Western Hemisphere arms standardization bill approved by House panel
The House Foreign Affairs Committee backed a five year arms standardization and military cooperation program for the Western Hemisphere with a 50 million dollar cap. The measure, urged by top officials, would allow U S military aid and training missions while seeking to build a network of American equipped air bases from Arctic to South America, though passage this session appears unlikely.
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Poland Demands UN Action Over Greece Crisis
The Polish delegation urged the United Nations Security Council to oust foreign troops and advisers from Greece and sought a new coalition government. The move accompanies plans for a long term UN border commission amid tensions with Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria.
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Amarillo
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Russia
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Italy
Benito Mussolini
Belated Birthday Visit for Chief Justice Jones
Chief Justice Marvin Jones of the US Court of Claims returned home for a six week visit, meeting his mother Mrs. H. K. Jones at 1401 Van Buren. A picture of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt hangs on the wall, presented to Mrs. Jones by the President.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mother Jones Celebrates Son Marvin Jones in Texas Vacation
Amarillo’s Chief Justice Marvin Jones of the US Court of Claims returns home for a July 6 birthday visit with his mother Mrs. H. K. Jones after being sworn in as chief justice. The senior Jones has long served in government and plans a six week stay in Gainesville and Amarillo.
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Wheat crop in Texas doubles previous high findings
Fred Gurley president of the Santa Fe Railway tours the wheat belt by train from Amarillo to Boise City. He calls the 1917 problem a three corner issue for farmers elevator operators and railroads and notes boxcar storage costs about 4600 dollars for 1600 bushels. He urges all railroads to obtain more boxcars and cites a seven day shipment delay in the Panhandle.
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Texas
Fred Gurley
Santa Fe Railway
Amarillo
Santa Fe
Plainview
Panhandle
Department of Agriculture
Amarillo Firemen controversy prompts data file for city commission
City officials report personnel records on Amarillo Fire Department members involved in leadership disputes with Fire Chief Edward R. Wilson will be ready for the city commission by week’s end. Firefighters’ spokesman HH Hunter says no further moves will occur until the commission acts.
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Clifford Davis
HH. Hunter
Edward R. Wilson
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State Firemen’s Union
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Boat Sinks Off Genoa Killing Dozens
An excursion boat sank 150 yards off shore near Genoa Italy last night killing 45 children and two adults among the 47 aboard. Rescue and salvage operations followed as authorities investigated the disaster.
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Italy
Weather outlook for Amarillo region and West Texas
Partly cloudy skies and light north winds bring relief from heat this afternoon tonight and Friday. West Texas sees partly cloudy conditions with widely scattered thundershowers in the Panhandle South Plains and Pecos Valley westward. New Mexico forecasts partly cloudy today and Friday with scattered showers in northern mountains. Highs around 98 and lows near 68. An ad line appears for Sturgis adjustable posture chairs at Russell's with phone number 2-1257.
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Panhandle
South Plains
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New Mexico
Unseasonal Norther Brings Brief Relief in Amarillo
A summertime norther provides relief from the heat wave in Amarillo with cooler wind and comfortable humidity. The high today is forecast around 94 degrees, about four degrees lower than yesterday, with a similar 95 expected tomorrow. The West Texas forecast calls for scattered afternoon thunder showers in the Panhandle and South Plains.
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South Plains
70 Cent Bank Employees Strike
Seven hundred workers from the Brooklyn Trust Company and its 24 branches walked out at midnight in a CIO Financial Employes Guild action. The strike seeks reinstatement of three discharged union members a $15 weekly raise or 30 percent, withdrawal of discriminatory transfers and job security.
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CIO Financial
Youth car thieves nabbed after Vega chase
Two Amarillo youths Claude Williams and Ray Newman both 18 were bound over on auto theft charges after a wild Vega pursuit. They fled in a stolen 1941 Pontiac two door sedan from Jack Cotten's service station. Patrolmen and Vega residents aided in capture as the suspects abandoned the car near the Oldham County Courthouse. Bond set at 1000 dollars each. Williams home Pleasant Valley and Newman Houston.
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John L. Wilson, Jr
G. L. Waters
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Newman
Houston
Jester Plans Return Friday From Fort Worth
Gov. Beaufort H Jester will return to the state Friday afternoon. Lt Gov Allan Shivers remains acting governor until his return. Advance skating classes Thursday night at Roller Palace 5x5 windmill timbers and redwood siding advertised by John Maynard Lumber 800 W 5th.
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Senate approves Confederate flag for Army parades
The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill by Maryland Democrat Sem Millard Tradings to authorize carrying Civil War battle streamers with regimental colors in Army parades. The armed services committee noted many units fought as state organizations and their records and traditions are honored by streamers.
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Armed Services Committee
President Truman Opposed to Big Three Meets Without Stalin
President Truman remains adamant against another Big Three conference unless Stalin and Attlee travel to the United States. The stance marks the second anniversary of the Potsdam meeting and reflects advisers’ view that such talks conflict with the American system.
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Clement Attlee
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United States
Potsdam Agreements Decline as Big Powers Reed Negotiations
The passage notes leaders seek secret peacetime talks and blame Roosevelt's covert deals for world instability. Two years of fruitless bickering leave Potsdam terms largely unfulfilled, especially regarding Germany, as major powers abandon steps while claiming to retain overall aims.
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US and USSR in open diplomatic and economic war
Officials warn the United States and the Soviet Union are engaged in a broad diplomatic and economic war with deteriorating relations. The piece outlines disputes over Japan, Germany, the United Nations, and European recovery plans, and notes limited hopes for major high level talks this year.
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