Honest John Wins Big Lie Prize In Burlington Contest
Burlington Liars Club hands its annual medal to Honest John Goerlich of Toledo Ohio for a fishing trip tale that ends with him stabbing a trout to death after climbing a pole. Judges praise the fake but call the tale a striking performance amid a field of tall stories from Otis Hulett era lore.
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Inch Given Loses Yard in New York Water Conservation
New York water officials warned that after rain eased the shortage the city faced a critical 50 day supply. Water Commissioner Stephen J. Carney reported a sudden 50 million gallon rise in consumption on Wednesday and urged New Yorkers to still conserve water.
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Red Cross Probes Luzon Earthquake Damage Near Manila
Red Cross field agents investigated quake damaged regions north of Manila to assess need for special relief. Local governments handled problems so far. The Luzon quake caused widespread damage across the island with one death and a score of minor injuries reported.
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County Agent To Visit Elgin on Wednesdays
Elgin residents will have access to County Agent D B McCombs starting January 4 as he visits the Chamber of Commerce office each Wednesday. The program follows a recent personnel change replacing C A one.
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Philadelphia Jail Steam Death Prompts Firing of Guard
Investigators probe a Philadelphia House of Correction incident where a man died and five inmates fell ill after live steam flooded cells. Guard Robert D. Wilson was fired for ignoring pleas for relief and acting superintendent Vincent D. Brown was removed by the mayor for suppressing news of the death.
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Oil Boom City’s Newspaper Sold to Four Investors
The Scurry County Times in Snyder was sold to four investors led by Willard Jones former editor. They plan a Snyder Daily News with offices and printing facilities to stay, taking possession Monday and aiming for a January 29 debut. Buyers include Louis F. Leurig Edward H Harte Houston H Harte and Andrew B Shelton all tied to publishing and journalism.
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Sabine Wives Replay Comedy in Modern Greek Parody
Three hundred wives at Monte Flavio vow not to share beds until their favorite midwife, Vanda, can stay. Bruna Paolini left for Rome for better pay, but wives demand authorities keep Vanda as their doctor and pharmacist at $7.50 per baby.
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Dallas Policy Raids: Results Under Review
Dallas district attorney Will Wilson and staff are reviewing results of Wednesday raids on 12 policy game outlets near Dallas. Officers seized at least $2,000, a conservative estimate of the syndicate’s daily net. Five men are planned for felon cases. fourteen detainees released on habeas corpus bonds with hearings set January 3.
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Will Wilson
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Texas cattlemen may start cow punching with needles
Amherst College biologist Oscar E. Schotte says two years of Texas trials with a serum that tenderizes steak on the hoof are complete. The compound is injected into tough old cattle just before slaughter to yield tender meat.
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Hong Kong Governor Granted Warlike Emergency Powers
Hong Kong, December 30. The colony’s governor won discretionary powers to quash strikes, censor, detain, seize property and control traffic to meet possible attacks or internal disorder. Police report 64 strikers arrested after a factory clash as unions face Communist influence amid tensions with Formosa and Hainan.
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Texan Found Dead In Oklahoma Jail Cell
Calvin Smith Brumley a 25 year old Pampa resident was found dead in a Garfield County jail cell shortly after his arrest on drunken driving charges. Highway patrolmen reported he was found on the floor with a belt tied from his neck to the bed end.
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Pampa
Polish Embassy Blast Sends Shock Through Paris
An explosion outside the Polish Embassy in Paris caused minor damage and no injuries. Ambassador Jerzy Putramont blamed fascist terrorists for the incident as police investigate.
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Industrial Stocks Hit Peak Since August of 1946
Industrial stocks rose on the market day, with continued gains across automakers and heavy trading volume. United, Chrysler, Nash Kelvinator, Studebaker and Willys-Overland led advances as the market closed near year-end.
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Associated Press
Grain prices hold firm despite small trading activity
Market tone remains firmer as futures trading shows little movement. Corn steady near 1 cent higher, wheat and soybeans mixed with light receipts. export and government demand expectations provide some support.
Cattle and Sheep Steady in Bexar and Fort Worth Markets
Livestock prices in San Antonio and Fort Worth show cattle and sheep mostly steady with some firmness in calves and stockers. Calves 34 to 90, medium stockers steady. heifers and wethers mixed. hogs, lambs, and sows vary by weight, with overall activity described as fair to active and prices fluctuating across classes.
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Apple Salad Dessert With Baked Apples and Cream Cheese
Halved baked apples filled with cream cheese and Brazil nuts served on shredded lettuce or watercress with salad dressing.
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Cotton Futures Close Irregular as 1949 Ends With Profit Taking
New York and New Orleans markets closed irregularly on December 30 1949 as profit taking and late selling mixed with earlier firmness. Nearby cotton futures fell to around 35 cents per bale with May and December contracts showing varied moves amid mixed demand and financial factors. Spot cotton in New Orleans closed steady with prices around 30.75 cents per pound indicating a cautious year end mood.
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Quirino Outlines Policy at Manila Inauguration
President Elpidio Quirino began his first full term with a 15,000 strong Luneta crowd. He pledged to restore the economy, defend liberty, and maintain United States ties while engaging China and Asia for peace. A gust tore the canvas but he continued to speak. He appealed for unity among Filipinos and urged cooperation from regional powers.
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