Marshall Signals Fall Congress Action For Europe Aid
Secretary of State Marshall urged Europe to have temporary aid this year and said only Congress can authorize it. a possible special session seemed likely though he did not confirm one. He stated the State Department would have sufficient facts by late October to chart a course. London pressed the U S to cover part of Britain’s occupation costs in Germany amid reports preparations are under way.
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Marshall cites data readiness for Europe by late October
Secretary of State Marshall says the State Department will have the necessary data on European reconstruction by late October and that most congressional committees visiting Europe will have returned by then. He declines to estimate aid amounts for the long range plan and will not discuss details or a possible special session.
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Island Queen river disaster death toll climbs after explosion
Three more bodies were found in the Monongahela as firefighters continued searches for victims of the Island Queen explosion and fire. The toll stood at nine recovered with 21 dead or missing, while 18 injured remained hospitalized and authorities, including river patrols and coast guard, checked the wreck.
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Prices and incomes set feverish pace in 1947 dynamics
Food prices hit new highs as wholesale food index rose 31 cents to 7.02 with most basic foods up. Chicago Board of Trade saw limits hit on wheat, corn, and oats with December wheat at 2.84 a bushel. Personal income surged to 197 billion annual rate in July, spurred by farm income wage receipts and WWII veteran bonuses. Authorities warned on price controls while unions pressed for higher wages and probes into price gaps. A new corn crop report loomed, with potential ripple effects on meat and dairy prices.
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Troops Quell Riots in Delhi After Nehru Pledge
News from New Delhi reports troops moving on communal rioting blamed for up to a thousand deaths in a week. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru pledged warlike action and military units said the disturbances were brought under control. In Washington the Interstate Commerce Commission rejected an immediate rail freight rate increase, promising hearings for shippers before any action. Houston congressman Albert Thomas foresees a decision on a possible special session within a week or ten days.
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Corn crop estimate drops as drought bites 1947 harvest
The Agriculture Department reduced the 1947 corn crop forecast to 2.403 billion bushels after drought conditions, down about 134 million bushels from the August estimate. The report links lower yields to the drought and notes implications for wages, salaries, dividends and interest income.
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Too Wonderful to Be True Heir to 300000 Estate
Chicago sept 10 James Mattalina a Chicago chauffeur with 35 dollar weekly wages inherits the bulk of the fortune of Miss Anne Craig 83 who died last Saturday The will admitted to probate left Mattalina all but 20000 of the estate including 130000 in government bonds class A stock Texas lands and farms in the Midwest The gift brings immediate plans for a banquet for family friends and care for his son Sam who suffered shell shock two years ago and cannot work
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Gift Fraud Confession In Oklahoma City
An advertising salesman, Robert Henry Jones, 37, was jailed in Oklahoma City on fraud charges after confessing to obtaining 1000 from Dallas oilman H W Snowden by impersonating Gov Roy J Turner. The case ties to the Oklahoma Statesman publication and a $16000 deficit tied to a 4 H Club program.
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Emperor Hirohito Downgraded by Worn Shoes Report
A cobbler in Tokyo reported the thrifty imperial family turned in two pairs of shoes for resoling, including a 10 year old pair worn by Emperor Hirohito with several holes.
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Senator Seeks European Sentences for Belly-Achers
Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma suggested U S belly-achers should be sentenced to 30 days in Europe. He spoke after a three week continental tour and noted hotel meals in London and Paris cost about 12 and 28 dollars respectively.
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Eight Men Dead in Yorkshire Coal Mine Blast
London report states eight men killed and four missing in an explosion at Thornhill pit Dewsbury Yorkshire. The incident adds to a string of British mine disasters this year with more than 150 miners killed. The mine operates in a region where a five weeks old unauthorised strike has closed 44 collieries.
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Rayburn to Seek Re election Says Commerce Journal
The Commerce Journal will report in its Thursday issue that Rep. Sam Rayburn will run for re election next year. Rayburn has made no official announcement. He represents Texas Fourth District and is current House minority leader.
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Rebels disrupt Tito regime operations in Yugoslavia
Press reports from Salonika say rebels opposing Marshal Tito blow up bridges and mine roads in operations inside Yugoslavia as part of their campaign against the regime.
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Pilot Dies When Private Plane Crashes Near English Field
Fred Smith Jr of Clarendon was killed when his Luscombe Silvaire deluxe plane plunged after takeoff from English Field. The craft nosed into sod south of the airport at about 250 feet, demolishing the aircraft but not catching fire as Ivy Wilkinson and authorities inspected the wreckage.
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Amarillo Club Organized by Diviesnee
Preliminary organization of a businessmen group known as the Amarillo Club began at a Country Club meeting with about 40 men. The club will likely start activities next year. J. L. McCormick was elected president, O. L. Ted Taylor vice president, and George Hammock secretary treasurer. They will select seven directors. A second meeting is expected within 60 days to report progress.
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Amarillo Area Weather Forecast and Ads
Partly cloudy with fresh to strong winds and slight temperature changes this afternoon tonight and Thursday. Highs around 89 today and 88 Thursday, lows near 65 and 69. West Texas sees a few scattered thundershowers with no major temperature change. 24 hour high 90, low 69, noon 82. Local ads for lumber and chairs occupy the page.
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