MacArthur Campaign Upbeat as He Considers Run
Washington dispatch says MacArthur supporters organize a national strategy meeting likely in Milwaukee to plan a run after he said he would consider nomination. Wright confirms about 50 delegates and potential backing from the South while Truman remains noncommittal.
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Warren Wright
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Ex-Priest Prettner Arrested in Vatican Robbery Case
Rome police arrested former Msgr. Edoardo Prettner, once keeper of Vatican archives, amid a probe into robberies and foreign currency schemes totaling about 1.6 million dollars. He faces charges of robbery moral traffic in foreign currency misappropriation forgery and jewel theft involving the Nippico family.
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Vatican Secretariat of State
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Rosario Barranco
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Possible new angles in Hunt murder case emerge in Fort Worth
New details surface about the Littlefield 1943 killings as a .38 pistol in Fort Worth possession prompts detectives to compare it with unsolved cases. Lon Holley’s slaying and links to Amarillo figures, including Frank Cates and Jim Thomas, are explored while investigators press the Holley murder probe and await Thursday’s armed robbery trial.
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Littlefield
Fort Worth
Roy E. Hunt
Lon Holley
Jim Thomas
Amarillo
Odessa
Waco
Sheriff's
Holley
Thomas
Hillcrest
Arlington Heights
Clty
Frank Cates
Rosebud
Tex
Roy Hunt
Cates
Frank Crutchfield
Pres Burnam
Crutchfield
East Tenth Avenue
Burnam Murer
Newton Denied Pardon for Cameron Doctor in Texas
Governor Beauford H. Jester refused a conditional pardon for Dr. W. R. Newton, Cameron physician sentenced for assault with intent to murder Dr. Roy Hunt of Littlefield. Newton’s clemency, recommended unanimously by the pardons board, was blocked by the district attorney. He has two months commutation for blood donations and four months six weeks for good behavior, with tentative discharge set for Sept. 6.
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Warning Issued on Livestock as Wind Threatens
Warning issued by the US Weather Bureau forecasts cold weather and fresh winds 25 to 30 mph across the Panhandle. Temperatures near 10 degrees expected tonight with improvements by Thursday afternoon. Snow and freezing rain likely in Panhandle towns with near zero visibility at peak winds.
Young America Rough on Red in Queens Protest
German born activist Gerhart Eisler labeled No 1 Communist in the United States complains of fascist atmosphere in Woodside Queens. He says residents have to shield windows from stones and snowballs after neighbor youths taunted him with Go back to Russia. Chinese Reds take Fort Peiping as Communists claim Manchurian fortress fallen in new southward push toward Mukden. In Lufkin a 36 apartment, 289000 building permit is issued, boosting 1948 total to 662725, a regional record for 70 days.
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Gerhart Eisler
Woodside
Queens
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Eisler
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Russia
Peiping
Szepingfai
Mukden
Lufkin
Ct A Ag
Congress Sets Overtime Sessions on Relief Bill
Congress moves to rush the European Recovery Program ERP through the Senate with extra sessions planned amid Senate and House debate. Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault to testify on aid to China as Eaton hints ERP may be considered alone. Officials warn against delay as Italy elections loom and Cold War tensions rise.
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New Jersey
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Claire Chennault
China
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House
Martin
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Turkey
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Marshall
Hill
Alabama
The
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Commerce Harriman
Senate Finance Committee
Senate Armed Forces Committee
Forestal
Wherry
Nebraska
House Foreign Affairs ‘Committee
Europe
Italy
Very Warm for London Sets March Temperature Record
London on March 9 reported temperatures hitting 73 F this afternoon. The Greenwich Observatory noted it was the warmest early March day in 107 years, marking an unusual spring-like spell for the city.
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London
Greenwich Observatory
Weather Overview for Amarillo and West Texas Area
Weather bulletin from the US Weather Bureau notes livestock warnings and a cold, cloudy spell. Snow and strong northeasterly winds depress temperatures with highs near 18 and a low around 10. Snow ends late Wednesday night with considerable cloudiness Thursday and little temperature change. In West Texas, panhandle and South Plains face freezing rain or snow at times, with similar cool trends. Precipitation includes trace amounts in 24 hours ending 4 PM, with showers midweek and again Friday night or Saturday. overall colder pattern into the weekend.
