Public Notice on Censors and Hawaii History Reflections
The board of censors releases a publication noting Message about pests in Hawaii and Texas minnows. The text includes reflections on missionaries influence, race and civilization themes, and historical views of Hawaiʻi under foreign actions. It cites English, American, Dutch, and other colonial impacts and critiques the behavior of white men abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matsonia
Hawaii
Texas
South Seas
Missionaries and Sailors in Hawaii Stir Moral Clash
A historical narrative describes early Hawaiian society as polygamous and pragmatic, harmed by whaling crews before New England missionaries arrived. It credits missionaries with reshaping conduct, temperance, and family norms, while recounting friction with sailors and a single isolated Hawaiian community that rejects white intrusion.
Missionaries Shaped Hawaii's History and Population
The article argues against the claim that missionaries harmed Hawaii, noting that descendants of religious settlers still live on the islands. It cites Stanley Porteous as praising missionaries for introducing rules against vice, providing medical care, improving sanitation, rescuing orphans, and guiding conduct, though acknowledging some population decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Stanley Porteous
Mr. Porteous
America
Hawaii Population Decline Since Discovery in 1776
A historical note states Hawaii was discovered in 1776 and populated by 300,000 natives, described as strong and healthy. A half century later, after contact with settlers, the native population fell to about 130,000 due to disease and disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Anyle
Missionaries and seafaring traders clash in view
The text notes a clear division in opinion and principles between missionaries and the men who ply sea trade routes. It contrasts religious aims with commercial maritime practices, suggesting fundamental disagreements in approach and values.
Missionaries in Hawaii praised for mixed aims and buffers
The speaker defends missionaries in Hawaii, noting descendants prosper with piety and business sense. He cites a rival authority saying early missionaries largely died poor, with wealth built later through dairy and land, while missionaries long served as buffers against exploitation, earning praise for courage and devotion amid bigotry and propaganda.
Scarlet fever quarantine for Hilgers child in Austin
Larry Hilgers four years old son of Mr and Mrs Harold H Hilgers of 1012 Austin is quarantined with scarlet fever in a local case reported by the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Hilgers
Harold H. Hilgers
Austin
Max Terrill the Magician Performs in Panhandle Premiere
Terhune continues with a profile of Max Terrill a veteran magician and ventriloquist. He describes his act his echoing whistled thimble disappearance and his long career from vaudeville to radio and film. He plans a hospital visit and will headline the Stage show tonight at the State and Paramount Theaters with Panhandle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max
Homme the Great
Pugitive Valley
Skully
Elmer
United States
Rod Cameron
Gene Autry
Gene
Hollywood
Liberty
Veterans Hospital
Woman Found Wandering on Highway 66 Near Vicimrille
Mrs. Ferguson, 29, mother of four from Oconomowoc Wisconsin, was found wandering along Highway 66 about five miles west of her home after telling officers she came to while walking and waved at several cars before being stopped by Swanton. Her youngest is 3 and her oldest 10.
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Rille
James Swanson
Oconomowoc
Wis
Highway 66
Swanton
Youth identified as Grafton Lee Moore at hospital
A 17 year old youth, son of Floyd Moore of Portales New Mexico, was identified as Grafton Lee Moore at Northwest Texas Hospital where he was treated after seeking police help. The youth had earlier stated he could not remember his identity or past. He did not recognize his father when identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Lee Moore
Floyd Moore
Portales
Moore
Grafton
Northwest Texas
Steel firm boss defends price rise amid criticism
Carnegie-Illinois subsidiary suffered nearly one million dollars in January sales of semi finished steel, but leader dismissed inflation concerns as exaggerated since only 10 percent of output. He denied any joint action with other steel firms. Police recovered a stolen 1948 Ford from Earl Shelton Jr. early this morning after it was taken last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie- Illinois
Shelton
Earl Shelton, Jr
Firebug Sets Flame To Casket Display in Denison
In Denison on March 2 UP reports an arsonist set kerosene fueled fires within Bratcher-Moore Funeral Home. Fifteen coffins burned after being doused and lit separately while three employees were unharmed on the second floor. Fire Chief Pat Lowe noted damage was limited but the motive remains unclear. No bodies found in the morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Bratcher-Moore
Pat Lowe
Lowe
Jerry Hickey
Raymond Bailey
Wilford Macrochini
Taft backs large Air Force budget and expansion
Sen. Robert A. Taft voiced qualified support for expanding the US Air Force, endorsing a $5 billion annual budget as a goal within current military funding. He suggested trimming universal military training and Army Navy spending by about $500 million to fund air power, while the Congressional Aviation Policy Board urged $5.74 to $6.06 billion yearly for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Congressional Aviation Policy Board
Congressional Board
Owen Brewster
Maine
Carl Hinshaw
California
Air Force
Navy Air Arm
Taft
United States
Navy
Congress
House
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Vandenberg Declines Speculation on Presidential Nomination
Washington March 2 Senator Vandenberg Republican of Michigan declined to speculate on accepting the Republican nomination. He asked that his name be withheld from Nebraska’s April 13 primary and urged Nebraskans to vote for other candidates if filed. His telegram suggested acceptance only if drafted at the June convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vandenberg
Michigan
Raymond A. McConnell, Jr
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
McConnell
City and Schools Propose Tax Reforms and Staffing Changes
The city and school boards propose basing residence value on the house, taxing elevators as warehouses, and taxing grains stored there. They urge hiring extra staff to improve personal property assessments and reduce duplication. A part time assessor at ten dollars daily is proposed until mid year. Gus Leftwich and other local officials are named as potential appointees.
