Long and Outstanding Career of Ernest O Thompson Ends
Ernest O. Thompson of Amarillo, longtime Texas Railroad Commissioner, died Tuesday after a 32 year tenure spanning major oil and political upheavals. He led reforms to curb overproduction, helped block federal takeover of oil, and backed the Interstate Oil Compact Commission. A WWI veteran and founder of the American Legion, his service included leading the Texas National Guard and earning global honors for conservation expertise.
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Dominican President plans women governors in all provinces
The article notes JoaQuin Balaguer’s plan to appoint women to govern all 26 Dominican provinces after his Reformist party victory. It contrasts this with U S prospects, suggesting only a federal takeover could mirror such a sweep and that future women governors remain speculative.
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West Texas linked to Lower Colorado Basin planning
A House subcommittee amendment urges West Texas inclusion in Southwestern region water planning for the Lower Colorado River Basin. Officials and Texas lawmakers pushed the measure, seen as a vital step though not a commitment, with hope it survives House and Senate action.
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Sukarno faces pressure over presidential status and party shifts
The Indonesian president Sukarno urges Congress to reevaluate his life presidency after re election. Aims to preserve his title while allies seek a graceful exit. observers note growing unpopularity and a potential election as pretext for retirement. U.S. troops in Viet Nam asked to submit written opinions on meals, with asbestos paper provided for reports.
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Moscow and United States clash over nuclear weapon control
In Washington a dispute over disarmament and U.S. troop withdrawals from Vietnam colors Soviet and U S positions. Moscow denies demands for U S disarmament tied to Viet Nam and defends its stance, while U S negotiators urge bans on nuclear proliferation and on-site inspections to build a durable peacetime framework.
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Nebraskan Don Ross Emerges as RNC Power Player
Don Ross a Nebraska lawyer and former U.S. Attorney has become the Republican National Committee’s influential adviser to National Chairman Ray Bliss. His rise includes reshaping Young Republicans oversight and guiding key committee moves as Washington weighs Cambodia Viet Nam issues and internal party balance.
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Auto lobby faces tough, comprehensive U S safety bill fight
Capitol Hill braces for a stringent Senate Commerce Committee bill aimed at automotive safety. The measure would force the Commerce Secretary to set hard standards, impose fines up to 100000, and deprive states of weaker rules. Industry lobbyists publicly resist but privately concede limited leverage.
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Byrnes to press Molotov on European peace conference
Secretary of State James F. Byrnes announced a showdown with Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov tomorrow over a proposed general European peace conference. In Lubbock, Beauford Jester campaigned to 300 people at the American Legion Hall. Washington saw Bowles resigning and urging Truman to veto the OPA bill. Palo Duro Park ownership hung on AG legality of a plan to forestall foreclosures on 15,000 acres.
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Farmer claims tornado moved well under house
An Iowa farmer reports a tornado shifted his well beneath his house making it difficult to access water. He says crawling under the house is now necessary to fetch a bucket.
Scranton quietly abdicates leadership for Pennsylvania ticket
Gov William Scranton renounces further political aims and names Sen Hugh Scott as national spokesman for Pennsylvania Republicans while passing state leadership to Lt Gov Ray Shafer. Shafer leads a three member ticket with Raymond Broderick and John Tabor, all Phi Beta Kappa and WWII Navy veterans, vying for fall offices.
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UAW Pushes Safety Measures in Auto Industry
The United Auto Workers commend highway safety amid a national toll of 49 000 lives. They call for federal safety standards, road testing before dealer delivery, dealer or maker liability for auto sales, nationwide periodic vehicle inspections, and funded R&D. They also urge workers to assemble cars carefully to boost the campaign.
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Libel Law and Communist Labels Across Nations
The piece contrasts libel standards in the United States with a Greek case where accusing a deputy of not being a Communist was used to question integrity. It notes a conservative editor in Athens weaponizing personal wealth to imply political beliefs and mentions American politics where anti Communist labeling affects public perception, reflecting on free expression debates.
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Dear Turnrow Tunker on Baseball Pitches and Moon Photos
O C McBride writes about Juan Marichal and Sandy Koufax as pitchers, notes Marichal is dangerous with a bat, and mentions Moon photos from Surveyor J showing a small mountain ten miles away. He asks for a suggested name like Mount Pedernales for official records.
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