Truman Has Message of Importance
The article notes speculation on a possible Stettinius reassignment, with Byrnes as a potential successor, amid the UN conference wrap up. President Truman heads to Kansas City after Salt Lake City, with family, as Stettinius returns and praises the UN Charter progress and call for rapid ratification.
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Capitol Hill
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Washington
James F. Byrnes
Roosevelt
Kansas City
Salt Lake City
Utah
San Francisco
Stettinius
Judge Praises Borger Grocers as OPA Suits Dismissed
Judge James C. Wilson praised Borger merchants for forming a cooperative association that kept prices in line with OPA regulations. The court dismissed injunctions against four stores for OPA violations and commended the group for its effective enforcement approach.
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James C. Wilson
OPA
Wilson
Associated
Spanish reprisal cuts trade with France in retaliatory move
Paris reports Spain has cancelled all imports exports and transit licenses affecting France in reprisal for a French mob attack on Spaniards at Chambery ten days earlier. Several Spanish diplomats and workers were killed amid fears they belonged to the Blue Legion allied with Germany against Russia. Repatriation of Spaniards from Germany was underway.
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Chambery
Blue Legion
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Folley Reappointed To Supreme Court Post
W M Taylor of Dallas and A J Folley of Flovdada were reappointed as judges of the Supreme Court Commission of Appeals for six year terms ending June 27 1951. Folley formerly resided in Amarillo where he was a justice of the Seventh Court of Civil Appeals and resigned to accept the Supreme Court post.
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W. M. Taylor
Dallas
A. J. Folley
Flovdada
Supreme Court Commission of Appeals
Deferment Granted for West Rail Workers in Critical Jobs
Selective Service announced that essential railroad workers in the West and Southwest become eligible for draft deferment regardless of age. Eligible roles include train crews, dispatchers, yardmasters, telegraphers, and maintenance staff on lines west of Lake Michigan. Deferments advised to local boards to ease wartime transportation burdens ahead of December 1945.
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Indian Leaders Near Agreement on Viceroy Council Membership
Indian national leaders near agreement on basic membership of a proposed Viceroy's Council for India and possibly drafting a complete interim government scheme before adjourning the conference. An official statement said the talks, summoned by Viceroy Lord Wavell, reached provisional conclusions on extending Indian self-government but gave no details.
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Simla
India
Viceroy’s Council For India
Lord Wavell
Filibuster Threatened On Continuing FEPC
The Senate debated extending the Fair Employment Practice Committee as a night session loomed. Majority Leader Barkley urged readiness to endure a long session if a filibuster develops over a $466,200 funding measure to continue FEPC operations for another year.
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Turkey wary as Russia eyes Dardanelles and Kars
Ankara, June 27. Turkey fears Russia aims to modify the Montreux Convention on the Dardanelles and questions of Kars. Officials expect Big Three talks to clarify stance, while Turkey seeks hints from Washington and London. Reports say Moscow discussed bases and favorable control but no formal demands.
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Demand Trial Of Mrs. Stevens
In New Canaan Connecticut on June 27 Seaman Albert Kovacs 19 urged the prosecution of Mrs Imogene Stevens 24 wife of Maj George Ste when coroner testimony suggested more to the shooting than told The defense claims self defense and witnesses allege additional details including a nursemaid visit and an exchanged gun shot Mrs Stevens bond remains at 50000 with possible action by her wealthy father in law as the case continues with police testimony noting drinking by Stevens and Kovacs brother during the fatal home incident
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Amarillo
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Tex
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Faith Coombs
Albert Kovacs
Norwalk
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Free Veterans From Labor Union Domination
Senator O'Daniel of Texas introduced a bill to guarantee honorably discharged war veterans the right to work regardless of membership in labor organizations. The proposal aims to protect veterans from union membership requirements in the workplace.
