Jury completes in death penalty bid for Sandra Peterson
Sandra Peterson 18 faces a possible death sentence after a jury of twelve ranchers and farmers is seated in McCulloch County. The state will open its case at 10 am Wednesday seeking the death penalty for the gunshot killing of Lewis Patterson, Brady real estate man, last August.
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Brady
Sandra Peterson
Lewis Patterson
Ross Hoffman
Phil Albcorn
A. L. Newman
Brownwood
A. T. Owens
Voca
Lockett Bryson
Placid
Billy J. Neal
Rochelle
Clarence Salter
R. J. Deck
Pear Valley
Tom Irvin
Calf Creek
A. C. Haywood
Russell Sallee
Alfred Streigler
Salt Gap
E. M. Hahn
Jonce Adams
L. G. Swenning
Whiteland
Swenning
Patterson
Howard
Sandra
Somerville
Mass
Warm and Humid Forecast for Central Texas
Central Texas will have warm humid conditions with partial clouds today and a turn to colder weather Thursday. The cold air from Northern Oklahoma may bring freezing temperatures but not severe conditions. Austin reached 69 with a 54 low. Laredo 83 high. El Paso 32 low. Austin rainfall Tuesday totaled .02 inch, year to date 0.66 inches, 0.43 inches below normal.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Central
Austin
Laredo
el Paso
Idle Mines Slow Output of Steel
The 81 000 strong coal strike cuts U S steel production as government considers court action against John L Lewis. Power shortages threaten 300 Pittsburgh area plants. Crucible Steel and US Steel reduce output and plan layoffs. Duquesne Light warns of possible power shutoffs. roving pickets and a dynamited power shovel mark rising violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
John L. Lewis
Robert Denham
National Labor Relations Board
Lewis
Midland, Pa
Crucible Steel Company of America
Duquesne Light Company
Duquesne Light
Pittsburgh Retail Coal Merchants Association
Truman
Brewster
R-Me
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Alabama
Ohio
Kentucky
Virginia
New England
Illinois United Mine
Illinois
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company
Chrysler Pension Offer Rejected
Detroit January 17 Chrysler Corporation offered its 89 000 hourly workers a 100 a month pension but the CIO United Auto Workers quickly rejected it calling the proposal completely inadequate The UAW Chrysler director Norman Matthews cited three main flaws extending the contract for five years failing to fund a guaranteed pension and excluding union representation He said the union would respond formally on Wednesday and that a strike notice was expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
CIO
United Auto Workers
UAW
Chrysler
Norman Matthews
Ford Motor Company
Matthews
Hearing on Negro Plea for Use of State Parks Set for Tuesday
State Park Board members were ordered to appear in federal court in San Antonio to explain why Negroes should be admitted to state parks. The suit, filed by two Dallas lawyers for four Texas Negro plaintiffs, seeks an injunction against Park Board policy denying Negroes park access and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Park Board
Ben H. Rice Jr
San Antonio
Van
Ace Register
J. W. Presley and
Med
State Parks Board
Gordon K. Shearer
Shearer
J. D. Sandefer
Frank D. Inn
T. C. Ashford
Wendelles
Raymond Dillard
Lonnie C. Fuller
McCarthy seeks 70 million RFC loan for oil ventures
Houston December filing by Glenn McCarthy includes McCarthy Oil and Gas Corporation McCarthy Chemical Company McCarthy Center Inc and McCarthy personally. Purpose to develop oil properties. RFC boards to review. if approved it would be the largest peacetime private loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Glenn MccCarthy
RFC
Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
McCarthy
McCarthy Oil and Gas Corporation
McCarthy Chemical Company
McCarthy Center Inc
Shamrock
Glenn McCarthy
Washington Rfc
Truman presses civil rights showdown in Congress
President Truman announced a showdown vote on the civil rights program, saying every member should cast a record on the proposals. He blasted Southern Democrat and Republican efforts to repeal Rule 3, urging passage of the FEPC bill to curb discrimination in hiring and rallying support from a national civil rights mobilization delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
House Rules Committee
National Emergency Civil Rights Mobilization
White House
Fair Employment Practices Commission
FEPC
March of Dimes Campaign Lags in Austin
The Austin drive for the March of Dimes reports 2837.60 donated by 3 pm Tuesday, about five percent of the 50 000 goal. Events include an auction by Tom Norman and local auctions by J M Baden and Dale Baden with proceeds for polio relief and pledges to form donation clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Wiley
March of Dimes
New York City
Tom Norman
Red River
Norrh
Austin
J. M. Baden
Dale Baden
D. Heffington
Tom Glass
Texas
Travis County
Texas Oil Board Orders February Production Cut
The Texas Railroad Commission announced a February daily crude oil production limit of 36,226 barrels, setting statewide allowable at 2,052,174 for February, with hearings in San Antonio to determine March allotments. Industry officials warned soft spots in markets and declines in West Central Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
