Coalition Government May Save Foundering British Labor Regime
London observers weigh whether Britain's Labor Government can weather the economic storm after the Daily Mirror urged Prime Minister Attlee to resign. Attlee summoned senior ministers including Ernest Bevin and Herbert Morrison to Downing Street for discussions on the crisis and the government’s leadership.
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Attlee era coalition talk swirls in postwar Britain
The Mirror calls for a new Labor Prime Minister and criticizes Attlee while editors debate a potential coalition or a general election. Conservatives split on policy, unemployment nears three million, and Britain's economy faces a world slump and gold constraint as Attlee weighs his next move.
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White House Pressure In Plane Deal Denied
War Production Board officials testified about the Kaiser Hughes flying boat contracts. Grover Loening said no White House pressure influenced WPB recommendations. Meigs and others defended the project as costly yet not proven to involve fraud or corruption. The hearing aims to examine all aspects of the Kaiser Hughes contracts with focus on the 18 million dollar flying boat deal.
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Hatch
New Mexico
Kaiser-Hughes
War Secretary Royall to visit Germany for six days
Secretary of War Royall will fly to Germany tomorrow for a six day visit. He will confer with General Lucius Clay who heads the American occupation forces and meet American Military Government officials.
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Weather Summary Amarillo West Texas New Mexico
The forecast covers Amarillo and vicinity with little temperature change Tuesday and Wednesday. West Texas remains fair with little change in temperatures while New Mexico expects widely scattered thundershowers and otherwise fair conditions. Highs reach 90 to 100 and notable times are listed with sunrise at 5 54 AM and sunset at 7 52 PM. Globe Wernicke oak and walnut sectional book cases sold by Russell's at 611 Taylor.
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Hughes Claims Snooping Salon Accepted Plane Hospitality
Howard Hughes alleged Senator Brewster accepted 1400 dollars in free air travel as part of Hughes wartime plane contracts inquiry. Brewster admitted accepting hops to accommodate Hughes for a Washington conference, with trips to Morgantown and Columbus on executive planes.
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Ross Attorneys Claim Insanity Trial Delay Granted
In New Braunfels Texas on July 28 AP Judge J R Fuchs granted a defense request for more time to gather statements and witnesses to support insanity as a defense for Dr Lloyd J Ross in a murder case. The trial was postponed to Sept 9. Ross a 42 year old San Antonio surgeon faces four murder charges and one assault count related to the York family ambush on a country road May 25. The defense indicated eight witnesses were unavailable and sought admissible testimony from doctors in Kentucky and Maryland. The Yorks included Willard H York 39 his wife Gertrude Q York 43 their son John 9 and Mary York 67 with Ann York 13 wounded but recovering. The shooting followed financial disputes over 80 270 dollars in securities and stocks leading to bankruptcy findings by the SEC.
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Bandit Robs Key's Cafe on North Fillmore
A lone bandit held up Key's Cafe on North Fillmore around 11 30 last night and fled with about $100. Police say the gunman escaped in a car. it is unclear if anyone else was with him.
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Newton Denied New Reprieve
The Texas State Board of Pardons and Paroles rejected Dr. W. R. Newton of Cameron a 60 day reprieve extension by a 2 to 1 vote. Newton, serving a two year term for assault to murder in the Roy Hunt case, argued illness of his mother in law and cited new evidence but was denied. He must report to the penitentiary by midnight.
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Littlefield
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Houston
Hitchhiking Mother and Five Kids Seek 1000 Mile Husband Search
Mrs Robina Hancock and her five children plan to resume hitchhiking to Clarksdale Mississippi after arriving in Shreveport. They have traveled over 1000 miles since July 20 seeking William Hancock missing since that date. She fears a wartime brain injury may affect him and asks for any word from him or officials.
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Pampa
India to take UN to Indonesia and bar Dutch ships
New Delhi announces it will urge the United Nations to end fighting in the Dutch East Indies. Nehru says India will bar Dutch aircraft from its airfields and airspace and consider closing ports to Dutch shipping. He backs Pakistan in policy but swears no steps will trigger war.
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Brink Family Loses Oklahoma Farm Land To Tax Lien
The 11 Brinks from California moved to Nowata County Oklahoma to farm but were told they no longer own the 30 acre tract. County Treasurer John McCracken said the land deeded to David Johnson and S P Thompson and taxes paid by the buyers ended their ownership. The family, funded by Los Angeles relief aid, is housed at the Salvation Army in Oklahoma City while residency is decided. Salvation Army Brigadier Edward Laity criticized California authorities and expects the Brinks to be returned to California if they are deemed legal residents there.
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Forrestal Maps Scope for Defense Unification
James V. Forrestal, first defense secretary, signals a top level coordinating role with minimal operating detail. He says unification will add cost but hopes administrative staff stays small and payroll modest. He stresses three non cabinet secretaries will handle Army Navy and Air duties as the plan matures.
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Irgunist Doom Stirs Holy Land Over Executions
Violence flared in Palestine as Britain prepared to execute three Irgun Zvai Leumi members in Acre Prison between 3 and 4 am. A British source said the Irgunists would hang. two kidnapped British sergeants face Irgunist court sentences amid ongoing hostage negotiations.
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Dutch Swoop On Coal Oil Fronts In Java Southeast East
Dutch military claims in Batavia report rapid advances in Southern Sumatra coal and oil regions. Dutch forces move 100 miles in a week and push to isolate parts of Indonesian territory in Western Java amid street fighting near Bandung. Indonesian reports claim a Dutch force of 763 was captured at Soekaboemi and battles reach southern Bandung outskirts.
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Marietta College President Resigns Over Divorce Controversy
The board of trustees demanded the resignation of Dr. William Allison Shimer, 11th president of Marietta College, citing his divorce and remarriage. Shimer received the notice during a Canada honeymoon and asked for specifics, which the board refused to provide, stating the president’s life must inspire students.
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William Allison Shimer
Marietta College
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Allen C. Hall
Canada
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Dorothy Blair
Edith Richmond
Franklin County
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