Debate on Draft Measure Opens in Lower House
The House opened debate on its draft bill with leaders predicting final passage tomorrow. Wary of a rushed vote, GOP Leader Halleck cautioned against quick passage while the Senate already approved a similar measure 78 to 10. If adopted, conference talks will adjust differences before final approval and the President’s signature.
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Texan's Wrath Helps Conley Echoed By Amarillo Leaders
Louis Bob Conley, released from Potter County jail on bond after two Amarillo citizens signed his bail, thanked Mayor Lawrence Hagg and William Freeman. The case stems from a Massachusetts judge’s assault and kidnapping accusations against Conley, with a July 19 preliminary federal hearing planned in Amarillo.
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Quadruplet Girls Gaining Strength
Quadruplet girls born Saturday to Mrs. Charles Good in Bristol are gaining strength. Nurses at Southmead Hospital wager which will first leave oxygen chambers. Frances appears favored, followed by Elizabeth, Bridget and Jennifer.
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Eastern Writers To Observe Beef Production in Panhandle
A contingent of writers and editors from New York and Boston, including Charles W. Ferguson and Hedley Donovan, arrive in Amarillo Wednesday to tour Panhandle ranches and stockyards. Sponsored by Armour and Company, the visit aims to study beef production methods and the conversion of cattle into beef.
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Armour and Company
Senate Restores Foreign Aid Cut to Bill Waiving House Limits
The Senate boosted global aid spending by over a billion dollars and sent the measure to the House for approval. Passage came around 1 AM Washington time with a 64 to 15 vote to fix a 12 month funding basis, narrowing a 408 million shortfall from administration proposals.
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Genuine Overhead Garage Doors Ol ver & Wiggins Lumber Co
Advertisement for overhead garage doors from Ol ver and Wiggins Lumber Co located at 1200 West 6th. The note emphasizes genuine overhead doors and points to the lumber company as the supplier.
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Civil Service Plan Approved by City Commission
The city commission passed the civil service ordinance with no opposition after little discussion. It brings all city employees under civil service rules similar to police and fire, with possible repeal for non police and fire provisions by future action. The meeting also heard a paving project update and safety council recommendations, with actions deferred on two traffic proposals.
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Dynamite Blast Damages Bus Line Offices in Lubbock
A dynamite blast damaged the offices of Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico Coaches in Lubbock early today. No injuries were reported. The strike has seen other violence since May 31. officials promise continued full service as investigations proceed.
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Weather Review Amarillo Area Wednesday and Thursday
The US Weather Bureau reports partly cloudy skies with little temp change in Amarillo and vicinity Wednesday and Thursday. Widely scattered afternoon thundershowers possible. West Texas also partly cloudy with no major temperature changes, scattered thundershowers in the Panhandle and South Plains. Temperatures from yesterday show highs near 96 and lows around 72 with sunrise at 5 32 AM and sunset at 8 03 PM.
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Philharmonic Orchestra Season Ticket Plan Announced
The Amarillo Philharmonic Orchestral Association offers season tickets for 1948-49 through pickup at the ticket board or delivery to homes after phone reservations. Mail orders go to Box 2207 Amarillo Texas. Prices range from 6 to 15 dollars with no single concert tickets sold.
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Pampa to Receive New Six Floor Office Building
Architect Cantrell & Co sketches a six floor Hughes Building at the corner of Somerville and Kingsmill in Pampa. R D Hughes says construction begins early this summer with Monarch Lumber and Plumbing Co as contractor. The block sized project will be largest office building in Pampa and marks expansion tied to Hughes companies active in the region.
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Amarillo Plan Still Open Despite Investment Totals
The Amarillo Plan remains open for business investors as shares are still available for the proposed incorporation. Investments reached 52 250 dollars by the Tuesday deadline, beating the 50 000 dollar goal to provide industrial space for future plant locations. Multiple firms and individuals subscribed varying amounts, including Berry Bolland 500, Lamb Sash & Door 250, We Doraon 250, Sommer Eco 1000, Clowe & Cowan 1000, Burgess Lumber 200, KGNC Aves 500, Be cu 500, Garner Randall 100, and Southern States Loan 100.
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Harper Named To TPA Office In Texas Police Association
R. E. Dysart chief of Fort Worth police was named president of the Texas Police Association. Sid Harper of Amarillo became first vice president after the closing sessions of the two day meeting. Other officers include Carl Hansson of Dallas second vice president J W Dillinger of Taylor third vice president Jack Ellington of Midland fourth vice president and Roy Lay of Corpus Christi fifth vice president. The 1949 convention was awarded to Houston following campaigns by Galveston and Houston factions.
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Sid Harper
Amarillo
Texas Police Association
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J. W. Dillinger
Taylor Police
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Midland
Roy Lay
Corpus Christi
Postal Bill Ready For Vote In House
The House rules committee cleared a postal bill to raise salaries for 475000 postal workers and 848000 other employees and to raise postal rates. Chairman Leo Allen said the measures should reach the House floor tomorrow, though debate on the draft may delay.
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What Am I Saying Farmers
A short humor note contrasting dirt farmers and gentlemen farmers. The piece, attributed to Frank Morean, notes a dirt farmer earns on the farm and spends in town while a gentleman farmer earns in town and spends on the farm, dated around 1948.
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