Latin nations nearing deal to buy six US light cruisers
Washington reports Argentina Brazil and Chile agreed to United States offer of six surplus light cruisers for defense of the hemisphere. Ships cost over 100 million and would be offered at about 10 percent of original cost plus rehabilitation expenses. Planned transfers include Phoenix and Boise to Argentina, Brooklyn and Nashville to Chile, and St Louis and Philadelphia to Brazil.
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Senator Luncheon Honors Eisenhower
Senator Wherry and Leslie Biffle hosted a Capitol luncheon honoring General Dwight Eisenhower with focus on his deputy Lieutenant General Alfred M. Gruenther, a Nebraska native, who will serve as Eisenhower's deputy in North Atlantic defense duties. About thirty senators and several defense officials attended.
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French Launch Indochina Drive Into Vietminh Foothills
French land sea and air forces opened their biggest Indochina offensive in four years striking from coastal positions into the mountains near the Chinese border. Eight hours later Vietminh units were not sighted as ground troops pressed toward foothills and Binh Lieu fortress, supported by artillery and a cruiser. General De Lattre De Tassigny oversaw operations from Tienyen. The Vietminh reportedly numbers about 12 000 regulars plus guerrilla battalions, with potential retreat into Chinese territory if pressured toward the border.
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Burglars Enter Two Austin Cafes Thursday Night
Burglars hit two Austin cafes Wednesday night at the Horn Inn and Sammie s Cafe raiding music boxes cigarette machines and amusement devices. Sammie s lost 27 50 and an undetermined number of nickels. Entry was gained by jimmying side windows according to police.
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New Light Tanks to Roll Off Production Early This Spring
Army Undersecretary Archibald Alexander announced a new series of light tanks will begin production early this spring with several radical improvements. He said a new medium tank and a heavy tank are also in development and outlined a billion dollar program expected to expand by year’s end. Congress warned the tank program is bogged down in lethargy as investigations highlight inadequate progress since the Korean War outbreak.
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Ripped Freighter Palana May Be Saved
Maritime authorities in Sydney hope the 11,000 ton British Freighter Palana grounded off Pine Peak Island may be saved until salvage vessels can reach. A radio message says Palana lies anchored a quarter mile from the island and her 69 crew were taken off by the Dutch freighterSinkep which stands by.
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Texans Face Little Weather Change Despite Norther
The Austin weather note says Texans should see little change as a fresh norther moves through the Midwest. Weather men expect it won’t reach far south, while the cold front’s black line marks its retreat along the Atlantic coast after sweeping Texas earlier this week.
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Army Tells Story of Gen Dean Medal of Honor Heroism
The Army published the official account of Major General William F. Dean showing his heroism at Taejon during the Korean War. Dean was last seen July 21 after aiding troops while leading a withdrawal with his division. Truman will present the Congressional Medal to Dean's wife next Tuesday.
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Postal Employes Hurt As Package Explodes
Four postal workers were injured when a package exploded at a Mexico City branch office on Thursday. A sorting clerk reportedly threw the package to the floor, and inspectors work to determine the explosive and its origin in the mails.
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Continued Warm Weather To Hold For Central Texans
Central Texans can expect fair to partly cloudy skies Friday and Saturday with mild temperatures. The Weather Bureau predicts a high of 78 and a low of 45 on Friday, with clear to partly cloudy conditions in East and West Texas while the Panhandle and South Plains cool. Rainfall shows none in the past 24 hours. temperatures and river and lake readings are listed for local areas.
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Correspondents Cancel Dinner for President
The White House Correspondents Association canceled its annual dinner for the President set for March 3 due to the uncertainty of the world situation. The decision was announced Thursday night by the association.
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