United States and Russia Agree on Peaceful Atom Plan
In Lake Success Molotov backs peaceful development of atomic energy and supports prohibiting military use. US and Soviet diplomats map disarmament steps, urging the Atomic Energy Commission to expeditiously fulfill its terms of reference as a path to international control.
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United States
Russia
Lake Success
N. Y
U.2
UN Assembly
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
Assembly
UN Security Council
Molotov
Sen
Tom
Connally
Texas
General Assembly
Atomic Energy Commission
Cer
Eisenhower to Take One Month Leave for Hospital Rest
Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower will leave tomorrow for a month long rest at an Army hospital in Miami Florida. He will receive treatment for bursitis in his left shoulder and will be accompanied by Mrs Eisenhower. They will travel by train.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Miami
Fla
War Department
Eisenhower
Labor War Escalates as Lewis Fights Government in UMW Case
Reports describe a deepening clash between John L. Lewis and the administration over the United Mine Workers strike. Cabinet talks, rejected negotiation offers, and threats of a broader labor campaign frame the contentious dispute as Capitol Hill convenes for guidance.
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John L. Lewis
Lewis
CIO
A. F. of L
Independent Railroad Brotherhoods
Philipp Murray
Washington
Truman
Homer Capehart
Indiana
Capehart
John Lewis
United Mine Workers
U.S
T. Alan Goldsborough
Treasury
Embargo Lifting for Oil-Burners Covers Southwest Rail Lines
The Interstate Commerce Commission lifts the coal embargo for oil-burning lines in the Southwest while coal restrictions persist in the East. Freight shipments to many western points may resume and Express Agency service stays open in oil regions, with limits remaining on parcel post and certain routes.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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East
Railway Express
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Arces
J. Frank Wilson
Express Company
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Colorado
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Missouri
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Vicksburg
Murray named to Texas railroad commission by governor elect
William J. Murray of Houston, 32, chosen to succeed Beauford H. Jester on the Texas railroad commission. Murray, a veteran PAW conservation engineer, will take office Jan. 21 if confirmed. He helped study petroleum reserves in the five state district during World War II and is praised as an oil and gas expert.
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William J. Murray
Houston
Beauford H. Jester
Railroad Commission
Murray
Petroleum Administration For
Oil and Gas Division
The
Kilgore
Mount Pleasant
Palestine and
Jefferson
Commission
Fast
Paw
Coleman
Cisco
Hardin- Simmons University
University of Texas
Jester
Texas
Coke Stevenson
Stevenson
Miners Return to Work in Durango During National Coal Walkout
In Durango Colorado the 40 strikers returned to work ending 16 days of national coal strikes. Union locals cite Christmas hardship and district independence, while 5 000 other Colorado miners remain out. Frank Martinez says members chose to resume work without a directive from higher officials. Denver UMW leaders refuse comment.
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Colorado
Frank Martinez
Durango
Denver
UMW
Miner Survives 777-Foot Fall With Broken Leg
Charles Fred Carter a 15 year old colliery worker fell 777 feet down a mine shaft today landing on a descending cage and escaping with a broken leg. The incident occurred at Goldthorpe South Yorkshire England.
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Goldthorpe
South Yorkshire
England
Charles Wilfred Carter
Birthday Girl Hopes Tongue Heals After Backyard Accident
Arlene McGee, seven, granddaughter of Mrs. Carl Lawson of Pleasant Valley, damaged her tongue jumping off a chicken house while playing. She lost blood from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and received two stitches. she is recovering on a liquids-only diet and will turn eight on December 16. A local ad for manual coin counters appears at Russell Stationery, 611 Taylor, phone 2-1257.
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Arlene McGee
Carl Lawson
Pleasant Valley
Arlene
Russell Stationery
Taylor
King James of Mervania Seeks a Fuller Christmas
A nine year old king of Mervania laments palace restrictions and longs for a grand Christmas outside the walls. Ministers fear crowd size while the court doctor warns of measles as plans for a festival expand beyond the palace grounds.
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James
Mervania
Lord Potts
Lord Dilly
Trippers on Last Lap on Goodwill Tour Heads Home
Aboard the Goodwill Special from Elida New Mexico the 100 delegates arrive in Amarillo at 6 30 pm ending a four day South Plains and Pecos Valley goodwill tour. The group visited Portales Elida Bovina Friona Hereford and Canyon with a final parade on the route and a strong message of hospitality despite wartime shortages and labor tensions.
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Thomas Thompson
Elida
N. M
Amarillo
South Plains
Pecos Valley
Texas
New Mexico
John L. Lewis
Portales
Roosevelt County Court House
Portales Methodist Church
Bovina
Friona
Hereford
Buffalo Band
Canyon
Pinkey Vineyard
Nurse's Aides Sought for Amarillo VA Hospital Appeal
Red Cross officials urge former wartime volunteers to assist Amarillo Veterans Hospital. Contact Miss Mae Nigard for availability at 25512 during the day or 9548 after 6. Duties include feeding, temperature checks, dressing, sterilizing instruments and assisting in pre and post operative care under supervision.
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Amarillo Veterans Hospital
Red Cross
Mae Nigard
Veterans Hospital
Miss Nigard
Veterans Administration
Attlee Holds Roundtable With Indian Leaders
Prime Minister Attlee meets Moslem and Hindu leaders at a roundtable in London to discuss India's political crisis as announced by No 10 Downing Street.
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London
Attlee
India
No. 10
Downing Street
Weather outlook for Amarillo and West Texasາ
Continued fair weather and mild temperatures across Amarillo and vicinity, West Texas and New Mexico. Temperatures hold steady with a high around 65 and lows near 39, as partly cloudy skies persist tonight and Saturday.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Precinct 3 Set To Decide On Liquor Ban Tomorrow
Election day in Bushland Precinct 3 will determine if sales of intoxicating beverages continue or are outlawed. Voters in Boxes 23 24 25 at Sam Houston Ady and Bushland Schools cast ballots from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Seventeen absentee votes were recorded.
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Potter County
Western Avenue
South County
Canadian River
Sam Houston
Ady
Bushland
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