Rice Owls dominate North Carolina in Cotton Bowl 27 to 13
Rice Owls, champions of the Southwest Conference, outplayed the North Carolina Tar Heels 27 13 in the Cotton Bowl before 75437 at Dallas. Coach Jess Neely praised the whole team as key blockers and tacklers. Tar Heels coach Carl Snavely admitted they were outplayed and not sharp, with Billy Hayes leading UNC yardage.
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Texas New Year Deaths Reach 67
Violent deaths in Texas over the New Year holiday rose to 67 by Monday night as part of a national toll nearing 400. Of Texas deaths 237 were traffic related, 49 from fires, and 80 from miscellaneous accidents. Two soldiers died in a light plane crash at Lubbock Municipal Airport. The holiday period ran from Friday 6 am to Monday midnight.
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Royal Romance Roils Egypt Election Coverage
London dispatch reports King Farouk’s rumored romance with Narriman Sadek could influence Egypt’s January 2 elections for the Chamber of Deputies. The tale, denied by Cairo, centers on a possible engagement to the 16-year-old beauty, stirring public reaction and wider Moslem world concerns.
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Biting Winds and Freezing Rain Hit Central Texas
The Weather Bureau warns of a blue norther bringing freezing temperatures from Canada. Austin foresees occasional Tuesday rain and heavy showers before the cold front, with a low near 25 Wednesday morning. North Plains and South Texas will see ice risk and livestock warnings as the cold air mass moves in.
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Free X ray survey launches TB drive in Travis County
Travis County and Texas Tuberculosis Associations start a major anti TB campaign with a free X-ray survey. The effort aims to detect hidden cases for early treatment with volunteer participation across multiple sites including Austin High School UT and St. Edwards University.
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Demo Leaders Press Caution on Tax Repeal in Congress
Democratic and Republican leaders sparred cautiously as the new session opens. Lucas proposes delaying excise tax repeal until a general revenue plan by President Truman is set. Taft and Lucas foresee battles on Fair Deal proposals and civil rights, with Truman to deliver the State of the Union and economic plan.
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Explosion Kills Oklahoman On Burnet Road
Mayes V. Whitlock of Oklahoma City died in a late Monday fire when a suspected butane heater exploded in a four room frame house on Balcones Trail near Burnet Highway. His sister Mrs James L Green and her husband escaped as flames engulfed the living room and kitchen. Whitlock was found in a chair inside the burning residence. The cause remains undetermined. investigators noted possible ignition by a cigarette or spark. The body was taken to Cook Funeral Home. Survivors include Whitlocks parents and a brother.
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Britain’s Papers Warn on U S China Policy Strain
London editors from the Times Telegraph and Manchester Guardian criticize Washington’s China stance ahead of possible British recognition of Communist China. They warn the move could strain Anglo American ties as U S policy shifts around Formosa and Chiang Kai-shek amid reports of limited aid and carrier deployments. The Guardian notes U S policy errors and lack of consultations with Britain.
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Noble Refuses To Quit Dallas
Herbert Noble declares he will stay in Dallas despite a sixth attempt on his life. He lies injured with a shattered arm and a bullet near his spine while doctors expect recovery. Police consider a western policy operator a suspect in the shooting and in his wife’s fatal car bombing.
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Farmer Shot by Posse During Jail Breaker Hunt
An elderly farmer was killed and a state official wounded in a gunfight as a posse hunted three escapees near Little Rock Arkansas. The incident occurred as authorities closed in on the jailbreak suspects tonight.
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Yule School Recess Ends in Austin Tuesday Return
More than 15 000 Austin students resume after Christmas break with UT classes starting Wednesday. Mid term finals begin around January 20 at the University and Austin schools. Noon meals drop from 30 to 25 cents in all but high schools.
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New York Waterlift From Austin Promotes Desert Show
New York City will receive 3000 gallons of water Tuesday from Austin Texas to publicize the Highland Lakes region. Drivers Red Piton and Bill Davis will deliver the truckload from New Brunswick New Jersey with a motorcycle escort. The event supports the musical Texas Little Darlin featuring Kenny Delmar and takes place at noon on a parking lot beside the Mark Hellinger Theatre.
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Hoover Taft push naval defense of Formosa if needed
Former President Herbert Hoover and Senator Robert Taft proposed using the US Navy to defend Formosa from a Communist takeover if needed. They urged nonrecognition of the Beijing regime and continued aid to Chiang Kai-shek, with Taft backing a military defense stance and possible long term lease for bases.
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Buda Babies Win Derby Twins Born In New Year Event
Arlene and Charlene Waggoner, born Sunday at the Buda Hospital and Clinic to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waggoner, are among 13 sets of twins winning in the Toni Twin baby derby for a $5 000 New Year’s Day prize. Charlene arrived at 8 20 a m and Arlene 15 minutes later. the family lives near Onion Creek.
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First New Year Baby Born At Brackenridge Hospital
A baby girl born at Brackenridge Hospital Austin at 2 52 a m Monday morning is the first New Year infant. Five babies were born Monday across two local hospitals while a third reported none.
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Mindszenty Moved From Budapest Prison Says Ari
The Italian agency Ari reported Mindszenty, the Hungarian cardinal serving a life term on anti communist charges, was removed from prison in Budapest due to aggravated threat illness. Ari offered no location and Prague sources called the report nonsense.
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