Taft Says Red Army Aid Not Needed for Communism
Senator Robert A. Taft on his return from Europe dismissed the idea that communism could spread without Russian Army support. Taft told reporters in New York that in Italy, Switzerland, Holland and France the view is communism weakens as an open political force.
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
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America
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Switzerland
Holland
France
Taft
Round Rock Oil Company Sells in Georgetown Deal
A. F. Lackey representing Sinclair Refining Company announced the completion of the purchase of Henna Petroleum Company of Round Rock this week. The Henna firm will become part of Lackey’s Sinclair farm immediately in Georgetown on December 17.
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Sinclair Refining Company
Henna Petroleum Company
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Lackey
Sinclair
Grains Close Higher Amid Light Turnover and Holiday Dullness
Chicago markets closed higher on December 17 with soybeans and lard posting gains while wheat and corn showed mixed movement. Turnover was light as traders and merchants noted the usual holiday slowdown and reduced outside interest.
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Cotton Futures Steady as New York and New Orleans Trade Pat
Cotton futures held steady on Friday as trade buying and New Orleans demand supported values. Reports of producer indifference to selling high grade loan cotton contrasted with bid activity above loan costs. CCC loan totals rose to 3,389,790 bales so far this season. New Orleans prices advanced against foreign selling with steady closes across March May and July contracts.
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New Orleans
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Market Mixed as Golds and Films Guide Fractions
U. S. stock trading Friday showed narrow ranges with mixed results. Gold shares attracted support though gains were smaller than Thursday while several film stocks climbed, alongside steady defense of utilities. a few industrials advanced, and transports weakened.
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Alaska
Juneau
McIntyre Porcupine
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Camel Drinks Water Like Fish In Record Half Hour
A camel can gulp 25 gallons of water in thirty minutes, startling observers with rapid intake. The note highlights animal hydration capacity and is quoted from a health or zoology feature.
Receipts Show Mixed Cattle and Hog Trade in Texas and Illinois
In San Antonio and Fort Worth, cattle and calves posted small receipts with uneven demand. Steers and bulls traded mostly steady to weak. food and choice weight calves around 180 to 210 pounds fetched 21.00. hogs and sows in Fort Worth held steady with feeder pigs down slightly. Chicago listed slower hog trading with prices down 50 to 75 cents, cattle steady to lower, and sheep steady to lower across the markets.
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Cotton and wool market updates from Galveston and New Orleans
Galveston reports spot cotton prices with middling around 32.15 cents per pound and for 1 045 bales traded. New Orleans notes a 32.09 cent middling average across Southern markets, up 30 cents from previous. New York wool markets show certified wool spot at 141.0 and tops futures mixed, with several contracts bid higher or lower.
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Sherman Man No-Billed On Charge of Murder
Ernest Millsap aged 52 of Sherman was not indicted by a grand jury on murder charges tied to the 1946 death of his mother in law Mrs N O Kreager. The 80 year old woman vanished from her Sherman home June 17 1947 after taking thousands from a bank lock box and her body was recovered near Perrin Field in a well 52 days later.
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Taylor Presbyterians Set Gift Program
Mrs. Stuart Currie will direct the annual Christmas pageant Like Stars in a Dark World at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 5 p m. This annual joy gift offering will remember the aged with gifts.
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Stuart Currie
First Presbyterian Church
Duncan Coffee to distribute 30th consecutive profit bonus
Bonus plan announced by Herschel and Charles Duncan owners of the Duncan Coffee Company will share profits with plant and clerical workers marking the 30th straight year of profit sharing.
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Charles Duncan
Duncan Coffee Company
Worker Falls Into Big Tank in Marshall
Marvin R. Harbor of Bastrop Louisiana was critically injured when he fell 80 feet through a manhole into an enclosed water tank. He dropped 40 feet after supporting rods gave way and suffered multiple broken bones. Firefighters used a 75 foot ladder and ropes to retrieve him.
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Bastrop
Everett Bane
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Dallas Water Tank Service
Joe Tutt
Robbie Oney
Taylor High to Host Jan 10 Concert by Symphony
The San Antonio Symphony Orchestra will present a concert at Taylor High School on January 10. Sponsored by the Taylor High and Junior High bands, the event highlights local school music programs.
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San Antonio
Waves Top Seawall On California Coast
Giant waves crashed over the Redondo Beach seawall as storm winds and a 6.5 foot tide inundated waterfront homes. The surge flooded houses, injured several people, forced 50 families to evacuate, and sent boulders crashing into buildings. Four were hospitalized for minor injuries and many others treated for cuts and shock.
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