Army in Control as Court Order Talked
The government moved to seize railroads under wartime powers after talks with railroad unions failed. President Truman called on workers to stay at work and warned a nationwide strike would affect public welfare and transportation. Johnston said obeying a court order would follow if issued, while unions planned further action.
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White House
Truman
Washington
Texas
Congress
Mr. Truman
Plains Chevrolet Co
Mr. Farmer
Founder of Lionism Speaks Sparks District Lions Convention
Nearly 300 delegates at the district Lions Club convention hear Hote of Chicago stress Lions International as a service organization. Campaigns for Rutherford and Riggs continue with active campaigning, pinning and distribution of materials led by local club committees and regional officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Bill Ruthergood
Mi Herring Hotel
Qpenell
Herrine Crystal Ballroom
Leo Souther
Dun
Rutherford
Pumag Club
Bae
Pons Gn
Riggs
V. Larsen
Spivatingn Army
Tabhoeck Lions
Panhandle Press Assation
Texas’ Press Association
Riegs
Melvin Jones
Heman
Chicago
Thurmond Says Dixie Stabbed Truman and Party’s Civil Rights Push
Mississippi May 10 Talk by Governor J Strom Thurmond keynoted a states’ rights convention. He accused President Truman of stabbing the South in the back for civil rights, urged states to resist supporting national Democratic nominees who back federal civil rights, and proclaimed the South’s political autonomy and duty to protect its own leadership and racial order. He claimed the South would not be bound to cast electoral votes for nominees or party leaders who advocate civil rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson. Miss
J. Stromp Thurmond
South Carolina
Truman
Thurmond
Democratic Party
Democratic
Histori Party
Russells
United States
South
Air Field Buildings for Sale at Amarillo Field
WAA announces sale of air field buildings to schools and other qualified claimants. Priority period closes May 28 with applications via WAA Grand Prairie office. R. V. Derrick says no confirmation yet and inspection remains open until official notice.
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WAA
Grand Prairie
R. V. Derrick
Derrick
Amarillo Army Air Field
Amarillo
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Nearby Regions
Amarillo and vicinity forecast cooler this afternoon and Tuesday. Partly cloudy conditions extend across West Texas, with cooler nights and light frost possible in the northwest tonight. New Mexico expects cloudy, cooler weather east of the continental divide with occasional light rain. otherwise partly cloudy today through Tuesday. Temperatures show a high of 86 and a low around 45 degrees.
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Amarillo
Texas
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Bulletin Wheat Estimate Lowered In Washington May 10
The Agriculture Department cuts this year’s wheat estimate in Washington. It compares with last year’s crop of 1,967,970,000 bushels and with the ten year average of 688,606,000. Ad note urges Plains Chevrolet for a truck, Mr Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture ‘Department
Lewis Serves Notice to End UMW Anthracite Contract
John L. Lewis issued a 60 day notice to hard coal operators of intention to end the United Mine Workers contract covering 80,000 anthracite miners. He seeks a new wage agreement by July 10 with wage conferences starting May 20 if agreed. Similar notices were served on soft coal operators with their contract expiring June 30 and bituminous talks set for May 18 in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
UMW
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Eastern Railroad pay increases spark 1977 talks
Officials released the day for an eight hour deadline as foremen listed wage figures and proposed increases for passenger and freight workers. Washington rail chiefs left the White House to confer with strike committees at their headquarters hotel and promised a 2:30 return with a clear decision on government work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
White House
Chevrolet
Parmer
selSohn
Maynard
Amarillo Faces Strike Toll On Rail Worker Walkout
Amarillo braces for a nationwide rail worker walkout set for 6 o clock tomorrow as labor leaders and management clash in Washington. Local transit officials report normal bus traffic but anticipate a rush as uncertainty grows.
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Amarillo
Washington
Plains
Rail Union
Tuberculosis X ray screening for Potters County students
Portable X ray unit operates as part of a school based tuberculosis screening sponsored by Potters County Tuberculosis Association and State Health Department. Letters were sent to parents. only students over 15 with parental consent will be scanned. Results reported to parents and family doctors with recommendations if positive.
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Robert M. Smith
Austin
State Health Department
Carol Nowland
Paul Noland
Polk
Smith
Potters County
the Tuberculosis Association
J. L. Scott
Preventorium
Cathryn Curley
Snow Dips Into Des Moines NM With Off Season Snowfall
A late cold spell brings measurable snow to Des Moines NM with a low of 28 degrees and .08 inches recorded. Isolated sprinkles brushed Amarillo, but no moisture was logged elsewhere. Forecaster Mr Winburn says the cool spell continues with a high around 71 today and warming by tomorrow.
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Amarillo
Des Moines
English Field
Winburn
Radio Ser
Amaril
Mrs J R Pinkley Wins News Tip Prize
Mrs J R Pinkley of 603 Prospect wins 5 prize for a News Tip about an unidentified motorist stopping a city bus and borrowing a fire extinguisher to quench a yarning automobile fire. Second prize goes to Mrs T V Roberts for a Tip about a truck collision with an overturned burning vehicle. Third prize awarded to Mitchell for reporting a Hungarian Angelus Drug store incident. numerous other names listed as contributors.
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J. R. Pinkley
T. V. Roberts
River Road
Mitchell
van Buren
Tap
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Alvanley Johnston
Johnston
John R. Steelman
John Lewis
Three Brotherhoods
Hotel
Hamilton
David “Robertson
A. J. Glover, Jr
Switchmen's
Brotherhood
Plains Chevrolet
Palmer
Gorton Morrison
Lionism Speaks
Dixie
Air Field
Cobe
Bulletin
Eastern Railroad
Ith
Oungary
Angelus
H. P. Cochran
Forest
Emma
Robbie Ridenhour
Cleveland
R. D. Snelson
Rusk
E. F King
Virginia
W. A. Glovier
Harrison
J. M. Martin
Jackson
Mildred Boehning
North Cleveland
L. W. Mowry
East Eleventh
David Lawrence
Ong
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