Texas Farm to Market Road Plan Nears Passage
A $15 million annual Texas farm to market road program advances toward likely enactment. The Senate Finance Committee approved quickly, with strong administration backing and co sponsors in both chambers. The plan would fund rural road construction at $1.25 million monthly from a new rural road fund.
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Texas
Mac Roy Rasor
Associated Press
Senate Finance Committee
Beauford H. Jester
Johnson City CC To Go Forward
Johnson City leaders discuss recovery plans after a disastrous fire as the Chamber of Commerce holds its annual banquet. Bob McKinney becomes president, Robert Knox named vice president, George Byers re elected secretary, with Olin Culberson as guest speaker and a student program featuring a rhythm band and Virginia Reel.
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Dave Shanks
Austin American Agricultural
Johnson City
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Olin Culberson
Austin
Texas Railroad Commission
America
Bob McKinney
Truman Fawcett
Robert Knox
George Byers
Joe Crofts
Hugh Tarrant
Amye Fuqua
Marlene Collins
Ava Cox
Screen Actor Injured As Runaway Crashes
Hollywood reports Roddy McDowell parked his car on an incline at a movie studio. After he exited the brakes failed and the vehicle careened toward a soundstage. He leaped onto the running board, was hurled into the stage, and knocked unconscious. He suffered a bruised knee and a cut ear.
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Hollywood
Roddy McDowell
Roddy
Oklahoma City Tulsa Toll Turnpike Discussed
Governor Roy Turner of Oklahoma discussed with RFC officials the possibility of a loan for a toll turnpike between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. He said the RFC did not commit to a multi million dollar loan as an application would have to be filed.
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Washington
Roy Turner
Oklahoma
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
RFC
FHA Asks Senate to Restore Fund Cut
The Federal Housing Administration asked the Senate appropriations committee on Monday to restore an $800,000 House cut in its operating budget for the next four months.
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FHA
Senate
Washington
Federal Housing Administration
Senate Appropriations Committee
Oklahoma Prison Uprising Quelled at Granite State Reformatory
More than 300 prisoners rioted at Granite State Reformatory in Oklahoma on Monday. Six guards and several convicts were injured before tear gas quelled the uprising. two prisoners suffered bullet wounds. Warden Claude Moore said injuries were not serious, with only three staff members hospitalized. Guards repelled the attack as inmates used improvised weapons in the dining hall.
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Granite
Okla
Granite State Reformatory
Claude Moore
O. W. Blackburn
S. M. Ledgerwood
J. D. Woods
Moore
Dallas Educator Heads Private Schools Group
Allen Melton president of the Southern Trade School at Dallas Texas was elected president of the National Association of Private Schools at its annual meeting on Monday. William W. Bailey Dallas was named secretary.
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ST. Louis
Allen Melton
Southern Trade School
Dallas
Texas
National Association of Private Schools
William W. Bailey
Welcome 27th Wing Arrives at Bergstrom Base Flight
An advance echelon of the 27th Fighter Wing will fly from Kearny Field Nebraska to Bergstrom Air Base in March. Special commemorative tabloid editions will be published March 7 and delivered by Bergstrom planes to personnel at the Nebraska field three hours after printing in Austin. About 2,500 people total, including families, will be stationed here.
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Kearney Field
Neb
Bergstrom Air Base
Bergstrom Information Office
al Jennings
The
American Statesman
Bergstrom
Nebraska Field
Austin
Red Infiltration Hearing Planned
Rep Marshall O Bell proposes a public hearing on a loyalty bill to expose subversive activity in state government. The measure would require listing all organizations deemed subversive and check affiliations of state officials and employees. Witnesses from internal security groups and UT students are expected.
