Thompson Slayer of City Officer Due To Die Friday
Miran Thompson, who killed Amarillo policeman Lem Savage during a 1945 escape attempt, seeks clemency from President Truman as he faces execution in the San Quentin gas chamber Friday. Also tied to the Alcatraz 1946 riot killings, Thompson’s appeal will be decided by the President, with references to Day and a sensational record of kidnappings and robberies.
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Miran Thompson
Amarillo
Truman
Thompson
San Quentin
Cal
Texas
Sam Shockley
Oklahoma
William A. Miller
Alcatraz
Wasserv- Carnes
Betty Jim Shelton Smith
Elbert Day
Lem Savage
Savage
Day
East Fourth Avenue
Fourth
Tyler
Belief MacArthur Could Save China, Says Chiang Kai-shek
Nanking December 1. Chinese leaders, facing a dire Civil War climate, feel it may not be too late to stop Communism. They consider appointing Gen Douglas MacArthur as supreme advisor to Nationalist armies could turn the tide in Asia. Chiang Kai-shek told a United Press correspondent in the National Defense Ministry residence that the move would be a bold hour step, if it could be viewed without a publicity bias. The generalissimo spoke in a personal conversation amid proximity of Communist forces to Nanking.
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Nanking
Douglas MacArthur
All
Asia
Chiang Kai-shek
National Defense Ministry
Chiang
Ime
United Press
China
West Repeats Warning to Reds Over Berlin Split
The United States Britain and France warned Russia and the world they reserve full right to act to stay in Berlin as Russia sets up a separate Soviet zone government. The three power warning followed Soviet moves deepening the city split and acknowledged the Berlin crisis may not be solvable. They welcome Bramuglia’s committee to study Berlin but reserve position on future Security Council resolutions. See BERLIN Page 2
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Britain
France
Russia
Berlin
Suan A Pramagna
United Nations Security Council
Bramughia
Paris
Security Council
Bern
Aga8
Bramuglia Committee
US pressured Israel to concede land under peace plan
Paris Dec 1 United States and Britain reached full agreement on the Holy Land proposal. Dean Rusk told Israeli officials that if Israel wants to keep land won in the Palestine conflict it must offer an exchange for certain areas. Aubrey Eban argued the Anglo American position would impose boundaries, while Harold Beeley said the conciliation commission only seeks a final Arab Jewish agreement and to consider Bernadotte’s land-transfer proposal.
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Paris
United States
Britain
Holy Land
Dean Rusk
United Nations
Pati Tal
America
Rusk
Aubrey S. Eban
Palestine
Garies
Israel
Galilee
Jaffa
Negev
Harold Beeley
Great Britain
Eban
Lnte
Folke Bernadotte
$1025 Boost for Junior Deputies in School Patrol
Sheriff-elect Paul Gaither received a $1025 check from Joe Herring to support the Junior Deputy Sheriff program. The funds will fund a January start after Gaither’s swearing in, with about 100 local students aiding in investigations and school district policing efforts.
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Oeares
Paul Gaither
Gaither
Joe Herring
Cold Front Heads Back to Panhandle
A Panhandle cold front moves in expected to bring north winds and a drop in temperatures. Eng lish Field observer H. C. Winburn notes shifting winds overnight with a forecast of 59 degrees today and 28 tonight, 44 tomorrow after a low of 25 last night.
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Amrillo
H. C. Winburn
US Weather Bureau
English Field
Panhandle
Petain in frail health at 92 in Paris
Prisoner Marshal Henri Philippe Petain, aged 92, is reported to be weakening rapidly. Minister Francois Mitterrand said Petain leads the Vichy government after France set aside a life sentence for treason in his trial.
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Vichylte Petain
Paris
Henri Philippe Petain
Francois Mitterand
Petain
France
Little Girl Proposes Santa Cops for Main Street
A Springfield child suggests police officers dress as Santa Claus during Christmas. Police Chief Gallagher and Mayor Brunton react with caution noting Main Street is already festive and worry about traffic safety with Santa traffic signs or costumes.
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Springfield
Raymond P. Gallagher
Main Street
Daniel B. Brunton
Santa Claus
Brunton
Gallaghgi
Family Court Plan To Be Discussed Tonight In Potter County
The Family Court Advisory Committee meets tonight in the Court of Civil Appeals to discuss proposals for a Legislature submission to create a Family Relations Court in Potter County. Sen Grady Hazlewood will preside as he prepares the bill.
