Mindszenty confession and spy claims shock Hungary
Budapest reports from December 28 say the Interior Ministry uncovered documents in a metal box at Cardinal Mindszenty’s home proving treason and espionage. Ten other church figures were arrested. authorities allege plots to restore the Hapsburg monarchy and anti communist activities with Western diplomats and Rus sian reports.
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Europe
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Otto Hapsburg
Nebraskas Sleet Storm Paralyzes Roads and Lines
A fast moving sleet and ice storm snarled Nebraska roads from McCook to ONeill, with 40 to 50 mph winds creating drifts and 314 long distance line breaks isolating 46 towns. Ice cut power in Kearney as the storm, centered in Northern Missouri, moved eastward and was expected to exit by Wednesday.
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O'’Neill
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
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Weather Bureau
Missouri
Kerrville City Hall Addition Near Finish
Kerrville notices completing a second story addition to City Hall above the fire station by year end. Built since spring to provide dormitory space for city firemen and to free first floor space for an extra fire truck. The station features a slick metal pole for quick firemen descent on alarms.
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Kerrville
Pioneer West Texas Banker Dies at 81
Charles Henry Steele aged 81 died in Fort West hospital after illness. He organized and led the First National Bank of Anson as president for many years and served as active vice president of the American National Bank in Fort Worth. Steele was an early West Texas attorney and longtime banker.
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Charles Henry Steele
Fort Worth
Anson
West Texas
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Truman’s Red Talk Triggers White House Debate
President Truman’s remark that some Russian leaders are exceedingly anxious to have an understanding stirred speculation in Washington. Officials doubt a real Kremlin split, while suggesting the comment may reflect a personal view made without consult.
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Charles G. Ross
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United States
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Soviet Union
State Department
Voice of America
Moscow
Sight-Seeing Got Slightly Out of Hand
In Miami on December 28 a crowd at Pier 5 watched winter fishing boats return. Joe Snyder, 56, fell from the pier as spectators surged. Lifesavers and sailors pulled him from the water, he was treated for shock and listed in satisfactory condition at the hospital.
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Joe Snyder
Joe Muller
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Wayfarer
C47 Rescues 12 From Greenland
Artic expert Colonel Bernt Balchen left Winnipeg in a C54 at dawn Monday to attempt a non stop rescue to Bluie West One Greenland base. His six officers and eight enlisted crew aimed for a 100 mile dash to the crash site with Beaudry’s C47 carrying 12 survivors expected to reach Bluie West Eight.
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Greenland
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40 Degree Low Forecast Today in Austin
A 40 degree low was forecast for Austin with a brief cooldown to start the week. Thunderstorms east of the city on Tuesday did not reach the capital, and .02 inches of rain was recorded earlier Tuesday. Sunshine is expected Wednesday with northwest winds, plus hourly temps listed.
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Texas
VA Plans 1949 Start for $2 Billion Insurance Dividends
The Veterans Administration will begin paying about 2 billion dollars in life insurance dividends in 1949 to an estimated sixteen million war veterans. Dividends vary by policy size and duration, with larger payouts for early and high‑premium plans. Payments likely start after August, funded by a surplus from policy premiums and lower-than-expected mortality.
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Egypt Premier Assassinated Amid Turmoil in 1948
Egypt’s prime minister was killed during a period of war tensions with Jewish forces reported in Southern Palestine. The war ministry denied key Egyptian troops were trapped in Gaza. Possible successors included Ismail Sidky Pasha or Mustafa Nahas Pasha. Two Nahas bodyguards were killed in a prior assassination attempt. Sidky Pasha had led the government in 1946 before being ousted by riots.
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Ismail Sidky Pasha
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Nahas Pasha
Sidky Pasha
American Airlines Seeks Temporary Stop to Abilene Big Spring
The Civil Aeronautics Board reported American Airlines filed a request for a temporary suspension of its Abilene and Big Spring Texas routes. The carrier argues that concentrating on long haul work would benefit the public, allowing Pioneer Airlines to expand feeder service to the two cities.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
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Abilene
Big Spring
Texas
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West Texas
Corn Grinder Accident Hurts Travis County Rancher
Arthur Jones age 58 a prominent Travis County rancher was critically injured when pulled into a corn grinding machine while grinding cattle feed on Route 1 Box 6571 His nephew Billy Dittlinger was present and neighbors transported him to Brackenridge Hospital for severe head injuries and a mangled arm
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Travis County
Brackenridge Hospital
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Billy Dittlinger
Twenty Three Unhurt In Airliner Crash
A Piedmont Airliner with 20 passengers and 3 crew crashed two minutes after takeoff from Tri-City Airport near Johnson City. No injuries reported. pilot H H Hutchinson notified Winston-Salem dispatcher. Flight 21 bound for Cincinnati, co-pilot James Craig and flight attendant Moore aboard.
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Cincinnati
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Lexington
Fish well-armed long-spined urchins
Long-spined black sea urchins have barbed spines that pierce skin and break off, delivering a painful toxin. Researchers note the danger to divers and beachgoers and advise caution when handling or stepping on urchins.
Fourth Mesquite City Official Resigns Under Citizens Fire
Mesquite officials see resignations climbing to four after city secretary Bette G. Mikel quits on Tuesday. Earlier that night three aldermen faced a threatening crowd and some tax policy changes were rolled back. Mikel, city secretary since 1947, left after the meeting as the city hall reopened later with her resignation on file.
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David Stanley
B. F. Galloway
Walter Robinson
The
Dallas News
Llano Student Elected to Who's Who in 1948
Lamar Leifeste a senior psychology major at Southwestern University Georgetown was elected to the 1948 Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities by a faculty committee Leifeste is the son of Mrs Agnes Leifeste of Llano and represents Llano in this honor announced this week
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Lamar Leifeste
Southwestern University
Georgetown
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Agnes Leifeste
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