Rex Bar Suit Set Tomorrow in 47th District Court
The Rex Bar anti gambling injunction case is scheduled for tomorrow morning in the 47th District Court. Defense attorney Jim Collins cited the illness of Constable J D Duke and the absence of defense head George McCarthy as reasons for postponement. The suit brought by Lloyd King and Roy Snodgrass seeks to halt operations and require bond posting while citing a raid on 407 East Tenth.
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Rex Bar
47Th District Court
Jim Collins
George McCarthy
Collins
J. D. Duke
Don Allbright
Duke
East Tenth
Lloyd King
Roy Snodgrass
Henry S. Bishop
Justice Court
Radio Stations Plan Coverage Of Freedom Train Arrival
Representatives from four Amarillo radio stations meet at the Chamber of Commerce to arrange coverage for the Freedom Train arrival next Thursday morning. Each station will air opening ceremonies with some broadcasts by transcription later in the day. Bill Fairley serves as the Junior Chamber of Commerce radio chairman.
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Amarillo
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Fairley
Old Sailors To Stick To Batflesh in Texas
Three centenarian sailors with 91 years of service will serve as caretakers aboard the retired battleship Texas. The Big T, a shrine donated by the US Navy, now sits near the San Jacinto monument. Joseph M. Strickling is named chief caretaker, joined by Johnny McKeown and Chief Boatswain E. E. Levy in support roles.
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Houston
Texas
US Navy
San Jacinto Monument
Joseph M. Strickling
Johnny McKeown
USN
E. E. Levy
Chiang Promises Gentle China Toward Japan Postwar
In Nanking on May 20 Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek outlined a presidential pledge not to press harsh terms on Japan once peace is secured. He urged keeping to Allied limits and allowing Japan to rebuild its economy to assure livelihood for its people. He insisted the policy signals strength and magnanimity as a path to China's ideals.
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Nanking
U.P
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Japan
Marine Captain Visits Amarillo Recruiting Station
Captain James W. Melfilwain USMC Oklahoma district commanding officer on two week leave visited the Amarillo Marine Corps recruiting station yesterday. Recruiter Harry Sigel said he en route back to headquarters in Oklahoma City after visiting the Amarillo post.
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James W. Melfilwain
US Marine Corps
Oklahoma
Marine Corps
Harry Sigel
Amarillo
Melfilwain
Oklahoma City
Texas Hater to Parade Through Texas in 12 Day Tour
Ray F. Halloran of Cincinnati arrives in Houston to tour Texas after winning the Madisonville Sidewalk Cattlemen's Association contest for the worst opinion of Texas. He will be feted in cities across the state, culminating May 27 at the Sidewalk Cattlemen's barbecue in Madison County. The Texas tour includes invitations from Wichita Falls and the Texas State College for Women to show Halloran Texas hospitality and scenery.
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Houston
Ray F. Halloran
Cincinnati
Ohio
Texas
Lone Star State
Madisonville
Halloran
Madison County
Wichita Falls
L. H. Hubbard
Texas State College For Women
Texas School Loses Rating Over Segregation Practices
The Good Neighbor Commission announced Mathis in San Patricio County lost its accreditation due to segregation in Latin American education. A five member Latin American committee led by Dr. Hector Garcia reported inadequate facilities and poorly prepared teachers. The state removed Mathis from the accredited list the same day.
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Hector Garcia
Mathis
Sutherland
State Department of Education
Audubon Nature Camp Opens At Kerrville
Audubon Nature Camp of Texas sponsored by the Texas Garden Clubs opens June 19 in Kerrville for five two week sessions at the Schreiner Institute. The camp trains teachers and youth leaders to promote soil water plant and wildlife conservation.
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Texas
Texas Garden Clubs
Kerrville
Schreiner Institute
D Junior College
Reserve Officers Film Show At Tonight Meeting
Reserve Officers Association meeting at 8 in the 47th District Courtroom will feature two films Task Force Frigid and Task Force Williwall. Col. Charles Wendell, president, said Capt. Jesse Williams will discuss active duty for officers and enlisted men. Williwall covers damp cold at Adak while Frigid examines dry cold at Fairbanks Alaska.
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Frigid
Williwall
47Th District
Charles Wendell
Jesse Williams
Organized Reserve Office
Adak
Fairbanks
Alaska
Oklahoma Deepens Wheat Harvest Milestone at Burkburnett
Oklahoma reports its first 1948 wheat harvest shipped to an elevator at Burkburnett Texas. The field, owned by D L Alexander, lies four miles south of Randlett near the Texas border, with the crop cut yesterday.
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Oklahoma
Randlett
Okla
Burkburnett
Tex
Texas- Oklahoma
D. L. Alexander
Employees Send CARE Package to English Family
The White and Kirk staff sent a CARE package to Mr. and Mrs. William Barton of Winchester Hants England. The 32 ounce shortening gift supports ration constraints allowing 2 ounces weekly, with Enid Barton noting English rationing worries. Mrs. Barton resides at 1100 Western and arrived in the United States after the war.
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England
William Barton
Winchester Hants
White & Kirk
Enid Barton
White
Jerry Ratcliff Named New Sunday School Superintendent
G. C. Jerry Ratcliff was named Sunday school superintendent of Polk Street Methodist Church at the quarterly conference meeting last night. He succeeds Carl Miller who served two years in the role.
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G. C
Jerry” Ratcliff
Polk Street Methodist Church
Mr. Ratcliff
Carl Miller
FASTEETH Provides Firmer Comfort For Loose False Teeth
Advertises FASTEETH as an improved alkaline powder to sprinkle on dental plates. Claims it keeps plates firmer and more comfortable by soothing gums and reducing embarrassment from loose plates. Promotes availability at any drug store.
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Chiang
Kingtex
Wood Refrigeration CO
the Panhandle
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All Electric Kitchen
Audubon Nature Camp
Tri-State Construction Co
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Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital
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Gunn Bros
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