Stop Gap Control Bill Moves in House and Senate
Washington June 28 The House Banking Committee voted 21 to 3 to extend federal controls over prices wages and rents for 31 days through July 31 Admin leaders planned a House vote tomorrow less than 36 hours before controls expire Meanwhile the Senate moved toward eight month extension with a ban on most price rollbacks Chairman Maybank warned of a filibuster if permanent measures replace temporary action Spence said enacting new law before the deadline is impossible If approved the temporary extension would allow July 2 price rollbacks to proceed and aid manufactured goods pricing See CONTROLS-Page 8
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House Banking Committee
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House Committee
Senate
Burnet R. Maybank
South Carolina
Senate Banking Committee
Brent Spence
Kentucky
Congress
Michael V. DiSalle
DiSalle
Suspect in Borger linked to Panhandle rapes. police intensify hunt
At 11 19 this morning the 27 year old suspect reacted favorably to tests, ending a manhunt that stretched across Panhandle towns. Sheriff Gaither said officers pressed the search after a 99 year old Pleasant Valley girl identified him as resembling the assailant. The man, arrested in Borger, was taken to Austin for further evaluation while detectives pursued multiple tips and checked every car matching the attack vehicle description. A second child molestation case in the city also prompted intensified district efforts, as deputies scoured the Negro section and questioned transient suspects while urging public help.
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Panhandle
Borger
Austin
Pleasant Valley
Sid Harper
Atty
H. C. Pipkin
Ing
Riner
Sheriff's Department
Harper
Cops Held In 5000 Extortion Scheme in Chicago
FBI arrested two Chicago patrolmen Peter Mortimer Foley 29 and Thomas Moloney 30 at the payoff point of a $5,000 extortion plot against Paul Panczko 29. The letters demanded money and threatened his family. Panczko tipped off the FBI after receiving the first notice June 23.
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Chicago
FBI
Peter Mortimer Foley
Thomas Moloney
George R. McSwain
Paul “Peanuts
Panczko
McSwain
Truman Tax Jolt Tests Senate Opposition
Secretary Snyder urged a ten billion dollar tax boost as part of a larger plan to curb inflation, while Byrd and Taft criticized the approach. Byrd argued for a four to four point six billion yearly increase and possible spending cuts, urging Congress to lead with economy measures. The debate focused on tax boosts, future spending, and the wartime economy.
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Tee
Taft
Russia Maps U there Is Peace Maneuver in Korea
William L. Ryan analyzes Soviet moves in Korea suggesting a strategic retreat to reset aims. He argues Moscow may seek peace treaties with a unified Germany and Japan, press for Austria concessions, and push to fracture Western unity led by NATO, while guarding against economic strain.
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Russia
Citizens Turn Heat On Crime in Lake Charles
An undercover citizens crime commission in Lake Charles Louisiana operated for five months to uncover gambling rings. About 200 volunteers concealed identities while gathering evidence on 100 charges at the district attorney's desk. Lead organizer James Dewey O'Brien reported threats and no leaks as teams worked in secrecy.
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Citizens Crime Commission
James Dewey O'Brien
O'Brien
Kenneth L. Dixon
See
Cease-fire plan outlines military only talks in Korea
The State Department quoted Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Gromyko urging a military only cease-fire negotiation with UN, South Korean commanders on one side and North Korea and Chinese volunteers on the other. Points include limiting talks to military questions, excluding political issues, and deciding later political arrangements. US and UN reps plan to confer. Washington will not confirm new instructions to UN troops.
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State Department
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Korea
Andrei Gromyko
Alan G. Kirk
North Korea
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United Nations
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de Ned
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Surrounding Areas
Partly cloudy and warm with developing thundershowers late this afternoon or tonight. Highs around 95 today, 92 tomorrow, lows near 61 and 70. Cooler tonight with scattered showers likely Friday affecting outdoor work. Panhandle and West Texas observed cooler, unsettled conditions. New Mexico sees scattered thundershowers north east and along eastern border.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
West Texas
New Mexico
Allies Repel Red Assaults Near Kumsong Camp
UN forces under Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet push toward Kumsong as Chinese Reds mount heavy probes on a 40 mile central Korea front. New Jersey dodges near misses from Wonsan shore batteries while Allied air units destroy hundreds of enemy trucks, gun positions and supply buildings.
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Kumsong
James A. van Fleet
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Korea
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New Jersey
Adm
Forrest P. Sherman
Sherman
Weather forecast calls for cooler night with thundershowers
The weatherman says it will be cooler tonight with possible afternoon and evening thundershowers. Temperatures will rise in the afternoon then dip to 61 tonight, down from 70 last night. Friday should be partly cloudy and warm after Panhandle thundershowers. Rain totals in the Panhandle last 24 hours were .22 at Follette, .20 at Perryton, .03 at Gage, and .01 at Stratford.
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Perryton
Gage
Stratford
Polio Cases Rise in Week Says Public Health Service
The Public Health Service reported 211 new polio cases last week, up from 162 the prior week. The counts compare with 335 and 408 for the same weeks in 1950.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Iran seeks US aid as oil showdown with Britain deepens
Tehran reports Premier Mossadegh appeals to President Truman for Western intervention to resolve the Anglo Iranian Oil Company dispute after Britain orders 130 technicians out. Iran warns it may seek Russian aid if Western help stalls, while Abadan headquarters are seized and managers ousted. Britain shifts oil via tankers and storage as tensions rise with Iraq protests over alleged British military aims.
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Tehran
Iran
Abadan
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Britain
Mohammed Mossadegh
Truman
Mossadegh
Eric Drake
Drake
Iraq
Persian Gulf
Anglo - Iranian Oil Company
Russia allegedly holds 100 atomic bombs says Cannon
Washington dispatch reports Representative Cannon of Missouri says current military intelligence indicates Russia possesses 100 atomic bombs. The brief bulletin also notes FHA Home Repair Loans and local ads for Olver and Wiggins Lumber Co and thrift stamps.
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Russia
Washington
Cannon
Missouri
Democrat
Um Bros
Olver & Wiggins Lumber Co
Civil Defense Smear Probed in Multiple Cities
Fake letters ridiculing civil defense circulated in Columbus Detroit Cleveland and New York. Officials investigate the nationwide prank which asks for “necessary equipment” like ladders pumps water belts and helmets signed by Hugh B Reddy and A B Reddy.
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Columbus
Ohio
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
Columbus Civil Defense
George Arnold
Taclulivs Muimiiinisifwiol
Civil Defense
Arnold
Hugh B. Reddy
State of Ohio
A. B. Reddy
Washington
Danish Policeman Nabs Window Climber in Suburban Viaby
In Denmark on June 28 a police officer surprised and arrested a man attempting to enter a villa by a window in Viaby suburb. The suspect said he planned to join the window cleaning business and was studying window access.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Viaby
Baseball scores and weather interrupt NL games
National League results show Boston beating Philadelphia 2 1 with Marshall, and Brooklyn defeating New York with Branca Koslo and Westrum. An NL note credits Estock Cooper and Meyer Wilde with RBIs and a Marshall homer. Tonight Pittsburgh visits Cincinnati and Chicago plays St. Louis. American League dash shows New York and Washington tied 0 0 as rain halted the White Sox Tigers start. no other games scheduled.
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Berra
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Klutz
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