Kidnap Case Sparks Tense Car Scene In San Francisco
A kidnapping suspect, Shelton, surrendered to San Francisco police after learning of the case. Parents in a nearby car watched tensely as officers brought the suspect near the Devine vehicle. Alice Devine insisted the man was not the kidnapper as voices were heard and a short conversation followed.
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Alice
Shelton
San Francisco
Devine
Lodi
Pat Conn
Devines
Kidnap Plot Unfolds As Suspect Agrees to Surrender
Miss Devine describes being abducted by a man claiming to arrange a magazine photo. He bound and gagged her and placed her in a small trunk of a 1937 Ford. A note demanding $10,000 for her safe return was later found at her father’s home.
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Lodi
Miss Devine
J. Edward Devine
Kentuckian to Stand Trial in Fraud Plot Case
A Kentuckian faces trial on charges linked to a plot to defraud. The defendant, aged as indicated in court filings, awaits a future date set for the proceedings. Investigators pursued alleged misrepresentations and schemes across several transactions connected to the case.
Indictment of Ex-Representative May in War Munitions Case
Attorney General Clark announced the indictment of former Rep. Andrew J. May of Kentucky and three officials of a wartime munitions combine. They are charged with conspiring to defraud the government and related offenses. The case signals ongoing efforts to tackle wartime procurement abuses.
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Washington
Clark
Andrew J. May
Governit Uni
May
Henry M. Garsson
Murray Garsson
Joseph F. Freeman
Erie Basin Metal Products, Inc
Elgin, Ill
Batavia Metal Products, Inc
Batavia, Ill
Peril of hoof and mouth disease cautions cattle industry
Weymouth told a House Agriculture Committee subcommittee the hoof and mouth outbreak in Mexico threatens U S cattle, sheep, and hog industries and requires immediate action. He warned Texas cattle may face ruin if the disease crosses the border and stressed unity across live stock sectors to curb the danger.
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Chansler Weymouth
Amarillo
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
House Agriculture Committee
Mexico
Weymouth
Washington
United States
F. E. Mollin
Denver
American National Livestock Association
Joe Montague
Fort Worth
Mollin
Two More Enter Amarillo City Commissioner Race
The city election fields grow with 74-signature petition for E F Duniven for Place 1. Endorsements from the Frosty Hamrick Lodge committee back Duniven for Commissioner No 1 and Al Reville for No 2. Additional candidates include Hagg, Crowe, Benton for mayor and Brents, James for Commissioner No 2. Filing deadline March 1 for April 1 ballot.
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E. F. Duniven
Palo Duro
E. L. Shofner
Harrison
Duniven
Frosty Hamrick Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
al Reville
North Amarillo Kiwanis Club
Lawrence Hagg
Haskell S. Beaver
Reville
L. A. Thomas
A. H. Chesser
Amarillo
Public Information Committee
Hagg
Elmer Duniven
Alabama
Twenty-fourth
Fillmore
Sandie
Santa Fe Railroad
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
Pecos Valley
Jim Hudson
S. F. Pelton
Paul Barnett
H. S. Stephenson
B. P. Brents
Davis Bumper
Mr. Reville
C. A. James
Jimmy James
Mr. Brents
Wayne H. Sager
Bonham
van Buren
American Business Club
ABC
Brents
Elks Club
Masonic Lodge
Charley Crowe
Chisel Benton
House Bank Reopens After Holiday Audit Shortage Found
The House of Representatives bank reopened after a 17 day holiday, reporting a $125000 shortage in the accounts of former sergeant-at-arms Kenneth Rommey. Auditors sent several bags of currency to the bank ahead of the reopening for breakfast purchases.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Kenneth Rommey
Ill wind scatters woman's cash in Connecticut gusts
Mrs. George Withey stood with $45 in cash outside her East Hampton home when a gust of wind swept the bills away. A later gust deposited all but $5 in her backyard, leaving her with a small recovery and a mystery in the winter weather.
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East Hampton
Conn
U.P
George Withey
Liberty Storage
Russell Stationery Co
Taylor
Enhill
Parole Defense Sought in Huffman Six Month Release
W P Elster M Haile chairman of the Texas board of pardons and paroles defended a six month parole for Grady Lee Huffman effective Jan 10. Huffman once faced 15 concurrent 25 year terms totaling 375 years for robbery and theft. He had served 10 years 10 months on release and was 29 at parole.
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Huffman
Haile
Gatesville Reformatory
Waco
Board of Pardons and Paroles
C. L. Preston
Chevrolet Still Cheapest in Small Car Field
Plaine Chevrolet Co. offers the lowest price among small cars, a detail reported to guide buyers before making a purchase.
Styles Dazzling as a Peacock's Plumage in Dallas Show
Dallas March of Fashion reviews reveal postwar abundance of fabrics and bold colors. Designers discard wartime restricts, presenting two-inch ankle hems, draped capes, and full skirts. cotton stripes, lime and pink grapefruit colors dominate. Awards go to a white birdseye pique sports suit, while buyers from ten states attend alongside national fashion press.
