Army and Navy power questioned in warning on warfare
A Honolulu column argues that the US armed forces wield excessive influence over government and policy. It warns that overbearing military power could erode citizens’ well being, urging strategic shifts to dispersed defenses and faster innovation. It recounts Pearl Harbor lessons and criticizes rigid command culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Guam
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Alaska
Pearl
Army
Navy
Japan
Amarillo Proclaims National Security Week February 12 22
Mayor Lawrence Hagg signed a proclamation in Amarillo declaring National Security Week February 12 to 22. The event is sponsored by the National Reserve Officers Association with Amarillo officers and speakers including Col. Charles A. Wendell Maj. William R. Boyce Chaplain Morris A. Lively Capt. W H Clark Lt. William Williams and Capt. R. L. Jones. Reserve officers will speak on national safety to schools and civic clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Lawrence Hagg
National Reserve Officers Association
Charles A. Wendell
W' Liam R. Boyce
Army
Morris A. Lively
W. H. Clark
William
J. E.] Williams
R. L. & Jones
Amarillo Woman Faces Federal Counterfeiting Charges
Federal charges of counterfeiting were to be filed today against an Amarillo woman. She is held in city jail in connection with recent passing of defaced 1 and 10 and 29 bills. Her companion Emmett Hargett a Dallas treasury agent is handling the investigation. He expected to file charges this afternoon. Poor bogus bills circulated recently in Amarillo. Two were used to pay death drivers and other recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Emmett Hargett
Treasury W
Dallas
Nelson Drug
Tenth
van Buren
Margaret Truman not engaged says White House aide
The White House stated President Truman's daughter Margaret is not engaged to be married. Press Secretary Charles G. Ross denied reports that Frank Sandy of Ypsilanti, Michigan, would soon become engaged, confirming the rumor is false. Mrs. Truman’s secretary also called the report untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Truman
Margaret
Charles G. Ross
Frank Sandy
Ypsilanti
Mich
Handy
G. C. Handy
Jaret
Young Handy
Chicago
Inland Daily Press Association
Escapee Suspected As Slayer
A Texas escapee from Darrington Prison Farm is believed to be linked to a roadside slaying and a wounding. Maurie Heaton of Los Angeles was killed and H D MacNeil of El Paso wounded when a gunman robbed them of about 125 dollars. Sheriff Allan Falley said the suspect matches Harvey Lee Glass, 24, who fled earlier in the week. The car was later found abandoned near El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi Faso
Texas
Maurie Heaton
Los Angeles
H. D. MacNeil
el Paso
Allan Falley
MacNeil
Harvey Lee Glass
Darrington
Glass
Loraine
Big Spring
Colorado City
Heaton
Communist Official Is Under Arrest
Justice Department announces the arrest for deportation of John Williamson, labor secretary of the Communist Party in the United States. Williamson, born in Scotland 45 years ago, posed as an American citizen while being an alien. FBI and immigration officials took him into custody in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellow
Navy
Washington
Justice Department
John Williamson
Communist Party
United States
Department
Williamson
Justice Rt ‘Ment
National Committee
FBI
Scotland
Immigration Service
New York City
Markets Stock Averages and Farm Prices Report
Markets opened slow and closed fairly active with hogs steady to $0.00 lower under 230 pounds, cattle and calves largely steady with some declines. Beef and veal prices show thin gains, while package quotes list round weights and ranges for slaughter steers, heifers, cows, bulls, and vealers. Rough handling of data suggests mixed demand with regional price directions.
