Higher Rail Wages Given Board's Okay
A presidential emergency board recommended a 40 hour week and an 18 cent hourly wage increase for about 75,000 railroad yard service employees, while denying raises for around 126,000 trainmen and conductors. The vote, filed with President Truman, sets an October 1 effective date for yard workers and outlines 80 day negotiation windows under the Railway Labor Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Emergency Board
Truman
Umions
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Order of Railway Conductors
Roger J. McDonough
Utah Supreme Court
Marl J. O'Malley
Indiana Supreme Court
Gordon S. Watkins
University of California
Union
North America
McDonald Wins First Round In Court To Force Ballot Listing
In Austin, McDonald won the first round in his court fight to print his name on the July 22 Democratic primary ballot. The State Supreme Court allowed a mandamus action against the State Democratic Executive Committee, which barred his name on charges of party disloyalty. A hearing was set for Tuesday, June 20 at 10 a.m. after a one hour conference.
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Austin
McDonald
State Supreme Court
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Chambers
Daredevil Drivers To Present Show Here June 24 25
Daredevil auto crash troupe led by Capt. Jack O Diamonds visits Pampa June 24 25 under VFW sponsorship for final state appearance. A free safety show June 24 teaches car stopping speeds signals and crash prevention. June 25 features a two hour car smashing program at Top Of Texas rodeo grounds with twelve acts. Proceeds aid veteran rehabilitation. essay contest on safety to award at the show.
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Jack O' Diamonds
Pampa
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Jong St
Texas Rodeo Grounds
Diamonds
AJ Krueger
Lucky Starr
Lewis Grimes
Speedy Adams
Mian
Audrey Lassier
VFW
Marines
Navy
VEW
Diamond
Schneider Hotel
Pioneer Resident of Panhandle Dies
Pioneer resident of Panhandle dies at 10:50 a m today after 43 years in the Panhandle and 33 years in White Deer. Survivors include four daughters Mrs Barris Vaughn Lubbock Mrs W R Nottaker Carlsbad Mrs Martha Zachry Borger and Mrs D M Aldridge Midland and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services by Duenkel Carmichael are pending.
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Moo
Panhandle
Smoot
White Deer
Miami
Hia Wita
Threatons
W. T
Amarillo
R. L
Perryton
Francis
Crane
Barris Vaughn
Lubbock
W. R. Nottaker
Carlsbad
Martha Zachry
Borger
D. M. Aldridge
Midland
Duenkel- Carmichael
Rail workers seek shorter hours and higher pay
Ollens defeats Dukes decisively as election unrest grows in OCengus counties. Truman attends a mock warfare event while Daredevils showcase daring feats. Officials attribute haze to a volcanic eruption amid public confusion and misprints.
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Robin
Truman
City pool opening slated Sunday at 1 pm
City Engineer Ray Evans announced the municipal pool will open at 1 pm Sunday, three days behind schedule. Water will be pumped in Friday night and the 360 foot sidewalk along the south side is being poured. Mechanical systems have been installed and tested. water heating will range from 65 to 10 degrees.
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Ray Evans
Evans
Ivats
Kvana
Equipment Arriving For Highway Project Near Pampa
Bulldozers graders and other heavy equipment move in on State Highway 70 north of Pampa as Ernest Lloyd Construction Co begins preparing to gouge out 25.29 miles of the Pampa Perryton road. 186 working days planned to excavate install structures and grade the stretch and pave 44 miles toward Canatitun River with dirt work from the county line to the south bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equippel
Pampa
Ernest Lloyd Construction Co
Fort Worth
Perryfon
Gray County
Canatitun River
Chiefs due Manila arrival by plane tomorrow
Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson and Gen. Omar Bradey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will arrive here by plane tomorrow from Guam. Garden tools and rubber hose for your spring work, Lewis How.
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Manila
Secretary of Defense
Louis Johnson
Gen
Omar Bradey
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Guam
Lewis How
Debate on Titleland Bill Moves to State Ownership
Washington House Rules Committee ends hearing without action on a bill to grant states title to marginal-sea lands. Rep. Ed Gossett leads pro state ownership, opposed by Rep. Hobbs. Judiciary Committee had approved 168 to 10. Lobby conflict, quorum failure, and a walkout mark the session as leaders clash over floor consideration.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Ed Gossett
Wichita Falls
Rep
Hobbs
Alabama
House
House Judiciary Committee
Lyle D
Lyle
Sullivan to Leave Panhandle Lumber Firm Here
L. H. Cossell of EB Rebs Oklahoma will succeed Jack Sullivan as manager of the Panhandle Lumber Company in Pampa on July 1. Sullivan, who has directed operations for eight years, may start a business or remain in Pampa. Cossell, ex-manager of Davidson and Case Lumber Co in El Reno, arrived May 20 and is a former Oklahoma A&M student. Sullivan is Rotary Club president.
