Farm price supports edge toward Senate approval
The House passed a stopgap farm measure setting 90 percent parity price supports for six commodities but sending the bill to the Senate, where GOP leaders seek a long-range program before adjournment. The action follows two days of debate with most amendments rejected.
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Senate
Ste Agniture Committee
GOP
Congress
Rep. Howe (Kan
Agriculture Committee
Daily disinfection urged to curb polio spread
Health authorities urge thorough disinfection using kerosene or lime at least once daily. Junk heaps shown in the image are breeding grounds for rats and vermin and should be eliminated. Uncapped trash cans attract flies and other insects and are blamed as core polio carriers.
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Best Eh
Chamber of Commerce
W. H.rodgers
Lubbock
Texas
UN mediator Bernadotte tours volatile Middle East fronts
Folke Bernadotte and aides visit Amman Jerusalem and Damascus while observers check Tel Aviv and Haifa for clashes as Arab leaders warn of swift action over Zionist raids. A note delivered at 4 30 a m threatens reprisals against Arab capitals amid the fragile two day truce.
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Amman
Trans- Jordan
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Syria
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Haifa
Arab League
Bernadotte
Israel
Count Thord Bonde
Count See
Truman vetoes rail rate agreement bill
President Truman refused to sign a bill letting railroads and other carriers set rates with Interstate Commerce Commission approval and avoid anti trust prosecution. Senator Reed said he may seek an override in the Senate early next week.
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Truman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Reed
R-Kan
Senate
Flood Strains Portland Dike As Water Rises Near Reynolds Plant
The Columbia River flood reaches four feet over a dike protecting Reynolds Metal in northeast Port Water area. Engineers brace with sandbags and a flank attack to block slough flooding while a dam is built at Union Avenue bridge. Vancouver gauge near 30 feet with expectations of slow rise and eventual fall downstream.
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Sortland
Ore
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Campbell Road
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Union Avenue
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Umatilla
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Spokane
Grand Coulee Dam
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Ses
Parrish vows to oppose price-raising legislation in Texas
Senator Sterling J. Parrish, candidate for a second term representing a 24 county district, pledged to continue opposing a bill aimed at raising prices on many daily goods. He vowed to renew efforts to defeat the measure and use all legitimate means to stop it upon returning to the legislature.
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Tate
Sterling J. Parrish
Texas
Pewee
City Police Aid Parents in Haven for Lost Children
A feature by R C Hankins argues that police, acting as guardians, help lost youngsters regain trust through parental contact. In crowded stores, children may panic when approached by uniformed officers seeking information, making police work resemble caregiving alongside candy and small gifts to calm them.
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R. C. Hankins
Avalanche-Journal
Haven
President Truman challenges Moscow to end open aggression
President Truman urged the Soviet Union to prove its peace intent by stopping coercive tactics and refusing to cooperate with allies. He rejected separate talks and warned no nation may demand a price for good conduct, signaling a firm stance on world peace.
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Moscow
Associated Press
Calif
Truman
Russia
Continued Hot Weather Forecast Across South Plains
Reading from the state shows continued high temperatures with Presidio at 108 degrees. The forecast notes hot conditions lingering over the south, including Lubbock, South Abilene, and Big Spring, with rain mentioned in the same general area.
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Lubbock
Abilene
Big Spring
Presidio
Lubbock Residents Hit All‑Time One Day Water Record
City wells produced 16,907,000 gallons Friday setting a new one day water use record. The 1947 prior record was 13,434,700 gallons on June 28. City engineer Ruhmann said an air reserve existed and at least 5,000,000 more gallons could have been pumped if needed.
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City
John Ruhmann
Tire firm grants wage hike amid new price boosts
Firestone Tire and Rubber grants wage increase to its 23,000 CIO workers and Accents four rubbers while the United Rubber Workers union sought 30 cents. Union representatives accepted 11 cents as part of contract talks led by Lewis.
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Firestone Tire and Rubber
United Rubber Workers Union
County court case cites Judge Davies as arresting officer
In county court Judge Walter Davies presided as the accused pleaded to the charge and was fined costs. The liquor seized valued about 1600 dollars. Three parties involved were noted in the docket.
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Walter Davies
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