Tri-State Model Airplane Meet Draws Flyers Sunday
About 60 model airplane flyers will compete in the first annual Tri-State event sponsored by the Amarillo Exchange Club. The meet runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Thirty-fourth and Bowie with no entry fee. Three divisions include junior under 16, senior 16 to 21, and open 21 and older.
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Howard Ferguson
Amarillo Exchange Club
Bowie
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Law Mindert
Ollie Crawford
A Congressman's Lot and Life in Washington
Washington report outlines the perks and costs of a congressional career. It notes salaries and expense allowances, travel funds, and the burden of upkeep in both home and Washington homes. The piece contrasts six year Senate terms with two year House terms and the pressure of party shifts on a seat.
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Arthur Edson Washington
Senate
House
Washington
Reds Tighten Screws on Tito
Washington reports Russia and Balkan allies push to oust Tito as Yugoslavia’s leader. Western leaders rally to condemn Tito as a traitor, widening a rift with Moscow. Officials say no compromise appears possible, though Tito could seek Western support in desperation.
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Washington
Russia
Balkan
Onn
Ishal
Yugoslavia
Tito
Europe
Yugo- Ia Tion
Italy
Moscow
West
Louisiana Dixiecrats Ready to Face Ticket in Shreveport
Shreveport reports 1000 signatures collected by independent voters as required to place the Dixiecrat slate on the ballot. Robert G. Chandler, cochairman of the Louisiana State Rights Executive Committee, confirms the milestone.
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Louisiana Dixiecrats
Shreveport
Robert G. Chandler
Cochairman
Louisiana State’s Rights Executive Committee
Peach Infection May Trigger Statewide Quarantine
Fort Worth reports at the Texas Association of Nurserymen convention that an unknown peach virus infection could prompt quarantine of out-of-state fruit. Ramond Mosty urged action as water shortages hinder cultivation, with panelists noting irrigation limits and regional farming challenges.
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Fort Worth
Ramond Mosty
Center
The
Texas Association of Nurserymen
Association
Don D. King
Lubbock
Raymond Hill
Victoria
Eugene Howard, Jr
Austin
George
Absentee Voting Tops 2000 in Travis County
Travis County reached 2061 absentee ballots on the final day of voting as Emile Limberg announced ahead of the runoff primary this Saturday.
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Austin
Travis County
Emilie Limberg
Revised Codes Up for Vote in Amarillo Meeting
The city commission scheduled a 7:30 PM meeting in city hall to consider amendments to plumbing and electrical codes. Business includes bids on 9000 feet of copper pipe for Memorial Park sprinkler system and bids on switches and motor controls for two new 15 million gallon booster pumps at city pump station. Previous attempts to pass the ordinances failed amid protests and proposed changes by Amarillo residents.
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Memorial Park
Ington
Jackson
Eigth
Bonham
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