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L. H. Cossell
EB Rebs
Oklahoma
Jack Sullivan
Panhandle Lumber Company
Cossell
Davidson and Case Lumber Company
E! Reno
Sullivan
Pampa
Rotary Club
Porto
Carlabad
New Mexico
Cosel
Oklahoma A&m
Stillwater
Houston Fames
Arequipa Revolt Rebellion Crushed By Loyal Peru Forces
At least 40 people died in a two day uprising in Arequipa as rebels seized city buildings including the city hall and airport. Loyal troops entered the city and restored order, while censorship was noted and arrests reported. The government blamed Communists and Apra elements for the plot, led by Mostajo, with election plans amid the turmoil.
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Lima
Peru
Arequipa
New York
Jose Luis Buatamante
Apra Party
Democratic League
Mostaso
Manuel’ Odria
Odria
Ernesto A. Montagne
Mostajo
Montegne
Aprista
National Electoral Board
Hatfield Services Slated Saturday
Funeral service for T. M. Hatfield, who died Monday night in Hot Springs New Mexico, will be at 10 30 a m Saturday at Harrah Methodist Church with Rev EB Armstrong officiating. Hatfield 55 was born February 5 1805 at Thla Bell Missouri burial at Fairview Cemetery in Pampa. Blackburn Bhaw Sima funeral Home in charge pallbearers named Cecil Lunsford Bud Duncan Fred Parks Oscar Johnson Carl English and E C White.
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T. M. Hat
Hot Springs
New Mexico
Harrah Methodist Church
Armstrong
Hatfield
Thla Bell
Mixsouri
Fairview
Pampa
Blackburn-Bhaw-Sima — Funeral
Cecil Lunsford
Bud Duncan
Fred Parks
Oscar Johnson
Carl English
E. C White
Quarter Horse Prizes Posted for Top of Texas Rodeo
Plans for the Top of Texas rodeo quarter horse show were finalized at a Schneider Hotel meeting led by Ralph Morrison of the American Quarter Horse Association of Amiagril To. Entry closes at 1 p.m. August 9 with stalls due by 8 a.m. August 9. judging occurs August 10 at 9 a.m. Entries may be released after Thursday's show. fees are $5 plus stall costs. Ribbons and grand trophies honored. geldings added to mare and stallion classes. reigning contest included. Contact Quentin Williams, Box 1942, Pampa, Texas for details.
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Schneider Hotel
Ralph Morrison
Quarter Horse’ Association of Amiagril- To
Os Dem
Iman
Quentin Williams
Box
Pampa
Texas
Associaton
Slated Friday Framing Funeral for Charles Lannie
Charles Lannie, who died Tuesday in El Paso, will be buried at Fairview Cemetery. The service, at 2:00 p m, will be at the Duenkel-Carmichael Chapel with Dr Orion W Carter and Rev E Douglas Carver officiating. Lannie, born December 18 1918 in Panhandle, was aged no, listed with Line Services in Framing.
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Dunerun
Clr
Charles Lannie Line
el Paso
Duenkel-Carmichael
First Methodilt
E. Douglas Carver
First Baptist Church
Fairview
Ling
Panhane Idle Deu
Former Pampan's Services Scheduled
P. L. Gertain, long time Pampan resident, will be laid to rest in Liberal. Funeral services set for 4 pm Friday at the First Methodist Church in Liberal.
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Pampan’s
P. L. Gertain
Pampa
Liberal
W. Brown
First Methodist
Politicos Intensify Primary Campaign Reported by Walter Shalley
Census figures show population declines in Roberts and Wheeler Counties between 1940 and 1950 with 1960 updates noting drops in county seats and overall losses. Despite gains in Shamrock and Wheeler, Madison and surrounding areas face continued demographic shifts as Democratic primary activity heats up with radio roundups and candidate visits across Amarillo and the Panhandle.
