Enlistments Hit 3 Colleges Hard Across Texas
Three Texas colleges report enrollment declines as students join the armed services. Corpus Christi’s Hegat campus fell from 2596 to 1059. North Texas State College at Denton lost 242 since Nov 17 with more withdrawals expected. Victoria Junior College expects at least a 15 percent drop for spring as 33 have enlisted since Jan 3. Texas Christian and Texas Wesleyan anticipate smaller effects with ROTC units and drafted student exemptions shaping plans.
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Texas College
Armed Services
Hegat Corpus Christi
E. L. Harvin
Air Force
North Texas State College
Denton
Victoria Junior College
Texas Christian
Texas Wesleyan
M. E. Sadler
Fredericksburg Radio Stock Changes Hands
The Communications Commission authorized transfer of 50 percent control of Station KNAF Fredericksburg from Arthur Stehling to Mrs. Merle Moore for 26000 dollars.
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Fredericksburg
Washington
the Communications Commission
KNAF
Arthur Stehling
Merle Moore
Eisenhower Arrives in Rome to Assess Italy's Will
General Dwight D. Eisenhower landed in Rome to evaluate Italy's resolve and capacity in the western front of the Atlantic Pact. clashes erupted as Communists and police clashed in multiple cities. Rome remained quiet with tight security.
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Rome
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Italy
Lisbon
Eisenhower
Communist Party
Red
Turin
87 Billion Arms Program Unveiled by Defense Dept
The Defense Department disclosed an 87 billion dollar program to acquire weapons and establish production for 50 000 aircraft and 35 000 tanks annually through June 30 1952. The plan covers active forces in Korea and provides for training National Guard and Reserve units plus aid to non Communist nations. Contracts would be issued over time and details to be broken down later.
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Washington
Defense Department
Department
Defense Mobilization
Charles E. Wilson
Truman
Treak
America
Korea
Draftee Service Choice Pushed
Senator Wherry Nebr proposes changing draft rules to let temporarily deferred college students pick their service branch at induction. Reports show many students quit college to secure branch choice, currently lost after deferment ends.
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Washington
Wherry
R-Neb
Nymus
Midland 7 Lege
Fremont
Neb
R. E
Dana College
Morton
Blair
Ng Voit
Washington pianist’s repertoire questioned at hospital event
Washington officials say the city’s famed pianist could not play The Missouri Waltz at a Stair House charity event for veterans. President Tucan presided as guests requested the tune, and confusion arose when the pianist reportedly claimed a different piece, Black Hawk Waltz.
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Washington
Washington Area
Tucan
Bee a: he BS ture starts and Macbeth text mix
Disjointed OCR clip lists multiple items and showy phrases including mentions of The White Tower Olean Wall and various names with unclear context. It hints at a broadcast or program guide style page with dates times and titles but lacks coherent narrative.
Seton Plans Golden Jubilee Observance
Seton Hospital prepares for its 50th anniversary with plans for April 21 and 22. A steering committee named after a luncheon includes Dr. Will Watt, Mayor Tom Miller, Dr. Todaro, Dr. Clark, Hugo Kuehne, George Kies, Eddie Joseph, J. J. Brady, Bob Donahue, Paul Holt, Harold Hoefgen, John Peninger, Solon Earle, Earl Burkhalter, Douglas Cooper, Werner Perlitz, Albert Maloney, Mrs. James Nash, Mrs. Fred Barkley, Mrs. R. Max Brooks, Mrs. Breitung, Mrs. Vann Kennedy, Miss Mary Warren, Major Bergstrom AFB, Major Paul Woods, and Rev. Gilbert Burns.
