Investigators press case in Degnan kidnap killing
Chicago authorities push renewed questioning of University of Chicago student William Heirens amid claims of nine matching fingerprints and other evidence tying him to the Suzanne Degnan ransom note and burglaries. Tuohy says not yet enough to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
William J. Tuohy
Suzanne Degnan
Tuohy
William Sebens
Bridewell Hospital
Touhy
Heirens
Uwelines
South Side
Evelyn Peterson
Hermes
Degnan
Few Negroes Are Qualified for Primary Tuesday
Jackson Mississippi reports state race dominated by white supremacy rhetoric as Negro registration remains a tiny fraction of voters. Senate probe consideration and federal troops discussed amid claims of registration obstruction and intimidation by circuit clerks.
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Jackson, Miss
Senate
Mississippi
Theo C. Bilbo
Bilbo
T. B. Wilson
Progressive Voter's League
Senate Elections Committee
Washington
National Negro Council
Tru Man
President Truman Orders Investigation Of Shortages
President Truman said he asked Attorney General Clark to investigate factors behind shortages to see if anyone is criminally responsible and to assign responsibility. He disclosed this in a radio address. He linked withholding of goods from consumers to possible harsher effects under vetoed price control legislation. He argued sellers prefer higher prices if controls end soon.
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Washington
Truman
Clark Tosd
Scout Camp Visited By Executive Board
Adobe Walls Council Boy Scouts executive board visited Camp Ki-o-wah last week. Members included W. B. Weatherred president M. K. Brown national council representative Joe Gordon Judge Sherman White Charles Gunn Dr H L Wilder Ar thur Teed and O K Gaylor. They toured the camp to plan improvements for its development.
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Adobe Walls
Weather forecast notes unsettled conditions and showers
The weather bureau reports unsettled conditions with partly cloudy days and possible showers. Sunday shows scattered showers in portions, with moderate winds. East half may see showers and cooler temperatures, while the west stays warmer.
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PAXAS
New Draft Act Becomes Official With Signature
President Truman signed the draft act extending service to March 31 1947 and banning induction of 18 year olds. The measure allows drafting of men up to age 48, sets 18 month service limits, and preserves exemptions for fathers and certain deferments while outlining reinduction rules and force sizes for 1947.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
House
Army
Congress
Loreal
Navy
Primarine Corps
Compromise on Trieste Taken Under Question
Paris four power ministers postponed a decision on a general European peace conference and weighed a new compromise plan for Trieste. Bidault proposed Trieste as an autonomous region under international guidance for ten years, with a later review. Molotov accepted in principle but with reservations, while Americans found the plan too complex and not a solution. The session adjourned without action on Byrnes call for a 21 nation peace conference as Italy colonies Trieste and German questions loomed.
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Paris
Forc Cian
Trieste
Georges Bidault
Big Four
United Nations
Italy
Yugoslavia
Molotov
Bidault
Czechoslovakia
U. S
James F. Byrnes
United States
Ressons
Ernest Bevin
Byrnes
Pormants
Canadian Rodeo Set July 3 and 4
Second annual Canadian Rodeo schedules July 3 and 4 with 1400 dollars in prizes. Events include wild mule race and junior steer riding. girls cow milking. Entries close 12 noon daily. Walter Wilmoth and Matt Day are timekeepers. Roy Lynn acts as flag and judge. Dances nightly feature Bill and Joe Callahan.
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Walter Wilmoth
Spearman
Matt Day
Miami
Tima
Roy Lynn
Perryton
Walter Coram
Vicl
Okla
Keith McClain
Rip
Barrett
Pampa
Bill
Joe Callahan
Red Cross in Italy Told By National Field Rep
Doris Mae Waring, home service field representative for the American National Red Cross, described in Pampa how clothing sent from U S chapters reached Italians after wartime years. She noted Italians valued the aid and remains of Red Cross relief, and recalled hardship from bombings, lack of gas and coal, and scarce wood.
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Red Cross
Italy
John, McBride
Livorno
Pape
Miss Waring
Tielan
Lewis Hidume
United States
American Red Cross
B. Francis
Pampa Lubricating Co
Command Performance by Sally Rand at Municipal Court
Sally Rand staged a command performance for a municipal court in San Francisco as judge Daniel B. Shoemaker presided in a rare session. The trial over indecent exposure proceeded with Rand and a cast of a dozen, to resume Monday, amid breakfast tables and newspaper photographers.
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Sally Rand
Santfrancisco
Daniel B. Shoemaker
Sally
Atomic Test Might Fizzle Says Scientist Warning
Dr Karl Compton chairman of the joint chiefs of staff evaluation board warned that the Bikini Atoll bomb could fizzle or reach maximum efficiency. Reports from Bikini noted an advance to 2 5 p.m. CST with broadcasts planned by KPON and Mutual for updates. Weather, timing, and evacuation plans were outlined as the test approached with Admiral Blandy expected to announce conditions Sunday morning.
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Kwajalein
Bikinagoon
Marshalls
Karl Compton
Joint Chiefs of Staff Evaluation Board
KPON
Bikini Atol
Carer
Adm
W.H. O Blandy
Bikini
Air Force
Bradley Dewey
American Chemical Society
Dewey
President Signs Amended War Powers Act Version
President Truman signed an amended war powers act renewing authority to ration and allocate scarce materials. The amendment forbids price ceilings or rent controls and grants one more year of powers to requisition property and set priorities. Civilian and agricultural agencies use the act to manage items for reconversion and relief.
