27 May 1948
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
1
A terse brief notes accusations of quislings within American circles during wartime with limited context and no identifiable individuals or organizations. The fragmentary line hints at political censorship or propaganda themes typical of authoritarian rhetoric.
An American Legion leader and senators spar over the Mundt Nixon bill to curb Communists as hearings open. Paul Griffith calls 100000 quislings a fifth column while Henry Wallace seeks to testify and Wiley blocks political speeches. The scene signals intensifying scrutiny of the State Department information program.
Police report a large turnout as visitors from the Panhandle arrived in Amarillo to view the Freedom Train. The opening of the three exhibition cars occurred at 10 o'clock after a 2 000 person initial crowd, with a long line extending down Pierce Street. Members of the mayor’s special committees toured the train at Fort Worth and Denver station.
Visitors experienced the Freedom Train exhibits as tangible history. The documents’ penmanship and edits reveal the labor and spirit behind the birth of democratic government, exciting schoolchildren and leaving lasting impressions.
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 7 to 2 to ask Gen. Douglas MacArthur to return from Tokyo to testify on foreign spending. Chairman Styles Bridges said the request would come at an early date, likely before the Republican National Convention on June 21.
Senate debate centers on a resolution urging Gen. Douglas MacArthur to testify in Washington on a pending 463 million dollar U S aid program for China. Supporters include Wherry Ferguson Tydings with some Republicans voting no. General Wainwright backs inviting MacArthur to discuss national defense and occupation needs in the Far East.
Thousands gather before Fort Worth and Denver Railway yards in Amarillo for the Freedom Train opening. Mayor Hagy, Jaycees and volunteers sponsor the event with a patriotic program including remarks by C. T. Davis and a carnation presentation to Freedom Train director Walker O’Brien.
May 27 Hereford fire swept the Pittman Grain Company elevator, with losses estimated between 25000 and 50000 dollars. Barges of wheat in two concrete elevators largely survived, though one unit's control legs were damaged and a conveyor belt burned. A warehouse with equipment and seed was also destroyed.
Crowd gathers for Shrine Circus in Amarillo with Girl Scout Troop 3 and leaders in line by 8 am. Frank Green and Hilda Burden and family arrive early, Boy Scout Troop 35 from Memphis plans to camp at Boys Ranch after inspecting the Freedom Train. Amarillo High School A Cappella Choir will perform at the evening ceremony.
Premier Hitoshi Ashida told a Diet committee that Japan sees no possibility of war between the United States and Russia in the immediate future. He emphasized a peaceful outlook amid postwar tensions and global power dynamics.
Fifty Clovis boosters led by Dick Dickson and Fred Brooksher attract Amarillo crowds at Seventh and Polk to invite participation in Clovis Seventh Annual Pioneer Day and Rodeo set for June 4 5. Rex Baxter says Amarillo plans a motor caravan. Curry County Mounted Patrol sponsors the rodeo. four rodeos scheduled. Clovis Chamber handles parade. group returns tonight via Tucumcari and Santa Rosa.
In Warsaw on May 27 a Polish ruling barred 19 000 claimants by birth from American citizenship by parental nationality. The Mixed Nationality Commission, created by Poland and the United States last year to review the claims, suspended its work as a result.
Partly cloudy to clear through this afternoon tonight and Friday with warmer conditions. Mixed forecast for West Texas and New Mexico includes isolated afternoon and evening showers, and warmer highs. Temperatures show a high around 61 and a low near 53 with a noon reading near 63. Local ads mention Al's Radio Service and Maynard Lumber with screen doors and paint offerings.
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