Free On Bond In Poisoning Case Wortham Father Son
Garland L Wortham and his son Louis Garland Wortham were released on $2000 bonds each after being charged in the cyanide poisoning death of Billie Irene Wortham. Sheriff Bill Adams said the case will go to the grand jury, aided by lie detector tests. Ranger Frank Propst noted positive test responses while Amarillo officers pursue the investigation begun last week.
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Frank Propst
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Amarillo
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Dewey Concedes as Truman Captures Election Victory
President Truman wins the presidency in a dramatic upset with a Democratic Senate and House. Gov. Thomas E. Dewey concedes at 10:15 am as Truman leads in 28 states with 304 electoral votes to Dewey's 189 in 16 states. Thurmond shows strength in four states. Hagerty confirms the concession via telegram.
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Truman Wins Reelection Triumph and Electoral Victory
The article notes President Truman securing four more years as final California returns boost his lead, with Truman leading in many states while Dewey led others. Thurmond captures Alabama Mississippi and South Carolina, with two Tennessee votes unresolved. Truman plans a Washington return before Key West trip as Democratic control of Congress is clinched.
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Thurmond
Associated Press
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Key West
Fla
Kansas City
Congress
Truman Seeks Peace Prosperity And Happiness Start
President Truman pledged to dedicate himself to world peace and domestic prosperity and happiness after winning a historic upset. He promised to serve the American people to the best of his ability in the four years ahead and thanked Governor Dewey for his sportsmanship.
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Truman
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Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Amarillo Family Sponsors Displaced Galas Family Arrival
The Galas family Anto ni wife Anna and their 2 year 4 month old son Vladislaus arrived in Amarillo after being sponsored by Mr and Mrs A E Herrmann of 192% Harrison. They fled Khartow Poland endured forced labor in Germany and speak Polish German. An Amarillo woman helps as interpreter until they learn English as they settle in with the Herrmanns.
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New York City
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Antonio
Hermanns
Vernon ‘Sherman
Birmingham
Kansas Goes Wet Ends Prohibition After 68 Years
Kansas appears to vote to legalize liquor after 68 years of prohibition. With about 2100 of 2772 precincts reporting, wets lead by around 36 000 votes as nearly half a million ballots counted. Legislature must act next January to implement the mandate.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather summary for Amarillo and West Texas Thursday
Continued fair and mild conditions this afternoon tonight and Thursday. West Texas partly cloudy with no significant temperature changes. New Mexico mostly fair with a high near 68 and a low around 46. Walker posture chairs comfort. Russell's, 11.
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Russell's
Stock Values Plunge After Election Selloff On Wall Street
Wall Street opened volatile after Governor Dewey conceded the presidential race to Truman with major declines. By noon the market faced heavy selling, wiping out about two billion dollars in value across listed securities. US Steel, Bethlehem, Republic Steel and General Motors saw sharp moves as trading peaked early.
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Gallup Polls and Truman Upsurge in presidential race
Gallup explains why polls underestimated Democratic support as Truman gained in final days. The American Institute of Public Opinion predicted Dewey winning with 49.5 percent while undecided voters shifted toward Truman. The report cites late campaign momentum and Wallace followings as factors in the closeness of the election.
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