Rumor Says Wayland President May Quit
Plainview May 24 Rumors spread over Wayland College after a no smoking ban. Reports claim president Dae l. Dor J. W. Marsnanu may resign following a student vote and board resignations by Judge Frank R. Day. Faculty turnover and student transfers rumored amid the policy clash. Dr Marshall expected to release a formal statement soon.
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Lubbock Population Figures Near Census Release
As federal census figures loom for Amarillo and Lubbock, estimates show Amarillo near 73 000 to 74 000, with Lubbock already at about 70 000 and still counting. If Lubbock tops 70 000, its decade gain would exceed 120 percent, while Amarillo would rise roughly 43 percent to 74 000. Data from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce supports these projections.
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Husband Counted Out by His Wife
DETROIT May 24 Mrs Elinor Lesniak 49 asked for an annulment claiming her husband Peter 53 a widower deceived her about his children. After marriage Feb 5 1949 two more children appeared then two more and finally nine Lesnaks aged six to twenty. She says she feels like the old woman who lived in a shoe.
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Parliament Abolishes Death Penalty in Austria
Vienna reports that on May 24 the Austrian parliament voted to abolish the death penalty. The historic decision ends capital punishment in the country, aligning with a broader European trend and shaping future justice policy.
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End of Cold War in Sight in London Talks
Trygve Lie said constructive negotiations may reduce tensions and end the Cold War after talks in London Paris and Moscow. Bevin urged Communist China’s UN seat. Britain criticizes Russia for the China deadlock. Lie planned further UN based efforts and would meet Truman and Secretary of State.
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Oil Men Hear Message On Pampa Field Project
About 200 oilmen from the Panhandle and Southwest attended the Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Association meeting luncheon at the Herring Hotel. Fred Nessage of Pampa outlined the West Pampa repressuring project, noting four years of operation with substantial gains in gasoline butane and propane earnings from increased gas production. Russell B Brown was unable to speak as scheduled.
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Arrest of Harry Gold in spy case shocks Philadelphia
Harry Gold a senior biochemist at Philadelphia General Hospital was arrested in Washington by Attorney General McGrath and FBI Director Hoover. He faced a 15 minute hearing in Philadelphia and was jailed in Moyamensing Prison. The case centers on alleged wartime receipt of Soviet defense documents via John Doe and others. A June 12 hearing was set by Judge MecGranery.
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Extension a Cinch Chairman Vinson expects brief debate on ban
In Congress Carl Vinson of Georgia predicts only a brief clash over the proposed ban on segregation in the armed forces and hopes civil rights advocates avoid raising the issue now. Across the chamber a House investigator accuses Brig. Gen. E J Bean of hindering a GAO probe into uncashed checks and concealed evidence in his office safe at the Army's St. Louis Finance Center. Senate investigators plan to use long distance call records to map organized crime networks and possible ties to politicians. Senator Knowland urges tougher espionage laws amid the Amerasia case as hearings proceed on Communist infiltration claims in the State Department.
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Israel to pay 54000 dollar indemnity to Bernadotte family
A May 4 report states Israel plans to compensate the family of Count Folke Bernadotte, the UN mediator assassinated in Jerusalem in 1948, with an indemnity of 54000 dollars.
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Smuts Celebrates 80th Birthday in Capetown
Capetown South Africa May 24 Jan Christian Smuts elder statesman marked his 80th birthday today.
GM Stock Surges On UAW Contract News
General Motors common stock rose to its highest level in 21 years in New York trading on May 24 as news of a five year contract with the CIO United Auto Workers spurred demand. The stock opened at 89 and gained 2 points while about 2 250 000 dollars was involved in an initial 25 000 share deal. Other issues such as Youngstown Sheet Chrysler Sears Roebuck Emerson Colorado Fuel Armour Dow Chemical Du Pont Kodak Allied Chemical Dow etc saw higher prices as investors shifted into steel and chemical shares.
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Thrift 5 One Ey Wnatine Lor Go
A brief snippet notes a thrift item labeled five with a peculiar name and a street reference 1200 West. The readable fragment lacks clear context or events and does not identify persons or organizations beyond the vague location.
Amarillo Jaycees Plant 178 Trees South of Park
The Jaycees plan to brighten Amarillo by planting 178 trees along Highway 287 south of Tri-State Fair Park this Saturday. Eddie Storseth chairs the youth welfare committee and recruits school children to plant and possibly tag the trees with their names. Mark Miles of city parks backs the effort, with trees donated by local nurseries and cement work donated by Swift and Son. Ice cream will be provided after the planting.
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Thundershowers Predicted in Panhandle This Evening
Thundershowers are expected in the Panhandle tonight with a wind shift to northerly and cooler temperatures. Thursday should be fair and cooler. Forecast calls for a high near 85 and a low around 59 tonight. yesterday’s high was 93 and the low 66.
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US Dollars for Red Countries? Truman Aid Debate
Acting Secretary Webb defend Point Four as vital to world peace amid Republican attacks. Taft and Malone press to send the 3.12 billion foreign aid bill back for compromise, claiming funds could reach Communist states including Russia. House already approved a 35 million Point Four allocation as the bill moves through conference.
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War Hero Archibald Wavell Dies at 67 in London
Archibald Percival Wavell a British field marshal and former viceroy of India died after abdominal surgery on May 5 his 67th birthday. He led early World War II victories in Africa driving Italians from Egypt and clearing Cyrenaica before setbacks by Rommel’s Afrika Korps.
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Amarillo Weather Forecasts Warm Day With Showers Likely
Partly cloudy and warm this afternoon with a brief thundershower as winds shift north. Thursday offers fair skies and cooler conditions. Highs around 94 today, 85 tomorrow, and 93 for the 24 hour period ending this morning. West Texas and Panhandle regions expect scattered storms and cooler conditions tonight and Thursday.
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