Senate debate stalls on anti poll tax civil rights bill
Senate open discussion led by Senator Stennis as Southern members push back against the anti poll tax measure. Wherry and Russell employ delaying tactics while leaders from both parties seek possible compromises. House sponsor Bender advances the poll tax repeal bill as the session proceeds with talks on broader civil rights actions.
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Ohio
New Hampshire
I G Farben Directors Acquitted of War Plot Looting Convictions
A US military tribunal acquitted 24 I G Farben directors of plotting and waging aggressive war but convicted nine of looting in occupied countries. The plant at Ludwigshafen lay in ruins after a massive explosion. The court upheld plunder charges against nine directors for activities in France Norway Poland and Russia. Judgment noted war planning by Farben preceded military action and that occupied territories were systematically plundered.
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Ludwigshafen
Hitler
Third Reich
Hermann Schmitz
Georg von Schnitzler
Fritz Ter Meer
Ernst Buergin
Paul Harfliger
Max Llgner
Friedrich Jaehne
Heinnrich Oster
Hans Kuggler
France
Norway
Poland
Russia
Britain slows demobilizing over Berlin crisis
London reports part of the demobilization program halted due to the Berlin blockade. Foreign Secretary Bevin proposes three power talks with the Kremlin to seek a European settlement if the blockade ends. He notes RAF demobilization is paused and other forces may be deferred as measures.
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Great Britain
Berlin
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Bevin
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Germany
Clovis Bottarini Fined Dallas See Story on Page 12
A July 29 brief notes President Milton Price of the West Texas New Mexico Baseball League levying fines in Dallas. Details appear on Page 12.
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Bottarini
Dallas
Milton Price
West Texas - New Mexico Baseball Igh
Amarillo Man Nabbed as Car Thief and Burglar
Fort Worth charges filed against Dale Montrue of Amarillo for burglary in South Fort Worth and car theft. Police recovered a 1940 Ford sedan owned by W C Wood and several stolen items including typewriters. Fort Worth arrest followed an Amarillo recovery and a parallel arrest of Justin Arneston.
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Amarillo
H. E. Capple
Dale Montrue
Montrue
J. L. King
Inspector Capple
W. C Wood
North Fillmore
Carlie Price
South Fort Worth
Capple
Justin Arneston
Truman proposes anti inflation bill to curb prices
President Truman sent to Congress a detailed bill to curb inflation seeking authority to control prices through a central agency. He aims to roll back price levels to November 1947, while allowing ceilings to reflect cost increases since then amid debate on production and rationing.
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Wolcott
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Oklahoma
Banking Committee
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OPA
Republicans Sharpen Attack Over Inflation And Prices
Republican leaders in Congress assailed President Truman as do nothing on inflation arguing he has authority to curb prices but delays for electoral gain. Senator Robert Taft led the charge saying the administration could check inflation now and that the GOP favors more powers only if needed before the election.
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Draftees Overseas in Ten Weeks?
The Army indicated that some men drafted under the peacetime plan could be overseas 10 to 12 weeks after uniforming. Local boards will start drafting 19 to 25 year olds about Oct 1. Army leaders weigh fewer draftees if volunteer numbers rise.
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Kenneth C. Royall
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Flying saucer report rattles Amarillo reader
An unnamed man phones The Globe News claiming to have seen a small white craft moving south over Amarillo. He checked with the weather station who said no balloon was launched and admits no alcohol influence.
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Globe News
Amarillo
Tex veterans held on charges in Memphis shooting
Bill Two in Shooting. Two paralyzed veterans from Texas were bound to a federal grand jury on intent to murder charges in the shooting of a fellow paraplegic. Wallace Rice 28 Amarillo and Dow Duckworth 20 Gainesville were ordered held on bond at a preliminary hearing before US Commissioner Leslie Nicholson. Rice is accused of wielding a pistol and Duckworth of readying the gun in the wounding of Richard Hicks 31 Kansas City Missouri.
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Memphis
Tenn
Texas
Wallace Rice
Amarillo
Dow Duckworth
Gainesville
Leslie Nicholson
Rise
Duckworth
Richard Hicks
Kana&e Lou, Mo
Reds Claim Blast Torn Plant Made Arms in Secret
The Ludwigshafen I G Farben plant suffered a fatal explosion killing about 300 and injuring 6 200 as rescue teams probed the vast site in the French occupation zone. Officials warned the cause may remain unknown while claims of illegal wartime materials production swirled from Soviet controlled outlets in Berlin.
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Germany
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Tito Reelected Leader at Belgrade Congress Amid Cominform Pressure
Tito's reelection as party general secretary was expected as the new central committee begins work. Balloting continued through the night at the Belgrade congress where Cominform urged Yugoslavs to oust Tito. Hungary accuses Yugoslav legation secretary in Budapest of involvement in Milos Mоц murder. talks on Balkan federation scaled back.
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Stalin
Belgrade
International Communist Information Bureau
Russia
Balkan
Hungary
Yugoslav Information Office
Budapest
Milos Moic
Smokers Pay More as Tobacco Firms Raise Prices
New York July 29 Increased wholesale tobacco prices by 40 cents per thousand were announced today, with a expected 1 cent per pack retail rise. R J Reynolds firms Lucky Strikes Herbert Tareytons and Pall Malls affected. Philip Morris Marlboro English Ovals Dunhill Spud and Fleetwood also raised prices. Liggett and Myers awaiting statement on follow suit.
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New York
R. J. Reynolds Tobbacco Co
Herbert Tareytons
Pall Malls
Philip Morris and Co
Philip Morris
Dunhill
Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co
Former GOP chief James Eli Watson dies at 84
James Eli Watson of Indiana, longtime Republican leader in the Senate during Hoover's presidency, died at age 84 in Washington on July 29. He directed party strategy and chaired the Senate Republican Conference during the Hoover administration.
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Washington
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Indiana
Senate
Hoover
Weather overview for Amarillo and West Texas
The forecast shows partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures ahead. Scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers are possible across West Texas and eastern New Mexico with cooler readings in the north this afternoon.
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Panhandle
South Plains
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