Durocher Suspended for 1947 Season by Baseball Commissioner
Cincinnati April 9 AP Leo Durocher manager of Brooklyn Dodgers suspended for the 1947 season by Commissioner Chandler after an investigation. Chuck Dressen also suspended 30 days from April 15, with Brooklyn and New York Yankees fined $2000 each and Harold Parrott fined $500. Dressen left the Dodgers to join the Yankees amid defamation charges that led to the action.
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Cincinnati
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn Dodgers
A. B. Chandler
Chuck Dressen
Dodgers
New York Yankee
Brooklyn
Harold Parrott
Chandler
Larry McPhail
New York American League
Durocher
Branch Rickey
Tokens Arrive For Amarillo Bus System Sale Tomorrow
Leonard Nussbaum of the Amarillo Bus Company announces metal tokens for city buses arriving this morning. Tokens go on sale tomorrow at four for 25 cents and are valid for an adult ride on all buses. The introduction follows a fare increase to 10 cents, and drivers reviewed merger plans and a wage petition at a drivers meeting.
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Leonard Nussbaum
Amarillo Bus Company
Mr. Naussbaum
Amarillo Traction Company
San Jacinto
Nussbaum
ROTC Shooting At Houston High Leaves Wounded Boy Anxious
In Houston on April 9 a 17 year old Sam Houston High School ROTC private suffered a broken leg and a flesh wound when Captain Ralph Fisher 17 accidentally fired a .45 caliber pistol in a squad room. Fisher faced possible disciplinary action as authorities investigated the mishap. The wounded teen expressed concern that Fisher might be demoted despite the accident.
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ROTC
Ralph Fisher
San Houston High School
Fisher
Levrier
Miners' Families To Receive $1 000 Death Benefit
Trustees of the United Mine Workers Welfare Fund set a $1 000 death benefit payment for each bituminous coal miner family member. The notice accompanies a broader radio tease and local business ads for pens, stationery, skating classes, and insurance services.
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Washington
United Mine Workers Welfare Fund
KGNC
Settlement near in long distance phase of nationwide telephone strike
Washington April 9 settlement of a key phase of the nationwide telephone strike was reported imminent as NFTW and AT&T prepare a long distance agreement. About 20 000 long distance workers would set a pattern for affiliates while 300 000 Bell System employees faced reduced service nationwide. No local developments were reported as sessions in Washington await a possible government compromise and union approval.
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Washington
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
National Fed Operation of Telephone Workers’ Policy Committee
NFTW
Bell System
American Union of Telephone Workers
At&t
UFTW
John J. Moran
Labor Department
Mary Watson
Telephone Company Exchange
Ninth and
Tyler
A. O. Thomas
Telephone Company
Mr. Thomas
Dennis Defies Subpoena Before Un American Activities Panel
Eugene Dennis, general secretary of the American Communist Party, skipped a House Un American Activities Committee hearing on his real name. The panel cited him for contempt of Congress and urged Justice Department action for conspiracy to commit contempt. Also named were Gerhart Eisler and Leon Josephson for similar noncooperation. Daniel Lapidus represented Dennis with a written statement. Dennis argued the committee is unlawful and lacks defined authority. The panel planned further testimony before a contempt decision and adjourned to executive session.
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Dennis
Washington
Eugene Dennis
American Communist Party
House Un-American Activities Committee
Congress
Brobhers
Justice Department
Gerhart Eisler
Leon Josephson
Daniel Lapidus
New York
Lapidus
Robert E. Stripling
Stripling
Karli E. Mundt
South Dakota
House
Fog Over Panhandle Brings Light Rain and Cool Air
A mild norther caused widespread fog across the Panhandle this morning with scattered showers expected this afternoon and tonight. Measurable moisture appeared in Guymon and Stratford, while other stations logged traces. Highs near 69 today, 74 tomorrow, lows around 52.
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Panhandle
H. C. Winburn
Guymon
Okla
Stratford
Winburn
Marshall proposes boundary commission in Moscow talks
Secretary of State George C. Marshall urges a special boundary commission to study revising the German Polish border and allocating raw materials across former eastern German areas. The plan would include the Big Four plus Poland and other Allied states. Molotov rejects the request and reiterates adherence to the Potsdam line.
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Moscow
U.P
George C. Marshall
Council of Foreign Ministers
Special Boundary Commission
Europe
Marshall
Poland
V. M. Molotov
Marshall Plans Frontier Ideas for Europe Boundary
Marshall proposed a framework for redrawing Europe’s frontiers. He suggested Poland gaining Southern and East Prussia and Upper Silesia while ensuring coal and resources serve Europe’s economy. He urged consulting the Polish government and prioritizing European interests ahead of final boundary decisions.
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East Prussia
Upper Silesia
Europe
Marshall outlines postwar boundary and resource plan for Poland
Marshall proposes a pre war Polish German boundary as fair compensation for Curzon Line cession. He calls for an economic arrangement to ensure raw materials and heavy industrial resources serve Europe and Poland. He notes other nations need resources from the ceded area and rejects the Potsdam line as final.
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Sion
Poland
Curzon
Marshall
Potsdam
Pair Hurt In Crash On Highway
Two men, Sanford W. Payne and Paul W. Byington, were critically injured in a head on collision on U S Highway 66 about 1 AM near the city limits. Both were taken to St Anthony's Hospital by local ambulances. Byington's condition is critical but improving, Payne's head injuries require further X rays to assess severity.
