29 May 1946
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1946
Page
1
As Byrnes faced the committee the United States sought Russian response to his denial of Molotovs charges from the Paris foreign ministers conference. Officials weigh potential impact on subsequent military cooperation with American nations and overall U S policy.
General Eisenhower and Admiral Chester W. Nimitz testified before the committee urging support for a Western Hemisphere defense treaty to enable joint action in future wars. Molotov claimed at the Paris foreign ministers meeting that the British American bloc attacked the Soviet Union.
The coal strike seems ended as Wage Policy Committee of the United Mine Workers ratified a government contract. President Truman expected to announce final settlement soon. House passed Case Labor Bill imposing permanent strike controls and outlawing labor racketeering. The Ohio district official signaled settlement with a $1.85 daily raise and $100 vacation pay amid talks with Radcliffe and Senator Overton at the White House.
Senate debates a labor draft provision as coal mines remain idle after a truce expires and a wage and welfare package negotiated with Lewis and government officials faces possible approval. Key terms include a 45 hour work week, wage rise to 1.18 an hour, and health funds financed by operators.
Texas Ranger Capt. Gomaraullas said employees at a Paris Tex music store identified a man who tried to sell a Epiat saxophone linked to one of the Texarkana phantom slayings as not the California suspect Ralph Baumann. An identical instrument was missing from the victims Betty Jo Booker and companion’s car when they were killed April 15.
The last of 28 Dachau concentration camp officials were hanged at Landsberg in sight of Hitler's fortress prison. Two at a time, 14 men were executed beginning at 6 am after the first group of 14 faced the gallows yesterday. They were convicted of killing beating and torturing inmates between 1942 and 1945.
The Texas State Elks Association Convention in San Antonio is postponed until June 20 in cooperation with health authorities. Amarillo Lodge No 923 had more than 25 members planning to attend.
Dr Louis Slotin a 36 year old Los Alamos scientist was exposed to radiation in an atomic bomb laboratory accident and hospital attendants said he was in a serious condition.
The Weather reports warm temperatures and clear skies across Amarillo and vicinity through Thursday. West Texas will be clear to partly cloudy this afternoon and tonight, while New Mexico sees partly cloudy conditions with scattered showers in the northern mountains this afternoon and a low around 40 to 50 degrees tonight.
Senior Pat Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira L Smith appears among four beauty nominees in Texas Tech yearbook La Ventana. Nino Martini helped select nominees. others named include Earlyne Reid Joe Ann Bailey Beverly Besancon Betty Belew Lometa Hodge Mary May Johnson and Jeanne Stovall. Separately Oscar Lowe is jailed on murder charge in death of Tom Keith. Keith, a painter, died after a beating and was found by an ambulance crew at Northwest Texas Hospital. Witnesses described a night fight and Lowe telling Keith to leave. The body rests at Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home.
Washington May 29 An Associated Press survey of senators shows Tom Connally Texas for the strike draft provision of Truman's emergency labor bill while W Lee O Daniel Texas remains undecided.
The piece argues the 1940 plan to defend the Western Hemisphere with an inter American mutual defense treaty and transfer of U S military equipment to other American nations. It cites Eisenhower and Nimitz outlining a balanced program to spread defense work while avoiding militarization, noting tensions with Argentina and the importance of US allies in shaping the alliance.
In Louisville on May 29, James Rohe 20 vanished during a swim with two friends. He later surfaced as authorities and Coast Guard crews continued dragging the Ohio River for his body, with the crowd watching the search.
Real estate and loans entry for A Regal Co with buff brick siding and slate shingles. References John Maynard brother company and West South area.
A heavy rainstorm drenched North Texas as the Canadian River rose to near nine feet and the Trinity topped flood levels. Bridges and tracks were washed out from Ranger to Strawn, Dallas reported a six inch downpour the heaviest in 12 hours, and rescuers evacuated residents from flood zones in Dallas and surrounding areas. Flood warnings extended from Carrollton to Rosser as rivers continued to rise and fall throughout the day.
Amarillo civic groups mobilize volunteer trucks to haul trash on June 10. The Chamber of Commerce office coordinates listings and calls for truck owners to volunteer. McCray urges proper disposal at city dump grounds and warns against off city dumping.
Most Amarillo stores stay open for Memorial Day with business as usual while banks post offices and government offices observe the holiday. The Santa Fe offices run on skeleton staff. Blackburn Brothers close. The American Legion held services last Sunday at First Presbyterian Church and offers cemetery flags for veterans graves via Judge E C Nelson Jr.
H C Kreutzberg, 50, remained in county jail today on charges of assault with intent to murder. The complaint by Mrs Lenora Manzella alleges Kreutzberg threatened to kill her with a knife at 312 North East Twelfth.
An infantile paralysis case in Amarillo and an encephalitis case from Dalhart are hospitalized at Northwest Texas Hospital. Kenneth Leon Kelly, 14, and Lola Belle Welborn, 5, are listed as fair and resting well. One prior polio death is on record.
John Bass Jr delivered the first May wheat load above the Caprock to Claude elevator for Nelson Grain Co. The 59 pound to bushel wheat weighed in, with an initial 42 bushel consignment. Bass reportedly averaged 15 bushels per acre.
In Galveston on May 29 the Texas Bakers Association approved a resolution to cooperate with the government by cutting the weight of all bakery products by 10 percent under a governmental directive.
The Daily Pacifican staff in Manila requests transfer to other duties alleging orders to twist omit bury and deceptively present news. They accuse Army Forces Western Pacific Command of violating War Department directives on Army newspapers and compromising free and honest reporting.
Washington May 29 U P France secured a $1 370 000 000 American loan. The credit pact was announced four days before France’s national elections with the choice between a right or left government.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur's rep George Atcheson Jr told the Allied council that a radical minority sought to sabotage democracy in Japan. He condemned May Day demonstrations as communist led and questioned the size of the following claimed by Communist leaders.
Claude Berger a 64 year old deaf mute who had lived with silence since scarlet fever at age three spoke for the first time after tripping and falling while stacking boxes at the Seattle Army Service Forces Depot. Doctors say the shock unlocked his speech and hearing. He recalled praying for voices as coworkers celebrated with handshakes and signs.
In Brazos County Texas air near Bryan and Madisonville turned yellow with a rotten egg odor when a wildcat gas well 11 800 feet deep blew out seven miles west of Madisonville. Ten crew members hospitalized. hydrogen sulfide identified with lead compounds causing discoloration on exterior and interior walls. West Production Co. operated the well and Dry sour gas helped control it.
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