Amarillo Field Off Limits At Night To Soldiers
Commanding officer Lt. Col. O Neal orders Amarillo city off limits from 7 PM to 9 AM due to reports of gang fights between soldiers and civilians. About 5,000 troops are at the field though 50 enlisted men will serve after August and surplus troops will be moved to other fields. Equipment and supplies remain on site and ready for reactivation within 30 days if ordered. War Department未 confirms future plans for Amarillo Field.
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Senate Backs Bonds for GI Furlough Pay Plan
The Senate Military Committee endorsed a White House plan to pay about 14 million war veterans for accumulated furlough time with cash and government bonds. A 90 day leave cap after September 1 was proposed, with cash under $50 and five year bonds in $25 denominations for larger totals. The cost estimate runs from 2.75 to 3.0 billion dollars as President Truman aims to curb inflationary impact.
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Russians Halt Evacuation of Germans From Vienna
In Vienna on July 9 Soviet forces unexpectedly ordered a halt to the evacuation of Germans. Trains stood at Matzeinsdorf in the Soviet zone with 13,000 of about 54,000 slated for deportation blocked from leaving. It was unclear if the suspension covered all of Austria.
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American League dominates all star game 12 to 0
The American League defeated the National League 12 to 0 at Fenway Park Boston. Ted Williams hit two homers and Charlie Keller one as the Americans outpursed a three-hit effort from Felter Newhouser and Kramer. It marked AL’s ninth win in 13 All Star Games.
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Amarillo School Board Purchases Fuqua Home for offices
The Amarillo Independent School District bought the W. H. Fuqua homesite on Polk Street for 107500 dollars to house administrative offices for the Senior High and Elizabeth Nixon Junior High and to free space for classrooms. Plans include a three story administration building and possible parade grounds for band and ROTC with future expansion on the high school site.
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Hospital plans progress for 100 bed addition at Northwest Texas
The Potter County Hospital Board recommended employing an architect to draw plans for a 100 bed addition to Northwest Texas Hospital. The board forwarded the recommendations to the Potter County Commissioners Court to provide a basis for action and determine the necessary expenses.
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Stassen Backer Thye Wins Minnesota Senate Nomination
Gov. Edward J. Thye led Rep. Henrik Shipstead by more than 50 000 votes in Minnesota GOP primary returns halfway in, aided by Harold E. Stassen who backed Thye over Shipstead. Thye’s victory boosts Stassen’s 1948 presidential bid prospects and Luthera W Youngdahl won the governor's nomination.
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Heat Bakes Texas as Amarillo Hits 95 Degrees
Texans endured scorching heat with many towns posting triple digit readings. Henrietta led with 106 while Childress 104, Memphis 103, Quanah 101 and Clarendon 100. Amarillo to stay near 100 with 98 today and 99 tomorrow. isolated showers reported at Adrian and Shamrock. Hubert Cole seeks County Clerk post with EB Regal Co ad.
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Britain Loan Sparks House Debate on World War Risk
Washington July 9 The House argued the 3.75 billion dollar British loan with Rep Woodruff of Michigan warning it could sow seeds of a third world war. Support came from Rep Eaton and Rep Herter, while debate focused on U S interests, potential blocs, and the choice between freedom and slavery in a new world order.
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Union Trust and Mellon Bank Approve 16th Largest Merger
Directors of Union Trust Co and Mellon National Bank approve a merger creating the 16th largest bank in the nation with combined resources of 1 173 602 806 and deposits of 980 865 535. The Pittsburgh plan details were announced July 9.
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Mistakes Thank You Note For Dan Shoots Up Store
In Aston Tl on July 9 a gun incident at Gately Department Store left owner William Miller with three slight bullet wounds. Thomas McFeran a war veteran, burst into the store firing as customers fled. McFeran reportedly believed Miller owed him payment for a purchase.
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Senator Wiley Pushes Delay to Keep OPA Dormant
Washington July 9 Senator Wiley Wisconsin Republican proposed Congress let OPA sleep longer to give free enterprise a chance to prove integrity without controls. He noted industry and purchasers showed restraint to prevent runaway prices since OPA died July 1. Barkley pressed for a test on exempting meat and poultry from price controls while Wherry’s amendment seeks that major foods stay off new ceilings. Meat controls dominated early Senate debate as meat firm spokesmen cited subsidies and rising wholesale meat prices.
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Weather Outline for Amarillo and West Texas
Amarillo and vicinity expect partly cloudy skies with continued heat this afternoon and early tonight. Fair tonight and Wednesday morning. West Texas sees partly cloudy conditions with showers and cooler air in the Panhandle by Wednesday afternoon. New Mexico reports scattered showers and thunderstorms today and Wednesday with little temperature change. northwest highs around 85, other areas 90 to 100. Preceding 24 hours ending 6 30 A M showed high 95, low 71, noon 92.
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Byrnes to Return to U S for Talks Before Paris Peace Conference
The White House announced Secretary Byrnes will fly back to the United States for discussions with President Truman prior to the opening of the peace conference in Paris on July 29.
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Government Guarantied Market Plan Aids Veteran Housing
The National Housing Agency unveiled a guaranteed market plan under the Veterans Emergency Housing Act to speed veteran housing by underwriting producers of new materials and prefabricated homes. The program, part of a 2,700,000 dwelling goal by 1948, allows government purchases up to 90 percent of delivery price and limits underwriting to 200,000 units at a time, with contracts between producers and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
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