Snow Sculpture Snarls Traffic at UT Intersection
Motorists at Windsor Road and Exposition Boulevard marveled at a snow statue of a nude reclining figure, crafted by University of Texas engineering students Herbert Gaskin and Nat Harris. The sculpture drew lingering traffic jams as drivers gawked and officials noted its remarkable details despite no formal art training.
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Acheson Rejects Stalin Peace Talk Proposal
United States Secretary of State Dean Acheson rejected Premier Stalin's bid for a peace talk with President Truman behind the Iron Curtain. Acheson said the Soviet leadership blocks disarmament and UN efforts and insisted talks involve all major nations, ruling out direct Truman Stalin discussions. He labeled Stalin's peace declaration as puzzling and affirmed U S support for UN commitments while warning against sideline deals.
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One Day in Texas House as Groundhog Issue Takes Stage
Wednesday's House session in Texas saw staff frustration and a new door keeper rule slow proceedings. Members and lobbyists faced stricter entry, while bills were delayed as ex-students registered and a groundhog resolution prompted debate.
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Texas Rural School Aid Bill Moves In Senate
Nine million dollars in emergency aid for rural Texas schools is advanced as part of a broader bill. The Senate finance committee approved the measure to cover school debts and pay shortages, while other actions include extending bus length limits and new oil field cooperation rules.
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Test Launched On School Bills
The Austin American Capitol reports a public hearing by the Senate education committee Tuesday night launching a full scale attack on educational road blocks. House observers including Rae Files Still of Waxahachie will attend as observers. Sen R L Proffer of Justin will invite the House group for the 7:30 p m session in the Senate chamber. The agenda opens with Senate File 115 reorganizing the school system amid Gilmer Aikin debate.
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House Lets Groundhog Campaign, Alumni Bets, Costs Taxpayers
Texas House session featured a light side show as lawmakers defeated a plan to hire Texans with baseball bats to hunt groundhogs. The "electrical voting machine" caused a stir with calls to register Aggie, Baylor, Metopolitan Business College and SFA alumni. The two bits of business cost about $1,500 in salaries for the day.
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Amendment to allow 18 year olds to vote in Texas
Texas legislators moved a constitutional amendment to let 18 year olds vote in elections. Rep. Frank McGregor prepared the measure with endorsements from Attorney General Price Daniel and Land Commissioner Bacom Giles. A special election would be held November 8, 1949 to decide the proposal.
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Detroit Fire Board Seeks Funds for Chief Vehicles
Detroit February 2. The fire department asked the city to fund equipment of battalion chiefs cars with fire extinguishers. Fire Board President David Pollack said lack of tools harms morale and leaves chiefs embarrassed at scenes without basic water or extinguishing gear.
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Rails Unions Ask Board to Reconvene on Wage Dispute
Negotiators for the railroads and 16 unions asked a presidential fact finding board to reconvene to dispose of their wage hour dispute. The action aims to avert a nationwide strike by about 1,000,000 non operating workers as talks resume after Jan 5 without settlement. The board’s seven cent raise and 48 hour week proposal may be clarified though not binding under current law.
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Former Rep Gillespie Dies of Heart Attack
Dean Milton Gillespie, 64, a two term US representative from the Denver district, died of a heart attack at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He entered the hospital for a routine checkup while on a business trip and had been first elected to Congress in 1944 to fill the seat of the late Lawrence Lewis.
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Solons Open Skirmish On Tax Question
In Washington on February 2, Congress debated taxes as it extended a temporary anti inflation measure. Republicans urged near one billion in excise tax cuts while Democrats delayed action until May. Senate rules committee eyed debate limits amid civil rights stakes. A tariff bill restoring presidential power to lower barriers passed the House 17 to 8.
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Congress Advances Seven Month Scarce Materials Plan
The House approved extending seven months the voluntary allocation plan for scarce materials like steel to essential users. The Ways and Means Committee backed restoring the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act before the 80th Congress limits, with a House vote expected next week. Senate labor talks continued overTaft Hartley repeal versus Wagner Act revisions.
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Li Tsung Jen May Travel to Red Territory for Peace Bid
Acting President Li Tsung Jen may fly to Red territory to seek peace as officials note he can only speak for Nanking Shanghai and Hankow. Canton prepares to become capital, while four southern provinces vow to fight to the last and Chiang Kai Shek allies resist.
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Polio Victim Virginia Simons Donates Dollar to March of Dimes Drive
Virginia Simons, 15, polio patient at Brackenridge Hospital, gives a dollar she received for candy to the March of Dimes. Community donations pour in from New Public Cafe staff, Austin firefighters, Confederate Woman's Home workers, and local clubs. A UT-Oklahoma basketball benefit at Gregory Gym, with proceeds to the March of Dimes, is set for Thursday.
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Allman Enters Council Race
Jess Alman, operator of Jess All man Garage, entered the city council race as the fourth candidate for the April 4 election. His petition of 40 signatures was filed with the city clerk. Earlier petitions named A. J. Maloney, Taylor Glass, and Will T. Johnson. filing deadline is March 4.
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Britain Hesitates To Back Spain
A British government spokesman told the House of Commons Britain is not ready to support Spain’s bid for United Nations membership. He cited practical gains from an ambassador in Madrid but said Britain is bound by the UN decision to withdraw ambassadors from Spain and would not commit to opposing any reversal.
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Centexas Boys Dominate Houston Fat Stock Show
Mills County youth steer exhibitors led by John Schoedel Austin FFA won second in the single cap on class as the 17th Annual Houston Fat Stock Show opened. Merion Reynolds Goldthwaite showed the 800 pound Fitzsimons calf to the championship while Charles Allison stood with Melvin Griffin’s entry. Ed win Zieschang Thrall Williamson County captured the champion Angus award as Central Texas competitors nosed ahead in Aberdeen-Angus events.
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Texas
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