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Westock
Chicago
USDA
Mond Harp
Financial Industrial Fund
Mauldatine
Merrill’ Linch, Piérce, Mer & Ne
Armour
Iy Fe
Idwin
Avia
BN ‘Knox Steel Enews
Borden Foods
Sontinental Motor Investment
Sontinental Ot
Wright i Deere ‘Co
Eia I Electric
Motors Saat Mn
Gooarien
Gillette Razor Ace
Goodear
Sr Gulf Petroleum
Linois Central Ry
Inter ‘Renie
Aterm Harvester
Kennecott
Lockheedee Ie
Lone-Bell Lumber
Glenn L. Martiniste
Mid Continent Petroleum, Ao
Montgomery
Ward
Nash
Kelvinator Ish National Biscuit
Zeaig Nation Gypsum
National
Can
Central
North American Aviation
Northern Pacific Ry
Olive
Pan American Airways
Paramount Pictures
Pennsylvania
Myry Penney
J.C. Phelpe-Dodar
Plymouth Oil A. Petroleum Ss Ca
A Radio Corporation
Keith ” Republic
Sears Roebuck
Ork Ol & Gas Ae ‘Shel
Sinclair Oil
Southern
Pacific We. Spiegel Tne
Ah Standard
Standard Oil
Mjet
Texas Corporation
Texas Gulf Salon
Tidewate
Tose Union” Carbide One
United ‘Atrerate
US Rubber
Steefewoe
Warner "Brothers Sty
White Motore Western
Woolworth
Fed
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Lon
Kansas City
Gill to Face Burglary Trial in 47th District Court
Charne Dewey Gill was to go on trial this afternoon in 47th District Court on burglary charges. He allegedly burglarized Stewart Floral Company at 112 West Sixteenth and took a car. Gill, of 213 East Nineteenth, will be defended by George McCarthy.
Heart Group Opens Membership to All Public
Amarillo chairman Guy Saunders says the American Heart Association welcomes everyone willing to join. He notes the group is not exclusive to doctors and compares openness to tuberculosis and cancer societies. City collectors will use plastic heart containers this year for contributions and Mr Saunders can provide entrance information at 2 2781.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Heart Association
Guy Saunders
Amarillo
Organiaztion
Mr. Saunders
America Heart Association
Saunders
Sports Arena Is Completed At Tri-State Fair Park
The Sports Arena and Exhibit Building at Tri-State Fair Park will be turned over to the county tomorrow by Litle and Hill Construction Company and J Roy Smith architect. Plumbing is being installed today to complete the structure and will be accepted for the county by wrestling promoter Dory Detton who has a lease for use of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State Fair Park
Litle & Hill Construction Company
J. Roy Smith
Dory Detton
Edwin Houdashell Rites in Clarendon
Edwin V Houdashell died on an Amarillo sidewalk likely from a heart attack and was taken to Clarendon for funeral services. His body was found slumped on Arthur Street by passengers on a Glenwood bus. police investigated and coroner Ivy Wilkinson ruled death from natural causes. Murphy Buntin Spicer Funeral Home of Clarendon handles arrangements. he survived by a wife and several children.
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Edwin V. Houdashell
Amarillo
Clarendon
Houdashell
Arthur Street
Twelfth
Glen- Wood
Ivy
Wilkinson
Justice of Peace
Murphy - Buntin - Spicer
Mullins Found Not Guilty in Burglary Case
Harold Mullins II, also known as Moon Mullins, was found not guilty on an instructed verdict in 47th District Court. Judge Henry S. Bishop ruled due to the district attorney's lack of witnesses aside from alleged accomplices. Mullins faced a Dec 5 burglary charge at the Simmons Service Station on East Tenth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mullins
Cuergen
47Th District Court
Henry S. Bishop
Mullins
Moon Mullins
Simmons
East Tenth Avenue
North Grant
Youth Named in Theft of Draft Checks at Hereford Station
Amarillo officers seek a youth for stealing Santa Fe railroad draft checks from Hereford station. He attempted to pass a forged $110 instrument at Levine's Department Store at Eighth and Polk yesterday afternoon around 3 o clock but escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Hereford
Levine's
Eighth and
Polk
International Harvester dealers hear on allotment plan
