Labor Day Parade Draws Huge Amarillo Crowd
A massive Labor Day parade in Amarillo on Polk Street drew an estimated 65,000 to 75,000 spectators as about 40 unions and local businesses rolled past Sixth and Polk. Notables included Mayor Lawrence Hagg and Miss Frances Irvin, with E. L. McLeod honored for 50 years of service. The best float and top union were recognized, with prize money of 50 dollars each.
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Elizabeth Allen
Harvey Allen
Hughes
Tom London
Center
Billy Russell
Miss Allen
Lawrence Hagg
Frances Irvin
Amarillo
Bill Alexander
Oklahoma City
Painters Local No
Polk
E Daily News
Anita Woodrome
O. A. Woodreme
Rusk
J. L. Henslee
East Fourth
Polk Street
Charley Stout
Sixth and
Carlie Price
Amarillo Hick Scheelandie Band
E. L. McLeod
Fillmore
Negro American Legion Color Guard
Negro Legion Band
Wild Rose Lodge No. 12
Brotherhood of Railroad
Carpenters Local No
John Merchant
C. S. Able
Ed Timmons
Grand International Auxiliary
Engineers Trio Division
Dumas
What Am I Saying Birthday Mystery
A humorous column by Frank Moreau notes that a woman’s birthday often carries mystery tied to the date. The piece likens a newborn to a storm, beginning with an awful squall, in a 1948 New York Post context.
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Frank Moreau
New York Post Corp
Perilous Times Speech at Labor Day Gathering
Dr. Bill Alexander, minister at First Christian Church Oklahoma City, warned union audiences at Thomason Park Labor Day event that scientists military leaders and the atomic age threaten humanity. He urged church unity honest labor-capital cooperation and leadership to guide the nation toward a new Labor Day next year. The program featured speeches from labor officials and a slate of Amarillo laborers and organizers including Frances Irvin and several regional queens nominees for next year’s celebration.
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Bill Alexander
First Christian Church
Oklahoma City
Thomason Park
Brotherhood of Man
Ubt
Minist
Alexander
Church
Jesus of Nazareth
Ifwe
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Clarence L. Abers
Third International
Amalgamated Association of Motor Coach Employes
Mr. Abers
Austin
T. L. Barnes
Texas
Lubbock
Haskell Beaver
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Frosty
M. E. Winberg
Building Trades Council
Frances Irvin
Amarillo
Ruth Crist
Red Carnation Lodge
Ladies Society
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Mary Alice Cox
Ladies Auxiliary of Carpenters Union
Jeanee Thibodeaux
Pecos Valley
Queens Ladies Society
Barbara Barnes
Locomotive Engineers Division
Rosa Lee Walker
Wild Rose Lodge
Ladies Auxi Brotherhood of Railroad Jary
Bak Peowas
Qth Fe
Visa Unin
Saird
Judy Hun
Incomplete OCR Item on Air Crew or Aircraft
Fragmentary text mentions a disabled B-29 and names such as Geestinns Wille Garr suggesting an air crew or incident note. Without readable context, details like location date and outcome are unclear. The readable elements indicate a wartime aviation record or report.
Reds Break In Berlin Office
Russian backed Berlin police raided an American office at city hall in the Soviet sector and seized 19 Western police officers. The incident occurred as four power governors met nearby to resolve the Berlin crisis and ahead of municipal elections planned for Nov 14.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Lucius D. Clay
Col
Frank Howley
Folke Bernadotte
Jerusalem
United Nations
Security Council
Waco man held in Childress armed robbery case
A 25-year-old man from Waco is in the county jail in Childress on charges of armed robbery and burglary. He allegedly robbed D. A. Miskell’s home at 6 AM and later abducted Mrs. Eddie Hinder, who identified him. The suspect fled after damaging a telephone line with a shotgun.
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Eddie Hinder
Carey
Johnson wins Thompson Trophy at National Air Races
Anson L. Johnson surprised 80,000 spectators by winning the Thompson Trophy and $16,000. Charles E. Brown led early in a 20-lap dash before engine failure, while weather improved for the finale. An Air Force attempt to set a world speed record in an F-86 was disqualified for not timing the full four laps.