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Gage
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Jin North
Kiwanis Delegates Here This Morning
Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis District No 6 opens one of its largest conventions in history at 12 15 with 558 delegates reported. Ed Weiss chairs, Dr Charles Armstrong to speak at youth center dedication 2 pm, plus Key Club and US life in America talks. John Snider barbecue 6 30 at Municipal Auditorium with Amarillo hosts and music by Amarillo High A Cappella Choir.
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Ed Weiss
Pampa
San Jacinto Youth Center
Charles Armstrong
International Kiwanis
Jim Hutson
Muskogee
Okla
Key Club
Allan Bryce
Wichita Falls
John Snider
Municipal Auditorium
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Kiwanis
Armstrong
Roberto de la Rosa
United States
Amarillo High School
Anna Mae Montgomery
Shirley Hudson
W. N. Stokes
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J. C. Arden
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O. D. Thompson
San Jacinto Kiwanis Club
Amarillo
Carl Jenkins
Hungarian envoy resigns over party merger in Hungary
Istvan Bede resigned today as Hungary s minister to Great Britain in protest of the merger of the Social Democrat and Communist parties in Hungary, a delegation spokesman said.
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Truman on verge of war claims grow as civil rights fight continues
Senator Eastland warned the nation faces a terrible condition as Congress debates a federal anti lynching bill tied to President Truman s civil rights program He urged stricter penalties for mob violence and wider liability for cities and peace officers in race related crimes In Rome Italy and the Netherlands signed a commercial treaty as talks moved ahead on postwar relations and trade
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Mississippi
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Rte Engreve Fee
Senate Judiciary Committee
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Russia
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Representative Williams
Williams
Baby Born in San Diego Bus Depot Scarce Details
Police report a woman gave birth in a San Diego bus depot rest room and left with the newborn wrapped in a coat. A witness, Thelma Harrison, said the mother appeared about 40 and was aided by Spanish speaking women before they boarded a bus to Tijuana.
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Once Over Lightly By Walter Seigenthaler
Wife gives Shooting Shirts for birthday and the sleeves pop up when I lean over. The dressed up feeling fades quickly in a rented tuxedo.
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Walter Seigenthaler
New Hampshire Leads In Route To 1948 GOP Delegates
In New Hampshire the Dewey campaign held a six to two edge for the state's eight GOP delegates as returns from over a third of precincts showed. Stassen trailed but remained a sole strong challenger, with Dewey leading in several at large and district slots. Eisenhower disclaims any bid while supporters mounted two delegate runs for him, none among early leaders.
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Concord
Marek
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
New Hampshire
Harold BE. Stassen
Minnesota
Frank Sulloway
Stassen
Truman
Dewey
Wisconsin
Robert O. Blood
Charles M. Dale
State Committee
Robert Upton
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Burns Fatal for Two in Pecos Home Fire
Mrs. Maria Abila and her 10 year old daughter Ellena died in a Pecos hospital from burns suffered yesterday when a five gallon kerosene can ignited while the mother tried to start a fire in the family cook stove. The tragedy occurred in their home causing shock and mourning in the community.
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Pecos
Maria Abila
Ellena
First Showing Of Packard Sedan At Southworth
Today brings the first showing of the Packard station sedan at Southworth Motor Company with 9 PM closing. Also listed are events at the Herring Hotel and various meetings including Kiwanis Texas Oklahoma conference at San Jacinto Youth Center and a Youth Center dedication at 2:00 PM, plus sports and social events through the evening.
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Ewee
Southworth Motor Company
Stein’s
Polk
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Herring Hotel
Potter County Tax Association
Kiwanis Texas - Oklahoma
San Jacinto
Carolina
John Snider
Municipal Auditorium
Ymca Board
Bert Levy
Khiva
Khiva Temple
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Amarillo Country Club
Tri- State Fair Grounds
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Sayre Jr. College Yellowjackets
Amarillo College Badgers
Oklahoma Military Academy Cadets
Ee High School
Spearman
Sumnerwood High School
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