West Yellowstone notes on fishing trips gambling talk and park life
A West Yellowstone correspondent describes daily outings to the Snake River for fishing, releasing most catch after keeping the big ones. He recalls a car repair, a horse story, visitors from Cincinnati, and an encounter about counting trees in the park. A casino owner explains how gambling sustains town life and warns against drunks. Louisiana legislators adjourn.
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Yellowstone
Allston Killed. Youth Charged After Lubbock Slaying
Capt. of Detectives Pat David son says a youth linked to the Allstons appeared at the home before the shooting. Sam Allston, manager of South Plains Grocers in Lubbock, died from a throat wound. McGee faces a charge filed by Chief Deputy Sheriff George Eubanks. Allston leaves a wife and two daughters Betty Jane and Sue, plus four sisters and three brothers. Funeral services set for Friday in Lubbock with burial in Memorial Park.
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Amarillo
John W. Allston
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Pampa
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C. F. Tarkington
Amerillo
G. G. Crawford
San Diego
Cal
de Jensen
Salina
Kan
Rix Funeral Home Chapel
Travis A. White
First Christian Church
Memorial Park
Truman Eisenhower clash echoes at New York convention
A troubled scene unfolded as thousands gathered outside McGrath’s New York City home to chant and press for Truman or Eisenhower. Senator Lister Hill urged drafting the youth, while Queens leader James A. Roe proposed Truman stepping aside and Eisenhower's nomination. The New York Democratic chair praised Truman’s record and predicted a solid convention bloc for Truman. Walter Reuther urged justice for Douglas to unite the party and voters.
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Lister Hill
Alabama
Eisenhower
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James A. Roe
Paul E. Fitzpatrick
New York
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William O. Douglas
US Supreme Court
Walter P. Reuther
Cio-United Automobile Workers
Douglas
Democratic Party
Independent
Amarillo Man Injured After Car Strikes Pedestrian
An Amarillo man named Jimmy Kee, 31?2 Buchanan, was struck by a car about 11 oclock Thursday morning. He suffered shin abrasions and was later taken by ambulance to St Anthony's Hospital for treatment.
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Buchanan
Jimmy Kee
St Anthony's Hospital
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Legislature Hears Endorsing Note On Tax Plan Amid Protests
The taxingest Legislature nears final acts as state checks go to the post office in a ceremony. Gov Earl Long's 80 million dollar tax program faces last minute criticism from Rep Algie Brown over a 2 cent gas tax and high overall levies. Labor leader Robe rt Faget attacks the sales tax cut while unions warn of a long dynasty under the governor.
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Earl Long
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United Negroes Enter Defining Political Clash At Convention
A rousing account notes Negroes and their supporters clashing with Ku Klux Klan aligned factions at a convention. Leaders warn that men with blood on their hands seek to silence the movement for liberation while voters and labor groups press for a Roosevelt platform and broader federal reforms. The CIO and other groups demand actions on public housing price controls health insurance Social Security higher wages and federal aid to education.
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America
United States
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Texas
Dan Moody
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Labor Organization
James B. Carey
Markets Close Mixed as Stocks and Commodities Fluctuate
The daily market summary shows mixed closing prices with notable activity in railroads utilities and industrials. Key names include Phillips Petroleum Continentals and Studebaker among others. livestock markets in Kansas City and Chicago reflect steady to higher trends, with cattle hogs and lambs trading variably and overall demand staying robust.
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Azsanito
Merril Lynch
Pierce, Penner & Beane
Ation
Kenecott MitateSumeau
Lee Mincent
Rollin
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Judd Wong
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Studebaker
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Steeet
Walworth Co
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Interlake
Weil
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Willys Dverind
Kansas City Livestock
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Storms Bring Fireworks and Sparse Rain Across Panhandle
Gusty winds and vivid lightning marked a Panhandle storm night with limited moisture. Only Stratford and Adrian reported measurable rain while totals across towns varied with Amarillo at 2.7 inches and others like Dumas 0.7, Pampa trace, and Boise City at 2.2 inches as heat remains in the forecast with highs near 92 to 93.
