Twelve Killed in Two Road Crashes Near San Augustine
A church bus and a heavy lumber truck on a narrow bridge 13 miles south of San Augustine Texas collided last night killing seven and injuring at least three. Identified dead include Ethel Boyens and her son Raymond 13 Norris Brown and others. Bus driver Chuck Langford and truck driver Odessa Oliver were unhurt. salvage and witness accounts describe debris and chaos. The crash occurred about 100 yards south of the Rosevine Pentecostal Church. Five more people died in a separate crash near San Antonio.
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Here
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Ethel Boyens
Chinquapin
Raymond
Rosevine
Macomb
Charles Willey
Willey
Springfield
John Craig
Lewis C. Gust
Office of Technical Prog
Dog Hater Poisons 4 More Pets in South Amarillo
At least four dogs were poisoned in a four block area of South Amarillo within the last week. A fox terrier owned by Tommie Price, 8, son of Walter T. Price Jr., was poisoned about ten days ago. A shepherd belonging to Buddy Whippo, 10, was poisoned about a week ago. Two pedigreed wire haired terriers owned by Grace Meyer were also impacted.
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Amarillo
Tommie Price
Walter T. Price, Jr
Washington
Monroe
Buddy
Grace Meyer
Russian intelligence seeks strategic facts from US businessmen
In Topeka officials confirm Russian agents contact US businessmen for strategic data that could aid air attacks sabotage or invasion. Army officers note such materials are public property yet valuable to an enemy espionage system.
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Topeka. Kan
Washington
United States Rejects Soviet Charges in Lomakin Case
The United States denounced Soviet charges as lies and demanded Lomakin leave the country within a reasonable time. President Truman will sign the revocation of Lomakin's consul general authority and allow several days to wind up official business as a note to the Soviet ambassador is made public.
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White House
Charles G. Ross
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Russia
New York
San Francisco
Ross
State Department
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Dixiecrat Support in South Hits 14 Percent
Gallup polls show Gov. J. Strom Thurmond at 14 percent across 13 Southern states. The States Rights candidate trails Truman and Dewey in the South, with Dixiecrat backers claiming 92 electoral votes are "in the bag" though national shifts remain uncertain.
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Virginia
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Tennessee
Oklahoma
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Johnson Johnsons campaign tightens runoff clash in Texas
The Texas US senatorial runoff campaign narrows as Lyndon Johnson and Coke contend over campaign spending and mudslinging. Johnson planned a noon radio speech in Fort Worth before a swing through Kilgore Gladewater and a night rally at Lonaview.
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Associated Press
Texas
Fort Worth
Lyndon Johnson
Kilgore
Gladewater
Lonaview
Johnson
Stevenson denounces secret funds in Texas Senate race
In Austin radio remarks Goodwell Stevenson claims unnamed money is being spent to defeat him. Johnson fires back calling Stevenson a mudslinger and says support for his opponent wanes as prices rise and ads flood the air. Both men trade charges of out of state influence and dirty campaigning. Screen Wire. Kitchen Cabinets. Paint See John Maynard Lbr. Co. 800 W. 5th
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Johnson
Fort Worth
Lyndon Johnson
United States
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John Maynard Lbr. Co
Soil Expert Promoted to Panhandle A&M College Research
H. H. Finnell, a leading authority on soil conservation and wind erosion, has been promoted and transferred from Amarillo after more than a decade. He will join Panhandle A&M College at Goodwell, Oklahoma, for research with the Soil Conservation Service. Finnell helped lead early Dust Bowl containment efforts and previously directed wind erosion and wheat moisture studies across a five state region. The Finnells will keep their Amarillo home at 1026 Bowie.
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Amarillo
Finnell
Panhandle
Finnells
Bowie
Grocer Celebrates 99th Birthday Milestone
A. J. Lundegreen marked his 99th birthday Friday describing strong health and vigor. He runs a grocery store at 2608 North West Fifteenth and says he feels capable of digging holes with the best of them.
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Mr. Lundegreen
North West Fifteenth
General's Bomber Limps to Washington
A disabled Flying Fortress carrying Gen. Hoyt Vandenberg landed safely at National Airport. Vandenberg returned from Europe and was en route to a joint chiefs conference at Newport Rhode Island. Also aboard were Eugene M. Zuckert and Maj. Gen. Glen W. F. McKee. one engine had stopped over the Atlantic. Secretary Symington had traveled to Europe but was not on the plane.
