Texas into nine states idea from tidelands dispute
Gen Ernest O Thompson of Amarillo proposed Texas could divide into five or more states to gain more senators, arguing the resolution that brought Texas into the union allowed division into separate Texas regions, as he urged Texans to unite before Congress over oil rich tide lands.
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Thompson
Ernest O. Thompson
Amarillo
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas Tidelands
United States Supreme Court
Tidelands
United States
East
West
North
South
Texans brace for fight over tidelands and justice
In Austin, Texas officials confronted a Supreme Court ruling that offshore lands belong to the federal government and that Negroes must be admitted to the UT law school. Giles urged readiness for Congress to secure funds. two oil firms win permission to seek refunds of $123,360 in rental payments tied to submerged leases amid the tidelands suit.
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Giles
Texas
US Supreme Court
University of Texas Law School
Austin
Supreme Court
Ohio Oil Company
Melben Oil Company
Gulf of Mexico
Tidelands
James
Rooftop Burglars Hit Edenborough Pharmacy in Amarillo
Robbers returned after about a year to Edenborough Pharmacy at 3300 West Sixth in Amarillo and stole roughly $300 in cash. They used a ladder to access the roof, smashed a skylight, and descended with a hose found on the roof. Police found the rear door lock battered and noted an attempt to reach narcotics. No other merchandise was taken.
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Amarillo
Edenborough
West Sixth
Fred DeCoster
DeCoster
Houston police training model aims to professionalize force
L D Morrison Houston Police Department inspector and training director spoke in Amarillo about starting a pre-service program. He said Houston reduces turnover to about 30 per year, despite larger force, and sends recruits to a 13 week training school at half salary.
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Gilobe
L. D. Morrison
Houston
Amarillo
Morrison
Sid Harper
Houston Police Department
Weather forecast for Amarillo and New Mexico region
The Weather Bureau reports partly cloudy skies and warming in Amarillo with strong winds this afternoon. Tonight a chance of thundershowers as winds shift northwest, followed by cooler conditions Thursday with a high near 80. New Mexico expected generally fair and windy with scattered showers or thunderstorms mainly in mountains and cooler northwest and eastern areas.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Warren Swamps Roosevelt But Loses Democratic Bid
In California primaries Warren trailed Roosevelt for the Democratic nomination but carried a larger combined vote across both parties. Roosevelt led in the Republican count 431,674 to 47,656 as 7,842 of 18,022 precincts reported. in the Democratic race Roosevelt 394,562 Warren 312,223. Warren’s total 743,897 vs Roosevelt’s 441,818. Other primaries included Rep. Francis Case defeating Sen. Gurley in South Dakota, Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas winning in California, and Rep. Richard Nixon securing the California Republican Senate nomination. California’s cross filing allowed candidates to run in both parties. Case faces John A. Engel in November.
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James Roosevelt
California
Roosevelt
South Dakota
Chan Gurney
Senate Armed Services Committee
Francis Case
House
Case
US Senate
Helen Gahagan Douglas
New Dealer
Richard M. Nixon
House UnAmerican Activities Committee
John E. Miles
David Chavez
Dennis Chavez
New Mexico
Gurney
Pepper
Florida
George Smathers
Friends
John A. Engel
Avon
Truman
Burlington Boss Hails Rail Gains
Burlington boss praises rail progress over the last decade with Diesels diesel trains safer cheaper and more efficient. Ralph Budd and L R Capron credit a 15 year renaissance in railroading begun with Burlington Lines diesel service and advances in centralized traffic control and electronics.
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Burlington
Harry C. Murphy
Burlington Lines
Ralph Budd
L. R. Capron
Checker champ crowned at Temple tournament
June 7 Harry Sample of Bayton captured the Texas Checker Association championship title. He defeated Harry Orton of Bellvue, who finished in second place, in the statewide event held in Temple.
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Checker
Temple
Harry Sample
Bayton
Texas Checker Association
Harry Orton
Bellvue
Swish ad yields fast house sale by four PM
A Want Ad's quick response marks a swift house sale after the advertiser spoke with between 15 and 18 callers. The note playfully credits Mr Lokey and a quick sale for emphasis.
Equity in 5 room GI house with blinds for sale
Advert seeks $450 for a 5 room GI house with blinds four months old. Contact 814 Pierce or call 2-2220. One day ad cost was $1.08. Dial 6262 Want Ad Headquarters for quick results.
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Pierce
State high school baseball title game Odessa vs Abilene
Odessa meets Abilene in the state high school championship baseball showdown with action set for 11 o’clock. Both teams seek the title in a decisive contest likely to draw regional interest and strong pitching.
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Odessa
Abilene
Miles Is Back in Saddle for New Mexico Governor
United States Rep. John E. Miles leads the Democratic governor’s race in New Mexico, defeating Sen. Dennis Chavez and Judge David Chavez Jr. with about half the vote counted. Edwin L. Mechem, the Republican nominee, runs unopposed. In the Democratic bid for two U.S. House seats, Antonio Fernandez and John J. Dempsey lead with early returns.
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Associated Press
United States
John E. Miles
Dennis Chavez
David Chavez
New Mexico
Miles
Chavez
Truman
Jud Chavez
Puerto Rico
Edwin L. Mechem
Las Cruces
Rep
Antonio Fernandez
John J. Dempsey
Congress
Lake Frazier
Roswell
Ingram Pickett
Dempsey
Fernandez
Joe M. Montoya
Robert LaFollett
Albuquerque
Joe A. Montoya
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