Capital and Labor To Battle Soon In 1946 Weather
A column notes ongoing clashes between capital and labor, forecasts rain to aid fall wheat, and cites a humorous local anecdote about Gene Granberry. It reviews looming labor trouble spots in rubber, maritime, and meat industries plus coal contract status and prepares readers for possible strikes before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Department
CIO
General Tire and Rubber
Maritime—Cio
Great Lakes
John L. Lewis
Market report rounds out trading as cattle and hogs move
Chicago livestock market notes open slow to moderate activity with cattle and yearlings showing action. Heavier weights and sows up to 25 cents, top steer prices near 24.50, hogs mixed with several grades slipping to about 19.50 to 21.85 for various weights. Lambs and sheep slow but still bid firm on good to choice natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
USDA
Cadet Nurses Miss Checks at Northwest Texas Hospital
Cadet nurses at Northwest Texas Hospital faced a payroll delay as government funds were due within days. Superintendent Harry Hatch declined comment while commissioners discussed temporary county aid and questioned the legality of advancing funds until federal money arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Texas Hospital
Harry Hatch
Commissioners’ Court
Potter County
Northwest
United States
Burglar Steals Pants With $7 From Mrs Phillips Home
Mrs. W. A. Phillips woke to find a burglar fleeing with her husband's trousers containing $7 and a key ring. Police were alerted at 1:35 am and suspect possible link to prior prowling and a separate burglary at George Thurmans 501 Mississippi, where $68 and an $80 check were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Phillips
Tennessee
George Thurmans
Mississippi
Thurman
Soviet Trade Union Claims U.S. Seeks World Rule
In Moscow on August 8 the Soviet trade union organ accused American imperialism of aiming for world rule. It said American monopoly capital seeks satellites in Latin America Europe and Asia and would fan civil war in China to reach its aims.
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Moscow
United States
Latin America
Europe
Asia
China
Navy Tops Army In Popularity Poll Among High School Seniors
More than half of U S high school senior boys favor the Navy in Scholastic Magazine's Institute of Student Opinion poll. Fifty six percent prefer the Navy while 18 percent favor the Navy Air Force. The Army leads without the Air Force at 12 percent and the Marine Corps at 11 percent.
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Navy
Scholastic Magazine
Institute of Student Opinion
Navy Air Force
Army
Air
Marine Corps
Marvin Neal Mincher Discharged After Navy Service
Marvin Neal Mincher is discharged at Norman Oklahoma after fifteen months in the Navy. He served five months in the Pacific Theater as a seaman second class. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Mincher, now of Clovis, formerly Amarillo residents. He attended Amarillo High School and now works in the Santa Fe freight office, staying with his sister Mrs. W. L. Harris Jr. at 1710-A Buchanan.
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Navy
Marvin Neal Mincher
Norman
Oklo
J. M. Mincher
Clovis
Amarillo
Mincher
Amarillo High School
Santa Fe
W. L. Harris, Jr
Buchanan
Tragic Death Of Hereford Infant Elizabeth Urbanczyk
Elizabeth Urbanczyk fourteen months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Conrad Urbanczyk of Hereford died at Northwest Texas Hospital this morning at 2 10. She is survived by her parents a sister Victoria and grandparents Mr and Mrs H A Hoffman and Mr and Mrs F H Urbanczyk all of Hereford. The body was taken to Hereford this afternoon by N S Griggs and Sons. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Hereford.
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Elizabeth Urbanczyk
Conrad Urbanczyk
Hereford
Northwest Texas Hospital
Victoria
H. A. Hoffman
N. S. Griggs and Sons
Blackburn-Shaw Ambulance and Pickup Collision
A Blackburn-Shaw ambulance and a 1937 Chevrolet pickup driven by Jay C. Connell of 2200 Houston collided at Tenth and Lincoln around 11 this morning. Police said the pickup was crushed on the side and the ambulance front fenders were damaged.
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Blackburn-Shaw
Jay C. Connell
Houston
Lincoln
Plans To Explode Atomic Bomb Under Bikini Atoll Next Spring
Vice Admiral Blandy said plans to detonate an atomic bomb 3 490 feet underwater off Bikini Atoll are largely on paper and no detailed outline has been submitted to the joint chiefs of staff. The disclosure came at a press conference from the Operation Crossroads commander.
