Peace Rumors Revived in Senate Over Far East Policy
Senator Sparkman and other members of the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees weighed Marshall's testimony on the MacArthur Truman discord. They said the differences between administrations are vital though not wide, with Marshall suggesting optimism but offering no concrete peace feelers. Some committee members feel American successes against Communist forces may pressure Reds toward an early truce.
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Bradley Says US Too Weak For Russian Showdown
Gen Omar N Bradley told a Senate panel the United States is not ready for a global confrontation with Russia and that striking China would risk a bigger war. He criticized Gen MacArthur's Korea era ideas and warned against blocking Red China with overwhelming force.
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Squall Line Sparks Tornado Rumors Across Panhandle
A heavy squall line moved through the Panhandle this morning bringing widespread moisture and heavy rain. Amarillo reports up to 0.8 inches with downtown totals near 0.5 inches in an hour, while Hereford records 0.4 inches and Plainview over an inch. Weatherman C. W. Shattuck and H. C. Winburn noted no tornado, though the front’s turbulence resembled one. Winds and hail feared as the system shifts east, with crop concerns for the South Plains.
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Amarillo Weather Bulletin Warns of Storms and Cooling
The Weather Bureau reports windy conditions with thundershowers in Amarillo and vicinity today. Cloudy tonight through Wednesday with lingering showers. Temperatures rise to the mid seventies, then cool slightly. Panhandle area expects storms and locally heavy rain. Western Texas shows scattered showers and cooler air, with gusty activity near New Mexico.
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Picture of the Baby Might Win a Prize
Enter the Amarillo Globe-News Snapshot Contest with a black and white baby photo. Prizes include weekly awards and a national fall contest with $10,000. Submit prints between 3x4 and 5x10 inches to Snapshot Editor by midnight Saturday May 19.
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Two Dallas Men Charged In Clover Club Robbery
Dallas police arrested Herbert Goins and Sam Lantrip for the April 23 armed robbery of Mr and Mrs Clarence Jackson at 2912 Ridgemere. The couple, returning from a night club, were held at gunpoint and $1449.90 taken from Clover Club proceeds. Bond set at 3500 each. arraigned before Justice of the Peace Bonita Wilkinson.
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Reds Merge Troops as Rain Soaks Battlefield
Cloudbursting spring rains slow UN air power as Communist forces mass at a bridgehead five miles into South Korea. Allied troopers widen a Soyang River front, while tanks drive out a company on the western lane. Officers say wet skies favor Reds and may hasten their moves by days.
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Marshall Sets Up Emergency Quarters
In a Pentagon notice Defense officials announce alternate headquarters chosen for post attack operations. Locations remain secret with Camp Ritchie Md named for possible second site and other locations selected to ensure total functions can be reconstituted quickly.
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Rural Road Supporters Score Victory in House
In Austin on May 15, rural road forces secured two House votes signaling approval of their natural gas tax plan to balance the budget. The House rejected Senate amendments to the omnibus tax bill, sending it back with a conference committee request. The panel was told not to alter highway funds division or the farm road account, passage 82 to 53, and to keep the rural road program intact unless the Sewell Natural Gas Tax Bill is enacted, 79 to 59.
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Sewell Bill Would Tax Natural Gas For Roads And Schools
The Sewell Bill would tax natural gas one cent per thousand cubic feet and allocate the funds to rural roads cities and public schools. Opponents urged spreading the cost to other industries while proponents said the move targets rural road funding. Rep Dolph Briscoe led the push to instruct conferees and Rep Jim Lindsey urged not to concur with Senate amendments. Pace 6.
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Amarillo Traffic Signals Blink and Fail in Mystery
Traffic lights in Amarillo failed last night causing hesitation at signals and conflicting red and green indications. City electricians and Southwestern Public Service crews investigated in the Polk Tyler area as bells rang across intersections. Signals were off at 11:30 pm with unknown trouble. officials expect a delay before normal operation resumes today.
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Baseball Tonight Schedule Hits Brooklyn Chicago Rivalry
National League features Brooklyn and Chicago with Newcombe Campanella and Hodges. Tonight New York plays Pittsburgh Boston hosts Cincinnati and Philadelphia visits St Louis. American League has Chicago at Boston this afternoon and St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington later. Only games scheduled.
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Symphony Concert At Municipal Auditorium Tonight
The Amarillo Symphony Orchestra will perform its season finale at Municipal Auditorium tonight at 8:30. Four soloists are featured, with ticket prices including tax listed as 2.10, 1.80, 1.90 and 0.75 dollars.
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Britain Seeks Arbitration Over Iran Oil Fuss
Britain plans to send a high level government mission to Iran to seek a settlement of the oil dispute. A note to Iran expected tomorrow urges negotiation. A 4,000 man parachute brigade at Aldershot ready for possible action signals urgency as Britain consults the United States to preserve its Anglo Iranian Oil Company stake and avoid nationalization of oil resources.
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