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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1948

Page

3

Canyon man to cast 64th vote in Randall County

R E Baird of Canyon plans to vote in the upcoming Democratic primary. Since moving to Randall County in 1883 he cast his first ballot in 1884 and has never missed a vote. He helped organize Randall County in 1899 and later served as chairman of the county Democratic committee.

Canyon R. E. Baird Randall County Baird Wise County Randall Deaf Smith County Donley County Cleveland Panhandle West Texas State College Democratic Committee

Governor Jester Gives No Comment on Taxation and Veterans' Bonus

Governor Jester refused to discuss abolition of 30 cents of the state ad valorem tax or a veterans state bonus. He said no comment on a sales tax and noted he will address taxation before the July 24 primary. He stressed continuing progress reports and planned to attend several statewide events in July.

Austin Jester Mus Texas Bar Association Houston Navarro County Navasota Gladewater John Ben Sheppard United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Carthage Stamford Cowboys

Mexico President pledges complete freedom for political parties

President Miguel Aleman told leaders of the new Popular Party at Los Pinos that his administration will grant complete freedom for party development. The audience occurred in Mexico City on June 22. The report notes coal miners are now among Germany’s best fed.

Mexico City U.p Miguel Aleman Mexico Aleman New Popular Party Partido Popular Los Pinos

Protests At White House Over Draft Turn Violent

A 33 year old conscientious objector chained himself to a banister in the White House during tourist hours shouting Veto the Draft before Secret Service removed him to their HQ. James D. Peck of New York City had been recently released from Danbury Federal Penitentiary after a three year term. In New York ministers urged Americans to refuse draft registration and to resign from service, framing refusal as Christian duty and urging family and spiritual leaders to support objectors.

Washington White House Secret Service James D. Peck New York City Federal Danbury Conn Peck New York U.P Fellowship of Reconciliation Caesar United States J. Paul Stevens First Presbyterian Church Taos, NM Chalmers US Naval Academy

Car Owners Warned to Verify Motor Numbers

AUSTIN June 22. Director E. J. Amey of the Texas Highway Department warns car owners to check the motor number of vehicles bought. He notes many motor changes occur without title corrections and that stamping any number on a motor block other than the Texas Highway Department number is illegal.

Austin U.P E. J. Amey Texas Highway Department Motor Vehicle Division Amey

Dewar Named President of Investment Bankers Association

Hal H. Dewar of Dewar, Robert son & Pancoast in San Antonio was nominated as the next president of the Investment Bankers Association of America announced by Julien H. Collins. Construction contracts were let for a new $75,000 First Presbyterian Church building in Canadian.

Chicago U.P Hal H. Dewar San Antonio Dewar, Robertson & Pancoast Investment Bankers Association of America Julien H. Collins Association First Presbyterian Church Canadian

Thief Steals Car After Dealer Describes It As A Bargain

In Dallas a used car dealer labeled a car a steal on the windshield. A thief, drawn by the offer, stole the vehicle. The incident underscores how power of suggestion can encourage crime.

Dallas

Trapped on Trestle Two Die in Train Tragedy

A Southern Pacific passenger train fatally trapped two Black girls on a railroad trestle near Dallas. Lavenia Richardson, 26, and Edna Mae Walton, 6, died. two other women escaped by leaping 15 feet to safety at the trestle’s end.

Dallas Southern Pacific Lavenia Richardson Edna Mae Walton

Newborn Heart Rates Usually Double Adult Pace

A newborn baby's heart typically beats about twice as fast as an adult's, reflecting higher metabolic needs and developmental physiology. This rapid rate gradually normalizes as the infant grows and cardiovascular regulation matures.

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