Browder Indicted for Contempt of Congress in 1940s Probe
Earl Browder former head of the American Communist Party and five others faced indictments for contempt of Congress after refusing to answer questions during Senate and House investigations. The cases cite 16 counts for Browder 32 for Field and 26 for Jaffe. Conviction could bring up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine per count.
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Washington
Earl Browder
Congress
Congressional
Oso
St —_ give
Browder
Frederick Vanderbilt Field
Philip J. Jaffe
Senate
Edward A. Rumely
Committee For Constitutional Government
House Lobby
Joseph P. Kamp
Constitutional Educational League
William L. Patterson
Civil Rights Congress
Communist Party
Moscow
Field
Jaffee
McCarthy
Wisconsin
Tydings
Maryland
Jaffe
Institute of Pacific Affairs
Louis Budenz
Amerasia
New York
Jaffa
District of Columbia
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Vicinity
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions across Amarillo and West Texas today tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Highs around 62 today and 72 for the 24 hour period ending 6 30 am with lows near 39. New Mexico also remains fair with minimal temperature shifts.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Dam Delegation Leaders Named for Santa Fe Meeting
A. A. Meredith of Borger and Rex Baxter were named to lead a Texas delegation to Santa Fe New Mexico on December 4 for a meeting of the Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico Canadian River Commission. They aim to press an inter state compact on Canadian dam waters to advance the proposed eight five million dollar project. Lawrence Hagg acted as chairman in Meredith's absence and Texas representatives will be named at the luncheon and business meeting.
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A. A. Meredith
Borger
Rex Baxter
Amarillo
Texas
Santa Fe
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Canadian River Commission
Meredith
Canadian River Water Users Association
Baxter
Association
Herring Hotel
Senate
Lawrence Hagg
Houston
Hagy
Dam
300 Soldiers Escape Death in Rail Crash
A troop train carrying about 300 draftees and recruits collided with a freight train at Screven Georgia. Engines burst into flames, but all soldiers escaped serious injury. Most were waking in Pullmans when the crash occurred shortly after 6 30 this morning. Trainmen say all were accounted for quickly. some bruises and minor cuts reported. Fuel oil sprayed over the trains and depot, causing a fierce fire as the engines telescoped.
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Screven
Pullmans
Atlantic Coast Line
Savannah
Storm Death Toll Rises As Northeast Storm Wrecks Economy
The weekend storm across the Atlantic seaboard kills at least 226 people and causes vast damage. New England losses top 100 million dollars while floods threaten more. Snow buries western Pennsylvania and northern Ohio as cities halt business. Power outages, heating shortages, and widespread closures, including universities, strain daily life. New York City secures a 25 day water reserve as emergency measures take hold.
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Associated Press
Atlantic Seaboard
Mississippi
Alabama
New England
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Columbus
Akron
Youngstown
Dayton
Atlantic
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New York City
City
Maul Allies Threaten UN Lines in Korea Crisis
Tokyo dispatch reports a major Chinese counter off ensive breaking the Allied center in North Korea. An Allied Ninth Corps spokesman warned two divisions may be cut off and the overall drive by Gen Douglas MacArthur hangs in the balance as as 12 to 20 mile advances by Chinese and North Korean forces push toward encirclement.
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Tokyo
North Korea
Ninth Corps
Douglas MacArthur
United Nations
Army Pioneer's Life Is Rough and Risky
New Mexico born Melvin Barreras, serving with an ammunition and pioneer section of a battalion in the 24th Division, describes life in a frozen Korean rice paddy. He recalls mining roads, harsh cold, and frequent attacks as US and Allied forces press a tough campaign along the Western Front amid shifting lines and Chinese infantry pressure.