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Cleveland
Anson L
Johnny” Johnson
Johnson
Erigen
Charles E
Chuck” Brown
Indianapolis
Brown
Air Force
Richard L. Johnson
Wright Field
Mrs. Minnie Massengill Dies in Memphis at 79
Mrs. Minnie Massengill aged 79 died Monday afternoon at her daughter’s Memphis home after moving from Brownfield to the city in 1922. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 PM in Brownfield Methodist Church with Rev. Herschel Thurston officiating. Burial in Brownfield Cemetery directed by Murphy-Spicer-Estes Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters Mrs. B. H. Eudy and Mrs. J. H. Watters and Mrs. Joe Eudy, sons Jim and R. T. Massengill, ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren, with ties to Childress, Brownfield, Clarendon, Ashland and Dalton.
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Memphis
Minnie Massengill
B. H. Eudy
Massengill
Childress
Brownfield
Methodist
Herschel Thurston
Brownfield Cemetery
Murphy-Spicer-Estes Funeral Home
Eady
J.H. Watters
Clarendon
Joe Eudy
Ashland
Jim
R. T. Mas Seagill
Dalton
Truman Launches Campaign Against GOP Labor Attacks
President Truman accused the GOP led Congress of cracking down on labor and announced a broad Labor Day appeal through six cities. He touted a record vote drive ahead of the November election and pledged coast to coast NBC coverage from 7 to 7:30 PM Central.
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Michigan
Congress
Miracle of Farming For Tucumcari Man
J C White, a veteran near Tucumcari New Mexico, saw an 80 machine, 40 acre farm built in one day by volunteers. The event, staged by the Canadian River Soil Conservation District with federal support, drew visitors from at least 10 states and showcased terraces irrigation structures seed mixes and pasture establishment on White’s land.
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J. C. White
Here
Tucumcari
White
Canadian River Soil Conservation District
Soil Conservation Service
Bureau of Reclamation
New Mexico
Colorado
Arizona
Texas Panhandle
LCS
Amarillo Today Adds Events For Chamber And Club
In Amarillo this afternoon events include a Chamber reception and committee meetings at 18:20, a public school start, and a motorcycle club gathering at 906 Ong with members and attendees noted at 1048 Pad-Ctty commiesten.
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Amarillo
Pub- Hc
Chamber of
Mema
Omic
Motorcycle Club
Bullets From Across River Injury Picnic Party Near Borger
Bullets believed fired from across the Canadian River wounded Lisbon McCowan Jr. and Dean Thornbrough’s 17 year old wife or companion near a Borger picnic site along Highway 117. The victims were treated at North Plains Hospital with favorable conditions reported. No arrests made.
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Lisbon McCowan, Jr
Borger
North Plains Hospital
Dean Thornbrough
Odessa
Jack Thornbrough
Midland
Dean
Dorothy Jones
Mary Walling
Bogan
Eugene Walters
Four Amarillo youths escape as one drowns at Lake McClellan
A 17 year old Amarillo boy Lloyd Garrett drowned at Lake McClellan south of Pampa during Labor Day boating trip with four friends. Four others Jerry Murphy Ray Fuller G O Murphy and Bob by Martin escaped when the boat filled with water. Lifeguard Ray York attempted to reach the submerged youth but could not locate him.
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Murphy Twins
Cleveland
Amarillo
Carl Kunkel, Jr
The
Groom News
Ray York
York
Child Drowns In Bath Tub In Pampa Home
BM John Thurston 13 month old son of Mr and Mrs Paul Thurston drowned at 9 30 am in a bath tub at the 416 North Wells residence. Firemen and an iron lung were used but the child could not be saved. Survived by parents two sisters Estella and Jo Ann and brother Edwin Kenneth.
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Thurston
Cabot Carbon Company
Estella
Jo Ann
Edwin Keneneth
Lyndon Johnson Calls For Fair Play At State Convention
A radio speech in Austin reports Lyndon Johnson denying buying votes in the Democratic Senate race. He urged supporters to attend the state convention to ensure fair play during official tabulation and warned of possible attempts to thwart the will of the people. Johnson noted accepting votes from Duval County amid mounting charges after big-city results.
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Austin
Yndon Johnson
United States Senate
Johnson
Son
Duval County
Big City
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Wille
Reds
Waco
Meyers Motor Co
Chrysler-Plymouth
Truman
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GOP
United States
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