Australia Opposes New Atomic Control Plan
Australia proposed a plan to form a single master committee to draft international atomic energy control measures and reconcile divergent U S and Russian programs. The plan favors Baruch's concept of a supreme authority and contrasts with Russia's two-committee idea. Dr Herbert Evatt disclosed the proposal amid Pravda's criticisms of U S atomic diplomacy. Oscar Lange prepared an atomic control program and Alexandre Parodi offered modifications to find common ground.
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Australia
United States
Russia
International Atomic Development Authority
Bernard M. Baruch
United Nations
Herbert V. Evntt
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Pravda
Oscar Lange
Alexandre Parodi
Lange
Global atomic arms race seen after Soviet stance
Washington ap reports lawmakers warn of a potential global arms race if the United Nations stalls on atomic energy control. Senators oppose yielding the A-bomb secret without tested international controls, criticizing Pravda’s claim as ridiculous and urging a firm stance against Russia’s approach.
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United Nations
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Russia
Guaranteia National
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We Senate
Seven Members 0 Ball Club Die in Seattle Bus Crash
A bus carrying Spokane Western International League players toppled from a hillside near Seattle. At least seven died at the scene or en route, with six bodies recovered and several survivors hospitalized. Identified victims include George C. Risk and Frederick T. Martinez. Gus Hallbourg, a survivor, was a former Pampa Oilers star. The crash severed guard rail and sent the bus down a 300 to 600 foot drop, leaving scorched wreckage and scattered bodies as darkness hampered rescue efforts. Several players remained missing or unaccounted for as authorities investigated the cause.
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Cascade Mountains
Gus Hallbourg
Pampa Oilers
Seattle
George C. Risk
Minger Mel Cole
Wanatchiee
Wash
Bob Kinnaman
Brooklyn
Rog’ James
Tempe
Ariz
Bob Patterson
San Jciscora
Wndate
None-for-Russia tag seen for U S UNRRA donation
President Truman disclosed that Moscow blocks American reporters from UNRRA relief activities in two Soviet republics. House members vow to press for access and may require funds not be used in countries denying press entry. Total U S UNRRA contributions would reach 2.7 billion dollars with this year's 403 million allotment.
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UNRRA
Truman
Moscow
Yelief
Soviet Republics
House
United States
Clarence Brown
Rohio
Congress
Russia
Ounrra
Oil Production Slips Across Texas in Weekly Report
Tulsa dispatch reports a weekly drop in crude oil production across Texas totaling 4,243,750 barrels daily, down 14,000 from the prior week. California rises to 880,160 barrels daily as other regions show mixed changes, with New Mexico steady at 97,600 and Mississippi at 63,150 for the week ending June 22.
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Tulsa
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California
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
Arkansas
New Mexico
Mississippi
Browder Leaves Britain for New York Air Arrival
Earl Browder former head of the US Communist Party departs London after two days in British security custody. His plane is due to land at LaGuardia between 8:30 and 9:80 p.m. CST tonight.
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London
Earl Browder
Communist Party
United States
New York
la Guardia Field
Boy Scouts Collect Used Rags for Scout Fund
Troop 17 of the Boy Scouts continues rag pickup in the city to raise money for the scout fund. John Schwind serves as scoutmaster for the troop.
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Iity
John Schwind
First Case of Polio Reported in Pampa
Pampa reports its first polio case, a 16 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pike, at 408 South Cuyler. Dr. Roy A. Webb and Dr. M. McDaniel treat the boy, who showed cold signs eight days ago and now has paralysis in one leg. A nurse checks daily. officials note potential long term effects remain uncertain. Gray county infantile paralysis board meeting set for 2:30 PM at city hall with Wilmer Sims of Abilene attending.
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Webb
A. Huff
Gray County
National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis
Wilmer Sims
Foundation
Abileng
Search for Missing Senorita Ends in San Antonio Hotel
A three day Texas search for Senorita Angelica Machiavella, 48, missing since Saturday after separating from her party in Houston, concluded in San Antonio where she was found unharmed in a hotel. She said she traveled by bus to visit friends in the city and planned to return to Mexico City, after contacting the Mexican consul.
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San Antonio
Texas
Angelica Machiavella
Senorita Machiavello
Houston
Mexico City
Army plans no draft calls in July and August
Army officials announced that July and August draft calls would be waived as part of a compromise bill extending the draft law to next March 3. The House approved a measure to extend the draft while boosting armed services pay and favoring voluntary enlistment, with Patterson and Eisenhower backing an all volunteer force if possible.
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Washingtuly
Secretary of
Robert P. Patterson
Congress
Patterson
House
Thomason
Texas
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Senate
War Department
Armed Services
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Major Provisions of New Act Are Listed
Washington reports the house passed Selective Service measures setting 18 month service with 19 year olds inducted and 18 year olds exempt. Pay increases staged from 0 to 10 percent by rank. discharge option after Aug 1 1947. act runs until March 31 1947. Rep Dewey Short seeks to block but forecast is strong approval.
