Congress Drafts Family Pay for Enlisted Men
Legislation approved by Senate and House armed services committees would create quarters allowances of 45 to 85 dollars a month for families of lower grade enlisted men. A man would add 40 dollars from his pay. pay starts at 75 dollars for new recruits. Provisions differ on exact amounts by rank and dependents, with hardship options for the most burdened. The Army also said sole surviving sons with Korean service can apply for transfer to non combat areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Armed Services Committee
Armed Services
Army
Korea
Subcommittee
McDonald Discusses Sweet Potato Program
Agriculture Commissioner J. E. McDonald visited Tyler to meet with sweet potato growers and shippers. He will discuss the certification program including strain selection and the grading of sweet potatoes as US No 1 and No 2, noting grading is not yet part of the program.
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Associated Press
J. E. McDonald
Tyler
Fish Tale Tarpon Harvest With Hammer Claim
PORT ARANSAS Aug 17 Mrs John Heard of San Antonio sailed into port with a giant tarpon she says she landed with a hammer. Witnesses confirm the tale that the tarpon leaped aboard and was beaten to death.
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Port Aransas
John Heard
San Antonio
President Wins Expansive Social Security Bill
Senate approval sent to President Truman on August 17 for a bill doubling payroll taxes to 7.8 billion by 1970 and extending old age insurance to 45 million workers. It adds 10 million workers, including 5 million self employed and 1 million domestic workers, with higher benefits and a new family maximum of 150 dollars monthly. An amended measure limits unemployment funds oversight while expanding states’ role. Truman is expected to sign into law.
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Washington
Senate
Truman Frs
Truman
House
Secretary of
Sailor Begins Navy Duty After Bargain Promise
Martin E. Barringer, first class electrician’s mate in the reserve, leaves his wife and seven children to report for active duty Aug. 27 at Charleston. He planned to stay with Western Electric until the last moment and will earn 263.50 a month at sea while his wife works nights as a nurse to help make ends meet.
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Memphis
Tenn
Martin E. Barringer
Navy
Reserve
Barringer
Charleston
S. C
Western Electric Company
Shivers Seeks Texas Cowboy for Scotland Youth
Governor Allan Shivers office seeks any Texas cowboy to answer a letter from eight year old William Guthrie of Scotland. The boy asks for a real cowboy outfit after watching cowboy pictures and signs his Dumbarton address as 5 Overburn Terrace. The letter is forwarded from the postal service with the note Try Governor Shivers.
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Allan Shivers
Scotland
Texas
William Guthrie
Overburn Terrace
Dumbarton
Shivers
Street Name Change Delayed by Council
Miss Made Pridgen filed a petition with the City Council seeking to rename East Avenue to Broadway for the Interregional Highway site. The council was urged to delay action until the proposal is better advertised and the 53 property owners who signed the petition are considered.
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East Avenue
Austin
Miss Made Pridgen
Walter Seaholm
Residents Angry Over Mysterious Chemical Invasion
Baytown residents battled a mysterious chemical invasion that coated about 100 homes in a two square mile area with yellowish gray patches. Fire Chief A H Lintelman said the source was unknown and samples were sent to Humble and DuPont for testing as authorities warned the town could face further damage or costs.
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Baytown
A. H. Lintelman
West Baytown
Linterman
Samls
Humble
DuPont
Ouse
J. E. Peters
Texas City
Johnson mum on Korea as wife recuperates in Austin
U.S. Senator Lyndon B. Johnson flew to Austin to be with wife Lady Bird Johnson who was ill at St. David's Hospital. He gave no comment on Korea or U S preparedness, saying his focus is her recovery and returning to Washington by Saturday. He indicated he would resume duties after her discharge.
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United States
Lyndon B. Johnson
Austin
Washington
Johnson
Atomic Energy Committee of the
House
St. David's Hospital
Tneer
Skipeday
Amerean
Statesman
Raye
India Seeks China Talks to Preserve Tibet Status
A New Delhi foreign ministry source says India has reached out to Communist China to settle Tibet's political independence through friendly negotiations. Beijing-linked spokesmen claim Red troops threaten invasion from the east and north. Tibet asks for dialogue in New Delhi. Tibetan delegation previously halted by visa issues in Hong Kong.
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New Delhi
India
Foreign Ministry
China
Tibet
Kesman
Taipei
Ormosa
Liu-Po-Cheng
Mao Tze-Tung
Red
Dalai Lama
Peiping
Hong Kong
Kalimpong
Sikkim
Wen Wei Pao
Liu
Vehicles for sale list with multiple older models
Automotive sale notes show a 1948 Dodge coupe two door one owner with 6,900 miles and extras. 1949 Oldsmobile two door. 1930s Ford station wagon. 1930s Chevrolet two door. 1998 Plymouth two door. prices range from affordable to about 19 000. Listings include contact numbers and brief feature notes.
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Becona
Ark’s
Dodge Club
Arcadia
A&m
Studebaker
DFE GR Motor CO
Classic 1950s Used Cars for Sale in Texas and New Mexico
A jumble of used car ads lists 1940s and 1950s models including Plymouth, Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Dodger cars. Details feature four door sedans, heaters, radios, whitewall tires, low mileage, and hospital-related sale reasons. Local contact numbers and addresses accompany each listing.
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Exioee
Transportatio
Watton
Buca
Texas
Pontiac
Seizo
Les & Mecsas
Y. Avenue A Bora
Cars for sale in late model ad page
A dense classified car listing features numerous 1940s and 1950s autos with prices, contact numbers, and brief condition notes. Vehicles include 1947 Chevrolet four door, 1949 2 door Ford, 1947 Studebaker Commander, 1939 Chevrolet two door, and other makes like Buick, Olds, and Cadillac. Buyers are invited to call owners or dealers for arrangements.
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Sharon Me
Acripice
Ford
Covert Auto CO
Cadillac
Orn
Wayland Eaery Sole
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Tony Coleman
Larson & Smith
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Whches
Chrysler
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Betes
Ford Customs
R&h
OLDS
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R&h. Wsw
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Enfield Shopping Center
University Motors
Fred Young
Bill Seiders
Fpadio
Columbia Overdrive
Ree
Daretta Radio & Heater
Covert Automobile CO
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O'D
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Chey
Indies
Truck Dept
Amc
McChevsey Porton
Willy Oston
Fora
Simmons ‘Mototor Co
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Roy
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