Senators Vote to Invite MacArthur to Testify in Arms Hearing
In Washington, the Senate committees voted 13 to 12 to invite General Douglas MacArthur to testify at the foreign arms aid hearing over a $175 million earmark of the $1.45 billion program for non-Communist China. MacArthur in Tokyo declined to return, saying he is needed where he is and noting his command did not include China. The move follows intense debate and hints that the invitation may not sway him to return. The House prepares to debate the bill next week as Republicans push cuts to the program.
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Clark Nomination to Supreme Court Clears Senate Panel
Senate judiciary committee endorsed Tom Clark for associate justice by 6 to 2 with Donnell and Ferguson opposing. McGrath nominated to succeed Clark as attorney general. Action expected Monday as GOP plans no broad fight. Clark, Texas-born 6 footer, has served in Truman cabinet since 1945 and is noted for his easy manner and campaign speeches.
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Texas
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Government Rests In Tokyo Rose Case
The government rested its treason case against Iva Toguri D Aquot Tokyo Rose of Los Angeles on August 12 in San Francisco after 26 days of trial beginning July 5. The defense moved for acquittal and sought access to recordings of the Zero Hour program referenced by witnesses.
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Centexas Angus Raisers Tour Across Central Texas Farms
Aberdeen-Angus enthusiasts from eight counties will tour six herds in Central Texas Saturday. About 150 members led by Alix Melburn of Georgetown will visit farms north of Georgetown H G Friedrich near Georgetown Otis and Luther Watson Keillor Ranch Pflugerville Dessau near Buda Manchaca and close with a movie on Angus adaptability.
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Mrs Connally Enters Hospital for a Rest
Mrs. Tom Connally wife of Texas Democratic senator is in a Washington hospital aides say she entered for an opportunity to rest.
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Tom Connally
Decatur Debates Dice Dot Layout for Signs
Decatur weighs placing two large signs with dice symbols. One option shows standard two fours, the other uses rotated dice showing sums of eight on three faces, prompting discussions among residents and veteran craps players about the best dot arrangement.
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President Renews Plea For Streamlining Okeh
President Truman nominating General Joseph Lawton Collins as Army chief of staff to succeed Omar N. Bradley. Collins served as deputy chief of staff and commanded units in World War II from Guadalcanal to D Day, including the 7th Army Corps in Normandy and the drive to the Elbe, with Bradley reportedly backing his selection.
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Blanco Crowned Queen at County Fair Rodeo Night
Johnson City Aug 12 The Blanco County Fair and Rodeo wraps with coronation ceremonies after the final rodeo. Red and White Store wins float prize Crider's Cafe, Barrow's Confectionery take third and fourth. Friday events include queen tithe introductions ply races for quarterhorses and 666 yard events. Saturday features horse races livestock judging an old fiddlers contest and a square dance show by the Johnson City club.
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Truman Says Reform Plans Face Defeat If Senate Rejects
President Truman warned the Senate that failure to pass Reform Plan No 1 turning the Federal Security Agency into a Cabinet department and Plan No 7 moving the Bureau of Employment Security would imperil the entire executive reorganization effort. He argued further action to streamline government is essential and that opposition from medical groups and other interests risks blocking efficiency and economy.
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Probers Reveal Freezers To Mrs Truman And Vaughan
Senate five percenter hearing shows invoices for home freezers sent to Mrs. Truman in Missouri and Major General Vaughan in Washington, paid by Albert Verneyan company. Other invoices list Chief Justice Vinson and Federal Reserve Gov. James as recipients amid broader probe into influence and promotions.
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New Head of Chest Board Davis Elected President
W. Stormy Davis, district manager of Southwestern Bell Telephone, was elected president of the Community Chests Board of Directors. He was hired as executive director for 1949 at 2500 dollars salary to fill the vacancy from Harold Braun’s resignation. The board also elected vice presidents, a treasurer, and an executive board. The budget was trimmed to 226659.18 and the USO proposal was referred to the budget committee for study.
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Wheat Named Demo Secretary in Texas Political Shuffle
J E Wheat a 62 year old Woodville lawyer was named secretary of the State Democratic Executive Committee succeeding the late Tom Tyson. The appointment rests on a State Committee meeting in October and aligns with Governor Shivers wishes. Wheat has long held party roles in Southeast Texas and served on the Texas Prison Board and the National Democratic Convention committee.
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Houston
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United States Signals Support for Britain Over Hong Kong
Secretary Acheson indicated the United States would oppose Chinese Communist action to seize Hong Kong, at least through the United Nations. He did not pledge direct backing but left the possibility open as Bevin plans visits and talks on China and Britain's economic crisis.
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Austin Woman Killed in Wreck Near Rockwall
Mrs A D Barrow of Austin died and her husband was seriously injured when their car collided with another on Dead Man's Hill two miles east of Rockwall on Highway 67. The other driver, A J Jackson of Longview, was charged with murder without malice.
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Thorndale Guard Fatally Wounded in Home Incident
Thorndale nightwatchman Andrew Willis Locklin was found with a bullet wound in his head in his garage. He died at Taylor hospital at 7 45 p m. A 45 pistol lay beside him. Several family members and neighbors named Locklin from Thorndale and nearby towns were listed in the report.
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Starling Story Signals Program Start
The BHC announced that Big Ben was running four. The line signals the pro gram start as Ben chimes and neither birds nor time fly by.
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Symington Denies Pressure in B36 Contract Facade
Secretary of the Air Force Stuart Symington angrily rejects charges of misconduct in the B36 bomber deal. He tells the House Armed Services Committee his multi million dollar program was driven by national security, not politics. General Hoyt Vandenberg also warns the Soviet Union poses the major threat to U S security.
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House OKs Cotton Control Compromise
Washington August 12 The House Friday approved Senate House compromise legislation providing a two thirds restriction on cotton production. The bill is expected to win Senate approval and then go to the President for his signature.
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One Feared Buried By Blast in Orange
A wall blew out as a blaze destroyed three two story business buildings in Orange. Fire crews faced danger of a new explosion from a broken gas line as they delayed digging. John E. Hickey, 73, died of a heart attack at his business during the blaze.
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Deaf Juvenile in Travis County Jail Faces Burglary Probe
A deaf juvenile in Travis County jail for Austin burglaries drank a plumbing cleaning solution containing lye after being ordered to clean fixtures. He left a note saying he had nothing to live for and was later hospitalized after regaining consciousness. Authorities say the boy, reportedly connected to Texas and California cases, had a grandparent as his closest relative.
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