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Senate
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R-Mo
House Military Committee
Texas candidates press voters as campaign speeds up
Texas political activity intensifies as candidates for governor and railroad commissioner address voters about democracy and the people. The piece notes D Coker clashing with Culberson over oil, Beauford Jester predicting a ten day race decision, McNutt launching a blitz, and a campaign manager shaping East Texas strategy. Also reports U S government non-home building approvals totaling over 1.87 billion as controls curb non housing projects to favor home construction, with a shift after May 29 due to material use and vaunted wartime needs. A light Chicago caption describes birds nesting on a cement mixer near Montrose harbor.
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Washington
Civilian Production Administration
CPA
Job D. Small
Wilson W. Wyatt
OPA
Texas Railroad Commission Maintains Logging Policy
The Texas Railroad Commission stated no change to electric log requirements, limiting logs to wells that are dually completed. Operators protested, fearing a move to require logs on all wells. Critics argued logs need corroborating data, and that new discoveries would undermine the discoverer’s rights.
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Texas Railroad Commission
Commission
Bids Open Soon for Municipal Airport Building
Bids for the three room house at the Municipal airport will be received until 2 o'clock Thursday June 37 per local chamber of commerce. Bidders must submit before that time and the committee will dispose of the building immediately after the bid opening.
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Chamber of Commerce
British Plan Accepted in Pari by India
New Delhi reports the All-India Congress Party approved a long-range plan for an independent federated India while rejecting an interim government. Maulana Abul Kalan Azad announced the decision after a two-hour meeting, with the Muslim League also accepting the cabinet mission’s long-range proposals. The response sets the stage for possible additional statements on future constitutional arrangements.
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all-India Congress Party
Union of India
Congress Working Committee
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Abul Kalan Azad
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Congress Party
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Inerin
Azad
Cabinet
City Accepts Bid For Paving Street
At the regular weekly meeting of the Pampa City commission the low bid from Monarch Lumber Co was accepted to pave West Francis Avenue Boulevard. The bid covers delivery of cement at 12 dollars per cubic yard to the site. The commission also approved a contract making First National Bank of Pampa the city depository after bids from banking firms.
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Texas Swindlers Target Vets and Families in Texas
Texas swindlers operating across the state use multiple schemes to prey on veterans and their families. The Texas chamber of commerce reports tactics such as the Hero Book scam soliciting full page ads from grieving families, mail theft to forge checks, fake veteran subscriptions, and benefit dances to aid local groups. Others include high pressure sales and fraudulent advertising.
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Texas
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Je Loval Organization
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Compromise Seen Good for Passage of OPA Bill
House Banking Committee Chair Spence said President Truman would sign a compromise bill crafted by a Senate House conference. He called the measure workable and expected House approval, with final passage likely midafternoon after debate. Meat, butter, cigarettes and gasoline controls remain, though a year extension limits powers. livestock meat and petroleum endings were cut from the plan.
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Spence Yollow
OPA
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Senate
Truman
Notice of Appeal Filed in Theft Conviction Case
Notice filed in the case of Joe Ben Phea a negro convicted by a jury on theft charges and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary Defense attorney Curtis Douglas signed the appeal The defendant worked as a porter at the Schneider hotel and was accused of taking $100 from William Cook a salesman on or about February 17 The jury trial began yesterday at 10 and the verdict was announced at 4 30 District Attorney Walter Rogers prosecuted the case Judge W R Ewing granted continuance on the petition of the defense in the case of William Jordan an employee of his company charged with a felony through mistaken accident while driving under the influence of alcohol The case is expected to go into court in the fall term opening in September
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Curtis Douglas
Phea
Schneider
William Cook
Walter Rogers
W. R. Ewing
Opern
William Jordan
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Roma Hope
Harvest Progress Report Details Panhandle Wheat Harvest
J B Kidd reports rapid wheat harvest in the Panhandle with 50 percent ready in Pampa Gray County and 12 percent vested. About 115 combines needed for Hereford Vega Dumas and Stratford zones. Labor sufficient but more tractor drivers required. truck and railcar shortages hinder movement.
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Kidd
Extension Service
Pampa
Gray County
Hereford
Vega
Dumas
Stratford
Clade
Amarillo
Tulsa
Dingnitt
Canyon
Mississippi
July 4 Motorcycle Show Rescheduled at Recreation Park
Rained out races from Sunday postpone to July 4 at 3 p m at Recreation Park. Program to include the same events with heavier motors. Sponsored by the Pampa Odd Fellows.
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Pampa Odd Fellows
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