All Forgiven as Parents Find Missing 2-Year-Old Bobby
Two year old Bobby Lehmann vanished from a family birthday gathering in Buckholts Milam County Saturday afternoon. A 15 hour search in freezing weather ended when Cecil Mode of Cameron found him with his dog Prince two miles from home early Monday. Bobby suffered exposure and shock but was treated and returned home. Local family and friends prayed and aided the extensive hunt as Sheriff Carl Black led the effort amid icy conditions.
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Bobby Lehmann
Edwin Lehmann
Buckholts
Cameron
Milam County
Bobby
Prince
Cecil Mode
Charles Taylor
Edwin
Carl Black
Mode
Cameron Hospital
Oleh
Aleta Joseph
Willow
Austin
Olivia Cameron
Clifton
Robert
Navy
Perwell
Legislator Urges Public Hunting Grounds
Representative Charles Murphy of Houston halted an adjournment to urge the committee on game and fish to consider hunters lacking places to hunt. He cited coastal land fencing and asked the attorney general to study establishing hunting grounds, as the panel postponed action on a menhaden bill and referred the hunting issue to the commission for study.
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Charles Murphy
Houston
Committee On Game and Fisheries
Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Howard Dodgen
Murphy
Texas
County officials may seek longer terms proposal discussed
The piece notes talk of extending terms for county officials while Wick Fowler mentions a possible short term as an alternative. It contrasts public service tenure ideas with comments on election timing and accountability.
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Wick Fowler
Big Tax Measures Delayed as Legislature Weighs Revenue
Texas revenue and taxation chair Jim Lindsey says major tax bills likely postponed about a month. He notes hearings on individual measures while awaiting appropriation estimates, with decisions on extending the $20 million omnibus levy after the fiscal picture clears. Comptroller Calvert cites a need to raise $110 million for the next biennium to sustain current spending.
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Jim T. Lindsey
Texarkane
Revenue and Taxation Committee
Appropriations Committee
Lindsey
Indsey
Robert S. Calvert
Bread price rise hits Texas cities in 1950 shift
Associated Press reports bread costs increased by one cent in many Texas cities on Monday and two cents in Amarillo. Bakers blame higher ingredient costs and wholesalers’ penny hikes. An Amarillo spokesman urged possible price controls effective January 1, 1950, noting the two cent rise stemmed from successive penny increases eroding margins. Cities affected include Marshall, Fort Worth, Corsicana, Dallas, Wichita Falls, Waco, and Sherman.
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Associated Press
Texas
Amarillo
Marshall
Fort Worth
Corsicana
Dallas
Wichita Falls
Waco
Sherman
Legislature: Committees Move Bills Amid Fresh Proposals
Bills abound in both chambers as committees trim a large bill pile. Senate proposes driver responsibility limits with insurance requirements and state aid for dams and a constitutional change on parole power. House considers natural gas pricing, primary dates, Sunday beer sales bans, and tighter small loan licensing rules.
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House
Senate
Texas
Pearson Cleared Of Libel Charges
A federal court jury ruled against Fred N. Howser in his $350,000 libel suit against columnist Drew Pearson. The panel found Pearson proved his Sept. 12, 1948 broadcast stating Howser accepted a $1,200 bribe from a Long Beach gambler was true.
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Pearson
Washington
Fred N. Howser
California
Drew Pearson
Howser
Long Beach
Calif
10 Per Cent Price Rise on Shoes Seen
Syracuse report says William W. Stephenson executive vice president of the National Shoe Manufacturers Association forecast a 19 percent price rise for shoes in the spring. The official predicted higher costs will impact consumers nationwide.
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Syracuse
N. Y
National Shoe Manufacturers Association
William W. Stephenson
Solons Alerted For Gen Ike s Europe Report
Washington Jan 22 Administration leaders seek Eisenhower guidance on reinforcing Western Europe. Senate leaders expect Ike to brief lawmakers Tuesday or Wednesday after his European inspection tour. The debate centers on troop dispatch and policy, with Wherry proposing a no troop stance until Congress acts. Connally ready to offer a measure approving US forces under a broader policy.
