Bradley Seeks Stronger Army to Counter Soviet Power
General Omar Bradley urged Congress to raise the Army to 782000 men with 12 regular divisions plus six National Guard and Organized Reserves. He warned Russia already fields over 170 divisions and could grow beyond 300, arguing a stronger force is needed to preserve freedom unless swift action is taken. Bradley contrasted defense needs with Air Secretary Symington’s support for air power over universal military training.
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Be Warned Joe Palooka Rodeo at Buffalo Lake Opens Midnight
A Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club fish rodeo at Buffalo Lake offers prizes for tagged Joe Palooka bass and Dixie Dugan crappie with $500 and $250 rewards respectively. Membership required, tags bearing POSC and numbers, rules run April 15 to November 14, with weekly monthly and grand prizes.
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Contempt plea enters not guilty in coal strike case
Washington April 14 L. Lewis pleads not guilty on contempt of court charge for failing to call off the coal strike. Amarlo TX dispatch notes, with additional coverage on Pan American Day and Colombia's stance on Soviet relations amid inter American conference tensions.
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Spinal anesthesia debate at Panhandle Medical Society meeting
Dr Jason Robberson Amarillo spoke on spinal or saddle block anesthesia in obstetrics at the Panhandle District Medical Society session in the Herring Hotel. He reviewed advantages and limits noting spinal anesthesia isn’t the final word yet is the most satisfactory method currently in use with about 75 cases in Amarillo hospitals.
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Youths In Fight Charged In Amarillo Court
Charges filed in Corporation Court accuse twelve Amarillo youths of disturbance of the peace after a gang fight Saturday night at 122 West Sixth. One boy was seriously injured and held at Northwest Texas Hospital. The incident followed a similar clash near Amarillo High School the previous evening. none had been arrested earlier today.
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Stassen Bashes Taft's Prestige in Nebraska Primary
Harold Stassen swept Nebraska's GOP primary to top the field, boosting his lead over Dewey and tarnishing Taft's standing. Dewey carried Wisconsin, while Taft and other candidates trailed in the crowded race. In Nebraska, Stassen won 308, Dewey 41, Taft 13, Vanderberg 5,508, MacArthur 4,566, Warren 1,208, Along with High Martin 566, shaping delegate prospects for the Philadelphia convention. See POLITICS Page 2.
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UN Security Council backs Palestine truce proposal
The United Nations Security Council reached general agreement on a resolution calling for a political and military truce in Palestine, a spokesman announced. A separate report from Sparta notes a mechanized gendarmerie revolt, a jail raid, and 250 Communist deaths, per the Ministry of Public Order.
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Downs Mystery Deepens As Sheriff Tracks Absent Hunter
Relatives report Downs seen in Amarillo on March 18 while sheriff Swink notes no witnesses in Wheeler. He left Wheeler late February for Des Moines and traveled via Ames and Lubbock with plans to open a veterinary clinic. A body found near Wheeler is tentatively identified as Downs with matching dental work and a watch among recovered items.
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Weather forecast Amarillo and West Texas warms Thursday
Pair and warmer this afternoon to night and Thursday. Fair and warmer today tonight and Thursday in West Texas. High 65, low 39 for 24 hours ending 6:30 AM. noon 70. Insurance ad for Comprehensive Personal Liability Insurance with Williama Boyee Agency and Neely Greenhill Lowndes.
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