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Wheeler
Roberta
Walter Shalley
Roberts County
Miami
Agnough
Pampans Attend Bridge Ceremonies
A delegation from the Pampa Chamber of Commerce and Texas Highway Department officials joined the Claverdon Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club in Clarendon to honor the Salt Fork bridge between Pampa and Clarendon. Attendees included W. B. Weathenred, John Pitts, Sherman White Jr, Wedgeworth, and G. K. Reading.
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Pampa
John ©. Pitts
Highway 7
Sherman White, Jr
Wedgeworth
Reading
Canine Capers Start Sunday Ste
The Pampa Daily News preview promises a lighthearted feature on canine antics beginning Sunday, with photography by Robert A. Hanks and a whimsical, early 20th century tone. The piece highlights Arden Bags Bach as a producer of zany puppet capers and playful dog antics.
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Rick
Pampa
Robert A. Hanks
Aperica
Ape Peirlng
Enya
Lawn Sprinkling Plan Discussed by County Officials
County commissioners met to review a proposed lawn sprinkling system for Big and General Howe. A loan engineer outlined the project and the plan drawn by the Blue Health Department was to be approved in about two weeks, with construction bids considered if final approval is granted.
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Inem Buherw
Bigh
Gray An Dati
Blue Health Department
Jury Clears Officials in Amerasia Case Handling
New York report states the jury cleared government officials and agencies of shortcoming in the Amerasia dossier while ordering a detailed DOJ report. The panel investigated subversive activities for 18 months and returned indictments against William W. Kennington former Commerce Department economist Judith Coplon and Valentin Guilleney.
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New York
Federt
Amerasia Vlolon
Dopartment of Justice
Wise
Wieei Nia
dnteNpio- Hage Wuelletiests
Mudith Coplon
Valentin Guhileney
Burglars Target Belvedere Club in Early Morning Break-In
Belvedere Club was entered through the front door by burglars who damaged safes and boxes of cigars. An estimated $1,000,000 in valuables and about $4 in pennies were reported missing as police were alerted and investigations began.
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Dickanvernd
Amd
Bed
Mornhack
Local Home Service Ad Listing Contractors
An OCR fragment advertises free engineering service and home improvements. It lists Bert A Howell at 140 North Ward with a phone 152 and mentions 315 W Kingsmit and Economy Furniture with phone 605. The wording is garbled but centers on home renovation and related trades.
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Bert A. Howell
Nurth Ward
Ienee
Billion Dollar Tax Cut Coming From Session Deal
Democratic tax drafters and Speaker Rayburn reportedly reached a secret agreement on a tax bill aimed at slashing excise taxes by about 1.1 billion dollars while raising corporate income tax rates, potentially from 38 to 41 percent. A July 1 target for House passage and Senate action was noted, with discussions on removing the current notch and adjusting rates across brackets to raise roughly 800 to 875 million annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Rayburn
Senate
Congress
Truman
Rodeo Committees to Meet Friday at Yorns Showground
Rodeo and horse show committees of the Yorns Rodeo and Horse Show Association will hold a 7:30 am breakfast at Schneier Hotel to set up rules, premium lists, and classes for the Top o Texas American Quarter Horse Show linked to the August rodeo. The horse show runs Aug 9 10 with winners shown at the rodeo on the 10th. Committee members include Quentin Williams, J Smith Pawlex Mickey Ledrici Arthur Rankin George Dillman Slayton Mathis Jack Osborne Vester Lee Smith Orville Sheistopher Miami Frank Lard Buck Hing Joe Looper H. Sedrick and others. Clayton Knapp organizes rodeo offices and attends both meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
vWwo
Wewop
Yorns
Horge Show Association
Schneier Hotel
Quentin Willams
Wiliams
J. Py Smith
Pawlex
Mickey Ledrici
Arthur Rankin
George Dillman
Slayton Mathis
Jack Osborne
Vester Lee Smith
Orville Sheistopher
Miami
Sehneider
Frank Lard
High Moisture Content Report From Laketon Wheat Elevators
An official at Laketon Wheat Growers Inc reports new harvest in the area shows wheat of good quality when dry but currently contains excessive moisture. The Laketon elevator has not received new wheat yet but expects to by the weekend. The first wheat received by an elevator in the Pampa area came from Higher Panhandle Grain Co yesterday morning. The report is from OM Vaught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laketon Wheat Growers, Inc
Pampa
Hisher Panhandle Grain Co
Vaught
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Sams Adn
Jack Bellivan
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Politicos
Wheeler, Roberts Counties
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Visite
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Amrillo
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