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Board of Equalization
George Waddill
Equalization Board
L. ©. Nesbitt
West Thirteenth
Mrs Rose Selover Funeral Tomorrow
Funeral services for Mrs. Rose K. Selover, 57, who died Sunday, will be held tomorrow with a Rosary at 8 p.m. in Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel and a 10 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral officiated by Father James Sonderman. Pallbearers are E. L. Smith, Ben Bracher, C. W. Pierce, E. C. Shuman, W. Pittman and A. C. Granberg. interment at Llano Cemetery. Mrs. Selover is survived by her husband W. P. Selover, a daughter Mrs. J. C. Ferring of Englewood, Cal., three granddaughters, a brother and four sisters. Family home is 85 North Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose K. Selover
Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel
Sacred Heart Cathedral
James Sonderman
E. L. Smith
Ben Bracher
C. W. Pierce
E. C. Shuman
W. Pittman
A. C. Granberg
Southern Democrats split over Truman nomination
Lynch Bill adopted a resolution opposing Mr. Truman's nomination. The state committee charged the national party with contemptuous political betrayal of the South. In Jackson, the state executive committee urged delegates to walk out unless the Party reverses on civil rights. Gov. Laney proposed repudiation of the national leadership in a letter to Gov. Thurmond to be shared at the Southern Governors' Conference. Republicans expect Southern support for next Senate organization despite the rift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Truman
National Party
South
Jackson
Miss
Ben T. Laney
Arkansas
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Southern Governors’ Conference
National Democratic Party
Senate
One Room Schools Dominated US Education in 1940
In 1940 nearly half of American schools operated as single room institutions, reflecting the era's rural schooling pattern and limited access to centralized education.
Contention over Condon records and Soviet espionage claims
Senate committee chair Thomas announced a subpoena for Condon records after a conference at Walter Reed Hospital where he is recovering. The report asserts a Soviet espionage ring operates in the United States and condemns loyalty clearances that would aid atomic energy work, tying Condon to high officials and warning of national disaster.
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Tion
United States
Dr. Condon
Bureau of Standards
Stalin
Subcommittee
Cattlemen discuss fall feeder show at Tri-State Fair
Directors review the year long cattlemen list of deaths including Albert Combs and Bud Crawford. Jay Taylor Amarillo cattleman and president of the Amarillo Livestock Auction Company outlines facilities for the show and sale planning. Allen Finch Dalhart urges focus on quality, noting advertising value for Panhandle livestock. The convention center at Amarillo Hotel hosts the gathering with former Gov Coke Stevenson as principal speaker at a 2:30 pm open meeting in the Sports Arena Tri-State Fairgrounds.
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Albert Combs
Bud Crawford
Tri-State
Jay Taylor
Amarillo Cattleman
Amarillo Livestock Auction Company
Allen Finch
Dalhart
Panhandle
Amarillo
Tri-State Fairgrounds
Coke R. Stevenson
Jim Weymouth
Stars Attend Luncheon Ahead of Premiere Show
The event honors Claude Nash with guests Rod Cameron Gale Storm Max Terhune and Roddy McDowall expected to attend. Tickets for the Paramount show are sold out while a few remain at the State Theater.
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Claude Nash
Hedley
Rod Cameron
Gale Storm
Max Terhune
Roddy McDowall
the Paramount
State Theater
Cold Front Moves In With Two Day Break Ahead
Weatherman H C Winburn reports a two day breather between storms. A new cold front builds to the north and should reach the Panhandle by Wednesday night. Expect clearing this afternoon with lows near 27 tonight and a high around 53 tomorrow as south winds pick up.
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H. C. Winburn
Panhandle
Penn
Mr. Winburn
Hollywood
North Plains Sees Snow Melt as Cold Front Passes
A weather briefing notes a shift to the north during the night or early Thursday bringing rain or snow. Temperatures Thursday drop to near freezing with some snow possible while the merc remains in the mid 20s. Snow and hail that blanketed the North Plains yesterday should begin melting this afternoon and disappear tomorrow.
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Merc
Mall
North Plains
Ousted Pastor Runs Laundry in Church Basement
In Media Pennsylvania an ousted minister Edward Crudup operates a laundry business in the basement of a church. Congregational leaders filed a bill in equity claiming he interfered with church services and desecrated the building by removing plumbing and heating fixtures after his dismissal as minister.
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Board of Censors
New England
Russia
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Captain Cook
MR. Tack Presents
Mary Ann Wheelock
R. D. Wheelock
Canyon
J. E. Wheelock
Silverton
Marjorie Brewer
Las Vegas
Islands
Rochester
American Board
Porteous
Mr. Tack
Terhune
Vicim
United Steel Workers
Gold Coast
CIO
Spencer Smith
J. Ware Smith
North Fillmore
Amarillo High School
Spencer
Globe
Schools
Rose Selover
Bill
Blackburn-Shaw
Moonlight Bay
Mighty One
KGNC
Blackburn-Shaur Funeral Directors
Pierce
Reid
Brother Boatright
Reid’s
Georgia
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