Condon Denied Access to Top Atomic Secrets
A House group labeled Condon one of the weakest links in atomic security and accused him of associating with Communist agents. The Atomic Energy Commission told a Senate House committee that Condon had no access to top atomic secrets, with Senator Hickenlooper noting no access to restricted files. Condon replied that he is absolutely reliable and the country can relax.
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Condon Refutes Allegations on Russian Spy Link
Condon told a reporter that the charge of knowingly or unknowingly entertaining or associating with alleged Russian spies is too vague to discuss and that he certainly did not do it knowingly. The House group argued the Bureau of Standards served as testing ground for some of the (text continues on DR. CONDON Page 2).
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City and School Boards Seek Broadened Tax Base
Joint City School Equalization Board members recommend and school board endorses a plan to broaden the tax base, equalize assessments, and boost revenue. Proposals to the city commission promise effect on 1948 assessments with strict motor vehicle and personal property evaluations.
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Red-headed Amarillo boy named Panhandle junior cowboy
Eleven year old Jim Red Nash son of Mr and Mrs H C Nash of 1629 Palo Duro was chosen the most typical junior cowboy of the Panhandle from twelve finalists. The contest ahead of the world premiere of Panhandle was sponsored by Interstate Theaters and Globe News. Final judging occurred on the Paramount Theater stage during a pre premiere screening.
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Interstate Theaters
Globe News
Paramount Theater
Ventriloquism Delights Crowd With Max Terhune Tricks
Hollywood visitor Max Terhune wowed locals with advanced magic and card tricks. Joined by John E. Sissom, the duo entertained late at the Herring Hotel, showcasing feats beyond ordinary sleight of hand, while Terhune enjoys recognition from the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
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Max
Anti-lynching bill clears House Judiciary Panel
In Washington on March 2, anti-lynching legislation advanced toward passage as the House Judiciary Committee approved the measure. Representative Rivers of South Carolina warned Republicans against backing the President's civil rights program, accusing them of trying to burn down the house to reach the rats.
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Tennessee
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Shelby County
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Tax policy study proposes 70 percent valuations for goods
A two board study recommends reforms to equalize tax burdens. Proposals include taxing passenger cars only with commercial license, setting 70 percent of Red Book values for dealer stock and commercial trucks, 70 percent on merchandise stocks, 50 percent on store and warehouse equipment, and 15 percent on furniture and personal home items after exemptions. a follow up discussion was referred to the boards of equalization.
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Big Steel Speaks Up
Benjamin F. Fairless president of US Steel Corp calls on labor to drop third round wage demands in the public interest. He says the $5 a ton rise on semi finished steel reflects higher labor and materials costs, not a conspiracy, and defends the increase in a statement to the Joint Congressional Economic Committee.
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Amnesia victim returned home after long search in Vega
Lenora Ferguson of Vega, a mother of four, was reported missing in Amarillo as a second amnesia case in a week. Wisconsin tourist brought her to the police, and early this morning she was taken home by her husband Ernest Ferguson, a Vega truck driver, with Oldham County Sheriff John Halliburton aiding in the search.
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Vega
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John Halliburton
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Ama- Lee
EXTRA SHOW SET PREMIERE WITH CONTESTANTS AND PARADE
Nearly 200 of 300 contestants attended the screening and judging for an extra premiere night at the State and Paramount theaters with shows at 7 30 and 9 30. A parade along Polk Street to the Herring Hotel followed, featuring movie stars and culminating in a barbecue luncheon. Red, a fifth grade student at Margaret Wills School, rode the six year old black and white riding horse Panhandle on stage for a temporary presentation before an official 7 o clock ceremony in front of the State Theater. Nickie the 16 year old Shetland pony will retire after a long riding career with Red who has summers on the ranch.
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Weather Amarillo Cold and Cloudy With Warmer Outlook
Amarillo and vicinity expect clear but cold conditions today with a milder evening. Increasing clouds and warmer temperatures are forecast for Wednesday with highs near 53. Across West Texas fair and cooler in the South Plains and Pecos valley, warmer by Wednesday afternoon.
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Big Spring Boy Crowned 1948 Fat Stock Show Grand Champion
Loyd Robinson of Big Spring was named grand champion club calf for 1948 at the Amarillo Fat Stock Show after judging by Billy Roberts. Bill Bleiker of Texline took reserve honors in the heavy and won first in lightweight. Freddie Max Stuart of Roby won grand champion lamb with Kieffer Curlee showing. Don Fisher of Tulsa won the Edd Rogers Award for top Rambouillet lamb from Panhandle counties.
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Dalhart
Amarillo
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Bill Bleiker
Loyd Robinson
Big Spring
Texline
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FFA
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Kieffer Curlee
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Panhandle
Girl Scouts Hear National Dramatics Director In Amarillo
Ruth Minton Amarillo executive director announced a program on dramatics education at 7:30 tonight at Polk Street Methodist Church. Miss Oleda Schrottky of New York City will speak, then tour Dallas on her educational mission with Girl Scout dramatics. Invitations went to Amarillo troop leaders and 23 surrounding communities. Amarillo civic clubs will attend as guests.
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Ruth Minton
Amarillo
Oleda Schrottky
New York City
US Mission Hands Greece Small Batch of C-47 Planes
The US Military Mission turned over a small number of American C-47 planes to Greece for use as supply transports. In Vatican City Pope Pius XII marked his 72nd birthday and ninth anniversary of his election as Pontiff. An unrelated ad fragment notes FHA repair loans and upholstery goods in a local listing.
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Golden Bear Delivers California Aid to Europe
The Golden Bear arrived in Marseille on March 2 bearing a cargo of milk other food and clothes for children in France Italy and Greece a gift from the people of California bearing regional relief through peacetime aid efforts
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Panhandle Livestock Directors Attack Hoof and Mouth Policy
The Panhandle Livestock Association board scored failure by the federal government to curb hoof and mouth disease in Mexico. They called the disease the greatest threat to the livestock industry and passed a resolution opposing current US Bureau of Animal Husbandry efforts. A second resolution urged importing diseased animals and keeping research outside the continental United States unless the disease enters the U.S. Lee Bivins of Amarillo chaired the resolutions committee.
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Mexico
US Bureau of Animal Husbandry
Congress
United States
Lee Bivins
Amarillo
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