William J. Murray Jr
Texas Railroad Commission
San Antonio
Manay
Rice Hotel
Scurry County
Canton Bombed By Nationalists
Chinese planes raided Canton in daylight causing widespread mobilization as Mustang bombers struck targets across the city and waterfront. The attack, the heaviest since Communist capture, disrupted the South China metropolis for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Canton
South China
Well rehearsed Halloween masked bandits steal $1 million in Boston
A seven man crew wearing Halloween masks robbed Brink's Incorporated in Boston's North End, taking over $1 million in paper money from an open vault after tying up five employees. Two accomplices waited in two cars. security criticized as lax and pass keys possibly used. Authorities broadcast descriptions of two suspects, ages about 40 and 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
John D. Ahearn
Police Special Service Squad
Boston
Lloyd
Charles S. Grell
Grell
Sherman D. Smith
Mobile X-Ray Unit Stationed at Rosewood Center
The X-Ray box score notes 6,965 total x rays to date. The mobile X-Ray unit will be stationed at the Rosewood Community Center Wednesday for screenings and exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosewood Community Center
Missouri Camp Carson Fire Triggers Mass Evacuations
A wind fueled brush fire at Camp Carson near Colorado Springs killed one soldier and injured 27, destroying 39 buildings as 4 to 5 thousand residents fled southeast Missouri ahead of rising Mississippi floodwaters. Firefighters from 7,000 volunteers and soldiers battled blazes across the camp and city. Hospital reports noted dozens treated for minor burns and several evacuees housed in Pueblo after mass evacuations.
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Camp Carson
Missouri
Mississippi
Colorado Springs
Fountain
Carson
New Jersey
Lakewood
Manhattan
Staten Island Army Engineers
Birds Point
New Madrid Mo
Ohio River
Illinois
Kentucky
Lawrenceville
Indiana
Henry F. Schricker
State
Nationa Guard
Vincennes
Fifth Army
Chicago
Fredrsch
Foothills
Swank
Broadmoor
Army
Whitehorse
Yukon
Colorado College
State Hospitals in Texas Focus of Citizen Advice
Governor Allan Shivers seeks public input on fixing Texas mental hospitals deemed the worst in the nation. He asked Texans to propose financing for a minimum 25 million dollar program over 18 months, with legislators and business leaders weighing building and operating funds amid a looming 26 million dollar deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Mayer
American Capitol
Allan Shivers
Texas
Claud Gilmer
Gilmer
Durwood Manford
US States Pork Purchase Aims to Bolster Hog Prices
The Agriculture Department will buy pork products to support sagging hog prices, focusing on bacon smoked hams and smoked picnic shoulders. Prices this week are below the level for a $14.90 January national farm price, with parity targeted through March 1950. President Truman estimated up to 90 million dollars of pork purchases may occur this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Congress
Truman
Fire Engine Parade Flyers Shine For Polio Drive
Five March of Dimes poster children ride shiny red fire department cars through Boston led by Wanda Wiley. The youngsters travel from New York to boost the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis drive with a stop at Boston Children's Hospital. Governor Dever and Mayor Hynes greet the group as they plan school assembly visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wanda Wiley
New York
National Foundation For
Laurel
Miss
Donald Anderson
Warm Springs
Ore
Boston Children’s Hospital
Paul A. Dever
John B. Hynes
Austin Red Feather Stretch Campaign to Begin March 13
The Austin Community Chest announces a 10 day public drive starting March 13 led by general chairman Fred W. Catterall Jr to seek contributions from about 40 000 additional Austin residents. The drive aims for 231 039 dollars with current tallies near 105 712 including 90 132 advanced gifts toward 92 000.
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Austin
Fred W. Catterall Jr
E. W. Jackson
Red Feather
University of Texas
Joseph J. Jones
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Charles Anarger
United Mine Worker President
United States Steel Corporation
Duquesne
Republic Steel Corporation
Wheeling Steel Corporation
McCarthy Hits Rfc
Brackenridge Hospital
Evelyn Waites
Ben Waites
Bastrop
Walter Bremond Jr
Capital National Bank
Seventh
American National
Capital National
Austin National
Scarborugh's
Woolworth’s
East Austin
Yeates Drug Stores
East 12Th
East 11Th
A&a Drug Store
East Sixth Street
Colorado Camp
East Texas
Joe
Hallowe
Edward W Fallon
Brink's Incorporated
Money Transporta F Krm
Waterront
Fallon
Herbert Humphrey
Brink
Pueblo
Here
Jersey Central Railroad
Pier 18
Statue of Liberty
Board For State Hospitals and Special Schools
Manford
Wanda
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