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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1948

Page

5

Texas Rain Shortage Persists Despite Some Relief

The USDA reports most of Texas needs rain as drought worsens in western and southern counties. Eastern areas show fair moisture while crops like cotton and corn show signs of good growth. cattle range remains stressed. Wheat forecast at 55.3 million bushels, above 10-year average but well below last year.

Austin Texas United States Department of Agriculture Northcentral Northwest Edwards Plateau trans-Pecos High Plains USDA

Truman Handy With a Veto

President Truman has vetoed 137 bills since taking office, mainly private relief acts for individuals against the government. White House records show the 80th Congress has four laws over his veto, with more possible if two-thirds majorities arise on Bulwinkle and Federal Security Appropriations bills.

Washington Truman White House House Senate

Convicted Robber Sentenced For Bank Heist

Bernace Lee Franklin 32 of Corsicana was found guilty in federal court of robbing Citizens' State Bank in Buffalo and endangering three employees with a weapon. He received a total 45 year sentence on two counts, including the $2,350 bank robbery and the weapon-induced peril claim. Judge Ben H. Rice presided.

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