Bills Seek $153 Million for State Services in Budget Push
Major spending bills proposed by the legislative budget board would fund state departments courts colleges hospitals and special schools totaling 153 490 650 dollars an increase over comptroller estimates. Senate finance members promise rapid review as they press for money amid criticism of agency requests.
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Interstate Compact Commission
Winters
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Carney
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Senate
House
Rampy
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San Marcos Base Renovation To Start Early Next Week
San Marcos Air Force Base renovation is set to begin early next week. Lt Col William F. Stewart, commanding officer, said district engineers are surveying the installation as preparations to modernize the base proceed. About 2,500 permanent personnel will be stationed there including around 400 civilians with civilian hiring to be announced later. The program includes pilot and mechanic training for Army personnel and local citizenry efforts to keep prices reasonable.
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San Marcos Air Force Base
William F. Stewart
Col. Stewart
Stewart
Army
Ee Ichie Waren
Yey
Mystery surrounds grocer death after fall and robbery claim
Fort Worth police investigated whether Leland Doss 38 was slugged and robbed or fatally injured by a fall at his store. Doss underwent brain surgery after being found by a neighbor. He said he fell during a dizzy spell before losing consciousness. A bloodied soda bottle and missing billfold and cash box were noted.
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Fort Worth
Leland Doss
Doss
General Price Freeze Possible As War Inflation Tackles
Federal officials signal a forthcoming general price freeze with a rollback plan on meat and other foods. Price Director Michael V. DiSalle says an order rests with Eric Johnston, with a potential issuance within 24 to 48 hours and a shift soon to wage and price controls.
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Eric Johnston
DiSalie
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Senate
House Committee
Spence
Joint
Senate House Economic Committee
Cyrus Ching
Ching
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Rka
Watkins
Americans Think Reds May Have Withdrawn
Tokyo report says Chinese Communists may have pulled back in Western Korea while Allied armored forces advance toward Chungju and Yongwol. Washington lines note possible Communist ceasefire negotiations and limited contact on Wednesday night with minor patrol activity near Yoju.
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Chungju
United Nations
Yoju
Seal
Jim Becker
Austin Sees Blackmail In Cease-Fire Offer
US delegate Warren R. Austin accuses the Chinese Communists of blackmail as the UN debates a seven nation conference on Korea and the Far East. He critiques Peiping demands to join the UN and withdraw forces, while Arab-Asian calls for a conference are viewed as a futile gesture.
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Prohibition Amendment Rumor Circulates in Legislature
Legislators and activists discuss a possible statewide prohibition amendment this year. Multiple representatives report no formal measure yet, while supporters push petitions and letters urging voters to back a constitutional change. County specifics and personal opinions vary on timing and potential impact.
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Franklin Perry
Angleton
House Committee On
Claude DeVan Watts
Austin
State Women's Christian Temperance Union
Joe W. Gandy
Winnsboro
Gandy
Texas
James B. Pattison
Pattison
Menton Murray
Har
Polio fight mobilized by Austinites and clowns join effort
The piece notes a large statewide polio drive with wide participation including clowns. It highlights Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce leading fire prevention efforts in Gillespie County with local fire departments. Also mentions Helen Lee Doherty golf event in Miami with Betsy Rawls among winners.
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Gillespie County
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Okeh
Helen Lee Doherty
Miami
Fla
Austin
Betsy Rawls
Dozen Flee Fire In Indiana Mine
Dozen miners were temporarily trapped then escaped past an underground fire at the Pandora Coal Mine near Dugger Indiana. The belt fire started by friction blocked a 200 foot shaft exit but was brought under control within two hours with 12 to 14 men reaching fresh air.
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Wenju
Yongwol
Wonju
Hoengsong
Seoul
Aed
Sullivan
Ind
Pandora
Dugger
Girl 8 Sends Quarter to General MacArthur Letter
Eight-year-old Sandra Wise mailed 25 cents to General MacArthur in Tokyo with a note offering to save her allowance for Korea relief. This week she received a letter from MacArthur thanking her but saying no need to send the allowance.
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Ind
Sandra
Sandy) Wise
General MacArthur
Tokyo
Gen. MacArthur
Sandy
Douglas MacArthur
Texas Convict Recaptured After Escape Near Prison Farm
ANGLETON Jan 24 A Ramsey State Prison Farm convict Charlie Evans 30 serving life burglary sentence from Tarrant County was recaptured 90 minutes after escaping Wednesday on the Turner Ranch eight miles north of the prison. Prison guards and Brazoria County officers helped in the capture.
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Ramsey
Charlie Evans
Tarrant County
Brazoria County
Evans
Turner Ranch
Four California men captured after Dallas gun fray
Four California men wanted for shooting and wounding two Dallas officers were captured after a gunfight in Littl Hardy Arkansas. The men, in a stolen motorized arsenal, were brought to jail in Jonesboro Arkansas. They are identified as Bill Pomeroy 19 Robert Johnson 29 J W Johnson 22 and Marvin Johnson 21 all from Lamont California.
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Dallas
Littl Hardy
Oklahoma
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Robert Johnson
J. W. Johnson
Marvin Johnson
Lamont
Calif
Bakersfield
NEA Opposes 18 Year Draft Plan For 27 Months
Washington reports a National Education Association spokesman criticized the Defense Department proposal to draft 18 year olds for 27 months. He warned it could force colleges to close and extend service time, while education leaders urged deferments for doctors and specialists. House and Senate hearings examined the plan with officials citing potential changes in draft length and exemptions.
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Helicopters Save Crews in Korea Rescue Operation
Two US plane crews escaped after forced landings near enemy lines as helicopters recovered the civilian San W. Marshal of Dallas and pilot and Captain David R. Brown of Houston. Ensign Jack Fairchild led Corsair strikes from the Philippine Sea, reporting direct hits on Red forces along a withdrawing UN column. The action included napalm use and multiple aerial engagements over Suwon and nearby roads.
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Dallas
David R. Brown
Houston
Suwon
Jack Pairebhild
Philippine Sea
Fairchild
Sea J. Gilbert
Austin
Texas
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