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Seton Hospital
Will E. Watt
Tom Miller
S. P. Todaro
George Clark
Hugo F. Kuehne
George Kies
Eddie Joseph
J. J. Brady
Bob Donahue
Paul Holt
Harold Hoefgen
John Peninger
Solon Earle
Earl Burkhalter
Douglas Cooper
Werner Perlitz
Albert J. Maloney
James Nash
Fred C. Barkley
R. Max Brooks
Charles
More Cotton Will Be Marked for Export
The Agriculture Department allocated 653000 bales of cotton for export during the eight months ending March 31. Japan Italy Trieste Germany and France received the largest quotas under a defense emergency program. Total allocations reach 3491000 bales with 5000 bales left unallocated.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Japan
Italy
Trieste
Germany
France
Rites Held for Uncle of Ernest Thompson
Amarillo January 17 Robert Lee Thompson 76 uncle of General Ernest O Thompson Texas Paiload Commissioner was buried after dying Sunday at his home He was manager of equipment and supplies division of the Drug Corporation et al Survivors include two daughters two stepdaughters a stepson and a sister.
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Amarillo
Robert Lee Thompson
Ernest O. Thompson
Texas Paiload
Thompson
Drug Corporation
Ete
Gunman Wounds 4 Corpus Christi Men in Drugstore
A gunman opened fire in a crowded Corpus Christi drug store at 1 p.m. injuring three Carruth Dishman Corp officials A E Jack Dishman W A Moebius and William P Mathers and a bystander Emory Beaman. A 28 year old Corpus Christi boilermaker was detained after the attack and witnesses describe the shooter firing five to six 32 caliber bullets.
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Corpus Christi
Poe Age Christi’s Memorial Hospital
A. E
Jack) Dishman
Carruth-Dishman Coration
Beaumont
W. A. Moebius
Carruth-Dishman
William P. Mathers
Carruth-Dishman Corp
Emory Beaman
James H. Avant
Dishman
Moebius
Mathers
Payments Made In Carlino Case
Harris County paid 1492.85 for Diego Carlino trial expenses in a venue change case. The sum covers 1467 for jury service and 25.85 for telephone calls. Salaries of District Judge Harris Gardner and District Attorney Bob Long were paid normally with no extra pay. Long estimates the cost of the mistrial at 50000.
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Diego Carlino
Harris County
Travis County
Harris Gardner
Bob Long
Long
Preacher in Jail Refuses Induction in San Antonio
Jesus G. Santos, 21, a self described Jehovahs Witness minister, was jailed in San Antonio under $10,000 bond after failing to report for Army induction. A US commissioner set the bond following a movie Tuesday. Santos based his refusal on his ministerial claim.
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San Antonio
Jesus G. Santos
Jehovah's Witnesses
P. A. Lockhart
Something New Cabinet Features Adjustable Side Mirrors
The American Magazine notes a bathroom cabinet with adjustable side mirrors enabling profile and rear view of the head. This invention offers enhanced grooming and inspection options for users seeking multiple angles.
Poll Tax Drive Gains as Fire Stations Offer Applications
County tax assessor Steve Heffington reports 6480 poll taxes paid through Jan 15 while the Junior Chamber of Commerce ramps up a poll tax payment drive. Fire stations at 12 locations will serve as application centers with notaries to submit forms to the county tax office.
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Steve Heffington
Chamber of Commerce
Heffington
Bob Lusk
Jaycee Public Affairs Committee
Lusk
Louis Kolenda
Steen Smith
Garbage Cans Reveal Tough Time Stories
Sanitation official Howard Sedwick says city trash shows households tighten budgets as less food is discarded. He notes fewer leftovers and dwindling grocery purchases reflected in weekly can dumps.
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Howard Sedwick
Sanitation Division
Sedwick
45 Naval Ships Provide Reserve Fleet Training
Norfolk announces two week training cruises for 2,115 enlisted men and 336 officers aboard 45 ships of the Atlantic fleet. Cruisers and destroyers join minesweepers and carriers in at sea drills with 18 ships already at sea and cruises extending weekly to March 18 from Norfolk Newport and Charleston.
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Norfolk
Fleet Headquarters
Esees
Navy
Newport
R. I
Charleston
S. C
Fort Worth Traffic Ticket Bribes March of Dimes
Roscoe Smith, Fort Worth Clearing House official, paid $500 after a police officer allegedly helped fix an overtime parking ticket. Smith offered to donate $500 to the March of Dimes, and the officer contributed a dollar toward the fine while Smith wrote the check to the campaign.
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Fort Worth
Roscoe Smith
Smith
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