Market Summary: Wheat Leads Gains as Soybeans Slip
Grain prices varied with Wheat rising up to five cents in Chicago while Soybeans fell to the limit. Livestock declined across major markets with cattle down one to three dollars and hog prices dropping up to three dollars. Retail staples eased in many areas as inflation concerns persist.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Washington
Special House Committee On
Associated Press
Talitterto
United Press
Department of Agriculture
New York
New Jersey
Indianapolis
Memphis
Army Dog Rescued From Ice Floe After Long Night
In Gravesend Bay a mixed rescue finally saved a Spitz like pup stranded on ice after hours of attempts by police fire, Coast Guard and ASPCA. Fred Landa crawled onto the ice to seize the dog, with Jack West and Nathan Levy helping by line and boat while others battled the ice and water.
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New York
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Fire Department
US Coast Guard
ASPCA
Spitz
Gravesend Bay
George Huson
Coast Guard
Fred Landa
Jack West
Nathan Levy
Landa
West
Panhandle Hardware Meet Draws Record Attendance
Delegates fill the 39th Panhandle Hardware and Implement Association convention at the Herring Hotel with Mrs. C. L. Thompson of Canyon forecasting record turnout. Speakers from Allis-Chalmers and the National Retail Hardware Association urged dealers to optimize steel-fed growth and focus on local service while promoting volume to counter chain competition.
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Panhandle
R. Thomson
Fort Presbyterian Church
Stevenson
W. J. Sheely
Hardare Association
National Association
Naonal Association
Women Could Elect a Woman President Says McGrath
J Howard McGrath told the National Democratic Women's Club that women voters, outweighing men, could propel a woman to the White House if they united. He predicted women would back Truman in November, arguing they are informed and would oppose rent hikes and price controls. He defended Truman's record on social programs and world peace through the United Nations, urging women to prevent another world war.
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Democratic National Committee
J. Howard McGrath
American Rose
Truman
McGrath
National Democratic Women's Club
White House
Rhode Island
Roosevelt
United Nations
Potter County Opposes North-Side Widening Of Route 66
Texas Highway Department rejected a plan to widen Highway 66 west of Amarillo on the north side of the Rock Island railroad. Potter County commissioners discussed the department’s request for a south side right of way and a four lane, divided highway from Bushland east to southwest of Veterans Hospital. The San Jacinto Businessmen Association opposes rerouting south of the railroad as it would divert traffic from local businesses. An Amarillo group will meet the State Highway Commission in Austin on February 27.
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Texas Highway Department
Amarillo
Rock Island Railroad
Potter County Commissioners Court
SSS Highway Department
Potter County
Veterans Hillal
San Jacinto Businessmen Association
Highway Department
Veterans Hospital
West Tenth Avenue
State Highway Commission
Austin
Don Albright Wins News Tip Contest for Week
Don Albright of 1001 North Johnson wins the Week's News Tip Prize of 85 for a tip on a major tragedy near 100 miles away with details of an airplane crash. Lester Webb takes second for a plate glass window break at Atkinson Drug Store. Third prize goes to a boy returning a cap in a theater.
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Don al Bright
North Johnson
Globe Office
Mr. Albright
Tnt
Lester Webb
Brooks
Atkinson Drug Store
Blanche Dickson
Harrison
Sue Sober
Martin says he is not interested in vice presidency
House Speaker Joseph W. Martin Jr of Massachusetts told reporters in Des Moines he is not seeking the vice presidential nomination and not much interested in the presidential nomination either He said he might be open to a future political life but is not a candidate for either office The remarks came during a Lincoln Day GOP rally in Des Moines Iowa
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Des Moines
House
Joseph W. Martin
Massachusetts
Martin
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Vicinity Today
Amarillo and vicinity: clear with rising temperatures this afternoon and tonight. Tuesday mostly cloudy and warmer, then much colder Tuesday night with light snow indicated. Highs around 36 this afternoon, lows near 16. Tomorrow’s high near 3 degrees. West Texas: continued cold today and tonight, Tuesday fair with highs not exceeding 34 degrees and very low temperatures. Precipitation uncertain.