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Washington
Hoyt Vandenberg
Air Force
National
Vandenberg
Europe
Eugene M. Zuckert
Glen W. F. McKee
Atlantic
Germany
Work permits required for young workers after Sept
The State Bureau of Labor statistics reminds parents that children ages 12 to 15 must obtain a county judge issued work permit to work after September 1. The warning aims to ensure compliance with child labor laws and protect young workers.
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Austin
State Bureau of Labor Statistics
Industry Too Given a Break
The piece notes that industry receives a break as the President’s order largely mirrors World War II draft regulations. It mentions classifications and states registration for the draft begins, directing readers to see the DRAFT page 2 for details.
San Antonio man charged in mail fraud swindle
Federal officers hold a warrant for a 51 year old San Antonio man accused of using the mails to defraud eight Texas banks and several San Antonio stores of about 3000 dollars. Banks victimized span Brownsville McAllen Harlingen Beaumont Odessa Amarillo Fort Stockton Midland. Amarillo banks were not affected. The man allegedly wired funds to cover a bank overdraft after inspectors began the case.
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A. V. Knight
J. H. Osborn
Texas
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Amarillo
Fort Stockton
Midland
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First National Bank
Hughes Withdraws Suit Over Red River Episode Deletion
Hollywood producer Howard Hughes pulled a four million dollar federal suit against the film Red River after United Artists agreed to delete an episode Hughes objected to. The deletions were said not to mar the picture.
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Axis Sally Faces Treason Trial in United States
Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally left Germany for the United States to face treason charges. The Portland Maine native broadcast antiwar appeals to American soldiers during the war.
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Mildred D. Gillars
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President Truman Heads Nine Day Campaign Cruise Alone
President Truman departed on a nine day pre campaign voyage aboard the presidential yacht Williamsburg. He carried a briefcase of documents to work on at sea and to finalize his Labor Day address for Detroit. He noted he will speak informally off the cuff if required.
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Truman
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Detroit
Wallace Campaign Tour Planned for Dallas Houston El Paso
Henry Wallace candidate for President of the Progressive Party will campaign 24 hours in Dallas on Sept. 28 with a major rally that night. He then travels to Houston Sept. 29 and El Paso Sept. 30 for meetings as announced by Sam Barbaria Dallas Wallace leader.
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Sam Barbaria
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el Paso
Doctors Fixing Tot's Inside-Out Bladder
A four year old from Borger underwent a two hour operation at St. Joseph's Infirmary in Houston to correct an inside out bladder. Linda Markham, unaware of the seriousness, faced the surgery with her parents Mr and Mrs C H Markham at her side. A Houston woman who learned the child would be alone rushed to offer comfort. Borger physician referred the family for treatment and the case continues on page 2.
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St. Joseph's Infirmary
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Berlin clashes as Russian backed police raid sectors
Russian military police and German police backed by Moscow seized five German officers in the American sector during a Berlin blockaded area raid. Earlier, Russian backed police arrested about 600 Germans at Potsdamer Platz while crowds clashed with Communist police.
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Potsdamer Platz
First Norther Forecast to Hit Amarillo Area
The first northern cold wave of the season is predicted to strike Amarillo and surrounding areas early Saturday. The US Weather Bureau observer at English Field says temperatures will drop 10 to 12 degrees, with thundershowers possible in the eastern Panhandle while Amarillo stays dry. Winds may rise to 25 mph Friday afternoon, with a Friday high of 94 and a Saturday high near 83.
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Amarillo
H. C. Winburn
US Weather Bureau
English Field
Panhandle
Judge Kinney Dies in Miami at 75
Judge J. E. Kinney, 75, pioneer Panhandle lawyer, died in his sleep at his Miami home. He came to the Panhandle in 1890s from New York, practiced law after stints at a grocery store and real estate, and was the father of Sterling E. Kinney. He married Rena Carter in 1900.
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Miami
Sterling E. Kinney
Madison
Amarillo
Judge Kinney
New York
Texas
Rena Carter
Mobeetie
Lee Judge Kinney Page
Weather overview for Amarillo and West Texas
Partly cloudy and warm this afternoon with winds shifting to northerly tonight. Widely scattered thundershowers possible in the Panhandle and New Mexico. Cooler conditions expected in the Panhandle Saturday with a high near 92 and a low of 65. Kent adds new Grad Iron Ironers and free delivery.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
New Mexico
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