Long Leads Louisiana Democratic Primary Runoff in Sight
Earl K. Long led the Louisiana Democratic gubernatorial primary with nearly complete returns from 1,501 of 1,878 precincts showing 189,179 for Long and 114,338 for Sam Jones. Kennon and Morrison trailed, Jones predicting a Feb 24 runoff victory. The state remains effectively one party.
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New Orleans
Earl K. Long
Louisiana
Sam Jones
Long
Jones
Robert F. Kennon
James H. Morrison
Tibetans Restricted From Bathing Inhabitants Prohibited
A report notes widespread bathing bans among many Tibetan residents. Officials enforce restrictions citing cleanliness rules and religious or cultural practices. The article details regional variation and mentions affected towns and local authorities.
Dorcas Class Hosts Coffee and Meeting
The Dorcas Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church met for coffee and a business session Thursday morning at Mrs. Date Wilson's home, 2707 Tyler. Neil Singleton led the devotional. members present included Moss, Hale, Yocham, Daniels, Frazier, Williams, Ely, McCrary, Smith, Singleton, Whitaker, Wright, and Thompson. The next meeting will be at Mrs. L. C. Hale, 500 Georgia, Thursday at 10.
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Dorcas
First Baptist Church
Date Wilson
Tyler
Neil Singleton
Mesdames N. V. Moss
L. C. Hale
Leon Yocham
B. M. Daniels
Lester Frazier
Earl T. Williams
Ed Ely
Leroy McCrary
T. A. Smith
H. A. Whitaker
Wallace Wright
Lloyd Thompson
Georgia
Four Gunter Buildings Burn in Grayson County Fire
A late night blaze in Gunter Grayson County destroyed four business buildings and a residence. Foy Wallace, a local merchant, put the loss at about 100000 dollars. Investigators suspect the movie theater started the fire which also consumed a hardware store restaurant and cleaning shop. Fire units from Sherman Perrin Field and Celina fought the blaze.
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Sherman
Gunter
Grayson County
Foy Wallace
Wallace
Perrin Field
Celina
Hames
Palestine Is Circle Study at San Jacinto Church
The Blanche Groves Circle of San Jacinto Baptist Church met at Mrs. George Reynolds home 827 Florida on Wednesday. Mrs. R P Davant led the lesson starting a study of the nation Israel and the land of Palestine with present members Davant Nellie Stout L W Budd L C Buhanan W W McClendon and the hostess Mrs W W McClendon 508 Belleview.
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Blanche Groves
San Jacinto Baptist Church
George Reynolds
Florida
R. P. Davant
Israel
Land of
Palestine
Mesdames Davant
Nellie Stout
L. W. Budd
L. C. Buhhanan
W. W. McClendon
Carl B. Hale
Belleview
Grand Jury Looks Into Doorstep Slaying Case
Houston grand jury hears five witnesses in the murder case against Thurman Williams 22 charged with the doorstep killing of Charles Neil Herridge 27 of Garden Oaks. Officers involved since the Oct 28 midnight shooting testify as the suspect was traced after he claimed a $100 reward for the rifle used. Williams was arrested at his mother's home Monday night.
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Houston
Thurman Williams
Charles Neil Herridge
Garden Oaks
Williams
Lingenfelter joins Cain on Clinic Staff
Dr. R E Lingenfelter joins Dr E W Cain at Washington Center Osteopathic Clinic. He handles general practice with obstetrics specialty while Cain focuses on general practice and urology. The Lingenfelters reside at 2031 Parker after purchasing the home. He studied at Drake University and Des Moines-Still College with postgrad work at Des Moines General Hospital Norwood Hospital Mineral Wells and Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital.
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R. E. Lingenfelter
Denison Osteopathic Hospital
E. W. Cain
Washington Center Osteopathic Clinic
Lingenfelter
Cain
Drake University
Des Moines-Still College of Osteopathy
Des Moines General Hospital
Norwood Hospital
Mineral Wells
Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital
Local Rent Boards Rejected Over Inadequate Data
Washington January 23 1950 Housing expeditor Tighe E Woods rejected two local rent advisory board recommendations under the rent control act Both Griff in Ga and Mineola Tex boards failed to show housing need was reasonably met thus Woods disapproved their proposals The Griffin board urged removal of controls in Spalding County Mineola board urged removal in Wood County with a 10 percent increase in Mineola Winnsboro and Hawkins
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Washington
Tighe E. Woods
Griffin
Spalding County
Mineola
Tex
Wood County
Winnsboro
Hawkins
Woods
Florida Orange Prices Jump as Embargo Nears
Florida’s seven day embargo on fresh citrus began today as pickers rushed to have fruit inspected before midnight. Prices climbed to as high as $3 per box FOB for oranges, the top price since the season began, amid efforts to certify fruit in the citrus belt yesterday.
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Lakeland
Fla
Florida
Pasadena Fights Houston Annexation Threat
Pasadena residents, angered by reports it could be annexed to Houston, unite against merger rumors. Publisher Roy Roussell and the Pasadena Daily Times lead the fight with a bold banner denial stating Pasadena will not become part of Houston before the 1950 census.
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Pasadena
Tex
Houston
Roy Roussell
Pasadena Daily Times
Daily Times Today
Pardner
Roussell
America Vulnerable Is Kenney warning
General George C. Kenney warned that the United States is vulnerable to enemy bombers, calling for radar stations warning devices and flying patrols. He said defenses alone are insufficient and long range bombers and fighters are needed to strike back. This remarks came during an address to the San Antonio Air Force Association.
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San Antonio
George C. Kenney
Strategic Air Command
United States
America
Kenney
San Antonio Air Force Association
Fifth Air Force
Pacific
Five Boys and Cars Try Mighty Heave Ho in Amarillo
A 1937 Ford stalled on East Tenth as Bobby Arnett’s car failed to move. Paul White nudged it with a 1941 Chevrolet then a 1934 Ford joined in, followed by a city bus and five boys, all trying to push the stubborn machine. No vehicle started and the group eventually stopped efforts.
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Amarillo
East Tenth
Bobby Arnett
North Arthur
Bobby
Miracle Book Club
Paul White
KGNC
Paul
East Ninth
Arnett
Thirteenth
Grand Street
Lyle Murdock
North Aldredge
Maurice Allen
East Eleventh
Alden White
D'Ann Witt
Travis
Stevan Kelly
Roberts
Fashion Association re-elects E E Starkey president
Seymour Tex based E. E. Starkey is re-elected president of the American Fashion Association at the annual business session in Dallas. More than 3,700 buyers from 20 states attended the spring apparel market as E. B. Meador from Oklahoma City was re-elected vice-president and R. P. Scott of Dallas joined the board. Lanny Speyer of Dallas named treasurer and Fred Ligon of Dallas also joined the board, with Clyde Bell of Paris and Keith G. Horan of Dallas remaining as holdover directors.
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Dallas
American Fashion Association
E. E. Starkey
Seymour
Tex
E. B. Meador
Oklahoma City
R. P. Scott
Lanny Speyer
Fred Ligon
Clyde Bell
Paris
Keith G. Horan
Yard incident leaves object in front of Paul White’s home
A mysterious item was found abandoned in the yard of Paul White and remained undisturbed as residents reported the unusual encounter. No injuries or further details were immediately available. Authorities were notified to assess the situation.
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