Plains Region Reports Three Deaths in Pre-Holiday Crashes
The Plains region confirms three deaths and 14 injuries from pre holiday crashes. In Plainview two were killed in a head on collision, including 18 year old William T. Davidson Jr and infant Gary Garrett. A separate fatal crash near Shamrock claimed 69 year old Sally Johnson. Others remain hospitalized in Plainview with critical injuries. State patrol still investigates as bodies are moved to local facilities and funeral arrangements noted.
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Plains
Plainview
Shamrock
Third
Grand
Amarillo
Dallas
William T. Davidson, Jr
Lubbock
Gary Garrett
Davi
Garrett
Lemons Funeral Home
Johnson
Robert W. Johnson
Lipscomb
Bertram Melton
Amarillo Crash Toll Report Details Injured and Kin
A Kansas City style crash report lists R L Bob Evans 37 and his 25, 3802 East Tenth, with Judy 31 of 4018 North Eastlant and a daughter not in the wreck. Johnson family injuries include back injuries and bruises with three children in hospital. funeral plans for Mrs Johnson pending. Extra injuries include Garretts with pelvis fracture and head injuries, all outlined as last night’s traffic accident in Amarillo.
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R. L
Bob” Evans
East Tenth
Buchanan
Amarillo
Melton
Johnson
Shamrock General Hospital
Burl
Bobby
Jimmy
Mabel Hatfield
DeWar
Frank Arrendale
Ranger
Clay Funeral Home
Shamrock
Herman Patterson Wins News Tip Prize
Herman Patterson of Philadelphia wins the first prize for News Tips after reporting a train car collision that killed one person. Mrs. W. G. Allen earns the second prize for a tip about a friend’s 91st birthday celebration. Joseph J. Giromini secures the third prize for a firecracker demolition of a car.
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Herman Patterson
Philadelphia
W. G. Allen
Maryland
Joseph J. Giromini
Army Tech
Village Building 31 Apartment 1 Names List
A list of names and addresses appears, noting News Tips last week from residents and guests including Harry Biltz Earle Hotel Mrs Joseph Besselman 2610 North West Fourteenth Mrs O C Weakley 1006 Mississippi E D O Bryant 1612 Buchanan David Fansler 11 North Maryland Jane Keeney 2207 Lipscomb Billy Whitman 508 Mc Masters Mrs I H Bennett 1013 Carolina Mrs R M Burgess 509 MecMasters Sarita Sue Hatcher 1401 Lincoln Mary Vossen 1611.
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Village
Harry Biltz
Earle Hotel
Joseph Besselman
North West Fourteenth
O. C. Weakley
Mississippi
E. D. O’bryant
Buchanan
David Fansler
North Maryland
Jane Keeney
Lipscomb
Billy Whitman
McMasters
I. H. Bennett
Carolina
R. M. Burgess
MecMasters
Sarita Sue Hatcher
Lincoln
Mary Vossen
Senate Committee OKays Measure With Revisions
The Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee approved a bill authorizing the 85 million dollar Canadian River dam but ordered amendments before sending it to the Senate. Republican members pushed changes while subcommittee chairman Sen. McFarland was tasked to report the revised bill with majority signatures this week. The measure, rewritten by Sen. Johnson to address Budget Bureau and GOP concerns, could reach the Senate later in amended form.
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Leslie Carpenter
Globe’s
Washington Bureau
Washington
Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
Senate
O'Mahoney
O’mahoney
Subcommittee
Ernest W. McFarland
Arizona
McFarland
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Budget Bureau
Arthur W. Watkins
Utah
Guy Cordon
Oregon
Crash Fatal to Leader in Demo Bank Crash
Mrs. Ma Storm of Austin, a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee, was killed in a three car crash four miles north of Temple. Ten others were injured including Sarah Payne and Margaret Townsley. Storm was 35 and executive secretary of the Texas Social and Legislative Conference. Her husband Joe Storm was killed in World War II.
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Temple
W.P
Ma Storm
Austin
Democratic Executive Committee
Here
Red Advance Slowed by Planes as US Infantry Moves to Front
North Korean offensives near Seoul falter under air strike pressure as US troops dig in after a first night clash. A sergeant dies in the initial firefight while American bombers and fighters destroy tanks and trucks, with Wonju seized and enemy antiaircraft positions rising near Seoul.