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Washington
Truman
Civilan Production Administration
Agriculture Department
Europe
Simmons To Head White Deer Lodge
WHITE DEER, (Special) William W. Simontons, a leading Pan handle Masonic figure, was installed as worshipful master of White Deer Lodge No. 1188 AF and AM at Priday. He has held every office in the Pam pa Chapter and Council since 1934 and serves as Commander of Pam pa Commandery No. 97. Other officers elected include W. H. Price senior warden J. R. Meaker junior warden J. C. Freeman treasurer J. G L. Darnell secretary J. P. Weatherall senior deacon Bert Castleberry junior deacon J. P. McBride chaplain Ralph Wrinkle senior steward and Oscar Taylor tyler.
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White Deer
Wliam W. Simontons
Panhandle
J. R. Meaker
J. C. Freeman
J. G L. Darnell
J.P. Weatherall
Bert Castleberry
J. P. McBride
Ralph Wrinkle
Oscar Taylor
Tyler
All-Time Record For Building Set By The AP
Texas set an all time high for construction in 1946 while the war year turned mid year. Despite strikes and shortages Houston leads Texas in building with a temporary standstill during a paralyzing strike. First half 1946 permits total 39 030 911 with Amarillo tops among smaller cities at 6 170 092.
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Associated Press
Texas
Houston
Amarillo
Lubbock
Corpus Christi
Odessa
Abilene
U S and China Deplore Use of Veto Power
United States and China join in deploring veto misuse at the UN. Quo Tai chi predicts the veto will be abandoned, while Hershel Johnson argues it may endure. Evatt weighs full debate at the general assembly, with Cuba seeking elimination of the veto.
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New York
United States
China
United Nations
Quo Tai-chi
Security Council
Great Britain
Russia
France
Franco
Sr. Quoa
University of the Air
NBC
Cina
Hershel Johnson
U. S
San Francisco
Herbert V. Evatt
General Assembly
Cuba
Scouts Camping Season Nears End at Camp Ki-O-wih
The fourth and final week of camp at Camp Ki-O-wih near Lake Marvin begins July 1 and ends July 5. Twelve troops from Pampa will attend, with 102 Scouts and 12 leaders already reserved. Camp leadership rests with Donley Watkins of Perryton and Thomas C. Cochran of Borger, Adobe Walls Council field executives. Matt Bushell, national camping director of the Boy Scouts of America, will visit July 3-4, his first council visit to attend a camp.
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Ki-O-wih
Lake Mar- Vin
Pampa
Donley Watkins
Perryton
Thomas C. Cochran
Borger
Adobe Walls Council
Truman Declares Fight Not Over After Price Controls End
President Truman urged the nation in a network broadcast that the fight to retain price controls and curb inflation is not over. He called on businesses and workers to observe regulations and for OPA staff to stay at their posts as the controls moved toward ending.
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Washdington
Priece
Truman
Congress
Cantral
OPA
Winther
Two Killed in Swift British Raid on Palestine
An official report cites the deaths of one British soldier and one Jew amid widespread raids aimed at restoring order in Palestine. British troops seized Jewish Agency headquarters in Jerusalem and offices in Tel Aviv and other settlements, destroying some buildings and uncovering a large arms cache. Dozens of Jews were detained, including Moshe Shertok and Bernard Joseph, as operations continued with planes overhead and searches for missing British officers.
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Ieres Ale ii
Jerusalem
Pales- Libe
Jewish Agency
FUL Var
Tel Aviv
Moshe Shertok
Bernard Joseph
Momber
Yagur
Abomont
Jewney
Siljiat
London
The
Middle East
Britain
Palestine
Rise in Prices and Rents Seen in Texas Area
Dallas reports warn of price rises and sharply higher rents after price control expiration. OPA officials warn of potential inflation, with lumber and cattle noted as likely stock-driven drivers. Some landlords plan rent hikes 20 to 100 percent, while grocers expect competition to curb costs.
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Texas
Dallas
OPA
Orth
House of Representatives
Dallas Opa
OFA
Blackwell Nominated for Permanent Commission in Army Air Corps
Lt. Lytin C. Blackwell son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Blackwell 319 Warren is nominated by President Truman for permanent commission as first lieutenant in the regular Army Air Corps Blackwell has five years service joined in November 1949 trained at Goodfellow Field San Angelo and advanced training at Kelly Field San Antonio He served in China twelve months and is currently stationed at Randolph Field San Antonio
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Apouber Pamps Manter
Lytin C. Blackwell
Clyde Blackwell
Warren
Truman
Regular
Army Air Corps
Blackwell
Air Corps
Goodfellow Field
San Angelo
Kelly Field
San Antonio
China
Randolph Field
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J. B. Kidd
Plainview
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Charlie Thut
Paiva
Cornelius Motor Co
W. Foster
U.S
Mr. Yates
Judy
Pampan
Jim Bill Windsor
Jim Bill
Sportsman Shop
West Foster Street
Mately
Akron
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