Texas Democrats Seek Unity On Elector Plan At State Convention
In Dallas the Texas Democratic leadership weighs Stevenson’s two-set elector plan to keep pro and anti Roosevelt camps on the November ballot. Governor, Butler, and subcommittee hearings in Dallas and Austin push for a peaceful convention and a unified stance on electors amid factional splits.
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Peace Likely Army by Army
Washington dispatch reports a joint War and Navy statement warning against false rumors of German surrender. No end date is certain, and any surrender would be confirmed by General Eisenhower with Allied forces first to know. The notice urges caution and source attribution.
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Patton's Yanks in Hot Battle O M Reddings Fate in Jury Hands
After about six hours deliberation the jury in O M Redding murder trial retired last night without reaching a verdict. Deliberations resume today as the defense pressed for lesser penalties and insanity defenses. Prosecutors argued for the death penalty while testimony from the Redding children and eyewitnesses shaped the case.
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Yanks Grab Island on Road to Philippines
Allied patrols landed on Soepiori Island off Biak in Geelvink Bay and consolidated positions with no opposition. Airfields remain on Biak and nearby islets. Biak was invaded last May as part of broader shifts against Dutch New Guinea and nearby targets.
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Bulgaria and Red Armies advance in Balkans and Poland
Russian forces swept into Burgas Bulgaria 100 miles from the Turkish frontier and 52 miles from Varna as Moscow announced the end of its war with Bulgaria. Soviet troops halted operations after Bulgaria severed relations with Germany and requested an armistice. Berlin reported a new Russian push in Southern Poland toward Krakow with gains in Romania as the drive toward Hungary continues.
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Bulgaria Jars Out Chiefs Amid Soviet Sweep
Sofia radio reports former Premier Kimon Georgiev has taken the premiership, forming a new government to replace Konstantin Muraviev as two Soviet armies advance through Bulgaria. Muraviev’s last acts included seeking Moscow’s armistice and declaring war on Germany while ordering Bulgarians to welcome Russian troops. It remains uncertain if Georgiev’s regime will satisfy Moscow after Bulgaria’s declaration of war.
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Earliest Peace Date Could Be Oct 1 1945
Washington reports a senior analyst predicts Germany could surrender by October 1 if lucky breaks occur, though weather and luck may push the war into 1945. The source notes the Japanese conflict would continue after a European surrender.
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Taxpayers Schedule Protest Over Potter County Tax Hike
Amarillo taxpayers plan a strong protest against raising the county levy from 56 to 60 cents as proposed in the 1945 budget. The move follows a public hearing and statements by C. T. Crowe and the county auditor. A court session on September 11 will set the final rate.
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Artillery Storm on Moselle as Patton Forces Press South
Allied reports describe heavy fighting across the Moselle with Patton’s Third Army crossing at a bridgehead under withering fire. British and Canadian forces push across the Albert Canal while German defenses, Siegfried Line fortifications, and new reinforcements shape a broad, brutal struggle.
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Weather overview for Amarillo and West Texas outlook
The forecast notes Sunday partly cloudy and cooler with fresh to strong winds, followed by Monday partly cloudy with little temperature change. West Texas trends generally fair Sunday and Monday, with Panhandle areas turning cooler and cloudier Sunday afternoon and Sunday night, plus South Plains.
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