Britain Says Britain Plans Permanent Military Bases in Palestine
Former Iowa senator Guy M. Gillette, head of the American League for a Free Palestine, praises Truman's refugee plan while asserting Britain is transforming temporary bases in Palestine into permanent strongholds. He cites cement structures and a five year occupancy as proof of entrenchment and criticizes British policy as apologetic and controlling Arabs. He argues Arabs seek coexistence and blame British governance for the stalemate.
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New York
Guy M. Gillette
Iowa
American League For A Free Palestine
Truman
Congress
United States
Gillette
Palestine
Great Britain
Holy Land
Writ To Free Yanks In Army Jail Set
Captain Earl J Carroll said he would file habeas corpus applications with the U S Supreme Court for two Americans held in a U S Army jail in Germany for about two months without legal counsel or formal charges The prisoners are Pfc Daniel P Walczak and civilian William C McKinley McKinley faces currency control and counterfeiting suspicions while Walczak is accused of murder of a German girl and awaiting pre trial investigation with counsel required upon trial
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Frankfurt
Germany
Earl J. Carroll
United States Supreme Court
Headquarters Command
McKinley
Fratcher
Walczak
Gases Destroyed in Japanese Gas Stock Sunk
British occupation forces sank a landing craft carrying 3,000 tons of poison gases from Japan. The operation aims to destroy a total of 17,000 tons of concealed chemical weapons as part of a large cleanup effort.
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Kure
Japan
Roman Bath Fixtures Made of Gold or Silver
The report notes that Roman bath fittings were crafted from either gold or silver, highlighting luxury materials used in ancient bath complexes.
B pictures on the brink as studios drop low-budget films
Hollywood reports that major studios including Warner, Fox, Paramount, and Universal are retreating from B pictures. Monogram defies the trend with President Steve Broidy pledging more B releases, while Republic hints at possible exits if exhibitor demand fades.
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Vo Thomas
Associated Press
Hollywood
U. S
Uncle Sam
Warners
20Th Fox
Paramount
Pine-Thomas
MGM
Universal
International
Columbia
RKO
Republic
Monogram
Steve Broidy
Senator's Wife Says Molotov Told Peace Conference All Right
Mrs. Claude Pepper reported that Soviet foreign minister Molotov said there is no stumbling block to the Paris peace conference. He emphasized debates and thorough discussion to thrash out issues as soon as possible.
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Paris
V. M. Molotov
Claude Pepper
Florida
Salvage Sale At South Plains Airfield Dates Announced
A salvage sale of war surplus items will be held at South Plains Army Airfield from August 19 to August 23. Col. H. O. Bordelon announced the event. Gates open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Items include leather jackets tools sewing machines and other scarce goods. Bids shown by sealed bids with openings August 26 and highest bidders notified by quickest contact.
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South Plains Army Airfield
H. O. Bordelon
SPAAF
Crosbyton to Open General Hospital Underway
Crosbyton local hospital project advances as supplies arrive this week marking the start of construction on the Crosbyton Cooperative General Hospital.
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Crosbyton
Crosbyton Cooperative General Hospital
Manuel Ayers Named Agent At Large
Manuel Ayers formerly county agent for Lynn County and successor Donald Turner has been named county agricultural agent at large for the Plains area. W N Williams district agent announced Ayers will work with farmers and farm groups in the region for the present.
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Manuel Ayers
Lynn County
Donald Turner
Ayers
Plains
Ice Shortage Triggers Stampede At 22-Ton Plant
Aug 17 report notes critical ice shortage forces the 22 ton plant to run two trips nightly to Amarillo and nearby towns. Roy Simpson, an ice deliveryman at Spur, was pinned by residents’ automobiles and rescued by the Spur sheriff. People use tow sacks to gather the sweeping snow from plant floors.
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Matador
Amarillo
Spur
Roy Simpson
Short Haircut Is Latest For Stars
Hollywood hairdressers say the four page boy cut is passé and the trend is a long skirt pairing with a short chic cut. Marie Clarke notes Ginger Rogers Greta Garbo Myrna Loy Teresa Wright Virginia Mayo and others adopt shorter styles while varying looks for roles and individuality.
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Patricia Clary
United Press
Ollywood
Hollywood
Ginger Rogers
Greta Garbo
Marie Clarke
Samuel Goldwyn
Miss Clarke
Kaldwyn
Myrna Loy
Teresa Wright
Virginia Mayo
Walter Mitty
Marie
Avalanche Tot Found Four Miles From Home
Little 19 month old Elmer Leroy Nulk wandered from home Thursday afternoon in only a diaper and shoes. After about 18 hours of search by his parents ranchers Sheriff Jack Bradley and townspeople the child was found seated among a herd of cattle about four miles from home and is reported safe and sound.
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Fort Benton
Mont
Elmer Leroy Nulk
Elmer Nulf
Jack Bradley
Elmer
Actress Ends Goldwyn Contract After One Year
A performer leaves Goldwyn Studios after a year under contract to pursue independent work in film. The move marks a shift as she seeks roles that align with her creative talents and career goals.
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Goldwyn
End of Summer Rodeo Slated Near O'Donnell
O Donnell Roping club announces the annual End of Summer rodeo under lights at the rodeo grounds west of town on Thursday and Friday. A $5 bill will be tied to a wild Brahma bull and contestants may attempt to claim it. The program also features jackpot roping calf roping bronc riding and junior calf riding with Col Glasson and his cowboys performing.
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O'Donnell
Rodeo Grounds
Col. Glasson
Austin Man Named On Health Group
Austin state school superintendent Dr. Charles W. Castner was named chairman of a statewide committee on mental health. The appointment was announced by Dr. J. C. Cody of Houston, president of the Texas State Medical Association, with representation from several charitable and medical institutions across the state.
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Austin
WUP
Charles W. Castner
Austin State School
J. C. Cody
Houston
Texas State Medical Association
Br. Roy C. Sloan
Terrell
M. J. Cooper
San Antonio
Arthur Schenkenberg
Dallas
Titus Harris
Galveston
Wm. F. Ossenfort
Fort Worth
Cooperatives Pay Local Taxes On Property
Cooperatives pay the standard state county city and school taxes on their property as part of local fiscal obligations.
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Page O'Donnell
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