A Gag for the Russian Bear
Lawrence A. Steinhardt, US ambassador to Czechoslovakia, warns Europe needs habeas corpus to curb police seizures and urges bold US propaganda to counter Communist lies. He cites Voice of America’s multi language efforts amid headlines about Marshall and Molotov, noting tough talk may backfire without clear truth.
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Lawrence A. Steinhardt
Czechoslovakia
Europe
America
Voice
Russia
Poland
Rumania
Italy
France
Marshall
Molotov
State Department
United States
Hitler
United Features Syn
Sane and Sensible Loyalty Review Board guidance
The piece argues that government loyalty checks must balance security with fair treatment. It endorses Attorney General Tom Clark and Seth Richardson, noting that list items are only evidence and not proof of disloyalty. It critiques Chairman J Parnell Thomas for demanding broader enforcement and warns against blanket bans on groups.
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Tom Clark
Loyalty Review Board
Clark
Seth Richardson
Review Board
Justice Department
FBI
J. Parnell Thomas
House Un-American Activities Committee
Thomas
Thomas Committee
American Communist Party
Moscow
Communist Party
Letter to the Editor Clarifies Bishop Cushman Prohibition View
Neal D. Cannon, minister at Polk Street Methodist Church, asks Amarillo Globe to publish a fuller quote from Bishop Cushman stating opposition to a National Prohibition Amendment. He says the full article supports local option as strategy and asks media to clear the bishop’s name.
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Ralph Cushman
Cushman
Methodist Church
Amarillo Globe
Christian Advocate
Neal D. Cannon
Polk Street Methodist Church
Amarillo Traffic Woes Prompt Citizen Critique
Sam Miller of Lincoln Street laments the city’s antiquated police department and scarce traffic enforcement after a near collision on Polk Street with a so called hot rod. He questions duties and pay while urging more patrols to enforce traffic laws.
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Amarillo
Texas
Polk Street
Sam Miller
Lincoln
A Cop With the Blues
A detective and narrator recount a case on the West Side involving Pinkie Hinkie a barber and bookie who bets on horses. The scheme unravels as Pinkie talks with officers and a sting leads to a pinched suspect. The tale ends with Mike revealing his blue hair after a final tease.
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Mike Romano
Mike
Flatfoot
Pinkie Hinkie
Pinkie
Department
Herbert Hoover
West Side
Romano
J, Edgar Hoover
Hialeah
Pinkie Hinkle
Albert Einstein
Maxfield Parish
Billy Rose
Polk Street Professor recounts Texas Ranger lore
A storyteller recalls an old timer who described Texas Rangers breaking up gangs by striking leaders with a pistol and leaving others incapacitated. He notes Rangers sometimes shot, bragging of pride in bringing in suspects, yet ordinary methods aren’t the same today. The tales include a Colt lawbook with ivory handles.
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Texas Ranger
Rangers
Texas
Mr. Colt
Crossword Puzzle Clue List Debuts for Puzzlers
Puzzle item presents across and down clues including motion picture comedian tropical fruit willow rodent last African magic girl's name try sundisk tally fish sauces Spanish courtesy title analyze grammatically Virginia road levels Greek theater worship saltpeter form click beetles mimics undraped angel afternoon nap December attack at any place remain neuter look portion preposition Indian tilt over secrete burden boy s nickname while reveler pirate vessels iron wash lightly right cattle dealers Arabian Nights hero expunge dress covering He also across.
Potter County ACA to Elect Tomorrow
Potter County Agricultural Conservation Committee members to be elected tomorrow with Amos M. Walker announcing. Balloting at ACA offices Room 10 Post Office Building open 9 am to 5 pm. Eligible voters are farmers and ranchers who participated in 1947 conservation or loan program. Three members and two alternates to be chosen. Alan Ladd biography note also included.
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Potter County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Amos M. Walker
ACA
Walker
Woman dies from burns after gas heater fire
Annie Mae Manfoot, 31, died at Jefferson Davis Hospital after her sleeping garment caught fire from a gas heater. The incident occurred in Houston on December 12, with the fatal burns reported the next day.
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Houston
Annie Mae Manfoot
Jefferson Davis Hospital
Christmas Seals Boost Pot ter County Tuberculosis Drive
In Amarillo postal crowd swells as Christmas Seals arrive with mail. Over $9,000 contributed to the Potter County Tuberculosis Association since the sale began three weeks ago, with about 4,500 residents responding and 11,000 letters sent. Seals are sold at 1 cent each through the association office or a post office booth.
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Uncle Sam
Amarillo
J. L. Scott
Potter County Tuberculosis Association
Potter County
Association
Scott
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Churches of Christ
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Empire Gas
Johnson Price
Fillmore
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Shell
B.dt
Kerry Drake
MR. Canyon
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