Britain France Demand Soviet Participation in European Recovery Plan
Britain and France impose a one week deadline for the Soviet Union to join a unified European recovery plan or risk Berlin-like reconstruction proceeding without Moscow. Bevin and Bidault propose a three way foreign minister meeting during the week of June 23 to discuss the Marshall Plan, with emphasis on urgent European economic programs and UN coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Britain
France
Soviet Union
Ernest Bevin
George Bidault
V. M. Molotov
Marshall
Molotov
Bevin
Bidault
London
Moscow
Europe
Harvard University
United Nations
M. Bidault
Mr. Bevin
M. Molotov
Great Britain
United Nations Economic Commission For Europe
Geneva
Switzerland
Economic Commission
Herve Aplhand
Foreign Office
Large Texas press meeting opens convention week
More than 400 newspaper workers attend opening sessions of the Texas Press Association and the Texas Newspaper Publishers Association. Delegates showcase a “Joseph’s coat” view of the industry, representing small town papers and large city dailies alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Press Association
Texas Newspaper Publishers Association
Joseph
Texas Press Association Convention Agenda Highlights
Registration opens at 8 in the Herring Hotel with multiple business meetings. Walter R. Humphrey of The Fort Worth Press will address the Texas Press Association at 11 in the Crystal Ballroom. Separate sessions for TNPA presided by Walter E. Hussman precede a 2 PM joint session and a Panhandle barbecue hosted by Amarillo Globe-News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herring Hotel
Texas Newspaper Publishers Association
Walter E. Huseman
Texarkana Newspapers, Inc
Texas Press Association
Waler R. Humphrey
The
Fort Worth Press
Crystal Ball
R. C. Snodgrass
First Christian Church
Amarillo
Walter R
R. Wortham, Jr
Southland Paper Mills
Lufkin
C. B Hanson
Birmingham
Aze Herald
Southwest School of Printing
R. W. Jackson
the Stock Company
Austin
Palo Duro Canyon
Panhandle
John Snider
TPA
Publishers Association
Walter R. Humphrey
Association
Fort Worth
Walter E. Hussman
Texarkana
Gas Shortage Forces Navy to Restrict Air Operations
The Navy announced a gasoline shortage will limit air operations. Capt. Ralph E. Wilson said aviation fuel offerings are low as industry favors civilian markets, forcing training to short hops and routine flights only for the Naval Air Transport Service. Army needs are less critical, he added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Ralph E. Wilson
Army-Navy Petroleum Board
Naval Air Transport Service
Army
Wilson
Greek man admits killing two children with a baseball bat
A 59 year old Greek restaurateur in Miami told police he killed his children Johnny Christo six and Peggy Marea eleven with a baseball bat then shot two neighbors Mr and Mrs Walter Wolfe after claiming a no good wife and meddling neighbors forced his hand. He attempted suicide and was jailed while his ex wife remains sought. Their school principal described the children as bright and well behaved.
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Miami
Fla
John L. Deas
Chris Russell
Johnny Christo
Pegey Marea
Walter Li Wolfe
Deas
Russell
Walter L. Wolfe
Wolfes
Betty Maren
New York City
B. Poppelauer
Johnny
Peggy
Allapattah School
Girl Falls Through Skylight Rescued by Stair Rail
Nine year old Micheline Boudrias fell through a skylight above an eight story stairwell. She grabbed a sixth floor railing to stop her fall, hanging on until rescuers arrived. She sustained a broken arm and possible pelvis fracture at a hospital.
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Washington
Micheline Boudrias
Panhandle residents raise 65 for Mexican boy scooter
Communities donated 65 to aid Joaqui Carranza a 13 year old legless boy across the Nogales border to buy a hand operated motor scooter The fund drive was organized through The News-Globe and Boys Ranch Cal Farley and Elaine Hale coordinated the effort with checks payable to Scooter Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Nogales
Ariz
Joaqui Carranza
Daily News
Joaq
Boys Ranch
Cal Farley
News-Globe
Elaine Hale
Amarillo
Oilmen Elect O'Brien to Lead Panhandle Association
Cecil L. O'Brien of Amarillo was elected president of the Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Association to succeed Jake Phillips. Other officers include Tommy Thompson, Jack Oates, F. W. Wallace, and Lester Wiles. The meeting opened with a luncheon in Old Tascosa attended by over 125, as concerns over the Anglo-American oil treaty were raised by H. L. Porter of Houston who urged action against ratification.
