Amarillo talks water project with Lubbock officials
The report notes Amarillo leaders plan to meet within four weeks to study methods for securing federal approval for a river dam and water ties. Mayor Rodgers and CC Manager Davis say they will attend, prompting questions if Amarillo intends to freeze Lubbock and others out of the water supply plan. The article highlights the need for federal cooperation and the long term water supply uncertainties for Lubbock and the basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Tex
Amarilla
Southwest
Nse
Amarillo
Rodgers
Davis
Aote
Tron
Nen Sey
Canad
Worley drafts Canadian River dam bill in Texas Panhandle
Rep Worley introduces legislation to authorize an Interior Department dam on the Canadian River with irrigation canals serving thousands of acres in the Texas Panhandle. Funding to be provided by the government for flood control recreation fish and wildlife features while water users sign contracts to pay for used water after site and cost are determined. The study responds to a request to Interior Secretary Krug and a bill to be offered next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Panhandle
Rep
Worley
Texas
Interior Department
Reclamation Bureau
J. A. Krug
Washington
Gasoline Fire Routs Town Amid Blaze and Evacuations
Fire swept through a western town section as tanks exploded injuring several people, including John Fish and Roy Rakich. Deputy coroner Wayne Tyson and others were hospitalized. Fire equipment from multiple towns rushed to the scene as officials estimated damages between 500000 and 750000 dollars and noted 50,000 gallons of gasoline lost by Chevron Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mangnall
Galloway
Chevron Oil Company
John Fish
Roy Rakich
Juke Box Business Conquers Problems On Road To Success
The article traces the evolution of coin-operated phonographs from 1933 on as firms adapt to cafe layouts and customer habits. It details builds for in-booth coin selectors smaller amplifiers and wall systems to control volume and a cashier switch to adjust sound. Business leader A C Hughes laments the term juke box and notes ongoing challenges in volume placement and consumer acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William .C
Barnard
Associated Press
A C. Hughes
Hughes
Bouder
Hudes
Notre Dame Tops Ohio State in Four-Hit Shutout
Notre Dame pitcher Walt Mahannah fired a four hit complete game shutout as the Irish beat Ohio State 4 to 0 in South Bend on May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio South Bend
Ind
Walt Mahannah
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Lubbock Boy Sends Feller Horned Frog
A 10 year old boy Larry Merriman of Lubbock sent a baby horned toad to Cleveland pitcher Bob Feller after he autographed a baseball during an exhibition game on April 9. The toad arrived by mail with a letter explaining its feeding habits.
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Cleveland Indians
Bob Feller
Cleveland
Lubbock
Larry Merriman
Edwin E. Merriman
Merriman
Bicycle Hit by Cab Injures 13-Year-Old Baron Malone
Baron Malone, 13, son of Dr. F. B. Malone of 2435 Twenty first, sustained a slight knee injury and a head bruise when his bicycle was struck by a taxicab at Twenty third and College avenue around 9 15 p m Saturday. Police noted possible light failure on the bicycle and traffic jam hindered clearance. He was treated at St Marys hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Malone
F. B. Malone
Twenty-third
College Avenue
St. Mary’s Hospital
Buren
Ford Faces Strike Over Postwar Pay Demands
UAW leader Emil Mazey declared from Philadelphia that Chrysler workers are waging the nation’s most important labor battle. He said victory at Chrysler could secure wage coast without a strike for nearly all workers as Ford delivered an ultimatum.
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Ford
Emil Mazey
UAW
Walter Reuther
Philadelphia
Chrysler
Mazey
Athletics Acquire Nelson Potter From The Browns
The St. Louis Browns sold pitcher Nelson Potter to the Philadelphia Athletics in cash. Potter, 36, a right hander from Mt. Morris, N J, pitched in two Browns appearances this season and had a 4-10 record last year. He joined the Browns in 1943 after stints with the Cardinals, Athletics and Red Sox.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Browns
Nelson Potter
Philadelphia Athletics
Potter
Mt. Morris
Browns
St. Louis Cardinals
Athletics
Boston Red Sox
Cornell Crew Wins Madison Mile Race
Cornell's unbeaten oarsmen came from behind to beat Wisconsin by half a length in the mile and sixteenths race on Lake Mendota. The winning time was 6 minutes 19 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Lake Mendota
Security Council Studies Arab-Israeli Crisis Amid Atrocities Claims
The UN Security Council met to weigh charges of brutal crimes against humanity by Zionists and alleged aggression by King Abdullah in Trans-Jordan. Egypt and Jewish agency accusations stretched to Britain’s mandate and Arab legion removal, with Isa Nakleh asserting Arab armies were invited to maintain order.
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Holy Land
Security Council
Jewish Agency
Abdullah
Trans-Jordan
Palestine
Britain
Arab Legion
Isa Nakleh
New York
Arab Higher Committee
Council
Truman Recognizes Israel Early In Second Term
Charles G. Ross disclosed the White House received the recognition request from Epstein around 4 p m yesterday and Truman granted recognition within minutes as the new state began at 4 01 p m. Reports said Ambassador Warren Austin was not resigning. About 500 telegrams favored the action, aligning with Truman policies toward Palestine including UN partition and a temporary trusteeship plan.