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Amarillo
West Texas
City Sues For Water Line Route
Condemnation proceedings filed in Potter and Randall counties target landowners and four entities to acquire a 36 inch water line right of way about 11 miles southwest of Amarillo. A jury of view will determine compensation for landowners as the city plans the pipeline to bolster its water supply.
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Jury of View
Potter County
Randall County
Une
Amari
Bush Estate
Henry Alton Bassett
Estelle M. Wadley Combest
Erwin Podzeminy
A. H. Hunt
W. E. Bennett
Hereford Cattle
Hosea Foster
Canyon Insurance and Loan
Wilson Campbell
Amarillo
Canyon
Tim O'Brien
City
Archie Castleberry Injured in Fall After Snow Clearing
Archie Castleberry an insurance man living at 2037 Ong was in critical condition at Northwest Texas Hospital after clearing snow from his sidewalk yesterday afternoon around 6. His head struck the walk causing skull fractures. Attendants report his condition has improved since last night.
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Archie Castleberry
Lsurance
Northwest Texas Hospital
Castleberry
Fox Leads 15 Hounds to Death Near Cornwall Shaft
London dispatch reports a fox lured a pack into a mine shaft near Helston Cornwall Hunt secretary Mrs R Sturgess says the fox circled the shaft and the pack fell in Huntmaster W Benny was lowered into the shaft and carried out semiconscious with one hound the bottom flooded and the remaining hounds likely drowned.
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Fox
London
Helston
Cornwall
Hunt
R. Sturgess
W. Benny
Renny
Reopening French Border at Hendaye Draws Busy Night
Hendaye France February 9 AP reports the tiny border town bustled with life as Spanish and French workers rushed to ready telephone and telegraph lines for service for the midnight reopening of the frontier with Spain after two years.
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Hendaye
France
Spain
Warning to Starlings as Owls Arrive in Decatur
Potter County commissioners approved 150 to buy two faced aluminum owls from Starling Pest Control in Decatur Illinois for Courthouse Square. The item remains under advisement after weeks of consideration amid an investigation by Bowen Cox, the county purchasing agent. The company says the owls deter starlings from trees and the area.
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Potter County
Starling Pest Control Company
Decatur
Pest Control Company
Courthouse
Bowen Cox
Claims Company
Reds Roar Over Market Slide Forecast From US Analysts
Moscow dispatch notes Soviet readers saw the US economists predicting a major crisis as the Moscow press highlights forecasts of a price drop and a sharp fall in American markets. Officials downplay the impact while focusing on regulatory responses amid exchanges and consumer concerns.
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Moscow
Panhandle Drouth in Retreat After Snow Boosts Moisture
Amarillo weather report shows February moisture at 0.75 inch at English Field. Normal February moisture is 0.71 inch, aiding wheat prospects but not fully restoring reserves. Since July 1 the season has seen moisture deficits, with a total 697 inches below normal through February.
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Amarillo
US Weather Bureau
English Field
H.C. Winburn
Rainer
Panhandle
Winburm
KGNC Goes Off Air For Nearly Three Hours
KGNC broadcast halted for 2 hours 43 minutes due to transmitter motor failure 27 miles northeast of Amarillo. Bill Torrey, KGNC chief engineer, traced the fault to a defective part in the transmitter motor. repairs lasted a little over two hours before power was restored at 9 19. Fumes from broken gas mains in Philadelphia sent 18 to hospitals and four to other facilities.
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Kip Ramsey
KGNC
Rip
Amarillo
Bill Torrey
Philadelphia
Visions Injunction In Hangar Purchase
Potter County may be enjoined from paying for two surplus hangars bought by county commissioners for 21000 dollars. County Judge E O Northcutt told the commissioners the county must advertise for bids before any expenditure over 2000 dollars or entering into any contract. Any taxpayer may seek an injunction if bids were not solicited.
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Potter County
E. O. Northcutt
Northcutt
Ite
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