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Globe-News
Melvin Barreras
Tucumcari
Winwanf
Melvin
Daniel Boone
United States Army
Barreras
New Mexico
South
Rasco
Battle Wears On as American and Chinese Forces Clash
Amid heavy combat the US 25th Division withdraws up to four miles west of Unsan after a long day of fighting. In Yongsan-dong near the Chongchon River the 25th reports 374 enemy dead and captures six prisoners from the 39th Army. The 1st ROK Division suffers severe losses east of the Taeryong River. The US 24th Division retreats from Chongju to shield its flank, marking a second Chongju withdrawal in a month. Overall about 123,000 Chinese and North Korean troops are believed engaged.
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Yalu River
Manchuria
Taechon
Unsan
Huichon
Eighth Army
Takchon
Songchon
Pyongyang
United Nations
Chongjin
US Marine First Marine
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Tokchonhg-Oechang
Ludam
US First Corps
Somin-dong
Tokehon
25Th
Yongsangdong
Chongchon River
Taeryong River
Roks
Taeryong
ROK
Chongju
24Th
Demands Action on Statehood in Brief Congress Session
In Washington the dying 81st Congress met in a brief session as President Truman urged action on a 90 day rent control extension and statehood for Alaska and Hawaii. Lawmakers faced a tight agenda with defense funding and tax measures likely, while Alaska and Hawaii statehood bills awaited Senate action in a makeshift Capitol.
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Washington
U.P
Congress
Truman
Alaska
Hawaii
House
Senate
Capitol Hill
Kenneth S. Wherry
Wherry
Alben W. Barkley
White House
Sam Rayburn
Scott W. Lucas
Lucas
Barkley
John W. McCormack
Yugo Slavia
Even Ducks Lost In London's Fog
News item from London reports fog so thick that even wild ducks were grounded. A patrolman in Islington found a wild duck in a shop doorway waiting for clearer conditions. A Bayswater boat cop observed another duck running in circles afraid to take off.
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London
Islington
Born Yesterday Tickets Go on Sale at Amarillo Theater
Tickets for Amarillo Little Theater’s season opener Born Yesterday went on sale at White & Kirk’s this morning. The booth stays open until Thursday, with hours 9 AM to 5 PM. After 7 PM, tickets will be sold at the Municipal Auditorium where performances run nightly at 8:15. Single admission is 1.80 dollars, season tickets with reserved seats are 5 dollars and cover three plays, student season tickets are 1.50.
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Amarillo Little Theater
White & Kirk’s
Municipal Auditorium
Chinese Reds Join UN Session in Formosa Debate
The Chinese Communists entered a United Nations General Assembly political committee meeting for a Formosa debate. Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky accused the United States of turning Formosa into a military base and enforcing a naval blockade as Wu Hsiu-chuan headed the Chinese delegation and was welcomed amid the room’s stir.
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Wu Hsiu-chuan
Five Dollar News Tip Award Winners Named
Mary Watson of 1005 Van Buren wins the $5 first prize for a tip on the collision of two railroad motor cars that helped cover the unloading of the mercy caboose. Second prize goes to the ocelot story near Hedley. third to Mrs. R. C. Harris for recovering a lost purse. Other tipsters listed include Mrs. J. T. Scott and Tom Hart among many residents.
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Mary Watson
van Buren
Hedley
G. M. Hoggard
Spruce
R. C. Harris
Tyler
J. T. Scott
Pierce
Tom Hart
Carolina
Martin Clancy
Dumas
J. C. Simmons
Taylor
Clarence Wright
North Pierce
K. C. Watkins
Twentyfourth
E. B. Craft
Tennessee
R. L. Parker
Hastings
Sharon McPherson
Stormy start births baby named Gale in Vermont
In Burlington Vermont Mr and Mrs Donald Quinn welcomed a baby girl named Gale during a strong storm. The unusual name was chosen as the storm raged, marking a memorable arrival in the city.
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GALE
Burlington, Vt
Donald Quinn
Nine-Word Ad Rents House in Three Days
An eight word rental ad promises quick results for a 14 room house near a school at 1313 24th 23244. The note urges full property details in ads to avoid vacancies, citing rent success in three days and a local dial for quick results.
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