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Washington
Administration
Paul Dwight D. Eisener
Europe
Senate
Democratic
McFerland Ariz
Eisenhower
Fisenhower
Congress
Atlantic
Wherry
Nebraska
Foreign Relations Committee
Connally
D-Tex
Armed Services Committee
Caase
Military morale questions at Bradley hearing
The Senate preparedness subcommittee questioned General Omar Bradley about moral effects of Army service on 18-year-olds. Senator Stennis noted church service attendance in the armed forces may be lacking, and Bradley said civilian attendance is not 100 percent either.
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Washington
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
Omar Bradley
Stennis
Bradley
Allied Ground Forces Fail To Flush Reds In Strength
Allied forces probing into Korea report no strong enemy presence despite heavy air action over the Yalu. Ground operations near Wonju and Tanyang yield limited clashes with North Korean forces and isolated ambushes. Paris dispatches note air observers spotting Chinese movements near Seoul as UN patrols extend their reach.
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Korea
Wonju
Ing
Vie
Tanyang
Andong
Taegu
Pusan
Osan
Ichon
Kuntwangjang
Seoul
Yalu
Manchuria
Keres
Fifth Air Force
Rean
Tom Bradshaw
Matthew B. Ridgway
US Fighth Army
Tanpang
Johner
Yongwol
Yonk
Seder
Suwon
US and China offer ceasefire step at UN debate
Communist China suggested a limited Korean cease-fire could be arranged by a seven-nation conference, while the United States decried Peiping's reply as a bid to divide the free world. The UN committee delayed action on a U.S. resolution labeling Red China the aggressor in Korea, as debate continued. Leaders from India and others urged time to study Peiping's response.
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United States
N Optiena
Peiping
Mae Eye Committee
Red China
Korea
Warren R. Austin
Benegal N. Ray
India
Austin
Turkey
Greece
Philippines
Canada
Britain
France
Scandinavian
United Nations
China
Formosa
Far East
Sir Bengal N. Rau
Bradley Sees US In Little Danger Of Full Disaster
General Omar Bradley told Congress there is little real danger of enemy invasion overrunning the United States. He said air defense and Canadian efforts will prevent complete disaster even if some bombers reach a few cities. Bradley outlined retaliation from bases near the enemy and noted upcoming draft extensions under consideration by the Senate preparedness subcommittee.
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Bradley
Washington
Omar Bradley
Congress
United States
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Senate
Defense Department
Five Named To Materials Policy Group
President Truman formed a five member materials policy commission to study long range U S needs and avoid shortages risking national security. William S Paley heads the panel joined by George Rufus Brown Eric Hodgins Arthur H Bunker and Edward S Mason with a six to nine month report requested on long range requirements supply outlook policy adequacy and private industry practices.
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Washington
Truman
William S. Paley
Columbia Broadcasting System
Needs
Paley
George Rufus Brown
Eric Hodgins
Arthur H. Bunker
Edward S. Mason
Howard Trial Resumes Today in Belton Murder Case
District Judge Wesley Dice recessed the W. J. Howard Jr. murder trial Monday night to 9 a.m. Tuesday as crimination and objections to the judge's charge were reviewed. Both sides rested at 4:15 p.m. and a night session had been planned after a venue change from Houston.
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Belton
Wesley Dice
W. J. Howard Jr
Cr Nil Tormneys
No Temple
Houston
Ridgway Calls Central Front Situation Perfect In Korea
General Ridgway declared the central front situation "perfect" as US troops retook Hill 233 near Wonju airstrip. He visited Second Division leaders, praised French battalion performance, and noted no Communist artillery in view. Ridgway spoke of confidence in the Second Division and planned further Wonju area inspections before nightfall.
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Korea
Matthew B. Ridgway
United Nations
Eighth Army
Wonju
Pye
Ridgway
Clark N. Ruffner
George P. Peploe
San Antonio
Texas
Peploe
Sunday
Ralph Montelar
Montelar
Europe
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