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Bikini Atoll
Bikini
W. H. P. Blandy
Blandy
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Grenade Explosion Injures 11 in Athens Suburb
An Athens dispatch reports 11 civilians were injured when a grenade exploded last night in a suburb of Athens.
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London
Exchange Telegraph
Athens
Mrs Virginia Lyvers Improves Slightly Amid Illness
The condition of Mrs. Virginia Lyvers of 35 Oldham Circle who is critically ill at St. Anthony's Hospital is reported to be slightly improved today by attendants.
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Virginia Lyvers
Oldham Circle
St. Anthony's Hospital
Kansas City Livestock Market Report
Kansas City livestock show Aug 84 U S D A reports cattle and calves totaling about 5 500 and 900 respectively with native slaughter steers heifers and mixed yearlings steady cows steady to strong bulls vealers and calves mostly steady to strong. Demand among buyers remained solid as stockers and feeders moved through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
USDA
Texas Governor Sees Federal Match Restoring Pensions
Gov. Coke Stevenson said a new federal matching plan will restore recent Texas old age pension cuts by October or sooner. The plan pays two thirds of payments up to 15 dollars and half beyond that to a 45 dollar maximum, increasing the state total from 40 to 45 dollars while the federal share could reach 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Coke ‘Stevenson
Texas
Pasadena man 85 becomes father with newborn son
Joseph Curtis Beedle of Pasadena passes out cigars as he welcomes his first child at age 85. His wife Opal, 42, gave birth to an 8 pound son on Monday in Pasadena.
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Pasadena
Cal
Joseph Curtis Beedle
Opal
Bozeman Weather Record Frost Hits Gardens
In Bozeman Montana on August 8 a 50 year weather record fell as temperatures plunged to 33 degrees at dawn. Frost touched several gardens and forecasters noted no rain with winds under 20 mph.
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Bozeman
Mont
Lovetts Emphasizes Gear Ratios In Motorcycle Design
The article discusses why gear ratios matter in performance and why chain drives outperform shaft drives. It highlights spring frame as a radical recent change and quotes Tommy Thomas and Homer Rountree, ex-traffic officers, on riding culture, dealer expertise, and how youths get into motorcycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Homer Rountree
Beer
July Ends With No Measurable Moisture In Abilene
The Abilene weather bureau reports no measurable moisture in July marking a first in 60 years. Amarillo forecasts a turn to more pleasant conditions after a hot spell as the weatherman predicts improved sunshine tomorrow.
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Weather Bureau
Abilene
Riders embrace long rides and chrome laden machines
Riders say long-distance work on new motorcycles is not tiring if they stay relaxed. Dealers report a push for chrome accessories and emphasize riders outfit bikes with helmets goggles boots belts and bright shirts. A Helium City Speedway is planned with a 3000-seat grandstand and a fast figure eight track opening Sept 8.
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Thomas
Roy Beckwith
Sam Lantrip
Helium City
Fighth
Beckwith
Maverick Club
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Panhandle
John Hill
Springfield
Texas Oil Scouts
Mr. Hill
Gene Granberry
Gene
Art Arnold
Gene Worley
Worley
Veterans Bureau
Dale E. Lowe
Plainview
Pampa
Ellwood Park
Dale
Calcutta
Wayland College
Tex
Dalhart
Mr. Tack
Cupid
News-Globe
By Max Hall
King
Syaduate
Alice
Dow-Jones
Merrill Lynch
Pierce, Fenner & Beane
Eriker've
Armour & Co
AT & S
Aviation Corp
Baldwin Loco
Bendix Aviation
Bethlehem Steel
Blaw-Knox Ttee
Borden
Interlake Iron
Harvester
Jones-Laughlin
Kennecott Lee
Schenley
Texas Studebaker
Corp
Texay Sulph
Sete Ee
Soviet Trade Union
U. S
Navy Wallops Army
Globe-News
SEARS
Blueprint CO
West Fifth
Sai A
Sol
Southwestern
Hobby
Motorcycle Association
Bedkwith
American Automobile Association
Harley Davidson Company
West Sixth
Mr. Beer
W. M
Bill) Adams
Soft Water Service Company
W. 16Th
Pmarillius
Blackbank
Amarillo, Texas
Lewies
Pierce
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