Truman
President Truman proclaims August 1 as Air Force Day to honor United States air power and its role in victory. The observance marks the 1907 Signal Corps order studying flying machines and military use.
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Speculation Swirls Over Truman Cabinet Changes
Fred M. Vinson sworn as Treasury secretary as rumors spread about Stimson Ickes and other likely moves. Names floated include O Mahoney Kerr Maw Patterson McCloy Minton and others with possible reshuffles across War Interior and other posts after Potsdam and the Big Three talks.
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Daylight Superfort Strike Roars Over Honshu
Allied air units launched a daylight carrier strike on western Honshu near Kure. B 29s split into task forces without escort, dropping 500 to 4000 pound bombs. The attack, one of the largest of the war, followed earlier strikes on Yokosuka and Nagato, with Nimitz signaling a heavy, wide ranging action across Korea, Japan, and adjacent seas.
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Amarillo Horse Show Opens With Star Guest James Craig
Tonight at 8:30 p m the Amarillo Horse Show opens at the Tri State Fair Grounds under Will Rogers Range Riders sponsorship to aid the Crippled Children's Polio Fund. James Craig MGM star and future Boys Ranch lead will be guest of honor and participate in the event with expected record crowds and varied attractions.
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Straight From the Horse’s Mouth at Amarillo Show
Judge Turner Young presides over the Amarillo Horse Show with “Turn ’er On” calls signaling speed. Stars Delbert Dalby Joyce and Yvonne Starnes perform stunts as Mason King leads ring action. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $2.50 with veterans and taxes included.
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Box Seats Remain for Horse Show Nights
Range Rider sales chief John Wiggins announces individual box seats for tonight and tomorrow night at the fair grounds box office. A misunderstanding led many to seek full boxes. most boxes sold, a few choice seats still available for both performances.
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Clarendon Man Indicted for Murder in Rowe Shooting
Will Chamberlain, 44, indicted for murder in the fatal shooting of John Naylor, 43, a longtime friend. Bond set at 20000. he posted bail after custody since Wednesday’s shooting. Trial scheduled for August 20 in Donley County. Chamberlain has not spoken publicly. Funeral services for Naylor were held last Friday.
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Red Points Start July 29 With Meat Ration Adjustments
An Office of Price Administration spokesman announced small reductions in point values for lamb, beef, and veal effective July 29, while pork points stay the same. Officials attribute improved distribution to the slaughter control program and ongoing ration adjustments amid a limited meat supply.
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Temperature report by hour from yesterdays data
The record lists hourly temperatures with high near 96 degrees and a low around 44 degrees. Sunrise occurred at 6 50 A M and sunset at 8 56 P M.
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