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Washington
O’daniel
Texas
Invasion Report of Kume Island Near Okinawa Emerges
AP reports American invasion rumors on Kume Island off Okinawa as Nipponese troops retreat in the Philippines. Air raids pound Nagoya oil plants while U S forces report high enemy losses and capture of Nipponese leaders' graves.
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Associated Press
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Tokyo Radio Today
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32Nd Japanese Army
Isamu Cho
Harakiri
Government Posts $100 Billion Outlay for Fiscal Year
Washington reports that the government closed the current fiscal year with a $100 billion outlay and about $46 billion in receipts, setting two world records. The Budget Bureau forecasts spending and revenue reductions in the 1946 year beginning July 1.
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Budget Bureau
New Blue and Red Stamps Take Effect This Sunday
Five new blue stamps and five red stamps become valid Sunday and run through October 31. Blue stamps J-1 through N-1 cover processed foods, while red stamps A-1 through E-1 cover meats and fats. Other stamps expire after June 30, and Sugar stamp 36 stays valid for five pounds through August 31.
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Weather Report Amarillo and West Texas Area Highlights
The forecast calls for fair in Amarillo and vicinity with little temperature change this afternoon tonight and Thursday. West Texas sees fair skies with fresh to strong southwest winds this afternoon tonight and Thursday. New Mexico remains fair with little temperature change. Highs Thursday range 70 to 80 in mountains and 90 to 105 otherwise. The 24 hour high was 99 and the low 70 with noon at 96.
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Expected To Quit
Brussels reports a leading Belgian Communist predicts King Leopold will abdicate this week. Dr Albert Marteau the health minister says the Communists oppose only the timing and terms, not the abdication itself.
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Albert Marteau
Polish exile government reports refusals for posts in Warsaw cabinet
London dispatch says Moczislaw Thugut former interior minister refused appointment as minister of posts and telegraph in the National Unity government. The spokesman notes 71 year old Vincent Witos might also refuse to join the new Polish administration formed after Moscow talks.
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Milk bottle hurled at Bracken amid rowdy Britain campaign
London reports a milk bottle was thrown at Brendan Bracken's car as he left a Conservative campaign meeting described as the rowdiest in the constituency. A. V. Alexander alleged tampering with his car’s carburetor and Sir William Beveridge's vehicle also broke down en route to a speaking engagement.
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A. V. Alexander
Bracken
William Beveridge
Unlucky Thirteen Black People Fined in Gaming Charges
In Amarillo a sheriff’s department raid found 13 Black residents in a room. Thirteen gaming charges were filed. Justice of the Peace C. W. Carder fined each person $14. All paid their way out of jail.
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Sheriff's Department
C. W. Carder
Free Bond Offer Extends As War Bond Sales Soar
War Bond sales climb with Series E total at 1 830 727 dollars and a 2 300 000 dollar quota. Bridges mass crowds at Paramount and State theaters as 1 000 dollar free bond chance extends with remaining seats.
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Paramount Theater
Potter County
Paramount
Humphrey Bogart
Alexis Smith
Sydney Greenstreet
Zale Jewelry Company
Zale’s
Roy Kohn
Potter County Grand Jury Returns Indictment
The Potter County grand jury returned one indictment last night before recessing. The named person has not been arrested.
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Detroit Idle Run Tops Fifty Thousand as Labor Strikes Rise
Amid nationwide labor strife, Detroit reports more than 50 000 idle workers as strikes and work stoppages surge. Ford plants account for about 12 000 idle,Packard 22 000 Budd Wheel 7 500 and Hudson 9 000, with Goodyear and glass workers also affected elsewhere. A Washington show cause hearing is set for CIO glass workers.
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Chicago Truck Drivers Union
APL International Brotherhood of Teamsters
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Hudson Motor Car Co
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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Washington
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Public Meeting on Recreation Program in Amarillo
A public meeting at the Amarillo Hotel will discuss creating a municipal recreation department funded by taxes. The plan, supported by the Recreation Study Council, would cost about 50 cents per taxpayer annually and offer year round facilities for all ages.
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