Weather letters hint at political optimism and culinary quips
A friend in Orida notes milder weather with winds. An insider in Washington says Truman enjoys the job, seeks re election, and has boosted confidence while sidestepping advisers. A newspaperman friend forecasts Dewey re nomination and a potential Truman victory over Dewey Taft or Vandenberg. Occasional notes on cheese in salads, a Duel in the Sun premiere, and a wild shotgun anecdote close the column.
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Washington
Truman
Dewey
Taft
Vandenberg
Stassen
State House Is Kept Busy in Austin
In Austin on February 13 the Senate adjourned to Monday while the House returned to duty Friday for the first time this session. The Senate passed three bills after introducing three more. Sen. A M Aikin Jr of Paris introduced a bill to fund 1 810 456 yearly for vocational education and rehabilitation over the next two years. The House debated, then tabled Rae Files Still of Waxahachie’s bill allowing one parent to sue for child support without divorce, arguing it would disrupt the American home.
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Austin
Senate
House
A.M. Aikin, Jr
Paris
Rae
Waxahachie
Lo the Rich Indian and Other Poked Pines
A humorous column recalls early jokes about Indians and contrasts them with real Native life in the Indian Territory. The writer describes meeting a brave who grants access to tepees and recounts an awkward quiz show anecdote involving Gandhi Feller and a pun on Indians. The tone critiques stereotypes while sharing anecdotes.
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Pope
Fugitive Mobbed by Dogs After Kidnapping Pair
An escaped suspect abducted two filling station operators before fleeing, with posse members fearing he may climb a tree to elude attacking dogs. A officer noted that several vicious dogs are common in a pack as the chase continued on foot.
Mixed cattle and hog markets with regional price notes
Cattle and calf prices steady to weak in Kansas City with beef steers at 21.50 to 23.25, hogs steady to firm topping at 25.25, sheep and lambs around steady with early wheat pasture lambs at 23.00. Chicago weights 250 pounds and under strong, higher weights up to 25.25 top, sows steady to strong. Also listed are several real estate transfers and divorce and marriage license items.
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Kansas City
Fett
USDA
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Iowa
Courthouse Records Deeds Timbered By City Lot Transfers
Hugo H. Loewenstern transfers Lot 1 Block 4 Sunset Park Addition to Dr. Malcolm H. Wyatt for 7100 dollars. H. H. Graham et al. deed Lot 3 Block 36 amid property titled pmertie de Race to R. T. Towery. Stiles Jr. and others convey parcels to Ldo M.
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Bivinstate
R. A. Burnett
B. O. Cornelius
Erwin C. Ochsner
Noble Landon
E. H. Kiein
M. Allen
Country Club Terrace
Lawrence Macrander
T. C. Sparks
Verna Jean Hodges
Buford Hodges
Hazel M. Davis
Harry E. Davis
Dollce B. Wyatt
Lullie G. Wyatt
Zula Belle James
Robert O. James
L. T. Bird
Ruth E. Breedlove
James M. Montgomery
Melba Lorine Wiley
Elwin D. Elmore
Mary Pauline Corley
William Simshauser
Florence Beauchamp
Lloyd M. Blackwell
Doris Jean Cazzell
Myron Gerber
Lois Proffitt
Edward A. Kitpack
Mary Robison
Hugo H. Loewenstern
Malcolm H. Wyatt
Sunset Park
H. H. Graham
R. T. Towery
H. G. Stiles, Jr
Ldo M
Foreign Delegates Arrive for Junior Chamber Congress in Dallas
First foreign delegates to the world congress of the Junior Chamber of Commerce International reach Dallas for the event. Delegates are registered from 34 nations with meetings planned Sunday and Monday for the official opening, welcome addresses, a parade, and the keynote luncheon.
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Dallas
Junior
Chamber of Commerce International
Epperson Heads to Dallas on Brief Business Trip
Bob Epperson of 2405 Hayden travels to Dallas for a short business trip. He expects to return soon and resume local duties.
