Texas Ice Grips State as Cold Wave Eases Friday
A severe cold snap across Texas with ice and freezing rain killed several people and disrupted travel. The Austin forecast calls for a high near 40 and a low around 30 on Friday as temperatures inch up across the state.
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Record Breaking Millions Piled Up In Texas Banks
Texas banks posted record deposits for the year ending December 31, led by Dallas Fort Worth and Houston. Cities including Corpus Christi Lubbock and Amarillo reported all time highs with totals ranging from hundreds of millions to over a billion dollars. Greater Rio Grande Valley and Wichita Falls also showed substantial gains amid a statewide banking boom.
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Soft Coal Operators Unite on Plea to Taft Hartley Court
Washington dispatch reports that most soft coal operators urged the National Labor Relations Board to seek a Taft Hartley court injunction to compel John L. Lewis and his United Mine Workers back to a full work week. President Truman stands by no intervention in the three day UMW week, while the ICC considers further action to cut coal burning passenger service.
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St. Louis
Citizens Committee
Doctor Denies Mercy Slaying Murder Charge in New Hampshire
A 40 year old doctor, Herman N. Sander, pleads innocent to first degree murder in a mercy slaying case involving dying cancer patient Abbie Borreto. He is granted bail set at 25 000 with conditions including refraining from practice until trial, and faces possible revocation of medical license.
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New Hampshire
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Superior Court
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State Board of Registration In Medicine
Left Eye Removal At 11 Months In New York
Sheila Reno, 11 months old from El Monte California, had her left eye removed in New York after malignant growths in both eyes. X ray treatments on the right eye begin Friday to save vision, with hospital officials noting outcomes will take months. Lions Club of Pasadena raised 354 dollars to fly mother and child to New York for treatment.
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Presbyterian Hostal
Sheila
Lions Club
Pasadena
Faye Emerson Flies to Mexico for Divorce Action
New York reports actress Faye Emerson flew to Mexico City on a Thursday night to divorce Elliott Roosevelt son of the late President. No charges were announced and it is unclear how long she will stay in Mexico as the case proceeds.
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Truman Reports Hint at Mild Economic Message for Congress
President Truman will send his annual economic report to Congress with expectations of a mild tone. The message follows a restrained State of the Union and a cautious council of economic advisers report, signaling possible tax adjustments and repeal of wartime excises.
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Internal Upheaval and Attacks Threaten Formosa
Americans in Formosa are advised individually to consider leaving the island, amid reports of internal upheaval against the Nationalist regime and the risk of a Communist amphibious attack. About 100 to 200 Americans stay there, with embassies and consular staff monitoring danger and possible evacuation routes. Britain says it will recognize the Chinese Communist government, moving away from Chiang Kai-shek, with formal notes to Peiping expected Friday.
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City funds swap studied at Star Chamber parley
City and public school officials met behind closed doors at City Hall to debate the $175,000 transfer from water and light profits to schools. The attorney general said the transfer was illegal, and a decision must be reached before January 31 on how to handle the budget, with options including continuing the transfer or redirecting funds to parks and sanitation.
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Emma Long
Senate Debates Hands-off Formosa Policy
A five hour Senate session heatedly debated President Truman’s hands off Formosa declaration. Republicans charged it betrays non‑Communist forces and weakens bipartisan foreign policy while some urged more congressional consultation. Senator Connally backed the decision. Acheson said consultations occurred with some members.
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Forei Relations Committee
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Anti-Trust Probe Of Medic Group Underway by FBI
The State Medical Association said an FBI agent arrived with instructions to inspect its records for anti-trust violations. President Dr. G W Brindley called the move terroristic tactics by Washington politicians promoting a socialistic compulsory health program. The association said it supplied access to files and clerical help, noting similar federal probes into other medical groups and promising to keep the public informed.
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Mobile X-ray Unit to Visit Austin High Friday
The report shows 1 561 total X rays to date and notes a mobile X-ray unit stationed at Austin High School on Friday for on site screening.
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US Statement Tumbles Props Under Chiang
President Truman announced the United States will avoid military involvement in the Chinese civil conflict and will not aid Nationalists on Formosa. The only aid to Formosa will be ongoing economic shipments by the ECA, with no intent to seek military bases or special privileges.
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Greek Cabinet Resigns Over Voting Delays and Criticism
Premier Alexander Diomedes resigns with top army officers amid Liberal and Populist rifts over timing of elections. Theotokis, former Populist and independent deputy, likely to form new government as King Paul I accepts the cabinet’s resignation.
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