Polk Street Traffic Plan Moves To City Commission
The City Commission discussed traffic congestion on Polk Street and considered a plan to make Taylor Street east of Polk and Tyler Street west of Polk one way in opposite directions to speed flow. They also approved new electrical and plumbing ordinances, awarded a gasoline contract, and approved paving on Van Buren between Thirty eighth and Fortieth.
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Delaanie
City Commission
City Hall
van Buren
Bonham Street
Taylor Street
Polk
Tyler
Lawrence Hagg
Drake
Amarillo
What Am I Saying Timber
A humor column by Frank Morean mocks the idea of “presidential timber.” It notes voters seek a candidate who can stand on enough planks in the party platform to please everyone, while some hope for substance beyond mere bark.
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Frank Morean
N. Y. Post Corp., Inc
Wealthy Iraqi Jew Faces Death Sentence in Zionist Case
In Baghdad on September 14 1947 military court sentences Shafiq Adel one of Iraq’s wealthiest merchants to death on charges of aiding Jews and Zionism in Palestine Iraq tied to Zionist activities.
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Iraq
Baghdad
Shafiq Adel
Palestine
Truman Aids Reelection Bid Amid Party Lines
The excerpt notes Republicans seeking renomination against two rivals while Democrats field Hubert Humphrey and James H Shields. In Michigan President Truman backs former Frank Hook for the Senate seat, with Homer Ferguson, a Republican tied to espionage cases, running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
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Hubert Humphrey
James H. Shields
Henry Wallace
Michigan
Truman
Comenentean
Senate
Bey Homer Ferguson
Ferguson
AFL to spend 1,000,000 to defeat eight Senate and 113 House foes
AFL President William Green, after a conference with Joseph Keenan of the League for Political Education, announced plans to spend 1 million dollars to defeat eight Senate and 113 House candidates deemed hostile to labor. President Truman to launch all-out campaign this week with a Dexter Iowa speech.
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Automobil
AFL
William Green
R. A — Agora
Joseph Keenan
Later
League For Political Education
Senate
House
Truman
Dexter
Iowa
Johnson and Truman Victory Rally at Texas Democratic Convention
In Fort Worth on September 14, Lyndon B. Johnson was certified by the Texas Democratic convention as the US Senate nominee. The convention pledged Texas 23 electoral votes to President Truman and ousted four anti Truman delegates. Stevenson planned to pursue court action to halt certification while Gov. Jester urged modern humane reforms.
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Fort Worth
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Truman
Johnson
Coke
Stevenson
Beauford H. Jester
Lyndon Johnson Emiles
Dean
Tri State Fair seeks queen to Kansas City contest
A Tri-State Fair queen candidate will win a $250 wardrobe grant and travel to Kansas City to compete in the Golden Anniversary American Royal Show. Open to women 18 to 24, the winner is chosen Sept. 29 at Amarillo Municipal Auditorium after bathing suit and evening wear appearances and a display of talents. First prize includes $250 credit and official representation of the Tri-State Fair at the Royal Show beginning Oct. 15. chaperone and travel funded by the American Royal committee. The region includes the Panhandle and South Plains. entries due to The News-Globe.
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Kansas City
Municipal Auditorium
News-Globe
Tri-State Fair
The
News - Globe
Amarillo
Southwest
Mid- West
Panhandle
South Plains
Carel L. Tarrant
Atchison, Ken
Ameri- City
Fea.r
Selecting Jury In Attack Case In Texas
In Dalhart on September 14, after nearly two days of arguments, jurors began being chosen in the Melvin Yancey case from Lubbock charged with raping a Stratford girl in Sherman County in July 1947. Defense contends the grand jury was improperly constituted and seeks to quash the indictment. insanity as an issue was noted with the court ruling that the defendant must prove insanity by a preponderance of evidence. The case involves potential death penalty considerations with local prosecutors and county officials present.
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Dalhart
Melvin Yancey
Lubbock
Stratford
Sherman County
Col
FE. A. Simpson
R. A. Defee
Amarillo
King Fike
Reld Schultz
Texline
Floyd H. Richards
B. N. Richards
Edgar Coons
Citrus Growers Elect Leadership At San Antonio
The Texas Citrus and Vegetable Growers and Shippers Assn. elected Bob Allen of Raymondville as president and Lt. Gov Allan Shivers of Mission as vice president at a meeting in San Antonio on September 14.
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Citrus Growers
San Antonio
Texhks Citrus and Vegetable Growers and Shippers Assn
Bob Allen
Raymondville
Allan Shivers
Mission
Panhandle Delegates Split at Democratic Convention
Panhandle delegates split into two camps at the Fort Worth Democratic convention. The Truman Barkley faction gained control after a long debate while States Rights delegates walked out or were replaced by Truman supporters. The Stevenson Johnson controversy influenced attendee loyalties and delegate makeup.
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Daily News
Fort Worth
Panhandle
31St
Truman-Barkley
Trump
Stevenson
Johnson
Weather forecast period July 14 to 19
July 14 period outlook shows average highs around 87 to 88 degrees and lows near 58 to 62. Expect little precipitation with mild temperature swings and normal conditions for the period.
Four Powers Seek Decision On Talks Standoff
Reliable sources said envoys wanted a clear decision before the meeting to either abandon talks begun July 30 or take definite action. Walter Bedell Smith had nothing to say to reporters. In India Hyderabad southern command said forces would join the capital in six days amid gunfire and pressure.
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USA
Walter Bedell Smith
Fenton
Guip Nan Nonosid
Hyderabad
Pakistan
Gibson reelected in Texas Democratic exec committee
Fort Worth September 14 Charlie Gibson of Amarillo was reelected committeeman for the 31st senatorial district and Mrs. Willie ONeal of Panhandle was reelected committeewoman for the Panhandle district. They were among the few to retain positions as pro Trumanites purged party leadership has history.
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Lewis Nordyke
The
Daily News
Fort Worth
Charlie Gibson
Amarillo
Democratic Executive Committee
Willie O'Neal
Panhandle
Stevenson Counsel Sees Senate Probe for Jim Wells County
San Antonio report says attorney Wilbur Matthews for Coke Stevenson expects the Senate committee investigating election frauds may be asked to review the Jim Wells County runoff. Matthews spoke after Lyndon Johnson obtained a temporary injunction related to Jim Wells County voting.
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San Antonio
Coke Stevenson
US Senate
Jim Wells County
Wilbur Matthews
Stevenson
Alice
Lyndon Johnson
Jim Wells
Johnson Victory Sparks Cheers at Texas Delegation Convention
Delegates erupted in cheers as Johnson secured reelection amid fervent support from friends and sharp opposition from foes. Mrs. Johnson attended as he pledged to serve Texas as a united, strong senator while promising reforms and attention to education and penitentiary issues. A credentials committee expelled several delegates in Robertson County for not pledging party loyalty.
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Johnson
Ree
Texas
Robertson County
Resolutions
Chamber Events Highlight Amarillo Community Milestone
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce marks the 138th anniversary of Mexican Independence. Activities include at the Municipal Auditorium, Palomino and Quarter-Horse show, Tri-State Fair ticket sales, and a 9:00 AM Amarillo College assembly with Dr. A M Meyer addressing enrollment policies.
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Grivercan
Amarillo
Produst Municipal
Polk
Amarillo College
College Auditorium
A. M. Meyer
Junior Chamber of Commerce
San
Eniva
Amaiadne Association
Bullaing
Texas Panhandle
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