Local Obituaries and Pending Services for Nation and Elkins Families
Obituaries note Eddie Ray Bills age 4 of 802 Russell died Friday with service set for 4 PM Monday at Ivy cpere and burial at Llano Cemetery. Natasha Nation Jr and Oscar Nation Sr also listed, with services pending at Boxwell Brothers. Elkins family entries: Margie Ann 10 Lindsey California, Kenneth Cyril 40 Lindsey California, services pending or ongoing at Boxwell Brothers, with multiple siblings and spouses named.
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Edwin Bills
Russell
Ronald
Bobby
A. R. West
D. R. W. Bills
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Llano Cemetery
Nati
Boxwell Brothers
Nation Oscar G. Nation
San Francisco
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Marshall Warns Against Rush In Mobilization
Washington. Defense Secretary George C. Marshall cautioned that rushing mobilization could slow rearmament. In a New Year broadcast he warned a hasty approach may delay creating combat worthy forces and equipment. The general, who turned 70 yesterday, spent the weekend at his Leesburg home.
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U.P
Defense
George C. Marshall
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Marshall
Leesburg
Farley to Meet on Tidelands Policy
Cal Farley of Amarillo and Boys Ranch participates in the Texas Property Defense Association which convenes in Austin on Thursday to advance a legislative plan to secure a quitclaim title to Texas tidelands in Congress. The group aims to protect Texas tidelands interests in the controversy.
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Cal Farley
Amarillo and
Boys Ranch
Texas Property Defense Association
Austin
Texas
Tidelands
Congress
Dewey urges allies and mobilization to curb Soviet power
In his third inaugural address Governor Dewey says the United States must develop strong allies and mobilize industrial power, urging continued atomic superiority and invulnerable bases. He criticizes isolationism and warns freedoms and liberties are in grave peril if the nation does not unite with the free world.
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Albany
Thomas E. Dewey
United States
New York
Dewey
Herbert Hoover
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Free World
Germany
Japan
GOP
America
Johns Hopkins doctors report citrovorum factor may curb cancer treatment progress
Three Johns Hopkins physicians describe a citrovorum factor in the Journal of the American Medical Association that could indefinitely halt the progress of leukemia and inaccessible cancers. They say this anti folic acid approach might reduce toxicity and allow sustained, larger doses, but long term efficacy remains uncertain.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
Johns Hopkins
Emanuel B. Schoenback
Ezra M. Greenspan
Jacob Colsky
Bushman the Gorilla at Lincoln Park Zoo Passes After Tumult
The giant gorilla Bushman, a Chicago Zoo favorite, survived a serious illness and rough incident with keeper Robinson. Despite a 50 50 chance of recovery, crowds gathered, including a record 120 000 on a Sunday, cheering his return to health. Bushman, a vegetarian who drank a milk and cod liver oil tonic, enjoyed 20 pounds of fruit and vegetables daily and remained solitary after the mishap. New county officials were sworn in, including Judge Jordan and Dist Atty Pipkin, as three new members joined the Potter County Child Welfare Board.
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Bushman
Chicago
Zoo
Colossus
Jordan
Loren Jones
Judge Jordan
Dist
Hermon C. Pipkin, Jr
Ben Smith
Henry S. Bishop
47Th District Court
John Peterson
Janie
Potter County Child Welfare Board
Bert Levy
W. H. Wheir
Stanley Marsh, Jr
E. L. Hunter
al Reville, Jr
W. Frank Litle
Rual Jones
Gaither
Amarillo lawyers honor Judge Stokes at court ceremony
About 50 Amarillo and visiting attorneys attended the Seventh Court of Civil Appeals ceremony in Amarillo. Speakers included Judge A. J. Folley Judge Clayton Heare and B L Morgan as Potter County Bar Association president S A L Morgan spoke as a former partner and long-time associate of Judge Stokes Judge Martin spoke from the bench and Stokes gave closing remarks to the new court member.
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Bers
Seventh Court of Civil Appeals
Stokes
Amarillo
A. J. Folley
Clayton Heare
B. L. Morgan
Potter County Bar Association
S. A. L. Morgan
Martin
County Considers Future Of Convalescent Home Amid Contract Review
New county commissioners weigh the future of the convalescent home as the contract with operator Mrs Vivian Walker nears expiration on April 1. Community welfare director Mrs Mabel Ray seeks approval for admittance of a new patient while 20 residents remain housed across the building’s first floor and basement. County patients have placement preference, and officials will decide if basement housing is appropriate.
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Ray
Vivian Walker
Mabel Ray
Jordan
Russians Seen In Action Near Seoul As Chinese Attack Broadens
Two South Korean agents reported a Russian officer near Changchon northwest of Seoul, the first such sighting in months. Chinese forces launched a major assault along a 20 mile arc surrounding Seoul, driving UN Eighth Army back across the Imjin River near Korangpo. A second bridgehead was seized, and retreating Allied forces scorched occupied areas. Fifth Air Force planes bombed and strafed enemy columns as casualties mounted. Censorship hid division identities.
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South Korea
Changchon
Seoul
Reds
Eighth Army
Imjin River
Korangpo
Vermillion
Fifth Air Force
Hodges resigns as police officer after meeting with chief
Hodges tendered resignation to Police Chief Harper this morning who accepted it and provided a letter of recommendation. A friend said Hodges will surrender his badge when the midnight shift begins. Patterson pleaded guilty in county court last Thursday to two counts, receiving fines of 100 dollars and costs for DUI and 50 dollars plus costs for driving a vehicle without the owner’s consent, remaining in Potter County jail for failure to pay.
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Harper
Hodges
Patterson
Potter County
Bushman the Gorilla Charmer of Birthday Cakes
Bushman the 200 crowd drawing gorilla entertained preschoolers with cake presents on his cage floor. Keepers slid doors to unleash a swift rush that ended with playful taunts at photographers. Despite a fearsome look he was gentle and never harmed anyone in life. He died after years of captivity with no mate. Eddie Robinson cared for him, teaching balance and play through daily park romps and games.
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Bushman
Zoo
Eddie Robinson
Robinson
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