Democrats Demand Caucus Over DNC Letter Error
A group of House Democrats urged a party caucus to address a DNC error described as a boner. A letter from Democratic headquarters urged county chairmen to select proper candidates for Congress, sent in error to some Democratic districts. Richard Nacy called it an error and a corrective telegram was issued. Representative O'Toole of New York criticized the internal dispute and pledged to notify the DNC who the Democratic congressmen are.
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Truman vows to carry on Roosevelt battle at Hyde Park shrine
President Truman pledges to continue Franklin D Roosevelt’s fight against tyranny abroad and for New Deal principles at the Roosevelt estate dedication as a national shrine. He links his domestic program to New Deal reforms and stresses national unity and international cooperation embracing all people. Secretary Krug notes the site will be shared by nations and future generations.
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Expansion of News Service Outlined by Panhandle Press Association
The Panhandle Press Association opens its 37th annual meeting with calls to expand news gathering and distribution. AP chief Frank King defends fair impartial reporting, while Western Newspaper Union’s R N Eaton predicts equipment gains amid shortages and Mai Grau urges expanding to safeguard advertising revenue. Public welcome notes praise for Amarillo papers. Fire at Victory Alleys causes $40,000 damage. crews extinguish blaze with multiple stations responding.
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Navy to end opposition to unification plan
President Truman ordered the Navy to halt anti merger efforts and warned of disciplinary action for officers opposing unification. The move spurred talk of James V. Forrestal resigning as secretary of the Navy, though Truman said no immediate shakeup was planned.
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Van Johnson Undergoes Surgery After Motorcycle Crash
Hollywood report says actor Van Johnson had surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital following injuries from a motorcycle accident last year. Doctor Kenneth Smiley would only state that Johnson is in good condition.
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Government Orders Distillers To Limit Grain Inventories
Washington April 12 The government orders distillers to hold grain stocks to seven and a half days or less to ease the world food crisis. President Truman warned at a news conference that the next 90 days will decide the outcome in the battle to avert global starvation.
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Truman Sets New Dates for A-Bomb Tests at Bikini
President Truman reiterated the necessity of atomic tests at Bikini Atoll with new target dates to be met. The first air burst against warships is now planned for July 1 subject to weather. the second test will be an underwater explosion. Senator Huffman has introduced a resolution to cancel the tests.
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Dinner oS eee fullw eyurs
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Anniversary of Roosevelt’s Death Recall
Washington dispatch recalls Franklin D. Roosevelt’s final hours at Warm Springs Georgia. He uttered I have a terrific headache just before dying in the mountain cottage, four term president, obituary note recalls the moment as an anniversary remembrance.
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Government relaxes emergency housing rules for non veterans
Washington April 12 U P The Civilian Production Administration and the National Housing Agency loosen the emergency housing order to allow non veterans to build new homes or essential structures. Priorities aid now targets service men veterans widows farmers and other special groups. Homeowners may undertake necessary repairs or expansions but without priority aid. Builders of non veterans housing begun before March 26 may proceed if sale price stays under 15000 or rent under 120 a month.
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Will Offer Amendment To Halt Draft of Youths Under 20
Washington April 12 Chairman May of the House Military Committee opened debate on a nine month draft extension and said he would amend to prohibit inductions of anyone under 20. The session marked a clash over continuing indications of 18 and 19 year olds being drafted.
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More Wheat for Japan Aims to Quiet Food Riots
Secretary Clinton P. Anderson said the United States would ship additional American wheat to Japan as a substitute for deploying more troops to General Douglas MacArthur to prevent potential food-related unrest.
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Fire in Back Bay District Claims Elderly Woman
An incendiary blaze in Boston's Back Bay kills an elderly woman. The same area previously suffered three apartment fires on Wednesday started by a fire bug that left eight people dead.
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U.P
Back Bay
Rep Luther A Johnson Approved as Tax Court Judge
The Senate waived rules to confirm Rep Luther A Johnson of Texas for a 12 year term as a judge on the United States Tax Court. Senator Connaly of Texas secured unanimous consent after the noon session. President Truman had sent the nomination yesterday. Dictaphones adding machines and calculators Russell Stationery Co.
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Allied Sources Hail Japan's First Free Election
Allied reports praise Japan's first free election with 30 million votes counted. Diet lower house results show Liberal Party leading with 135 seats, Conservatives in four parties winning a sizable majority, plus 89 independents and 36 minor groups. 373 new members and 22 women elected.
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Amarillo Area Weather Update For Weekend
The forecast calls for fair skies this afternoon tonight and Saturday with warmer conditions. West Texas and the Panhandle will see warming trends tonight with mainly fair conditions. New Mexico expects partly cloudy skies west portion with continued warmth. tonight’s lows 30 to 40 northwest and 45 to 55 southeast. Saturday highs 60 to 70 northwest and 80 to 90 southeast. Also notes 6:30 a.m. 70 high and 41 low for preceding 24 hours. Local ads follow.
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