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Helen Thompson Globe
Dallas
West Texas
Sido Ae Bbee
Texas
Amarillo
Adolphus Hotel
New York Times
Vogue
Charm
Mademoiselle
King Features
Dallas Alice
Oscar
Vincent Lovello
Alice
Mary Greening
Lorch
This Reported
Californian Sacrifices Life to Save Grandson in Bus Incident
Venice Cal January 23 Sam son Noble 63 gave his life to save his grandson David Miehlman 4 who dashed into a bus path Freeman E Murphy driver said Noble pushed the child to safety then was struck and killed instantly David received head lacerations and was rushed to hospital
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Venice
Cal
Samson Noble
Freeman E. Murphy
David Miehlman
Noble
David
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Surrounding Areas
The forecast notes increasing high, thin clouds this afternoon with partly cloudy conditions Friday and continued mild temperatures. West Texas expects clear to partly cloudy skies with occasional light rain in Del Rio Eagle Pass and Eldorado areas this afternoon with slightly warmer Panhandle conditions. New Mexico remains fair through tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Highs around 63, low 28, noon 45. Also mentions Ready-built yard fence listings and lumber and real estate ads from local firms.
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Amarillo
West Texas
del Rio-Eagle Pass
Eldorado
Panhandle
New Mexico
Marshall Holds Routine Conference With Truman
Secretary of State George C Marshall met for twenty minutes with President Truman in a routine talk marking the first of a series of twice weekly conferences. Marshall, accompanied by Undersecretary Dean Acheson, said the meeting was routine and noted he was sworn in last Tuesday.
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Washington
George C. Marshall
Truman
Marshall
Dean Acheson
Police Fire on Demonstrators in Bombay Wounding Three
Police opened fire on riotous communal demonstrators in Bombay for the second time in 12 hours, wounding three people. Advance skating classes announced for Thursday night at Roller Palace on 6th and Jefferson.
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Bombay
Roller Palace
6Th and
Jefferson
Theater Pickets Fail To Block Truman's Party
Eight pickets failed to stop the Truman family and party from attending Blossom Time at the National Theater. The protestors claimed the theater refused Black admission while Police herded pickets aside as President Truman, Mrs. Truman, and Margaret arrived with guests.
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Truman
Washington
National Theater
Committee For Racial Democracy
Charles Ross
Secret Service
United States
Mrs. Truman
Margaret
Nomination of Harriman Approved by Senate Committee
The Senate commerce committee unanimously approved President Truman's nomination of W Averill Harriman as Secretary of Commerce to succeed Henry Wallace. Harriman denied rumors of railroad rate fixing against the West and noted his prior role as chairman of the Union Pacific board.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Truman
W. Averill Harriman
Commerce
Henry Wallace
White
Maine
Harriman
Union Pacific
Little Joe Sanchez Begins Iron Lung Journey
Six year old Joe Sanchez continues recovery from infantile paralysis as he travels from Amarillo to Morris Memorial Hospital in Milton West Virginia aboard the Rock Island Rocket. He has spent 152 days in the iron lung and now breathes longer with partial movement.
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Little Joe Sanchez
West Virginia
Northwest Texas Hospital
Rock Island
Morris Memorial Hospital
Milton
Ww. Va
Memphis
Lee Way Motor Freight Company
G. E. Jones Electric Company
Tenn
Amarillo
Little Joe
J. R. Sanchez
Strick
January Heat Wave Grips Amarillo With Record Pace
Amarillo swelters under 63 degree January heat yesterday with a forecast near 65. Weatherman H C Winburn notes such readings are not unusual for January and recalls 75 degrees on Jan 24 last year. Tomorrow's low near 30 and another 63 degree high is forecast. Plains Chevrolet Co. is cited in the text.
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Amarillo
H. C. Winburn
Honesty Provokes Mixed Rewards In Jackson Purse Find
Curtis Roe found a purse at a Jackson hotel desk containing $11 after a finder turned it in. The finder later sent two envelopes with $25 and $34, totaling $59, while Roe had previously turned in $70 he found in the same purse.
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Jackson, Mich
Curtis Roe
Roe
Chevrolet Still Leads as Lowest Priced Car in Email Field
Plate Chevrolet Co. confirms Chevrolet remains the lowest priced model in the current email car field. Prices were checked with the dealer before finalizing the listing.
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Chevrolet
Plate Chevrolet Co
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Emai Ae
Globe
Clifford Holt
Amarillo Jaycees
Ray Richards
Jaycee
Richards
House Military Committee
Garsson Brothers
Congress
Bolitha Laws
Federal District Court
Senate War Investigating Committee
Garssons
Joseph Freeman
War Department
Garsson
Senate
Plaine Chevrolet Co
Plains Chevrolet Co
Wood-Webb Lumber Co
West 7Th
John Maynard Lor. Co
West 5Th
BE. A. Regal Co
Joe Sanchez
Iron Lung
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