Arab-Israeli armistice talks and regional strikes
Paris reports Dr. Chaim Weizmann said Israelis would generally accept a truce while Arab leaders consider the nine point plan. Egyptian PM Nokrashy said Arab replies were sent to Lake Success as Egyptian bombings hit central Cairo and Tel Aviv's vicinity continued. In Portland flooding worsened with rivers tearing into dikes as reports of a plane crash in Chiapas surfaced and rescue teams searched for victims.
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Trans-Jordan
Im Amman
Folke
Bernadotte
Paris
Chaim Weizmann
Israel
United 51
Cairo
Athorities
Lake Success
Hahmoud Fahmy Nokrashy Pasha
Tel Aviv
Kfar Biddu
Neb Sam‘il
Jerusalem
Amarillo Jaycees Back Bond Drive At One Day Stop
US Bondmobile visits Amarillo with a one day push for Security Bond sales. Potter County sets a 1 350 000 quota as 469 per cent of goal is already reached. Guy Saunders and Kenneth Bruton co chair the drive with Jaycees staffing shifts.
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Amarillo
US Accepts London Plan Amid Approval and Doubts
Marshall said the United States supports the London program as a path to economic recovery and continental stability. Difficulties may arise in implementing home rule and mutual troop withdrawal. London agreements, completed ten days ago, were made public in Europe as Britain approves while France delays.
Weather Schedule Amarillo Sees Scattered Thunderstorms
Amarillo remains within a wet cycle as the weather bureau forecasts widely scattered thunder showers. No measurable moisture fell yesterday and reports from nearby areas indicate limited activity.
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Amarillo
Weather Bureau
Esterday
Concedes Race to Anderson in New Mexico Returns
In Albuquerque on June 9 John J. conceded to Anderson after vote counts from 416 of 868 precincts showed Anderson ahead. The scene reflected broader party divisions as Hatch supporters weighed the outcome while national figures backed Truman policies and debates raged over gubernatorial and congressional contests.
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Dempsey
Anderson
Truman
Carl A. Hatch
Patrick J. Hurley
John %. Miles
A. M. Fernandez
Georgia Lusk
Ben Meyer
Albuquerque
Earl Class
Socorro
Herman Baca
Belen
Douglass
Baca
Santa Yenne
Amarillo Industrial Plan OKd at Luncheon Board elected for incorporation
Amarillo businessmen approved launching the Amarillo Industrial Plan Inc at a noon hotel luncheon led by Gene Klein. A seven member board will manage incorporation with $31,000 already pledged and a June 15 funding deadline to determine the charter amount.
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Amarillo
Incorpora Rillo Industrial Plan, Inc
Amarillo Hotel
Gene Klein
Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo Industrial Plan, Inc
David Brown
Russell's Stationery Co
J Dees
Gaulle Urges Vets to Back France Offensive
Paris bulletin reports General Charles de Gaulle calling on veteran French citizens to mobilize against the enemy. He urges national unity and decisive action in the ongoing conflict. The plea emphasizes resolve and support for government military plans.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
France
Weather roundup for Amarillo region and beyond
Partly cloudy with widely scattered thundershowers this afternoon and evening. Little temperature change expected. West Texas, Panhandle, and South Plains see similar conditions with scattered storms and steady temperatures. New Mexico reports scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms with highs around 82 degrees.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
South Plains
New Mexico
Denounces Congress Over Flood Control Push in Spokane
A local speaker condemned Congress and urged a labor union to back efforts to elect Republicans next fall. He reiterated support for a major Columbia River flood control program and blamed chairmen of key committees for blocking West benefits. The critic called this the worst Congress since the first.
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Spokane
Columbia River
House
Senate
Unshakable Faith Justifies Lengthened Stay of Death Row Inmate
In Huntsville on June 9 a mother’s steadfast faith and a casual remark by death row inmate Cecil Barker lead to a confession from Joseph Lee Saulter. Barker, 33, and George Gardner, 32, both Houstonians, influenced Saulter’s fate regarding the February 24 1947 stabbing of Thelma Leslie in Galveston. Saulter’s death sentence was halted as Barker’s confession shed new light on the case. Mrs Ernest Wheat Saulter’s mother moved to Huntsville to be near him and visited May 28, expressing belief in her son’s innocence and Barker’s knowledge.
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Huntsville
Joseph Lee Saulter
George Raymond Gardner
Houston
Arval Johnson
Saulter
Cecil E. Barker
Ernest Wheat
State Penitentiary
Sauber
Explosion at Picatinny Arsenal kills and damages building
A 50 pound photo flash bomb used by the Air Force for night time serial photography exploded yesterday at Picatinny Arsenal. The blast killed several people and demolished a small building. The event caused a state of emergency in Green Hill-Lowndes Insurance area.
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Picatinny, NJ
Air Force
Picatinny Arsenal
Can Do To Keep City Clean Merchants Sweep Streets, City Action
City urges merchants and homeowners to keep sidewalks clear from gutter waste and alleys clean. Workers will inspect downtown and residential alleys for waste paper, trash, and uncovered receptacles. City offers 75 cent oil drum covers at the city barn Fourth and Madison and promotes covered trash storage and proper yard waste disposal.
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City Barn
Fourth
Madison
Hagg
John Maynard Lor. Co
Moss
Aillama-Bovee Agency
Miners to Stay On If Pension Offer Accepted
John L. Lewis proposed miners remain at work past July 1 if mine operators accept a $100 monthly pension and a retroactive new contract to July 1. With many contracts expired, negotiations stalled as leaders pressed for the pension plan and immediate effect.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Mastercraft
Vandenberg Slams ERP Reversal as World in Turmoil
Senate leader criticizes ERP policy shift calling it a cynical reversal that would plunge the world into terrified confusion. He notes 44 dollars in Mars Plan cash for 15 months versus 94.2 billion for a single year, arguing it endangers leadership and peace.
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Congress
Vandenberg
Senate
House
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