Bonus Plan Seeks Cigaret and Liquor Taxes for Texas Soldier Bonus
Representative J A Benton proposes funding a $300 million Texas soldiers bonus by raising cigarette, beer, liquor and wine taxes. The scheme estimates $22.5 million annual revenue for 15 years to retire bonds. The measure, to require voter approval in 1950, was revived and sent to the military affairs committee.
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Israeli Troops Raiding Syria Under UN Observation
UN observers investigate a report of Israeli military movements across the Syrian frontier as Syria and Israel hold armistice talks. If confirmed, the UN chief observer will order an immediate withdrawal of the units.
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Truman Hopeful But Willing To Use Bomb If Needed
President Truman said at a Carlton Hotel buffet that it may never be necessary to drop another atom bomb. He added he would not hesitate to use it if required for the welfare of democracies, noting the Atlantic Defense Pact places the U.S. in a safer position. He spoke to over 100 freshmen senators and congressmen and urged controls on atomic energy for mankind.
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Warns Next War May Last Twenty Years
American military leaders urged sharing armed strength with Western Europe to forestall a long future war. Army Chief Bradley called for timely defense of Western Europe while leaders pressed unified command and new national security day replacing Navy and Air Force observances.
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China Rejects Red Surrender Terms in Nanking
Nanking April 6. Chinese Communists give government an April 12 deadline to surrender their army. Acting President Li Tsung Jen reportedly refused and sought a better bargain. Reds threaten to advance across the Yangtze into South China by the deadline as propaganda continues. Diplomatic efforts persist.
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Midnight Blaze at St. Anthony’s Hospital Toll Reaches Seventy Four
The Effingham hospital fire toll climbs to about 74 with 69 bodies recovered identified 62 identified and seven unclaimed while five are listed as missing. Seven babies died and the city declares a memorial holiday as funerals begin.
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Demo Chiefs Win Points In Aid Fight
Senate leaders won all tests in their fight against sweeping changes to the 5.58 billion dollar European recovery bill but failed to secure a final vote. Late night sessions drew sharp rebukes as debates stretched 11 days with nearly 20 amendments remaining.
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House blocks second reading on Gilmer Aikin school bill
The Texas House refused to advance the Gilmer Aikin bill on second reading by a 98 to 40 vote, signaling a need for more amendments before a final vote. Earlier, the House rejected delaying Taylor’s school reorganization bill, 85 to 54, and defeated a substitute aimed at preserving the current administration. Debates focused on cost and centralized control as hearings were proposed for next week.
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Boy Critically Hurt In Home Explosion In Fort Worth
Ten year old Walter Thamisch Jr was in critical condition after a home explosion that wrecked his family residence Tuesday night Fire authorities attributed the blast to a newly installed five thousand dollar air conditioning unit The boy was hurled from his bed by the explosion and was injured on impact in Fort Worth.
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Legislature Prepares Quit Timing Resolution for House Study
The House readies a quit timing resolution proposing adjournment May 10 to end the 120 day session during which members receive full $10 daily pay. Lawmakers see no immediate action, using the measure as a discussion prompt amid 86 days of session gone. Deadlock risks and cross chamber bill gaps fuel guesses on adjournment.
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Ban on Commies in Texas Colleges Sparks Committee Vote
The Texas House State Affairs Committee approved a bill to bar members of subversive organizations from student privileges at the University of Texas and state supported colleges. The 15 to 0 vote followed protests by the ACLU and UT students, with Rep. John L. Crosthwait planning swift action.
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Time Out For Funds Committee Recess
The House appropriations committee recessed for three weeks by chairman’s call amid stacked money measures in the Senate. Representative Otis Lee port Arthur moved for the break saying no bills should be advanced until Senate finance clears pending legislation. Ray Kirkpatrick Trenton will likely reconvene to pass two remaining major appropriation bills for state departments and for colleges and universities.
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Air Force to test X2 rocket plane exceeding 1600 mph
Curtiss-Wright reports final power unit development for the X2 at Caldwell New Jersey plant. The X2 aims to surpass 1600 mph and outfly the X1A, building scientific data for future combat aircraft as Bell Aircraft had hinted X1 and X1A speeds.
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Laredo Texas invites Spanish mayor to fiesta
Mayor Hugh S. Cluck telephoned from Laredo April 6 to invite the Mayor of Laredo Spain to a May 15 fiesta marking the 194th anniversary of the Spanish city. He spoke with Jose Chacon, secretary to General Franco, who will relay the invitation. Laredo Texas was named after Laredo Spain.
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LCRA expansion gains federal go ahead for Marble Falls dams
The Federal Power Commission ruled it has no jurisdiction over LCRA dams at Granite Shoals and Marble Falls, clearing the way for construction. LCRA officials expect bonds to fund the project soon, with Max Starcke noting the Marble Falls site will replace an older flood-damaged dam built in 1893.
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