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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1948
Page
8
Rome dispatch reports a clash between Communists and Republicans near Porll resulted in one man killed and five injured on Saturday. Details remain sparse as authorities assess the violence in the capital.
Thirty five people died violently in Texas from Thursday night to Sunday. Accidents accounted for sixteen deaths, six were gunshots, five from unknown causes, one from electrocution, one from a fall between trains, and one from carbon monoxide. A man died by stabbing, three perished in plane crashes, and Milton Marshall, 32, of Sweetwater was found shot on a road near Sweetwater Sunday. A murder charge was filed against Floyd Harris, 48, who posted $5,000 bond. Victor J. Toce Sr., 51, a Houston machinist, died at Bay City from gunshot wounds suffered Saturday while duck hunting.
The report lists deaths across Texas: Lee Searcy M Lampkin, 24, Houston found with a neck stab wound in a ditch on Saturday, ruled murder by unknown parties. Albert George Mueller, 58, Beeville shot while hunting with his brother, verdict expected accidental death. John T Foley, 64, Okra community near Eastland, killed in a Saturday night auto crash between Eastland and Carbon. Mrs Charles M Adams of Big Spring killed in a Sunday auto collision near Big Spring.
A Houston plumber charged with the St Valentine murder of his wife was found dead in the county jail. Justice of the Peace W C Ragan ordered an inquest verdict of suicide after a note stated he took 157 sleeping pills. The district court had ordered him to trial for the slaying of Isabelle Willis, whose body was found beaten in a ditch near the daughter’s home. Willis had complained of insomnia and was given sleeping tablets.
James Marlow lists readable, foundational US history works across categories. He recommends Morison and Commager’s Growth of the American Republic, Bear’s The Rise of American Civilization, Faulkner’s American Political and Social History, Nevins and Commager’s A Short History, Curti’s Growth of American Thought, and Bailey’s A Diplomatic History.
Acme v suit notes a 516 West Second Street resident was charged with burglary after an arrest around 5:45 PM yesterday. Investigators linked the theft to losses totaling about 100 dollars from Beauty Smith’s home at 912 North West Fifth, including a radio phonograph combination, clothing, and bed coverings. police recovered most items.
Sam E. Welch of a trailer court at 2600 North East aims north is held in Potter County on charges of mistreating two ten year old girls. He was arrested last night by officers and incident charges were filed today in justice court. Welch has not been released.
A dance fundraiser tomorrow at The Nat and Rainbow Club will support the Amarillo firemen pension and retirement fund. Roy Hill leads arrangements with Jack Williams and J. C. Stang assisting. tickets cost 1 and grant dancing access at both venues. The Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Operators of America backs Local 1424, with IBEW or related labor actions noted. wage scales for Amarillo Bus Company drivers range from 80 cents to 1 dollar per hour.
In northern Calcutta, a communal clash left six people dead and 58 injured. Indian strife escalated as authorities sought to contain the violence on Saturday, November 15, 1988.
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