Panhandle Memories On a Santa Fe Journey Home
A travel diary from the Santa Fe train bound for Amarillo describes plains and Panhandle landscapes, talks with rail executives including G H Minchin and Jeffers, recalls cattle and sheep rail accidents, hunting days, and a fire in Huntsville Alabama that killed seven Negroes. The writer notes plans for luncheon in a special car and reflections on Hawaii and California.
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G. H. Minchin
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Minchin
Jefferis
Grandson Beams in Texas as Grandmother Welcomes Trip’s End
The youngster, beaming like a full moon, moves into his grandmother’s arms and chats excitedly asking what she brought. The narrative ends noting that the final day of a trip is the best when visiting this part of Texas.
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Lands Ban on Segregation Lands Ban on Segregation
Washington notes about Freehold New Jersey ending segregation in grammar schools, intermingling students across districts, and eliminating an all Negro school. The writer praises constitutional alignment with federal ideals and UN charter, urges wider adoption. He cites labor extension education bills and union support as necessary to enhance education and health for progress.
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New Jersey
United Nations
Kansas City and Chicago Livestock Markets Report
March 8 livestock prices from Kansas City and Chicago USDA reports show hogs mixed 23.50 to 25.50 per cwt, cattle and calves steady to firm with limited offerings. hogs mostly steady, light receipts, some loads directed to dealers. Australia suspends wartime gold tax as financial markets react to policy shifts.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Blood Plasma Turned Into Tonic in China Black Market
A lurid tale links US blood plasma, war surplus sales, and high finance. Senator Tobey questions Thomas McCabe’s confirmation as Federal Reserve Board member amid claims of mislabeled war aircraft sold to a Chinese firm, with blood plasma allegedly traced to war volunteers.
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Washington
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US Senate Banks Committee
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Charles W. Tobey
New Hampshire
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Hubert R. Moody
Senate War Investigating Committee
Liquidation Commission
Minneapolis
Moody
Johnson
Tokyo
Picket White House For Aliens Release
Washington reports marchers picketed the White House demanding the release of four imprisoned alien Communists held on Ellis Island. Gerhart Eisler named by a House committee as a top Communist is among those detained without bail, cited as violation of the bill of rights. The event occurred while President Truman was away in Florida.
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Ellis Island
Civil Rights Cong Mess
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House
Garden City Chosen For Synthesis Plant
Tulsa March 8 Garden City Kan was chosen by Stanolind Oil & Gas Co as the site for a multi million dollar synthesis plant to convert natural gas into liquid fuels and chemicals Garden City lies in Hugoton field extending into Oklahoma and Texas The cost is not announced but 80 million dollars has been mentioned The plant will produce 6000 barrels of gasoline daily and a similar amount of Diesel fuel and other oils plus large amounts of chemicals
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Stanolind Oil & Gas Co
Hugoton Natural Gas
Oklahoma
Texas
Grechs Flee Across Border as Communists Seize Rule HOP
American security officers estimate about 500 Czechoslovaks fled across the border since the Communists took control. Most fugitives seeking US occupied territory are military men up to colonel who fear death if they stay.
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Germany
Czechoslovakia
Two doctors claim eternal flower preservation method
Drs Philip and Sidney Joffe, long associated with Egyptian mummy chemicals, announce a discovery that preserves flowers forever by fixing cell structure while keeping color and form. They say experiments are underway on human and animal tissues and the method may become an invaluable medical boon. Fragrance reportedly fades.
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Waterson
Maren 5
Doctor Brothers
Ammonia Tank Explosion Kills One In Pittsburgh Plant
A tank explosion at Denholt Packing Co in East Liberty Pittsburgh killed one person and wounded five others. About 100 employees were in the building, including 20 women, as many escaped fumes by climbing down ladders. Two fire alarms rang and numerous ambulances responded. windows in the area were shattered by the blast.
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Denholt Packing Co
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