Seized B-29s Show Russian Copy Pace and Limits
The Air Force disclosed wartime seizure by the Russians of at least 10 American bombers and assessed how quickly Russia could copy key B-29 features. A technical observer says turbo superchargers might be incorporated, but extensive remote fire control equipment unlikely. It would take about 20 months to produce a production model starting from the captured designs.
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Washington
Air Force
Red Air Force
Japan
United States
No Finding in Child Death in Potter County Case
Potter County grand jury adjourned without a finding in the murder case of O. L. Brinkley over the death of 20 month old Joseph Michael Getz. The jury may reconvene Friday as the boy’s body awaits burial in Oklahoma amid interfamily legal and custody questions.
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Potter County
O. L. Brinkley
dAaxnlat
Wi Wise
Veypent
Mayd King
Brinkley
Mr. King
Betty Brinkley
Beaver
Okla
Joseph Michael
Emory Getz
Fred C. Tracy
Beaver County
Oklahoma
Tracy
Supreme Court
E. T
Dusty” Miller
Amarillo
Garry
Sandra Getz
Booker
Guymon
Public hearings and community events in Amarillo
Safactive Service registration continues at Municipal Auditorium with tuberculosis screening tests. Southwestern Public Service Building hosts American Business Club at 7 30 PM. City Planning and Zoning Commission meets at City Hall for five rezoning applications. 8 00 PM Family Night at San Jacinto Youth Center. Line damage report near Highway 66 and 60 junction.
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Southwestern Public Service Ee
American Business Club
Aa Tascosa
Herring Hotel
City Planning and Zoning Commission
City Hall
San Jacinto
Carolina Public
Trial Postponed in Louis Conley Case to October 5
George McCarthy won a postponement in the US District Court Boston for Louis B. Conley charged with federal flight to avoid prosecution. Trial moved from Sept 14 to Oct 5 due to Amarillo trials. Conley faces Massachusetts kidnapping and assault charges and funds for his defense rise with community support.
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George McCarthy
Amarillo
Louis B. Conley
US District Court
Boston
Mass
McCarthy
Charles Miller
Conley
Massachusetts
Lynette
Bertha LaCroix
Lucille Conley
Conley Defense Fund
Texas
South
Amarillo Woods
FBI
Leachman Celebrates 50 Years of Service with Banquet
Dr. T. C. Leachman aged 73 hosted a beef barbecue at Woodward's Crystal Beach bandshell attended by 778 guests from Oklahoma and Texas. The event honored his 50 years of medical service with a 50 year award pin from the Miihama Bdina Canine a. Wain. svECT Use omrey and featured remarks by Dr. Hubbard and Mayoral ceremonies.
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Woodward
Okla
T. C. Leachman
Crystal Beach
C. E. Northcutt
Ponca City
Miehama Bfadina Canine
A. Wain
Omrey
Dr. Leachman
Betty Joe Har@s
Joe Hargis
Mutual ‘Woodward Igen
Mike Hallfen
Fairview
Brandon Frost
Kiwanis Newby
Oran Highley
Mra C
John Hubbard
Oklahoma
Leachman
L. Duer
Northwest Oklaoma Society
G. R. Gowdey
Claude
Stillwater
Ohio
Ralph Leachman
Dallas
Truman backs compulsory group health insurance plan
President Truman endorsed compulsory health insurance as part of a five point public health program. The plan, backed by the administration and labor groups, would fund doctor and hospital care through a federal health insurance system with a special tax, initially for Social Security workers and dependents, then universally.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Federal Security
Oscar R. Ewing
National Health Assembly
Republican Congress
Ewing
What Am I Saying Eskimo Mushes For Love
A humorous piece by Frank Morgan contrasts a dog sled tale with modern romance. An Eskimo travels a hundred miles to tell his girl he would die for her, while love is described as less undying in contemporary times.
