Truce Near as US Hopes Palestinian Armistice Moves Forward
US officials say a ceasefire may be near for four weeks as talks with Israel and Arab states continue. UN mediator Bernard Beradette expects Israel and Arab nations to respond soon while battles near Tel Aviv and Jerusalem press on. Egyptian troops and armored units reportedly move toward the coast as observers note immigration and access to Jerusalem as key issues.
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Isdud
Tel Avi
Lee
Folke Beradette
Israel
Palestine
Palestine Armitice
Jerusalem
Bernadette
Iadud
Tel ‘Aviv
Egypt
Tel Aviv
Cairo
Admirals King Nimitz Retirement Bill Passed by House
The House approved a bill requiring retirement by July 1 for five star Admirals Ernest J. King and Chester W. Nimitz and sent it to the Senate. The measure aims to retire these senior officers regardless of the year’s presidential race outcome.
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Washington
Ernest J. King
Chester W. Nimitz
House
Senate
Atom Fund Faces Cut In House
Washington reports show the House Appropriations Committee proposing cash cuts of about 9 percent for the Atomic Energy Commission and 1 percent for the Veterans Administration. The panel calls a halt to GI Bill hobby training and urges officials to curb spending while detailing specific budget reductions across agencies.
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Atom Fund
Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Veterans Administration
Home
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Maritime Commission
Office of Housing
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT Coes
Congress
WAA
Budget Bureau
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Vicinity
Continued cloudy conditions with scattered thin haze this afternoon and evening. Not quite as warm today with little temperature change tonight and Wednesday. Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with little overall temperature change and scattered thundershowers in the mine, south plains, and upper Pecos Valley westward this afternoon.
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Amarillo
Texas
Mine
South Plains
Pecos Valley
Sisters Found in Amarillo Reported Victims of Foul Play
Two sisters, seen leaving home in Amarillo, were described by police as not alarmed and said to be headed to work at a Polk Street cafe. Officers noted they still had the car and enough funds for several days, with room rent paid for a week. The elder sister wore a white skirt and blue blouse and calmly handled a key chain.
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Polk Street
J. L. King
Hillsboro
Fork
Millikin Vandenberg Amendment Sparks Partyline Vote
Republican Senators backed a Millikin Vandenberg amendment allowing Congress to veto President approved tariff rates within limits set by the tariff commission. The vote was party line with seven Republicans for and six Democrats against as Millikin discussed committee positions. General Electric announced an eight percent raise for about 125,000 workers across U S plants.
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Michigan
Millikin
Colorado
Congress
Tariff Commission
New York
General Electric Co
Washington
Senate
Armed Services
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Chan Gurney
Senate Armed Services Committee
Lodge
Fellow Prisoner's Confession Gives Doomed Man Reprieve
Governor Jester granted a 30 day stay of execution after inmate Cecil Barker confessed to the crime. Saulter, slated for July 14, had two prior stays while the Board of Pardons reviews Barker’s affidavit and the authenticity of the confession. The case involves Mrs Thelma Leslie's slaying in Galveston County.
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Austin
wr—Josepn Lee Kenner
Beauford H. Jester
Saulter
Galveston County
Thelma Leslie
Sauber
Board of Pardons
I. K. Kelley
Retrieve State Farm
Snipe
Cecil E. Barker
Abner Lewis
Eine Eoe
Cee Seat We Eee
Mai Ne
Airport plans gain approval for city runways
The city awaits final clearance from Dallas and Washington on a 300000 dollar runway and taxiway expansion plan at English Field funded half by the CAA and half by bonds voters approved over a year ago. CAA engineer C L Burr and adviser John Wakefield proposed minor changes to satisfy higher offices.
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English Field
CAA
Dallas
Washington
Big Spring
C. L. Burr
John Wakefield
Stanton Field
Walking in Sleep Proves Dangerous Near St Josephs Infirmary
A Houston man J. C. Stewart, injured after walking through a window, woke at St Josephs infirmary. In Washington, coal talks were delayed as soft coal operators sought 24 more hours to consider a contract offer to John L. Lewis, postponing negotiations to Wednesday.
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Houston
St Josephs Infirmary
J. C. Stewart
Amber Company
Stewart
Washington
John L. Lewis
Safe baffled novice yeggs at Montgomery Ward store
Early this morning two or three amateur burglars used the store tools and guns to batter a second floor safe at the Montgomery Ward, 708 Polk. They failed to gain entry and left firearms and tools scattered. manager P. B. Stalcup noted little merchandise or money was taken and investigators would check inventories.
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Yeggs
Montgomery-Ward
Polk
P. B. Stalcup
Deir Heads
Globe Night
Ward
Stalcup
Radio Ser
Amarilio
Explosion at Los Angeles Country Club Kills One
A deadly blast at the Los Angeles Country Club causes one death and extensive damage estimated at 500000 dollars. A second fire preceded the incident and a man was knocked down and hurled about 15 feet by debris. John Steinberg, club manager, reported the scene.
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Los Angeles
St Marming
Mill
Olin Dutra
Seener Clab
John Steinberg
Colorful Character Shideler Dies in Amarillo
Joseph Robert B. Shideler, 72, a longtime Amarillo figure known for his beard and colorful history, died around 7:30 p.m. while reading at his room 1504 East Fourth. He had lived here about 22 years and left no immediate family. for 18 years he shared his home with W. H. Roberts.
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Joseph Robert B. Shideler
Amarillo
Mr. Shideler
East Fourth
Africa
Willborn Bros
Shideler
W. H. Roberts
Fourth Avenue
Robert
Beaver Steaks on Tables in London
Fire scenes in London as rationed meat caused surprise with beaver meat described as dark colored like whale meat. Report notes people had little time to eat as reactions were awaited.
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London
Beran
French Approve Six Power Pact on Western Germany Plan
Paris reports the cabinet approved the six power pact guiding Western Germany. Ministers voted to back the accord among the United States Great Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg in the drive toward formal peace arrangements.
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Germany
Paris
United States
Great Britain
France
Bellum
Netherlands
Luxemours
Folsom D. Mary L. Spence Merchant of Music
Polk
Amarillo
Bus Strike Peace Conference Fails
Renewed efforts to settle an 18 day strike by drivers of the Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma Coaches proved futile here today as the strike continued. The union ordered payment to drivers in our employ on a date to be announced.
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Lubbock
June
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Dorothy Lawlor Finds Trouble in Daytona Marriage Bid
Dorothy Lawlor a Hempstead NY hatcheck girl came to Daytona Beach to marry Dan Wicker owner of Danny's Musical Bar who bid $13 000 for her but he claims to be separated from his wife and refuses details The couple spent the night at the bar and at Seabreeze Club while Lawlor awaits a $10 000 settlement and questions linger about Wicker's marital status.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Bionne
Dorothy Lawlor
Hempstead
New York City
Dan Wicker
Wicker
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