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Family Court
Court of Civil Appeals
Potter County
Grady Hazlewood
G. W. Gress
Pott
Gress
Hazlefood
J. Blake ‘Timmons
W. N. Stokes
Farley
Wes Inzard
Lewis
George Hammock
Mr. Meyer
J. E. Johnson
Eugene Jordan
A. R Granberg
Invaders Raid Kalamazoo Plants During Strike Spree
In Kalamazoo Michigan early today a motor caravan attacked two Shakespeare Companies plants injuring several nonstrikers. Vehicles bore license plates from Michigan Illinois Ohio and Indiana. Police sought National Guard aid then withdrew as raiders departed. Chief Hoyt said about fourty cars overturned other vehicles and streets were barricaded.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Shakespeare Companies
Polic
Howard Hoy
Michigan
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Sigler
National Guard
CIO
United Steel
Hoyt
Auditor Flaws City Methods Highlighted In Yearly Audit
Accountant Fred Vaughan presented the annual audit criticizing the city for lacking a system to track traffic fines and cash handling safeguards. He noted duplicate traffic ticket numbers hinder accountability, lax control over fixed assets, and broad authority to incur obligations among many employees. Recommendations for purchasing improvements and asset custody were provided to the city manager. The commission received the audit without full acceptance.
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Fred Vaughan
City Commission
Lawrence Hi
Vaughan
City General Funds Water Department
Sewer Department
Airfield Vision
Car No 4 800 000 Off Assembly Line
The 4 800 000th motor vehicle of the year rolled off Detroit lines as 11 months saw U.S. output exceed all of 1947. A further 455 000 units may be built before year end, with 1948 projected around 5.25 million, nearing but not surpassing the 1929 production peak of 5.388 million.
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Detroit
United States
Valley crops hit by cold wave damage in valley
Ville dispatch reports vegetables in the Valley suffered extensive damage from yesterday's cold snap. Frank Bruneman Cameron County rural agent said beans peppers and other crops were reduced by as much as 85 percent due to the cold.
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Frank Bruneman
Cameron Coun
Weather brief for Amarillo region and surrounding areas
The forecast covers Amarillo and vicinity with paired conditions this afternoon and tonight. Winds shift to northerly Thursday with partly cloudy skies and lower temperatures. West Texas expects fair, warmer tonight, then colder in the Panhandle, South Plains and El Paso area Thursday. New Mexico to be colder northwest tonight. High 48, low 25 for the 24 hour period ending 6:30 AM.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Pecos Valley
Panhandle
South Plains
el Paso
Big Bend
New Mexico
Northwest
Madame Chiang Kai-shek Visits Capital Amid War Pleas
Madame Chiang Kai-shek arrived in Washington aboard President Truman’s former plane, greeted by Mrs. George C. Marshall and others at National Airport. The unofficial visit aimed to urge U S aid in China’s struggle against Communism as reports from the north indicate Communist advances. also briefly sighted over Amarillo by the Sacred Cow as the pilot confirmed her aboard.
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Truman
George C. Marshall
Secretary of State
Madame Chiang
Washington
Mme
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Nasional
Amarillo
English Field
J.H. Anderson
Anderson
Bus Parley Near Showdown Stages Negotiations
Amarillo bus company negotiators expect major considerations in working contract talks this afternoon or tomorrow with Local 1424 of the Amalgamated Association seeking higher wages and better conditions. George Nussbaum, company manager, notes talks have covered only minor points thus far. Inheritance tax report from Austin notes final settlement of Texas' largest inheritance tax, $3,265,053.44, on the $23,630,083.98 estate of Thomas O'Connor of Victoria.
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Amarillo Bus Company
George Nussbaum
Austin
Texas
Thomas O'Connor
Victoria
Dreams of riches end in bank heist gone wrong
Jack Bowers, a 52 year old carpenter, believed a $70,000 dream would succeed. He built a night depository gadget, took cash from Barnett National Bank, discarded checks in the river, and was caught after an excited crowd alerted police. He pleaded guilty and faces sentencing Friday.
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Jack Bowers
Barnett National Bank
Bowers
St. Johns
Vile the Shed
Dozier Devane
Demotion urged for Amarillo fire captain in inn blaze case
Investigation into the North Amarillo Fire Station attack on the 516 North Fillmore dinner house seeks demotion of Captain Clark Hancock to driver. Fire chief George Cooper recommends the two-grade drop after finding insufficient precautions during the first alarm. civil service commission must approve. The case follows a blaze at the inn above the restaurant, with about 20 guests affected.
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Clark Hancock
Hancock
North Amarillo
North Fillmore
George Cooper
City Civil Service Commission
Cooper
Civil Service Commission
Gene Klein
Bill Sutton
al Chesser
N. V
Siete Elypera
Clifford Davis
Moss
Amarillo Fire Department
Jouyatt
Bovee “Agency
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Metropolitan Opera
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