Legion Speaks Up Against Reds in America
The Amarillo Legion proposes a resolution at the state convention in Galveston demanding roundup and trial for alleged American Communists. It accuses The Daily Worker of anti-draft propaganda and urges banning pro Communist publications, citing FBI files on 50 thousand known Communists. The piece criticizes Congress and the administration for inaction and urges mobilization to defend national security.
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Amarillo
America
State Legion
Galveston
Col. E. A. Simpson
Hanson Post
Ee SS
The
Daily Worker
Communist Party
FBI
United States
Legation
Washington
New York
Tax Boost Passed by Senate
The Senate approved a 4.508 billion war tax boost by voice vote after voting to postpone an excess profits levy. It would raise individual income taxes about 2.7 billion annually and add 1.5 billion via higher corporate taxes. The measure heads to the House for possible conference.
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Washington
Senate
House
Americans Repulse Red Offensive Near Pusan
Tokyo dispatch reports a massive air cover as American forces blunt a two day 50,000 man North Korean assault. Yongsan Masan and surrounding areas change hands as US Second Infantry and 5th Division counterattack along the Taegu Pusan corridor. Navy and Marine planes pound Communist concentrations while other units push along the 120 mile UN line near Pohang and Waegwan. Casualties and tank losses mount as the battle escalates toward Tarau and Pusan.
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Truman Proposes Doubling U S Armed Strength to Three Million
President Truman announced plans to boost American armed forces to nearly three million, backed by heavier war production and vast economic power. He warned the Soviet Union against misjudging U S strength, outlined eight aims for peace, and urged continued sacrifice at home as Korea remains a focal point of U N and Allied efforts. His speech included a sharp critique of Communist imperialism and a call for unity to prevent general war while inviting Russia to join in establishing peace.
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Hitler
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Soviet Union
Switchmen End Long Wage Dispute With Railroads
The White House announced a settlement of a long wage dispute between the AFL switchmen union and 10 western railroads. The agreement provides a 23 cent hourly raise and could influence the wider rail labor talks amid a separate strike threat and government intervention.
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Washington
White House
AFL
Western Railroads
Defeated Candidate Puts In Last Word
WELINGTON Sept 1 special W R Breeding defeated candidate for commissioner of precinct 4 Collingsworth County says he spoke plainly to voters. He ran an ad in The Werington Leader noting tide turned before the election and thanking friends who voted for and against him. Lam more and weaker.
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Welington
W. RK. Breeding
Collingsworth County
Werington
Ranch Youngsters To Ride Tomorrow at Amarillo Ranch
Young cowhands from the Boys Ranch prep for their annual barbecue and rodeo sponsored by the Amarillo Will Rogers Range Riders with help from the Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce. Barbecue at 1:30 p.m. rodeo at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, parade Saturday at 4 p.m. Tickets are 1.50 for adults and 0.75 for under 13. Location details include Four Corners, Channing, and ranch gates.
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Daily News
Charles Purviance
Amarillo
Boys Ranch
Big Boys Ranch
Charles Yancey
Mineral Wells
Four Corners
Channing
Panhandle
Delbert Dalby
Polk
Taylor
Fourth and
Fillmore
Big loan to Mexico announced by Export-Import Bank
The Export-Import Bank formally announced a 150 million dollar loan to Mexico, reported earlier by President Aleman in his state of the nation address. Officials hailed the move as reinforcing US Mexican solidarity and mutually beneficial. The loan funds transportation, including rail and highway systems, agriculture, irrigation, communications, and electric power generation and transmission.
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Washington
Mexico
Aleman
Dimmitt High School Class of 1947 Reunion
A reunion gathering for the Dimmitt High School class of 1947 is set for a roadside park south of town. The event follows the Hartley area schedule with an all day fall festival atmosphere and local activities.
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Dimmitt
Dimmitt High School
Roadside Park
Tri-State Memorial and Eilwood tournament in Amarillo
All day events include the Tri State memorial and Eilwood tournament and a city golf event at Boss Rowers. The Amarillo Bar Association hosts a luncheon at the Amarillo Hotel Cideout with a 12 noon to 1:40 p.m. session and a talk at 8 p.m. involving Amanita Geld and Ben Ale Sys Mert.
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Anmrillo Bar Association
Amarillo
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Draft Age Boost Forecast With Rush of Defense Legislation
Washington report cites House Armed Services Chair Vinson forecasting a top draft age rise to 35 and possible WW II veteran drafts as Congress rushes to pass defense bills. Major moves include physician draft authority, a $250 million armory program, FBI funding, a home guard bill, dispersal debates, Coast Guard expansion talk, and a Navy transfer option.
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Georgia
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Nebraska
Crnard
Houoe Armed Services
Sweeping Power Over Controls Given President
Congress approved a bill granting President Truman sweeping authority to set wages prices production and curb hoarding to curb inflation and aid wartime mobilization He could use much of the power at his discretion while wage and price ceilings and rationing were sidelined by the administration The measure authorizes allocation priorities financing production capacity and credit controls to curb speculation but omits direct housing credit control and broad commodity speculation oversight The House and Senate quickly passed the bill and sent it to the White House where Truman would be empowered to set price ceilings and wage rules with a May 24 to June 24 price baseline guiding decisions. if price ceilings affect costs broadly wage controls would also be imposed to prevent hardship to soldiers
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Chapman
Kentucky
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Senate
Littlefield Domination Starts 1949 Title Defense
Littlefield Wildcats opened defense of their 1949 Class A state championship with a 32 to 6 victory over Crosbyton Chiefs in District 4 action. Jackie McCarties led with a 40 yard touchdown run, Gene Renfro added a score, and Northam tied the game early as Littlefield dominated in all phases.
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Daily News
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Beptle Littlefield
Wildcats
Crosbyton Chiefs
Crosbyton
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Lovehdowna
Fleet
Cauto
Littlefield
Croabyton
Jackie
Gene Renfro
Northam
McCantles
Vad
Aene
Vanea
Shamrock Irish hit Lockney for 12-0 district win
Shamrock High School defeated Lockney 12-0 in a District 2-A confrontation. The Irish capitalized on early miscues and a 120-pounder standout, with key plays by Vernon Tarbet and Moger Skaggs, as they overpowered Lockney before about 200 fans.
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Moger Lea
Moger Skaggs
Lockney
Weather Almanac Forecast With Scattered Thunderstorms Over Weekend
The Daily News Almanac reports weekend rain with highs near 90s and lows around the 70s. A Gulf coast warming trend continues, with hotter afternoons inland and showers possible in the El Paseo area. Temperatures average roughly four degrees above normal, with a noted warm bias through the period and regional variations across the Altar, Ridge and Canyon districts.
Three Killed in Lubbock Crash
A two car collision 11 miles east of Lubbock killed three people and injured five others. Victims include Mrs Wanderson Mellee a Spur route two resident a 4 year old. Mrs Jane Shelton and her young daughter Pam. Dickerson and his wife and a four year old son were among the injured. The crash occurred on a farm to market road as Dr Dickerson’s car crossed into the McGee vehicle on a busy main road.
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Mra Wanderson Mellee
Jane Shelton
Pam
McGee
Lubbock Memorial Hospital
Carl Kidridge Dickerson
Espandia
Dickerson
Dicker
Shelton
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