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St. Anthony's Hospital
North East Eighth
Sanford W. Payne
Taylor
Paul W. Byington
Maplewood
Byington
Payne
Rock Island
U. S. Highway 66
Blackburn-Shaw and
Boxwell Brothers
General Offensive Launched By Greeks on Guerrillas
Athens reports a long awaited general offensive to crush guerrillas in western Macedonia and Thessaly. Operations began at dawn after government aircraft dropped leaflets warning civilians. The second and third army corps are taking part in the drive.
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Athens
Macedonia
Thessaly
Third
Weather overview for Amarillo region and surrounding areas
The forecast shows widely scattered thundershowers this afternoon and tonight with strong southerly winds and higher temperatures. Partly cloudy Thursday with morning fog, and similar patterns across West Texas New Mexico and the Panhandle with showers and warmer conditions. The 24 hour high reached 60 degrees with a low of 48 and trace precipitation.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
South Plains
New Mexico
North Portion
Gypsy Rose Lee Spotted in Amarillo with Son
Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous stripper and writer, was seen in Amarillo with her two year old son buying clothes at White & Kirk this morning. She arrived yesterday with a Cadillac and trailer and is traveling alone across the country.
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Gypsy Rose Lee
Amarillo
White & Kirk
AFL calls strike against Western Union for 50 000 workers
The American Federation of Labor filed notice to strike Western Union Telegraph Co. on or after May 7. The action covers all employees outside New York City, with the Commercial Telegraphers Union and two smaller AFL affiliates joined in the filing.
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Western Union
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Western Union Telegraph Co
Commercial Telegraphers Union
AFL
New York City
Texas A and M faces charges amid campus unrest hearing
A Texas A and M committee probes unrest and accuses administrators of using Gestapo tactics. Witness Sam Williams Jr describes campus police intimidation of student discussions about a 1948 senior letter. Subpoenas issued for six board members and nine other witnesses, including President Gilchrist.
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Williams
A. and M. Board of Directors
E. W. Garrison
Tyree Bell
C. C. Kreuger
John W. Newton
Rufus Peeples
Roy C
Gibb Gilchrist
Cecil Storey
Longview
Shannon Jones
Jones
Truman cabinet meets on inflation with no action planned
President Truman led a 1 hour 40 minute cabinet session on rising prices with top economic advisers including Edwin Nourse Marriner Eccles and James Webb present. Charles Ross said there was a general discussion, no consensus reached, and no action decided. Nourse described inflation as serious and provided a four to five page memorandum.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Charles Ross
Edwin G. Nourse
Marriner
Eccles
Ross
GOP Row On Labor Measure Moves By House Leaders
Washington April 9 Republicans draft a bill to curb nationwide strikes including closed shop limits. Rep Hartley says no toning down. some GOPs oppose parts while Hartley expects party support in Labor Committee. Panel meets tomorrow to start approving sections.
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Washington
Rep
Hartley
New Jersey
House Labor Committee
GOP
Labor Committee
Rep. Hoffman
Michigan
27 Passengers Believed Dead in Venezuelan Airliner Crash
A Venezuelan airliner crash near Guatire in Miranda State left 27 occupants believed dead. A pilot passing the wreckage reported scattered burning debris and a burning plane, with all victims identified as Venezuelans.
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Caracas
Venezuela
U.P
Guatire
Miranda State
Lumber Prices Jump 65 Percent Since 1939 in U S
Washington April 9 1940 Lumber prices rose 65 percent since 1939 according to the Commerce Department It takes 1 to buy as much lumber as 35 cents did in 1939 The report shows a 47 3 percent rise from October to February with hints of leveling off in early March but a further test expected as building activity increases this month
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Washington
Commerce Department
Youth Confesses to Slaying Pastor in St. Joseph
Stuart B. Allen, 16, adopted son of Rev. James Allen, sits at a police station in St. Joseph Missouri where Chief J Croy Keller says the youth signed a confession to bludgeoning John Frank 58 a sexton of Rev Allen's church. Rev Allen has served Episcopal churches in Cleveland Houston and Austin.
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Stuart B. Allen
James Allen
St. Joseph
J. Croy Keller
John Frank
UN arms commission forms sub committee on five powers
The United Nations Commission on Conventional Armaments approved a Colombian proposal to create a sub committee limited to the five permanent Security Council members France China Britain Russia and the United States. Voting split with nine for the first section and six to three for the second with abstentions by the United States and China and objections by the United States Belgium and Australia. The sub committee will meet Friday in a closed session.
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Lake Success
N. Y
United Nations Commission
Security Council
France
China
Britain
Russia
United States
United Kingdom
Belgium
Australia
Herschel V. Johnson
U.S
Joao Carlos Muniz
Canada
Spindly Sinatra Punch Knocks Out Columnist in Night Club
Crooner Frank Sinatra punched New York columnist Lee Mortimer in the foyer of Ciro's nightclub after Mortimer allegedly insulted him. Mortimer, hit from behind and knocked down, planned to file a complaint. Sinatra said the act avenged a personal remark and limited the blow to a single strike.
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Alin Hollywood
Sinatra
New York
Lee Mortimer
Ciro
Colony Night Club
Mortimer
Sheriff's Office
New York Daily Mirror
Sing Kay Kino
Frank
Sheriff's Deputies
Ciro’s
Mosby
Nate Dallinger
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
West Hollywood
Mort
Lenny Heyton
Music Pub
Usher Irving Weiss
Speer
Luanne Hogan
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Roller Palace
6Th & Jefferson
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U. S
Boundary Commission
Germany
Neely-Greenhill-Lowndes Insurance
Aggie
Gestapo
John Maynard
Duffy's Tavern
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