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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1948

Page

8

Heaviest Fighting as UN Cease Fire Sapped in Jerusalem

In Jerusalem from midnight to dawn, heavy fighting broke out the fiercest since the UN cease fire. Count Folke Bernadotte visited and urged tough measures as observers rose to 75. A Tel Aviv source predicted annexation of Jerusalem and Arab quarters within two weeks. Officials reported Arab attacks on Mt Zion and escalating artillery fire across the city.

Jerusalem Folke Bernadotte Tel Aviv New Jerusalem Israel Mt. Zion Bernadotte

Maybank Wins Nomination for Second Senate Term

In South Carolina's Democratic primary Senator Burnet Rhett Maybank won a second term with a decisive lead over four opponents. With 1,410 of 1,565 precincts reporting he had 144,620 votes to 69,787 for his closest rival W J Bryan Dorn. Negro voters participated in large numbers after federal court changes broadened voting rights.

Columbia U.P Sen Burnet Rhett Maybank Senate South Carolina Maybank Truman Rep W. J. Bryan Dorn House

Johnson Denies Wallace Backing in 1941 Senate Run

Austin Aug 11 Lyndon Johnson denied Henry Wallace backed his 1941 Senate campaign amid a Dallas attorney quoted report. Johnson accused the source of political misrepresentation and noted Wallace’s proximity as vice president. he listed campaign aides and the 1941 dynamics. He planned appearances in Midland Sweetwater Odessa and San Antonio.

Austin Lyndon Johnson Henry Wallace US Senate Dallas United States Congress Wallace Johnson Coke Stevenson Midland Sweetwater Odessa San Antonio

Aging Couple Plans Pension Pool and Marriage

In Kansas City a 82 year old retiree John Benny Walds and 81 year old widow Elen Agnes Morgan decide to pool pensions, marry, and leave McMahon Rest Home. They expect combined funds of about 100 monthly after October increases to cover a place and incidentals. A federal aide warned pensions depend on need. blood tests are due, and the wedding may occur on Walds birthday.

Kansas City McMahon Rest Home John Benny Walds Walds Elen Agnes Morgan

Borden Official To Host Panhandle Barbecue Event

Charlie Young general manager of the Borden Company hosts a barbecue for milk producers and families at the Tri-State Fairgrounds automotive building. More than 800 guests are expected with serving at 7 pm. Uncle Jay of KGNC will host a quiz program and Johnnie Sissom of Southwestern Public Service Co. will perform a magician act. Square and ballroom dancing follow.

Charlie Young Borden Company Panhandle Borden John Snider Tri-State Fairgrounds Uncle Jay KGNC Johnnie Sissom Southwestern Public Service Co Sissom

Funeral at Chapel For A G Branchi

Funeral services for Adolph Gifford Branchi age 66 of 716 Johnson were held at 4 pm in N S Griggs & Sons Chapel with Rev Ray Rozell officiating. He died Tuesday in St Anthony's Hospital after a lengthy illness. Burial was in Llano Cemetery with Masonic rites at the graveside.

Adolph Gifford Branchi Johnson St. Anthony's Hospital N. S

Pioneer Seeks Artesia Service on Amarillo to El Paso Route

Pioneer Air Lines has filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board to operate Artesia New Mexico service on the Amarillo to El Paso route. President Robert J. Smith stated the airline’s plan today.

Dallas Pioneer Air Lines Civil Aeronautics Board Artesia Amarillo el Paso Robert J. Smith

Beery Sale to Minors Tied to Juvenile Case

Charges expected this week over sale of beer to minors connected to a juvenile beating of Bobby Vaughn 14, who was ambushed by five youths after a movie. The attack caused a concussion and memory lapses. injuries aggravated an earlier fall. Operator's charges delayed pending talks with officials.

Bobby Vaughn Perry Vaughn Amarillo Vaughn

French Bill Seeks 20 Line Crime Report Limit

A bill filed with the National Assembly on August 11 proposes that all crime stories in French newspapers be limited to twenty lines. The measure targets how crime coverage is presented and sets a uniform length standard for front page reporting.

Paris The National Assembly Today

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