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Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Association
Cecil L. O’brien
Amarillo
Jake Phillips
Borger
O’brien
RH. D
Tommy” Thompson
Jack Oates
Stinnett
F. W. Wallace
Lester Wiles
Mr. Thompson
J. H. Dunn
R. G Kay
A .E. Herrmann
J. W. Garman
E.L. Garman
L. Green
KE. J. Dunigan, Jr
Pampa
Wiles
Earl Blackburn
Mr. Phillips
Porter
Weather summary for Amarillo region forecast
Partly cloudy conditions for Amarillo and vicinity with little temperature change on Thursday and Friday. West Texas and New Mexico portions show similar partly cloudy days with scattered thunder showers in Del Rio Eagle Pass area. Temperatures peak in mid 80s to upper 90s with gentle north to northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Sunrise 5 33 AM Sunset 8 03 PM.
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Amarillo
Texas
del Rio
Eagle Pass
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
TE Wee Edie
Yedan
Ajaene
Panhandle Wheat Harvest Drives Record Crops Amid Storms
The Panhandle and South Plains brace for a massive wheat harvest as 25 million bushels daily are reported possible by July 2. Ochiltree County leads with up to 19 million bushels, while Hansford and Deaf Smith areas project strong yields. Storms lash areas including Lelia Lake with hail and 50 mph winds, delaying replanting and stressing elevators and loaders.
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Panhandle
South Plains
Portales
Ponca City
Okla
A. W. Erickson
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Mr. Erickson
Hall and Childress
Hansford
Hansford County
Joe Novak
Deaf Smith
Hall County
Childresss County
Kirkland
Memphis
Hill and White
Farmers Union Co-op
Briscoe
Floyd
Hale
Swisher
Castro
Palmer
Bailey
J. B. Kidd
Plainview
Leo White
Lelia Lake
Clarendon
Hedley
Pampa
Childress
English Field
Greoms
Castro County
Waddy Week in Amarillo Sparks Name Debate
Amarillo announces Waddy Week for June 30 to July 6 as Western Week with parades music festivals and six rodeos offering 2750 in purses. A contest winner Dickie Frazer eight receives boots and 50 dollars. the name draws criticism and curiosity about its meaning and dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Globe
Dickie Frazer
Dickie
J. €. Frazer
West Fifteenth
Fire Destroys Wheat in Hale Plainview
A fire started from a combine exhaust west of Hale Plainview Tuesday afternoon swept across three wheat fields, destroying about 2 008 bushels. Wayne Boyd reported the wheat burned like prairie grass as fire spread to Floyd Coleman and Durwood Copeland farms, with 50 and 25 acres lost respectively. Wheat yields on the three farms were generating over 25 bushels per acre.
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Plainview
Here
Wayne Boyd
Floyd Coleman
Durwood Copeland
Boyd
Coleman
Barbecue King Makes Beef Irresistible
Old Gastric kingship of barbecue is celebrated as beef becomes a standout feature in a local event. The piece highlights savory cuts and a crowd-pleasing recipe that drew heavy attention at the festival.
Greece's Future in US Hands Under $300 Million Aid
The United States will virtually manage Greece's economy under a $300 million aid program to counter communism. An exchange of notes in Washington outlines reforms across taxes, administration, trade, industry, agriculture, and war procurement. Dwight Griswold will lead a team overseeing aid use, with political reforms and amnesty discussed to broaden the government and curb the black market.
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Washington
United States
Greece
State Department
Athens
Dwight Griswold
Griswold
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
Albania
Griswold Mission
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Associated Press United
Marshall Plan
Plains Chevrolet Co
Scooter
O'Brien
Horn of Plenty
Olver & Wiggins Lumber Co
Daily News Index
McLemore
Society
Association of American Railroads
Chicago
Rand McNally
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