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Han River
Wonju
Seoul
South Korea
375 Killed In Holiday Accidents
The nation sees a heavy July 4 weekend toll with 375 deaths from highway crashes, drownings, and other causes. The National Safety Council forecasts up to 385 by midnight Tuesday as 36 million vehicles flood highways. The breakdown lists states from Alabama to Michigan with traffic and other fatalities detailed.
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National Safety Council
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Urges Chief To End Rail Strike
In Washington Senator Morse calls on President Truman to act immediately to end the railway switchmen strike, saying the nation is at war and a settlement is essential. He supports swift government steps and warns against delaying action, with hearings on an anti strike bill under way. Morse asserts the president should address the crisis and negotiate a settlement with good faith from all sides.
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Washington
Senator Morse
Oregon
Truman
Senate Labor Subcommittee
Morse
Senate
Switchmen’s
John Thad Scott, Jr
National (Railway) Mediation Board
Senate Committee
United States
Donnell
Missouri Reublican
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Congress
Thomas
Korea
Drive Carefully This Fourth To Stay Alive
The National Safety Council offers traffic safety tips for July Fourth travel. Start early to avoid rush, drive sensibly, obey speed limits, avoid abrupt stops, pass with caution, keep attention on the road, expect the unexpected, and be patient and courteous in heavy traffic.
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National Safety Council
Thrill-Packed Rodeo Performance Tonight at Tri-State Park
Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo stage tonight at 8 at Tri-State Fair Park with top specialty acts. Thrilling crowd energy exceeds 10 thousand as Whip Wilson and Monica Lane perform whip work with Silver Bullet. Peter and Bobby Knapp showcase acrobatics and rope tricks and Arthur Allen features a sheep dog act. Calf roping times and fastest bulldogging mark highlighted. Beutler Brothers stock showcased. Tonight 8, tomorrow 2:30 and 8. General admission 1.65 adults, 0.65 children. box seats 2.65.
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Tri-State Fair Park
Whip Wilson
Wilson
Monica Lane
Silver Bullet
Peter
Bobby Knapp
Arthur Allen
Willard Smith
Okla
Bob Neff
Kiowa
Kans
Beutler Brothers
County to set salary for new Court of Domestic Relations
Potter urged 7000 a year for the county judge in the new Court of Domestic Relations. No action taken as court discussed quarters and official salaries. Juvenile Board members and county judges met with commissioners to resolve salary ranges and court housing options with a proposed maximum of 306 per month for costs and an auditor verifying funds.
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Todey
Potter
W. E. Dee
108Th District Court
Henry S. Bishop
47Th District Court
Gene Icedan
Gee
Juvenile Board
Commissioners Court
Judge Gee
John Halley
Ray S. Daniel
Jordan
Grand Jury
Boone Moreland
Detention Home Changes Approved In Amarillo
Federal inspectors urged minor alterations to Potter County juvenile detention quarters at Amarillo Army Air Field including stronger cell door locks and interior repainting. The report to the commissioners court led to authorization of the proposed changes for better treatment of federal and county juveniles.
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Potter County
Amarillo Army Air Field
Commissioners Court
Weather Report for Amarillo and New Mexico
The Weather Bureau report notes partly cloudy skies across Amarillo and New Mexico with scattered thundershowers today tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures rise from a high of 89 today to 91 tomorrow in Amarillo, with cooler Panhandle conditions and slight rain chances.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
New Mexico
Oklahoma Democrats set July 4 primary clash for Senate and governor
Oklahoma City July 3. Oklahomans vote tomorrow in a primary that will end a bitter race for the Democratic Senate nomination between Sen Elmer Thomas and Rep Mike Monroney, with Ardmore’s Joe Thompson also in the field. The governor’s race features four candidates led by Murray, with a runoff expected. The holiday election follows law requiring July dates and centers on a high turnout and volatile campaign rhetoric including Brannan farm plan criticisms.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Senate
Elmer Thomas
Mike” Monroney
Joe Thompson
Ardmore
Murray
Oklahoma
Johnston Murray
William H
Bill”urray
Laveher
Mexico
Thomas
William E. Alexander
First Christian Church of
Raymond Filing
Alexander
Strafing Planes with Australian Markings Attack Korea
Five to seven Mustang fighters marked with Australian insignia conducted a 25 minute strafing and rocket assault against US positions in South Korea. The action marked the first engagement for these planes on the Korean front. Reports say an American soldier was lightly wounded in the foot. Details remain unclear and notes differ on identification.
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South Korea
Tokyo
Tom Lambert
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