Oil Purchase Probe Stated by Senate Committee
The Senate War Investigating Committee may open a full public probe into wartime Middle East naval oil purchases. Chairman Owen Brewster said hearings could address why the Navy paid about twice offered prices and whether foreign policy questions in Greece and Turkey come under scrutiny. He noted oil business ties to government activity and questioned how far foreign policy aspects may be examined. Brewster cited U S Navy reliance on Middle East oil and said procurement concerns have reached a head after disclosures on prices and quantities.
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Washington
U.P
Senate War Investigating Committee
Middle East
U. S
Greece
Turkey
Owen Brewster
Maine
United Press
Navy
Mid East
State Department
Brewster
Claude Pepper
Florida Democrat
Iran
Iraq
U. S. Navy
Cotton’s rise as a market crop in US history
Cotton became a marketable crop in the United States in 1620 though it remained undeveloped until the invention of the cotton gin in 1793.
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United States
Hoover Says Stalin Could End Greek Chaos
Former President Herbert Hoover told a New York dinner that Soviet Premier Stalin could end the chaos in Greece. He urged Stalin to stop guerrilla raids, curb communist violence, and allow constitutional expression, arguing peace would let American aid focus on Greek productivity.
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New York
A.P
Herbert Hoover
Josef Stalin
Greece
Stalin
Hoover
Parks Case Taken Under Advisement
Justice of the Peace Charles W. Carder heard the case of Amos Parks operator of Amos' Case at 426 Taylor on charges that he required women employees to work more than nine hours in a calendar day. Plaintiff Frances R. Carter testified her regular shift was 10 hours and she was forced to work 14 hours on one day. County Attorney Roy Snodgrass presented three witnesses. one was presented by the defense. The note on education about reading appears as a separate statistic.
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Justice
The
Peac
Charles W. Carder
Amos Parks
Amos
Taylor
Frances R. Carter
Roy Snodgrass
Japanese Progressive Party Dissolved to Form Democratic Party
In Tokyo on March 26 the Progressive Party the second largest in Japan dissolved at its convention. Baron Kijuro Shideara headed the party. Plans called for immediate creation of a new organization to be known as the Democratic Party. Leaders said it would oppose boss politics and leftist dictatorship.
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Tokyo
Progressive Party
Japan
Kijuro Shideara
Democratic Party
Midnight Deadline on Highway Paving Bids
Bids for paving two farm to market roads southwest of Amarillo must be postmarked by midnight tonight. Projects cover resurfacing two roads between the Canyon Highway and Wolflin Avenue, one continuing Georgia Street and the other a continuation of Western Avenue.
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Amarillo
Canyon Highway
Wolflin Avenue
Georgia Street
Release from Armed Forces and Office Opening
Announcement of discharge from military service and the opening of a private medical or professional office for practice. Includes intention to begin practice and invite clients or patients to contact.
Brownie Leaders to Meet Tomorrow at Church
Fourth grade Brownie leaders will meet tomorrow at 1 PM in First Christian Church at 717 Taylor. Catherine Rives, Girl Scout field director, and Mrs. Leland Brown will lead the session to discuss spring activities and programs and set definite plans.
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First Christian Church
Taylor
Catherine Rives
Leland Brown
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