ECA Warns Nations Over Resold Metals in United States
The Economic Cooperation Administration reports aluminum and lead bought for Europe under Marshall Plan funds have appeared in the US sold to American buyers at prices. Britain Belgium and Holland are cited. Acting Admin Howard Bruce warns of drastic cuts in allocations if not controlled. Officials say taxpayers pay twice and some metal may have been shipped abroad then recirculated. The agency has urged those countries to stop selling to US scrap buyers. no legal violation is claimed.
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Europe
Tuesay
The
Economic Cooperation Administration
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Britain
Belgium
Holland
Howard Bruce
United States
Ante
Newfoundland
Mexico
Era
Central American Revolt Spurs Border Battles and Resignations
Fighting erupts in a second Central American republic as El Salvador reportedly undergoes a revolution over a constitutional assembly. Costa Rica reports 38 rebels captured near La Cruz while government planes strike the border city. Jose Figueres proclaims air fire against La Cruz and warns of a broader struggle with Nicaragua's Somoza. The U Nations and OAS convene to address the dispute under Rio Treaty.
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San Jose
la Cruz
Nicaragua
Salvador Casteneda
San Salvador
Guatemala
Washington
Costa Rica
Council of the Organization of American States
Jose Figueres
Figueres
Anastasio Somoza
Somoza
Spies Seized Army Testing Ground Data
Washington reports that spies obtained secrets of great military significance from the Aberdeen Proving Ground regarding new weapons in 1937-38. Representative Mundt said the stolen information involved formulas and descriptions but not atomic weapons or tanks. He linked the case to Whittaker Chambers and warned of a Soviet espionage ring operating in Washington, while noting no wartime proof of such espionage.
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Whittaker Chambers
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Department of Justice
Hoover urges higher pay for top federal officials
Former President Herbert Hoover urged raising salaries for federal officials including the President. He argued higher pay attracts greater skill and permanence, opposed only for the President’s pay due to taxes, and suggested expanding the White House expense allowance instead. He stressed the Vice President’s underpayment and supported increasing top level government salaries during Senate civil service hearings.
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Hearne Man Arrested In $81,000 Bank Check Loss
A Hearne Texas businessman was arrested Tuesday night in connection with a series of $81,000 in bad checks drawn on a McAllen bank. The suspect was detained in Austin after being captured by Mexican authorities and later deported back to the United States. District Attorney J. G. Lyles and Sheriff Bob Reeves said the case appears cracked as officers pursued leads across the Rio Grande Valley.
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First State Bank
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J. G. Lyles
Bob Reeves
Robertson County
Ranger
Austin
Mexico
Tom Gallamore
W. O. Baxter
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Rio Grande Valley
McAllen
Franklin Bank
Crane
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State Bank
J. P. McMillan
UN Fears New Indonesia Clash Across Diplomatic Rift
UN Security Council hears a 1600 word report warning breakdown of Dutch Indonesian talks could spark renewed armed conflict. The committee warns interim federal moves without the republic of Indonesia threaten a negotiated settlement and risk unrest. Israel's bid for UN membership faces a tough vote as Hyderabad protests India’s seizure of a princely state.
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Peace rumors swirl as Communist threat tightens around Nanking
Nanking faces intensified danger as Communist forces push toward the capital. Officials privately consider a coalition with the Reds amid airfield closures and railway isolation north of Peiping. Fu Tso Yi withdraws planes to Nanking, while Peiping’s defenses crumble and rail links to the coast are cut.
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Madame Chiang Kai- Shek
Washington
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Tientsin
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Chow Chih-Jou
Fu Tso-Yi
North China
Associated Press
Spencer Moo- Sa
Tsingtao
Secret Service Probes Counterfeit Coins in Amarillo
Secret Service agents pressed their hunt for the source of counterfeit coins circulating in Amarillo. The city is noted as the only Texas town reporting beg oney in circulation as investigators pursue leads. Forrest & Sorrelis are named in connection with the case.
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Ser ‘Ce
Texas
Forrest &Sorrelis
Jinxed Prince Christened Charles in Buckingham Palace
Princess Elizabeth names her son Charles Philip Arthur George. Arch bishop of Canterbury to christen tomorrow at 3 30 p m in private ceremony at Buckingham Palace using royal robes and historic font and robe. Sponsors include King Haakon Prince George of Greece Queen Mary and others. photos to be distributed under pool arrangement.