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Epperson
Dallas
Bob Epperson
Hayden
Lost wrist watch near Fisk Building seeks return
Bulova watch with yellow gold case and black band lost around 5:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday near Fisk Building. Reward offered. Call 8804 510-B West Ninth. Also trade rooms for work and carpentry jobs at a modern home. Write to Mrs Lulla Babb General Delivery.
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Tack
Fisk Bldg
West
Lulla Babb
Job preference notice for weekday housework
Dear Tack I would like to do housework washing or baby sitting between 930 AM and 3 PM five days a week It is impossible for me to work on Saturday or Sunday I want to make enough CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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Tack
Taft Sets Five Point Senate Program for April Completion
Senator Taft of Ohio outlined a five point plan for Senate action by April 1. Key items include a union control bill with a labor measure to reach the floor by March 15, budget completion by Feb. 15, a two term Presidency constitutional amendment, expiration of the second War Powers Act and new control bills on sugar rubber and other scarce commodities, plus portal to portal bill debate in about two weeks.
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Columbus
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Senate
Taft
Truman
Labor Committee
House
Six Autoists Die In Grade Crossing Collision Near Beckley
Six persons were killed when a Chesapeake & Ohio passenger train struck a loaded automobile at a meadow bridge crossing twelve miles east of Beckley West Virginia. Victims included Mr and Mrs Mansfield Dudley of Cambria Virginia and Mr and Mrs Charles Ross of East Rainelle West Virginia along with Katherine Peters aged four and Judy Peters aged six. The children's mother Mrs Herman Peters of Charmee was injured and described as in pretty bad shape.
Election Dinner Tonight at Amarillo Country Club
Amarillo Country Club hosts an election dinner this evening at 6 o'clock. The event gathers local residents and officials for a community update and social gathering.
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Amarillo Country Club
Explosives Sink Ship in Haifa Harbor
In Haifa harbor rubber suited divers from the Irgun Zvai Leumi sank one government vessel and damaged another. The British garrison responded quickly and precautions for an anticipated illegal immigrant ship were increased.
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Jerusalem
U.P
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Haifa
London Enacts Broad Power Cut Amid Fuel Shortage
24,000 tons of coal reached London in the past 24 hours as England Scotland and Wales enter a restricted power area for the first time. Jail terms are authorized for turning on lights and a near wartime blackout will cover city streets. Inspectors patrol for light violations while morning shutoff begins at 9 A M with BBC urging battery users to listen only.
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London
England
Scotland
Wales
BBC News
Manhunt Sparks Warnings In Northeast Texas
Capt Busby urged motorists not to pick up hitchhikers as a fifth stolen car fugitive fled on foot near Telephone Texas. He may attempt the Red River crossing into Oklahoma where gunfire forced him back and bridges across the area were guarded. If he tries to swim, he will be chased.
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Gars
John Zink
Oklahoma
Zink
Busby
Texas
Red River
Telephone
Tex
Make This Home Recipe To Take Off Ugly Fat
A nostril curious diet pitch promises rapid fat loss using four ounces of liquid Barcentrate mixed with grapefruit juice in a pint bottle taken two tablespoons twice daily. The ad guarantees money back if no results and touts swift bloat reduction and renewed vitality.
Blond Fugitive Evades Capture After Taxi Heist
Police pursued a tall blond fugitive who stole a taxi and vanished into wooded creek bottoms north west of town. Bloodhounds were brought from Gatesville and a night-long cordon kept watch as officers narrowed the search.
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Here
Gatesville
Inner-Aid claims 12 herbs cleanse organs and relieve symptoms
An advertisement asserts INNER AID contains 12 Great Herbs that cleanse bowels, reduce gas, and stimulate the liver and kidneys. It promises relief for miserable people and urges purchase at all drug stores.
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