Truman Calls for Refugee Aid On Christmas Eve
President Truman in Independence urges Congress to expand the displaced persons program, appealing to the nation to aid Europe’s homeless as he lights the White House Christmas tree. He stresses no room in the inn for refugees and calls for renewed commitment to the welfare of displaced families and children.
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Accidents Mar Yuletide Cheer
Violent death toll over the Christmas period approached 200, with 187 fatalities from Friday to Saturday night including 136 traffic deaths, 33 from fire, and 18 from other causes. The National Safety Council forecast 435 traffic deaths over the holiday, amid notable tragedies in Texas and a list by state totals.
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ICC member dies after 16 years on commission
Carroll Miller, longtime Interstate Commerce Commission member for 16 years, died today in George Washington University Hospital at age 74 after an illness of nearly two months. He is survived by his widow Emma Guffey Miller, sister of former Senator Joseph F. Guffey of Pennsylvania.
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Senators Demand Open Payroll Records For All 96
Disturbed by payroll padding rumors Senators Morse and Humphrey urged full public access to Senate office pay rolls. They recalled pre 1947 practice of publishing names and salaries and called for sworn annual income statements from each senator.
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From Us to You A Merry Christmas Amarillo Edition
The Sunday News-Globe in Amarillo wishes readers a Merry Christmas and honors newspaper boys with gifts and free papers. Newsboys and street sellers receive their papers free and keep any takings as part of the festive tradition.
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Slavs To Admit US Airliners To Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia agreed to let American airliners land within its borders as part of a provisional air transport agreement reached in Belgrade and Washington. The deal grants a designated U S airline landing and pickup rights while Europe gains similar access in Germany and Austria, signaling closer Western ties.
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Tucumcari Woman Dies in Car Wreck
Mrs. Jd. A. Carr, wife of a Tucumcari rancher, was killed in a collision on US 66 one mile east of Tucumcari. Henry Aulls, 22, detained. no charges filed. Aulls and Carr drove the autos. John H Hill, Bell Ranch employee, rode with Aulls. None of the others were injured.
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Yuletide Spirit Shines in Tulsa Photographer’s Christmas Card
The piece highlights Hans Beachman a Tulsa photographer who seeks to capture Christmas spirit in a masterful photograph featuring Diane Bryant three with her grandparents in Tulsa. It notes Truman's Christmas message and the Holy Year opening by Pope Pius XII, as Europe enjoys a bountiful Xmas season and Britons shop eagerly.
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Hungary Accuses ITT Chief of Spy Ring in Budapest
The Hungarian government charged Robert A. Vogeler, ITT vice-president and local representative, with heading a ring of 12 Hungarians and aiding espionage for the company. Edgar Sanders and Imre Geiger were also arrested November 18 and confessed. The case targets ITT subsidiary and national property amid tensions with Western firms.
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Truman to propose smaller 1951 budget amid tax debate
President Truman will send a reduced 1951 fiscal year budget to Congress with a $0.5 to $1 billion cut from the peacetime peak, signaling no immediate multi tax hike. Officials say deficits may persist unless taxes rise, while evaluations note wartime aid costs and Western Europe's reaction shape policy.
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Christmas in Russia Christmas Thoughts From a Communist
On Christmas, a Communist reflects on faith and heritage in a world shaped by ideology. Paul Gallico’s Christmas story invites readers to consider humane values, cultural memory, and the festive spirit across political divides.
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New Firm Plans Big Warehouse in Amarillo
John Maynard owner of Maynard Lumber Co announces new Maynard Sash & Door Inc to build a 68000 square foot one story brick warehouse in Amarillo next year. The firm will emphasize jobbing with mill work gear and stock most items retail yards buy in small lots. Site and parking area details await finalization.
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Old Santa Meets Chilly Reception in Panhandle Forecast
Amarillo area forecast says cloudy skies and chilly air with a high near 55 degrees. The weatherman warns of northern storm activity that could bring more cold but no snow for a white Christmas.
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A New Kind of Christmas Rush at the Post Office
In Richland Washington a hurried shopper at the post office insists she is due at the hospital to have a baby as she demands faster service. Assistant Postmaster Floyd Hutchins calmly asks everyone to wait their turn while weighing packages. The scene captures the holiday rush and urgent personal stakes.
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