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Prince
The Ameri can or The Statesman gift offer
A newspaper gift option highlights daily and Sunday papers offered by two papers, The Ameri can and The Statesman, inviting readers to remember and subscribe for all days.
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American
Statesman
Gift card offer for city subscription year
A city subscription offers a $13 price for one year and a gift card mailed with the subscriber’s name in the first issue.
Vote Cost Pay Case Up Today
Appeal by the City of Austin from the Third Court of Civil Appeals hears before the Texas Supreme Court Wednesday at 10 a.m. The case tests whether the City Council may hold a special election to nominate a person for council appointment under the current charter. J. Albert Thompson argued the charter limits to direct council appointment. The appellate court had enjoined payment of expenses for last September's special council election but did not halt the election where Emma Jackson Long was nominated to succeed Homer.
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Texas Supreme Court
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Emma Jackson Long
Homer
Texas Areas Freed From Drouth Amid Mixed Rainfall
Rain spread across Texas Tuesday easing long droughts in some regions while missing others. Dallas received 2.50 inches in 24 hours, Bonham 1.05 and Texarkana 0.94, but Rio Grande Valley stayed hot with no rain and Corpus Christi saw only 0.01 inch. South Texas totals reached 8.72 inches since Sept. 1, Galveston was dry, and Fredericksburg reported 1.25 inches easing conditions in Gillespie County.
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Sonora
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Citizens Debate Rates Pay Hike
Austin citizens at a public council meeting urged a city employee pay raise while debating how large it should be and how to fund it. The mayor pressed for raises under 350 dollars monthly with a plan to raise electric rates by five percent in 1949 and proposed arbitration before court action.
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Glass
Stuart Long
Lamar Boulevard
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Seaman's False Arrest Suit Slated Today
Houston reports a $100000 damage suit filed by 42 year old former seaman Daniel Hawthorn of Pampa against West India Steamship Company alleging false arrest for murder on the high seas. Trial before Federal Judge T M Kennerly expected Wednesday after delayed proceedings in a state court.
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Kennely
Dallas Bank Seeks Drive-In Deposit Window Approval
The Texas Bank & Trust Co. asks Dallas City Council for a curbside deposit window. A teller would operate from beneath the sidewalk, view customers through a periscope, and communicate by loud speaker via a streetside booth.
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Texas Bank & Trust Company
P. B. Garrett
Mrs. John Lee Smith Dies in Lubbock at 6:55 P.M.
Mrs. John Lee Smith wife of former Texas lieutenant governor died at her Lubbock home after a three month illness. She had been treated in Houston and returned by ambulance plane to spend her final days. Survivors include her husband two sons a daughter and many relatives. Funeral plans pending with Plains Funeral Home.
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John Lee Smith
Texas
Democratic Executive Committee
Chicago
American Veterans of World War II Council
Pythian Sisters
American Legion Auxiliary
Garden Club
John Lee Jr
Mark
Ruby
I. N. Elrod
Alvord
W. R. Ruttenberry
Austin
Laurene Arndt
Palm Beach, Fla
William R. Stewart
San Benito
Floyd V. Frawner
Tulsa
Okla
Roy Edd Jones
Los Angeles
Calif
Ernest M. Elrod
Denton
Robert C. Elrod
Cooper
Plains Funeral Home
Farmer Accidents Cost 6 Million Man Days in 1948 Start
The Agriculture Department reports that accidents cost U.S. farmers about 6,000,000 man days of work in the first four months of 1948.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
San Marcos Plans Studied
San Marcos school board advanced three proposals Tuesday to regulate pupil attendance in grade schools amid a dispute over alleged discrimination against Latin American patrons. Superintendent Fred Kaderli said he discussed solutions with Gus Garcia of San Antonio, who represents local Latin American citizens and urged the board to draft a general plan.
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Fred Kaderli
Gus Garcia
San Antonio
Garcia
City Plans $10,000 Cerebral Palsy Center For 1949
Austin moves to build a treatment center funded and run by the city on West 28 12 Street near Lamar Boulevard for the Austin Cerebral Clinic. Howard Barr is the architect. bids expected as early as January 4. The facility, about the size of a five room house, will serve outpatient treatment only with no hospitalization.
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Lamar Boulevard
Guston Morgan
Austin Cerebral Clinic
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