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Frank MorcGan
Post Corp., Inc
Expansion Causes Temporary Inconvenience at Amarillo Schools
Amarillo officials announce a short term plan due to construction delays at Humphreys Highlands. Some fourth to sixth grade sections will move to Sanborn School while students register at Humphreys Highland, with transportation arranged and possible half day sessions during the adjustment.
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Amarillo
Humphreys Highland
Dallas
Chas. M. Rogers
Sanborn
Humphreys Highlands
Humphreys Highland School
Sanborn School
Bus Plunges Into Ravine Killing Three in Alicante
A bus fell into a ravine near Alicante Spain on September 2 killing three people and injuring at least 38 others. Rescue teams rushed to the scene as authorities investigated the cause of the crash and boundaries of the tragedy.
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Alicante
Spain
Texas mayors seek 120 day delay for Canadian River dam plan
Governor Jester transmits a request from Lubbock and Amarillo mayors to Army Secretary Royall for a 120 day extension to prepare evidence supporting a Canadian River storage project. The plan aims at flood control municipal water, irrigation and recreation with opposition noting feasibility limits.
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Lubbock
Amarillo
Beauford
Kenneth Royall
Army
United States Army
Lawrence Hagy
Royall
Hagy
W. H. Rodgers
Corps of Engineers
Jester
South Canadian
High Plains
Texas
Four power talks on Berlin blockade continue in Berlin
Four German military governors met in Berlin under news blackout to discuss lifting the 72 day blockade. Talks focused on Berlin finances and the single currency basis under four power control. Moscow will review recommendations after further discussions. Zhdanov buried in Kremlin wall as Molotov delivers funeral oration. France forms a new 12 minister government with Socialists, Communists, DeGaullists, and far right excluded. In Amsterdam a regional radio reports Azerbaijan forms a free government led by General Daneshian, stirring Tehran observers with Greece comparisons.
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Associated Press
Germany
Berlin
Moscow
Russia
Andrei
A. Zhdanov
Kremlin
Stalin
V. M. Molotov
Red Square
Zhdanov
Cominform
Robert Schuman
Netherlands
Azerbaijan
Gholam Yahya Daneshian
Tehran
Iran
Greece
School openings and local events listed for SHAMROCK area
In SHAMROCK high plains today the schedule lists School opens at 9 00 AM and LELA school at 10 00 AM. HOCKLEY COUNTY hosts a farm tour sponsored by the soil conservation district while SUDAN features a fall festival event.
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Oe Shamrock
Lela
Hockley County
Soil Conservation District
Sudan
Weather outlook for Amarillo and West Texas
The forecast notes partly cloudy conditions for Amarillo and vicinity on Friday and Saturday with slight cooling on Saturday. West Texas should be clear to partly cloudy Friday and Saturday with little temperature change. Mexico expects fair Friday morning then partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers mainly in mountains Friday afternoon. Sunrise at 6 21 AM.
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Beansae
US Weather Bureau
Amarillo
Texas
Mexico
Bob Taylor to Attend Tri-State Fair in Amarillo
Screen star Bob Taylor plans a few days at the Tri-State Fair in Amarillo if Hollywood commitments permit. The 1948 exposition opens October 4 with Taylor en route from Wichita to California by private plane, refueling at oeron Field after a prior visit for plane overhaul.
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Bob Taylor
Amarillo
Hollywood
Mr. Taylor
Wichita
Kan
California
Oeron Field
Burglary Spreads Through Multiple Homes in Town
Police report two major burglaries Thursday night in varied town areas. Items stolen include clothing worth over 600 dollars and an 82.91 dollar endorsed check from the Reimer and Kelly duplex at 2204 Fillmore. Magnia Petroleum Co. home at 3900 Cheyenne Terrace robbed between 4 PM and 9 PM. drawers torn, screens removed, and valuables scattered. Feferman and Army and Navy Store owner involved. no value estimate given. Suspects pursued with posse and arrests reported in Crowley Texas.
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George Reimer
P. B. Kelly
Fillmore
Reimer
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Cheyenne Terrace
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