C R Morgan, assistant sales manager for International Harvester, outlined the 1948 allotment program at a noon luncheon at the Amarillo Hotel. The meeting covered nation region and branch needs with dealers urged to report future machinery requirements. R D Kingdon of Chicago and J W Geist attended. Henry Rietman presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internatona Harvester
C. R. Morgan
Amarillo
Mr. Morgan
International
R. D. Kingdon
Chicago
J. W. Geist
Henry Rietman
International Harvester Co
Beulah Pafford of Claude Dies Here
Claude resident Beulah Buaine Pafford dies at 5 20 this morning in St Anthony s Hospital aged 74 Funeral services set for Thursday at Claude Methodist Church Rev Rollo Davidson and Rev J Daniel to officiate Burial in Claude cemetery She lived in Armstrong County since 1902 wife of J L Pafford and mother of four daughters a son two sisters a brother and ten grandchildren Funeral arrangements by N S Griggs Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Buaine Patford
Armstrong County
St. Anthony's Hospital
Claude Methodist Church
Rollo Davidson
J. Daniel
Claude
Pafford
J. L. Pafford
J. W. Wood
Alice
Ralph Bagwell
M. W. Bailey
Alma Pafford
Amarillo
H.C. Pafford
Prank Sewell
Finley
Salina
R.A. Blaine
Griggs & Sons
Waco
Louise Dickens
Lula Williams Rites Pending Amarillo Resident
Mrs Lula Williams long time Amarillo resident died yesterday at age 71 Her husband R E Williams a Panhandle farmer and rancher The family moved from Clarendon to Amarillo Her funeral arrangements are directed by Blackburn Shaw The deceased left a son Howard Williams and four daughters with seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren The family home was 1703 Fillmore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Mont
S. A. Youngblood
Kearney
Nel
C. F. Dickinson
Valley View
H. Taylor
Amarillo
J. ©. Dyer
Washington, DC
D.L. Thornbury
Boston
Mass
Blackburn-Shaw
Final Irrigation Seminar Held at Amarillo Hotel
A five session lecture series on irrigation sponsored by Texas A&M College Extension Service opened this morning in the Amarillo Hotel. A. L. Smith discussed irrigation of pasture lands. Remaining topics include wells and pumps, power for irrigation pumps, planning irrigated units, and methods of water application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Texas A&m College Extension Service
A. L. Smith
Extension Service
War
Butter prices stubbornly resist decline in local markets
The report notes that while consumer buyers face higher costs, the price of butter remains stubbornly high in local and national markets. Analysts indicate that supply pressures and demand for dairy products keep butter from following other commodities lower.
Food Prices Seen Reaching Bottom, Then Stabilizing
An industry view notes prices may taper off gradually rather than drop further. A wholesaler cites last year’s corn crop as a factor, while traders warn that wheat prices and the year’s crop could slow any decline. Meat prices would follow as feed costs ease or persist.
Sluggish Feelings Provoked by Dubious Tonic Claims
A fragmented OCR passage promotes a dubious tonic to boost energy digestion and blood strength. It claims to aid appetite, reduce bloating, and improve sleep and performance, touting vague ingredients and high prices while urging immediate use.
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Charley Underwood
Congress
Scoville Barracks
Dave Wil
Hawaiui
Ater
Globe-News
Tel
Hallelujah
Hawaii
Dors
Sun
Amarllo
Islands
Inter
Pacific
Richardson
Admiral Richardson
Kimmel
Pacific Fleet
Mays
Plainview
Arlie Mays
West Tenth
Baviiece
Stalin
Sinview
Per
Na- Honolulu
Merril Lynen
Pierce, Fenner & Beaner
Amarilo
Timothy Sexton
State Bank
U S
Exton
America
Calvert
Calvert Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York
N.Y
Edwin Houdashell
Harold Mullins II
People’s Liquor Store
Amarillo Hotel
Empire Manufacturing ‘Company
Pt Ee Red
Commidun
Ira Stephenson
Bud Curtis
Commission
Zemo
Aids Ling
Amazing Records
Lula Williams
Deason
Dut
Bettar
Bette Oni
Belpe
Old South
Blackhead
Black Shaw
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