Lovely wedding causes U S Congress to act
A humorous 1948 column recounts Sgt Edwin A Shanke and Betty Isabel in Sydney where a drunken Norwegian caused a scene at their wedding celebration. Betty Isabel faces immigration hurdles but a House bill HR 421 and Senate action clear her way to the United States, aided by Rep Noah Mason and others. The piece ends with Truman's likely signature after a warm, romantic gloss.
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Washington
Edwin A. Shanke
US Army
Potts Point
Sydney
Congress of the USA
Australia
Illinois
Betty Isabel
Oglesy
Mason
United States
Committee On Judiciary
USA
Rep
Frank Fellows
Bangor
Douglas W. McGregor
Senate
Truman
Sarge
United Feature Syn
Symphonic Chorus Plans Monday Rehearsal in Amarillo
Amarillo's Symphonic Chorus will meet for rehearsal tomorrow at 7:30 PM in the Senior High School band room. The group is led by Mrs. Julia Dean Evans and welcomes new members.
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Amarillo
Julia Dean Evans
Colorado Dude Ranches Scent Banner Year
Colorado ranchers in Denver forecast the busiest season yet as people seek cowboy life. About 50 Colorado ranches earned roughly 2 million dollars during the 1947 season, signaling growing interest in ranch vacations for 1948.
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Colorado
Dude Ranches
Denver
U.P
Dude Wranglers
Former Marshal Freed in Montague Slaying Case
Jan 17 reports former Nocona city marshal R. Reynolds freed after a five year suspended sentence for killing a former Marine.
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Montague
U.p—O
First Elective Term Is Asked First Elective Term Is Asked
Lloyd King district attorney for the 47th Judicial District announces his candidacy for the forthcoming primary. He has served since May 1944 and was appointed district attorney in February 1947 to fill the unexpired term. King seeks his first elective term and cites experience and dedication to Armstrong Potter and Randall counties. He is 41, native of Lipscomb County, educated at Canadian High School the University of Texas and Cumberland University. He lives at 2119 Ong and is married with three children.
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King
Potter, Armstrong
Randall Counties
Jim Lumpkin
Seventh Court of Civil Appeals
Armstrong
Potter
Randall
Lipscomb County
Canadian High School
University of Texas
Cumberland University
Lebanon, Tenn
Amarillo
el Paso
Albuquerque
Civil Service Commission
Pantex Ordnance Plant
Mr. King
Ong
15th Separation Doesn't Change Mind About Men
Betty Lamar a 40 year old Brooks Oregon restaurant operator finished her 15th divorce from Jack S Dunlavy and said she is through with romance. She restored her maiden name and believes men are still all right despite choosing the wrong partners in a small town.
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Betty Lamar
Jack S. Dunlavy
Miss Lamar
Reunion plans bloom for Amarillo Army Air Field veterans
Plans for a reunion of men stationed at Amarillo Army Air Field during the war are developing nationwide, but lacking in Amarillo. Jim Howard of McKnight Transfer and Storage is coordinating with Mr. Armon about expected attendees. Howard has heard no definite numbers yet, though a family delegation from Texas cities is possible.
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Amarillo Army Air Field
Amarillo
Philadelphia
Sam Armon
Armon
Jim Howard
McKnight Transfer and Storage Company
Howard
Texas
Hat in Theater Problem Ends With Hat Stomp
In Tulsa a man removed an oversized hat from a woman's head after asking her to remove it. The woman refused so the man stomped the hat on the floor then left the theater. Police were called and detectives investigated the incident.
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Tulsa
Okla
U.P
The Common Cold Costs U S Over One Billion
Dr Louis I Dublin of Metropolitan Life Insurance announces the common cold costs the nation over 1 000 000 000 dollars annually with an average person suffering two colds per year lasting five days each Roughly 420 000 000 dollars is lost in wages and 400 000 000 dollars spent on treatment yearly.
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New York
Louis I. Dublin
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Dublin
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