Borger’s Rise From Mud Town to Modern West Texan City
In less than a quarter century Borger transformed from a muddy boom town with one street into a modern city. Paved streets, brick buildings, new sidewalks, and a skyline change accompany a thriving civic scene led by active, dissatisfied citizens pushing for better schools hotels and social life.
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W. G. Stephens
Ray Brock
Fifth Avenue
New York
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Curtis Cryer
England trains run safely without lights and crossings
A reader notes England uses fenced rights of way and footbridges to avoid grade crossings. In contrast the U S faces dangerous crossings and calls for action after fatalities. The piece mocks local sign shortages and public signage issues while quoting opinions on Texas name ideas and reflects on government payouts and gambling names.
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England
Amarillo
Soviet Union rejects American plea on Korea effort
Moscow blames South Korea for the Korean War and rejects U S requests to influence a halt. Gromyko states Korea was provoked by South Korean actions and cites non interference and UN Security Council issues as reasons for Moscow's stance.
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South Korea
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Andrei A. Gromyko
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Lake Success
India Backs UN Korea Aid Amid Cold War Shift
India moves from neutrality to supporting UN armed efforts in Korea as Egypt lingers as a holdout. Security Council approval 7 1 signals backing for South Korea action. Nehru steers reach while India contemplates formal derision. Lake Success pressures pace of alliance policy shifts.
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Security Council
United Nations
South Korea
Egypt
Fir 2x4 price from Western Lumber Co
The government issued a communiqué stating the new decision does not change foreign policy and hopes mediation can still end the Korean fighting. The move followed the second cabinet meeting in two days. India sits on the UN Korea commission overseeing elections setting up the Seoul republic.
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Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo Opens With Sheep Act
Arthur Allen and his Sheep Dogs headline the Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo at Tri-State Fair Grounds starting tomorrow night. The act uses local sheep with five animals borrowed for the show while other top acts include Whip Wilson Knapps and Bobby Knapp, Spike Bronson, the Kitchenettes trampoline troupe, and Monte Roger as announcer with Ruby Nance providing music.
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Tri-State Fair Grounds
Allen
George Pulley
Range Riders Rodeo Committee
Lynn Beutler
Whip Wilson
Western Pictures
Snake Whip
Jack Knapp
Bobby
Knapps
Newhall
Cal
Jack
Madison Square Garden
Spike Bronson
Pierre, SD
Goring
Kitchenettes
George Kitchen
Bounding Table
Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Bailey
Monte Roger
Woodward
Range Riders
Ruby Nance
US Planes Hit Red Targets In 183 Flights
US air units and ships were to join the effort against Communist forces in Korea as British and Australian vessels prepare to participate. MacArthur reported 183 US sorties yesterday against North Korean targets around Seoul, with bombers and fighters striking Kimpo Air Field and other Red positions.
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Republic
Han River
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Bataan
Chamber banquet and rodeo events across multiple towns
The notice lists events in Clovis LaVista dining room banquet at 7:30 PM and Paducah free rodeo rally at 8:00 PM. Canyon hosts a dance sponsored by the 49ers Club at Serasielson arena.
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Clovis
Chamber of Commerce
LaVista
Paducah
Cottle-King Livestock Show
Canyon
49Ers Club
Serasielson Ara
Truman denies Taft charge on Korea policy
President Truman rejected Taft's accusation that he reversed Acheson in sending aid to Korea. He said there have been no differences in Korean policy, and that the action is a UN police action, not a war. Taft accused administration bungling and urged Acheson’s resignation.
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Washington
Truman
Acheson
Korea
Senate
South Korea
United Nations
Republic of Korea
World Tensely Watches Korea Reel At Paramount Today
The Paramount Theater will screen spot coverage from the Korean front titled The World Tensely Watches the Korean Hot War. The reel opens with the Irving Berlin musical Annie Get Your Gun on the same program. The manager labeled the UN Security Council move a police action.
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Asia
Paramount
Weldon Wood
Talmadge Returns As Chief of Georgia
Georgia Governor Herman Talmadge wins a strong renomination margin in county unit votes and moves into a slim popular vote lead, reinforcing a platform of keeping racial segregation in place amid mounting pressure for reform.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Herman Talmadge
M. E. Thompson
Eight Hollywood Figures Convicted and Jailed
Eight film figures were convicted for refusing to answer questions about Communist affiliation. Six were jailed immediately while two remained ill and await sentencing. The House committee also moved to cite three atomic scientists and Daily Worker general manager Philip Bart for contempt.
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Congress
House Un-American Activities Committee
Philip Bart
The
Daily Worker
House
Community Bulletin Highlights Local Events and Deadlines
A morning KGNC brief from Washington covers Korean war updates. Tax deadlines warn of interest and penalties for late second half county and state payments. Amarillo hosts homemaking classes, business clubs, and Legion and Lions gatherings. Evening events include a Downtown Lions installation with Gov Shivers, a Sunset Public Putting Tournament, and local sports and church barbecues.
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Horace Mann School
American Business Club
Herring Hotel
Legion Hall
West Seventh
Downtown
Lions Club
Allan Shivers
Amarillo Country Club
Sunset Gol
Gold Sox
Goldfield
Forest Hill
Forest Hill School
Wesley Methodist Church
Jackson
On This Day 1864 Cimarette Tax Passes Amarillo
Almanac notes the 1864 Cimarette tax passage in Amarillo and sky maps showing Altair Deneb and Leo in the southeast at midnight. It muses on a World Calendar leap day scenario, World Holiday Dec 31 and calendar accuracy. Also a moral line from Today’s Child advises restraint and wisdom.
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Altair
Beh
Deneb
Plains Drenched By Heavy Rains and Hail Across Panhandle
A Panhandle weather sweep Wednesday night into Thursday morning drenched the plains with scattered hail and high winds. Regions from Quitaque to Amarillo reported heavy rain with 3.25 inches at Gasoline, and a 5 to 6 inch unofficial fall west of Quitaque. Burlington fill washed out 1,800 feet near Quitaque. telephones and light service disrupted. several trees and sheds toppled. crews worked to restore tracks and power.
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South Plains
Memphis
Broscoe County
Amarillo
Tri-State
Castro County
Quitaque
Burlington
Childress
Lubbock
Plainview
Quitzque
Bawcin
Plains Co-Op Creamery
Spearman
Waka
Talks Begin On Compact For Dam
Members of the Canadian River Compact Commission meet today in Santa Fe for an organizational session. Berkley Johnson, non voting chairman, will lead. Col. E V Spence Texas commissioner for the compact travels with James Guleke of Amarillo and Austin, eyed for possible dam negotiations by New Mexico Texas and Oklahoma.
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Canadian River Compact Commission
Santa Fe
Berkley Johnson
Col
E. V. Spence
Amarillo
New Mexico
James Guleke
Austin
Colonel Spence
Texas
Guleke
Texas State Board of Water Engineers
Oklahoma
US Geological Survey
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