Reds Take Over Bulletin in Prague Crisis
A whirlwind sequence of events moved the Communist campaign toward success as troops and police filled Prague streets at 5:30 pm before a mass rally in Wenceslaus Square. Action committees seized foreign trade and posts ministries replacing ministers, while reports swirled on cabinet reshuffles and possible presenting to President Eduard Beneš. In Paris, Schuman won a confidence vote from the National Assembly, the seventh in three months amid the crisis. Meanwhile in Athens, a 400-strong guerrilla raid on Aigion was reported routed and being pounded.
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United States Considers Consult on Holy Land Role
The United States stated it would consult with other UN members on the Palestine issue but not pledge force actions. Austin questioned legality of imposing a UN army and urged the council to maintain peace if the Palestine dispute threatens world stability. Palestine commission chair Lisicky warned against a rushed international army and Jerusalem’s status, urging restraint and highlighting dangers of turning Jerusalem into an isolated enclave. A resignation from a senator was also noted as Lake Success reported on February 24.
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Weather summary for Amarillo and West Texas region
Amity weather report notes rain fading to clear by afternoon with colder air and strong north winds tapering tonight. Snow ends overnight with a low near 21. Highs around 32 tomorrow, with continued cold and cloudy skies across West Texas. Panhandle sees occasional drizzle and cooler conditions with partly cloudy to cloudy skies, highs near 63 and a low around 30.
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Snow Expected Across Panhandle With Freezing Rain
Weather forecast predicts moderate snowfall this afternoon into tonight with a front bringing freezing rain turning to snow. North winds will be strong and temperatures fall, with highs near 32 today and 39 tomorrow. freezing fog and icy roads reported, while travel remains hazardous and Trans-World Airlines canceled flights at Kansas City and See WEATHER Page 2.
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Wallace Pushes New Peace Plan Against ERP Support
Wallace urged a new 10 year UN run rehabilitation program as a plan for peace to replace the European Recovery Program. He accused ERP of deceiving Americans and aiding private capitalists, saying it suppresses European democratic movements and will not curb hunger. He criticized Truman and called for a broad third party path.
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Explaining Marshall Plan To the Public at Amarillo
Univer Peterson of Washington tours the Panhandle to explain the European Recovery Plan known as the Marshall Plan. He leads an educational effort of the Stimson Committee to tell the public the plan’s purpose, aiming to unite Europe and democracy against communism. Mr Peterson stresses the plan helps Europe rise so everyone benefits.
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FBI Probing Hike in Steel Prices
On White House instruction Attorney General Clark sent FBI agents to 16 leading steel companies to investigate last week's price rise. The probe aims to determine if price increases violated anti trust laws and involves simultaneous questioning of executives. President Truman ordered broader look into potential price inflation as Congress plans hearings in March.
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Play's a Knockout in Brighton Scene Chaos
BRIGHTON Feb 247 A stage mishap report says actor John Pagan collapsed after banging his head during Act 1 while Act II saw lead June Rose struck by a flying chair in Indy.
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Meyers On Trial For First Of Three Criminal Charges
Retired Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers faces trial after a quick jury selection. The government signals Senator Ferguson of Michigan may testify against Meyers, once Air Forces purchasing head. Meyers is accused of pressuring a business partner to lie to senators about financial dealings. A bid to disqualify the trial judge was denied.
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Black woman Jailed in Robbery in Amarillo
Amarillo man Arlie Ware filed charges against Dorothy O Dell alleging she confronted him with a knife and stole about $1000 last night. Ware was injured a shallow knife wound to the right chest and treated at St Anthony's Hospital. O Dell was arrested at Third and Van Buren and jailed in Potter County with bond set at $2000.
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Jester Warns of Federal Tide Lands Control Threat
Governor Beauford H. Jester of Texas warned that federal control of tidelands risks nationalization and harms free enterprise. Appearing before a Senate House judiciary subcommittee, he urged legislation to define state ownership of submerged coastal lands and criticized the 1947 Supreme Court ruling that gave the federal government paramount rights over tide lands.
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New Testing Unit Counts the Drinks After You Down Them
Amarillo drivers soon to face court will be tested by a city alcohol device funded by the health department. City chemist Jack Wyatt described the unit as portable and capable of determining blood alcohol levels to judge intoxication for court. The tool, costing about 56 dollars, distills samples and uses a chemical solution to measure alcohol content, guiding decisions on intoxication levels and potential objections to evidence.
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House Republicans Cut Truman Budget For Army Civil Functions
WAORINULUN Fewax UPa House Republican economy leaders trimmed 131 542 89 from Truman's fiscal 1944 Army civil functions budget including flood control rivers and harbors canal and cemeteries. The cut about 18 percent falls short of the hoped 2 5 billion reduction though GOP notes this is only the civil functions measure and bigger cuts are planned in subsequent bills.
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House Votes One Month Rent Control Extension
The House approved a one month rent control extension today. Representative Rankin led the effort, and the measure passed by a wide margin with a 306 to 5 vote in committee. The action extends existing controls for another month.
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Hearings Begin on Water Line Damages in Potter County
A Potter County jury of view opens hearings to determine damages for a 36 inch water line crossing Bush Estate land southwest of Amarillo. Marvin C. Nichols, consulting engineer for the city, testifies that a 30 foot right of way is adequate though trucks may cross adjacent land. The route aims to reduce pumping to the Water site and passes through a potentially good water area.
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City Workers To Organize Credit Union In Amarillo
City department officials apply today for a charter to form a city employees federal credit union. City Manager N V Moss called the meeting. W C Johnson of the FDIC in Dallas accepted the application and said the charter should be issued in about five weeks. About 40 employees will join. the city employs around 470 workers. Stock is eight dollars a share and funds will support savings and loans for members. Possible names include Amarillo City Federal Credit Union or Amarillo City Employes Federal Credit Union.
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Amarillo
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