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Stratford
Adrian
Walter Watts
Amarillo
Adria Claude
Clarendon
Dumas
Memphis
Miami
Pampa Trace
Oklahoma
Boise City
Batttalo
Elk
New Mexico
Watts
Gulf of Mexico
Return From Funeral For Wreck Victims
Mrs. Woodrowaicvatterly and her brother Demoree Haines returned from Portales NM after funeral services for Pamela Haines six and a half months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs A H Haines of Portales who died in an automobile accident Sunday near Mescalero NM. The crash injured several others including A H Haines and Eileen Oliver, both treated at a Alamogordo hospital.
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Eileen Oliver
Susanville
Cal
Glenn Drennan
Alamogordo
AH. Haines
George Haines
Portales
Haines
Verner Jones
Otto Frazier
County Road Plan To Be Presented Soon
County road work plans for next year will be presented to the commissioners court soon. County engineer Frank Har-tisort said a budget is being prepared projecting about 10 miles of hard surfacing and several million cubic feet of dirt moving. Caliche work spans many areas while long dirt roads in the north are slated for complete rebuilding and some dead end roads may be closed.
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Commissioners Court
Frank Har- Tisort
Potter County Sets Next Year Tax Rate at Friday Meeting
County commissioners plan a special meeting Friday to set the next year tax rate. County auditor John Drudgington will present a preliminary budget for county funds using tax monies. Fire department officials plan to attend the Firemen's Training School at Texas A&M College starting Monday of next week.
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Spain
Red Stevens
Texas A&m College
Late Firemen’s Association
College Station
Incident Near Miller Home Sparks Public Safety Warning
A man called Eugene Miller from his yard as three strangers approached in a car. Miller says one man asked his identity, shook his hand, then drew a public safety item and fled to the car with two companions. The incident prompted local investigators and city officials.
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Austin
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Parker
Choir to sing at Panhandle Market Show party
AMATUO High School A Cappella Choir will perform at the Panhandle Market Show party in Amarillo The event opens Sunday with barbecue dinner from 7 to 10 pm and the choir set for 9 30 pm More than 600 buyers and exhibitors have accepted the invitation with registration starting Friday afternoon The Amarillo and Herring hotels host the show with about 130 exhibitors registered for the two day event.
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Amatuo High School
Ann Howell
W. H. Gattis
Mr. Gattis
Amarillo
Herring
Funeral Rites Planned in Houston for F. D. Wherritt
Final rites are set for Prank D. Wherritt a 59 year old Texas lumberman who died in a Houston hospital. Wherritt led the Sebine Lumber Co and chaired the Texas Long Leaf Lumber Co while serving as a director of the Southern Pine Association and the Texas Lumber Manufacturers Association. He is survived by his wife and two brothers.
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F. D. Wherritt
D. Wherritt
Texas
Southern Pine Association
Texas Lumber Manufacturers ‘Association
Neugebauer
W. Clark Elizey
Perryton
Columbia
Globe- 1 News
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Connoisseur Society
Earl Wyatt
Dean Kirk
J. O. Gulekie
Europe
Viena
St. Stephens
Houston polio cases total 103 this year
Houston reports 103 polio cases for the year with two new instances yesterday. The latest victims include a year old child and an 18 year old boy, per city health officials. County reports also list two new cases.
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Hollywood
K. T. Stevens
Hugh Marlow
New York
Miss Stevens
Sam Wood
Jeffrey
EE. Boxwell
East Ninth
Friends
Mrs Roy Lewis Rises Friday in Local Funeral Notice
Mrs Roy Lewis 71 died Wednesday at the family home in Shewas County Wisconsin. Funeral services set for Friday at 4 pm in Blackburn Shawan Memorial Chapel with Dr Neal D Cannon officiating. Burial in Llano Cemetery. Survived by children Carol Lewis and Ellen Lewis and others. siblings and grandchildren named. long time Panhandle resident.
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Roy D. Lewis
Panhandle
Blackburn - Shawn Memorial Chapel
Neal D. Cannon
Polk Street Methodist Church
Llano Cemetery
Alwis
Lake Mills
Wheaton, Til
Lewis
Texas Employment Commission reports June job total
TEC announces 106000 Texans found work in June with 62000 on farms and ranches and 44000 in business and industry. The figure, 71 percent above May’s record, is attributed to rising industrial prosperity and strong agricultural manpower demand.
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Texas Employment Commission
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