Light Lost Airplane Sighting Near West Texas Ranch
Reported wreckage of a twin motor plane sighted this morning on the Light Lost Airplane ranch area in Motley County Texas, about 75 miles northeast of Lub Dock. Rescue teams had not reached the isolated badlands site to confirm survivors. the flight originated from Lake Texoma to Denver City with R G Rapp and three others.
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Merarcen
Seckage
Bird Ranch
Grace
Ofing Springs
Matador
Roaring Springs
Motley County
West Texas
Lub- Dock
R. G. Rapp
Oklahoma
Mies
Mursday
Lake Texoma
Denver City
Chiang Kai-shek may flee to the United States
Reports from wartime dispatches indicate Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist forces are crumbling as evacuation of Americans from North China and the Tsingtao naval base is considered. Diplomatic talks mention a potential eight point peace between Communist and Nationalist leaders, with admiral Badger in Tainetao weighing options.
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Kiang
China
United States
Manchuria
Mukden
Asia
Yingkow
Hulutao
Yellow Sea
Warmneg Rum
United Press
Chiang Kai-shek
Tsingtao
North China
Oscar C. Badger
Tainetao
Wortham Seeks Lie Test in Amarillo Murder Case
Garland Louis Wortham, 45, charged with murder in his wife Billie Irene’s death, arrived in Austin for a scheduled lie detector test. He spoke of being framed and provided a detailed account of their last night, stating they visited the Avalon club and returned home where she prepared coffee before a fatal incident at about 3 a.m.
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Austin
Garland Louis Wortham
Billie Irene
Amarillo
Wortham
Pritz Christian
Christian
Texas Rangers
Avalon
Billie Jean
Campbell Baby Born At St Anthony’s Hospital
Tom Campbell and his wife welcome a son named Michael Bridges Campbell born yesterday at St Anthony’s Hospital. Weight 6 pounds 8 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Chansler Weymouth of 1700 Harrison. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs T H Campbell of 2800 Ong.
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Tom Campbell
Hughes
Michael Bridges Campbell
St. Anthony's Hospital
Chansler Weymouth
Harrison
T. H. Campell
Tricks Fail Night Robbery At South Side Tavern
A would-be bandit at Tacebean's South Side Tavern flashed a pistol at a crowd including Felix Casey and bartenders. The robber demanded money, but the would-be thief fled empty-handed as Casey and patrons reacted. a booby-prize winner at a costume party nearby helped the escape.
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Avsiic
Tacebean
South Side
Felix Casey
Vs. Yeereald
Casey
Busi- Leene
Dowdys Held In Blast Death Case Identified Victim
Tallulah Louisiana reports identify the victim of a Oct 22 blast as Walter Dorman a heavily insured plantation worker. The elder Dowdy faces charges of conspiracy to murder while the younger Dowdy is charged with murder after investigators linked $36 000 in double indemnity policies to the crime.
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Dad
Fella Bena
Here
Dowdy
Walter Dorman
Tallulan
J. D. Dowdy
Caddo Parish
Madison Parish
C. E. Hester
Thompson L. Clark
Hester
Clark
Texas GOP Hopes Soar Amid Close Presidential Race
Texas voters face a pivotal general election with the GOP hoping to gain ground in a quarter of the counties, while Reformist third parties threaten Republican chances by drawing anti Truman votes. Major Dallas and Houston papers back Dewey Warren ticket as the underdog Republicans. Polls open 8, close 7, with guidance to check precincts and review amendments on Page 3.
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States’ Rights Party
Texas
Republic
Herbert Hoover
Dallas Morning News
Tom Dewey
Weather and News Tip Contest Winner Report
Amarillo and vicinity forecast clearing and cooler this afternoon and tonight with freezing temperatures. Warmer Tuesday. West Texas mostly fair through Tuesday. News Tip contest winner is Mrs. W. M. Collie with an eighth and a $2 prize. Several residents submitted tips and checks totaling five dollars.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Lora Hawkins
Collie
Blanche Dickson
A. Har
Uison
M. L. Boykin
Mary Tion
A.B. Dogette
North Bowland
J. R. Hodges
North Hayes
Plane crash in Muldrow kills 12 near Oklahoma base
A twin engined Air Force DC3 transport crashed near Muldrow Oklahoma today killing at least 12. Bodies and wreckage scattered over a wide area as witnesses described fuselage and eight other parts scattered about a mile away. The plane was part of a formation linked to its home base or destination. The Berlin airlift cost Britain 9.2 million pounds up to Oct 26, Parliament was told.
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Muldrow
Okla
London
Berlin
Britain
Donora Smog Tragedy Drives Health Alarm and Death Toll
In Donora Pennsylvania a deadly smog from the zinc works blankets the town causing pneumonia scares. At least 19 dead and hundreds told to evacuate, doctors warn of an epidemic as borough officials and Zinc Company executives hold an emergency meeting. Dr. William Rongaus blames zinc emissions for the deadly fog and cites sulfur dioxide as the culprit transforming into sulfuric acid in moist air. residents report choking episodes as the smog spreads.
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Donora
Donora Borough
American Steel
Wire Company
William Rongaus
Board of Health
Elizabeth Ostrander
Rongaus
Joan Maynard
Rows To Rescue Stranded Cattle In Panhandle
J R Lawrence sails a row boat to rescue cattle stranded on a small island between Western and Georgia south west of the city. Rising water from two days of rain forced the cattle to seek higher ground, and Lawrence guided them to safety.
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Panhandle
J. R. Lawrence
Bellaire
Western
Georgia
Mr. Lawrence
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US Weather Bureau
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Bralley
Sue
Cal Brumley Bloke
Louis
Tom Campbells
Tallulah
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W. Townsend
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