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Charles G. Ross
Truman
White House
Epstein
Warren Austin
United Nations
Ross
New York
Associates
Austin
Palestine
Partition of the
Holy Land
Mr. Truman
Hartley County Jurist Heads Judges and Commissioners Body
L M West of Channing county judge was elected president of the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners association at its annual convention in Abilene. Lee Cooper of Wichita county was named vice president and Walton S Morrison of Big Spring secretary treasurer. Delegates urged passage of an amendment to abolish the state ad valorem tax while allowing 30 cents for farm to market roads and soil conservation. The meeting endorsed housing for eleemosynary institutions and ended with a banquet headlined by Mark McGee of Fort Worth.
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Abilene
L. M. West
Channing
Hartley
West
State Board of Control
Mark McGee
Fort Worth
Pickets Warned and Guard Clashes Mark Labor Turmoil
Reports detail pickets warning of violence if plants shut down as guards clear streets around Swift plant. Governor idled protests at the capitol while CIO Packinghouse Workers discuss strategy in Chicago. National issues include pilots strike, steel contracts, Chrysler wage talks, Oak Ridge talks, coal negotiations, and a potential long distance strike.
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Capitol
State Capitol
St. Paul
Swift
International Executive Board
CIO Packinghouse
Chicago
Truman
National Airlines
AFL
Airline Pilots Association
Steel Cio
Philip Murray
Emil Mazey
CIO
United Automobile Workers
Chrysler
Philadelphia
Atomic
AFL Atomic Laboratory
Oak Ridge
Atomic Energy Commission
Police arrest after 1245 a.m. broadcast in South Plains county
Police arrested a man and a girl at 6 15 a m in the 2000 block Broadway after a 1245 a m broadcast. They claimed they ran away to marry. Police say the man had been released from custody. Sheriff’s department investigated head injuries to James Gibson of Lubbock who was taken to West Texas hospital after being struck by an unknown party.
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South Plains County
Broadway
T. N. Cooper
L. P. Miller
Hela
Sheriff's Department
James Gibson
Lubbock
West Texas
Gibson
North Second
P. T. Moore
Moore
Crosby County
Alvin Crawford
Ave. B
G. W. Walker
Ave
T. E. Shaw
Spartans Triumph as Dainetti Leads Relay Win
Jack Dainetti won the 440 and 880 yards and anchored Michigan State’s mile relay to help the Spartans defeat Notre Dame for the third time in two years. Final score 74 to 67.
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Spartans
South Bend
Ind
Jack Dainetti
Michigan State
Spartan
Notre Dame
Dr. James E. West Dies Former Chief Scout Executive
Dr. James E. West, longtime chief Scout executive of the Boy Scouts of America, died in New Rochelle New York at age 71 or 72. He spearheaded the organization from 1910 and retired in 1943 after guiding millions of boys and men into the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. West
New Rochelle
N. Y
Soy Scouts of America
West
New Rochelle Hospital
Washington, D. C
Israel Faces Coordinated Attacks as Arab Forces Strike
Reports say Israeli pilot captured after a Spitfire attack in Tel Aviv killed one and wounded six, with bombs near the Tel Aviv airport. Haganah cites strikes on Galilee settlements and Rehovot airfield while Arab forces from Egypt Trans Jordan Syria and Lebanon mount a joint advance toward Galilee. Censorship and martial law mark Cairo amid reports of armored columns and Palestinian towns under bombardment.
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Tel Aviv
Haganah
Samakh
Lake Tiberias
Galilee
Trans-Jordan
Arab Legion
Naharayim
Rehovot
Israel
Holy Land
Cairo
Egypt
Syria
Lebanon
Palestine
Lake Galilee
Saida
Tyre
Khan Yunis
Rafa
Gaza
Ta Aviv
Beit Hanun
Brion Ishaac
Iraq
Suweidan
Ali Mentar
Sheik Mamoun al Shinawi
al Azhar University
Birth Announcements Report Incomplete Text
Congratulatory notices describe newborns with limited readable details. Mentions include parents Whitsett Bevan Young Srp Sherrod and families, hospital names Texas hospital West Texas hospital and places on route 7, with times like 6 56 am and 1 40 am.
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Srp
Winfred D. Rusk
Lae Hock
Preley
Vin ‘Texas Hospital
Vane Maine
Tan Tech
Texas Political Filing Opens as Candidates File for Offices
Report lists potential candidates for U S senate and state offices with filing deadlines through June 7 and Monday midnight for House and district posts. Nat Patton and Bascom Giles announce runs. Miriam Ferguson backs Lyndon Johnson. W Lee O Danial poised to reveal plans. Baylor students and Governor Jester feature in campaign critique.
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Lyndon Johnson
Miriam A. Ferguson
W. Lee O’daniel
House
U. S
Nat Patton
Crockett
Tomee
Palestine
Congress
Texas
Bascom Giles
Baylor
March
Jester
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