Allied Patrols Alert for New Red Offensive
Allied patrols probed the Korean front as UN forces prepared for a possible new Communist offensive. Red China rejected a UN cease fire plan at Peiping while volunteers moved by train and on foot. US air forces claimed several enemy trains attacked and many Reds killed as Allied raiders pressed central Korea toward Yongwol and Wonju.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Red China
Peiping
Korea
Fifth Air Force
Seoul
Wonju
Chungju
Yoju
Suwon
Pyongyang
Ichon
Kaesong
Sonchon
Freak Mishap Kills Center Ranchman
A. B. Tiner, 60, a rancher near Dripping Springs, was fatally struck by a loose guard on a tractor powered saw in a freak accident Wednesday. Found by a neighbor at 4:30 p.m., he died at Elmo Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements. Survived by one brother and six sisters in Texas.
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Dripping Springs
A. B. Tiner
Tiner
Lambs Reach Record $35 in Kansas City Market
Kansas City January 17. Most good and choice trucked in native wooled lambs sold for 35 dollars per hundredweight, a market record. The previous peak stood 50 cents lower.
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Kansas City
Symphony Gains New Public As Children Love It
Austin children fill the City Coliseum for the first Austin Symphony concert for youngsters. About 4300 attended with 1860 folding seats, while members praised the crowd’s behavior and expected enjoyment.
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Austinezra Rachlin
Austin Symphony Orchestra
City Coliseum
Austin
Stars and Stripes
James Green
Austin Public Schools
Ezra Rachlin
Symphony
Beverly Sheffield
Nigel Sotentet Oreeten
Texas School For the
Linda Sue Christie
Becker
Haydn
Legislature ready for business amid a flood of squirrel bills
A newspaper item notes a legislature focused on passing laws described as a flood of squirrel bills. The page hints at a political climate ready to act on many topics.
Legislature approves first funding steps for state services
The 52nd Legislature and Governor Shivers agreed to fund vital state services before other appropriations. Lt. Gov. Ramsey announced Senate committee appointments as the House and Senate organized for session work. Ashley led multiple committees. Sadler and Kelley pushed redistricting and water code bills amid debate on regional representation and interseason study.
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Allan Shivers
Senate
House
Ben Romney
Harley Sadler
Abilene
Rogers Kelley
Edinburg
House Appropriations Committee
Pelcy
Reuben Senterfitt
Ramsey
Carlos Ashley
Liano
A. M. Aikin
Paris
Howard A. Carney
Atlanta
Gus Strauss
Hallettsville
George Parkhouse
Dallas
Wardlow Lane
Center
Hill
Hudson
Pecos
Jimmy Phillips
Angleton
Ashley
Travis
Burnet
Lampasas
San Saba
Williamson
Sadler
Joe Pyle
Fort Worth
Kelley
Wage-Price Freeze Hinted By Officials In Inflation Crisis
Washington officials warned a general wage-price freeze may be ordered within five to six days as inflation climbs and prices hit historic highs. Alan Valentine of ESA said across-the-board ceilings are possible, with 100 new ESA staffers added to speed field offices before Feb 1.
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Washington
Charles F. Wilson
Wilson
Alan Valentine
Economic Stabilization Administration
ESA
OPA
Valentine
Visentine
Capitol Hill
Senate
House
M. Y
Senatew
Ec c Committee
White House
O'Mahoney
Tru
Truman
Prohibition Bill Looms in 52nd Texas House
In the Texas House Representatives debate a prohibition bill looms as a likely measure. Rep. Jim Lindsey and Rep. Henry Lehman acknowledge potential introduction with Lindsey noting a large tax loss if passed. Lindsey cites Bowie County moving dry and outlines statewide fiscal impacts estimated at 29 million dollars.
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House of Representatives
Texas
Jim T. Lindsey
Texarkana
Revenue and Taxation Committee
Henry C. Lehman
Giddings
Liquor Regulation Committee
House
Lindsey
Bowie County
Lehman
County re evaluation begins in Travis County
Travis County commissioners start a property re evaluation with 65 appointed evaluators. Judge Tom Johnson notes the work aims for a true 1951 market value across city, county, and school district lines, with each commissioner supervising evaluators.
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Travis County
Tom Johnson
Steve Heffington
Heffington
Commissioners Court
Board of Equalization
Johnson
County Board of Equalization
Austin Independent
Rancher Learns Pay Taxes or $10,000 Fine
Amarillo rancher Bernard Buford Carter, 48, pleaded guilty to income tax evasion and was fined 10 000. He failed to report 60 573 earned in 1944 1946 and 1947, and owed the United States about 30 677. Federal officials said Carter used his bank account for filings but did not deposit all income.
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Dallas
Amarillo
Bernard Buford Carter
Frank B. Potter
Carter
Internal Revenue Department
Potter
T. Whitfield Davidson
Military Manpower Row Sees Educators Plug 18-Year Draft
Washington dispatches report plans to mobilize Air Force reserve and guard units totaling 46 000 to 76 000 men with final decision due. President Truman outlines a national manpower mobilization policy favoring voluntary measures first and mandatory controls if needed. Dr Karl Compton supports an 18-year-old draft followed by universal service amid Senate scrutiny.
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Washington
Air Force
Vandenberg
Truman
Presi
Air National Guard
Pentagon
Senate Armed Services Committee
Stoong
DR. Compton
Subcommittee
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Senator Saltonstall
R-Mass
Johnson
Compton
Saltonstall
United States Rebuffs China's Cease Fire Proposal
Secretary of State Acheson condemned China's seven nation counter proposal as a contemptuous rejection of the UN cease-fire plan in Korea. Peiping seeks talks in China, withdrawal of U.S. forces from Formosa, and UN recognition of Communist China, which Washington rejects.
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Washington
United States
China
State Acheson
Formosa
Peiping
United Nations
Korea
Paris
Nehru
Acheson
State Department
Red China
John D. Hickerson
Warren Austin
Auto Production Cutback Likely 1951 Output Drop 20-30
Auto industry inform government of plans to reduce 1951 vehicle output by about 20 to 30 percent from last year’s eight million, aiming for roughly 5.6 to 6.4 million autos and trucks. Officials cite tool shortages and rising military steel and materials demand, while firms offer to shift to defense orders but keep production for labor stability. Attending the meeting were Henry Ford I, H. H. Curtice, and L. L. Colbert.
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Washington
National Production Authority
William H. Harrison
Harrison
Henry Ford I
Ford Motor Company
H. H. Curtice
General Motors
L. L. Colbert
Chrysler Corporation
AF Buildup Moves Toward 100 Flying Groups
Washington January 17 The Air Force confirmed active work to expand from 95 to 100 flying groups as Lt Gen Idwal Edwards testifies before a House subcommittee. The plan includes creating a separate ground support command at the same level as the strategic bombing command.
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Washington
Air Force
Idwal Edwards
House
Armed Services
Edwards
Strategic Bombing Command
San Marcos Air Base Near Ready for Reactivation
The San Marcos Air Force Base has not yet posted a Help Wanted sign as it enters a new defense duty tour. Civic leaders express housing concerns for troops while army wives seek nearby quarters. Lt Col Charles Stewart arrives to command the base, with training focusing on helicopter and liaison pilots for Army air liaison duties.
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Dave Shanks
San Marcos
San Marcos Air Force Base
San Marcos Base
Air Force
Waco
Charles Stewart
Veeteran
Bine
Frank Zimmerman
Rodgers Storey
Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee
Ed Cape
Army Ground Force
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