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Raymond Brooks
Austin American Capitol
House
Marshall O. Bell
Bell
Coonel Homer Garrison
Public Safety
Public Safety Department
Communist Party
State Affairs Committee
University of Texas
Wendell Addly
Gas Tax Bill Sent To Sub-Group
The 51st Legislature’s first natural gas tax bill was sent to subcommittee for three weeks study, a 1.5 cent levy on 1000 cubic feet of gas. The measure, by Rep. Deno Tufares, would cost the average home about 4.17 dollars yearly if passed, subject to city approval.
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Associated Press
House Committee On Revenue and Taxation
Deno Tufares
Wichita Falls
Tufares
Texas
Jerry S. Steward
Fairfield
Joe B. Fleming
Davis Clifton
Farmersville
Fleming
Robert S. Calvert
Pioneer Texas Dilman Dies of Heart Attack
Cornelius Connor O'Neill, longtime figure in Texas oil development since 1902, died of a heart attack in Wichita Falls. He arrived during Spindletop era and later moved from Beaumont to the Burkburnett boom in 1918.
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Texas
Dilman
Wichita Falls
Cornelius (Connor) O'Neill
O'Neill
Beaumont
Burkburnett
Vote Reform Revival Move Stated Today
Election law reform surfaces as a concurrent House resolution to push Senate and House to recommend changes for enactment this session. Rep Whiteside seeks a six member committee plus governor and attorney general appointees to report before lawmakers quit. House sponsors include Hanna Chambers McCorkle and Cassity Jr. Branch.
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Jay Els
Austin American Capitol
House
Senate
Tom Whiteside
Tyler
Whitehead
Whiteside
Sam Hanna
Dallas
W. R. Chambers
May
Claude N. McCorkle
Ex-Grid Star Don Weedon Enters Austin City Council Race
Don Weedon former University of Texas football star and filling station operator joined the April 4 city council race in Austin. He filed an 85-signature petition via Hub Bechtel the former All-America end. Weedon is the eighth filer with several others listed.
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Don Weedon
University of Texas
Weedon
Hub Bechtel
Harry L. McKee
Taylor Glass
Will T. Johnson
A. J. Maloney
Joe Grimes
Travis LaRue
Fred W. Schramm Jr
Jess Allman
Tom Miller
Houston
Austin
Davises Sweep Harris County Court Jury Selection
In Houston on February 28 Judge John Snell noted the Davis family dominated the jury list in County Court at Law No. 2 with 15 of 28 names. The jurors shared various first names from Abner to Walter, and none were related to one another. The judge observed the Smith and Jones families would likely have less influence this term.
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Houston
Davis
John Snell
Law
Abner
Walter
Snell
Smith
Veteran Huntsville Pastor Dies at 78
Huntsville obit reports Dr. Edwin C. Boynton age 78 died Monday one day before his 50th anniversary as a Huntsville pastor. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church where he served as pastor emeritus. Burial will follow.
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Huntsville
Edwin C. Boynton
First Christian Church
Senate Filibuster Battle Over Civil Rights Policy
Southern legislators opened a filibuster to defend the historic right as President Truman urged a showdown to curb talkathons. The debate centered on a two thirds rule to cap debate with Northern Democrats and Republicans backing the change.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Senator Colson Signs Compromise Rural Road Bill
Mrs. Neville Colson of Navasota leaves hospital to introduce a composite $15,000,000-a-year rural road bill in the Senate. Twenty one senators signed, with G. C. Morris and George Moffett aiding. The measure blends farm to market road funding with a clear monthly $1,250,000 allocation and rules for project eligibility.
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Neveille Colson
Navasota
Dolph Briscoe Jr
Uvalde
Highway Department
George Moffett
Chillicothe
G. C. Morris
Greenville
Colson
Morris
Mrs. Colson
Moffett
Mike Bennett
Breeze Terrace
Neal Douglass
Wherry
Russell
D-Ga
Russell Long
D-La
Huey P
Kingfish) Long
Senator Colson
Compromise
Austin American Capitol
Neville Colson
Anglo Aid Set and Reds Cut Prices in Postwar Briefs
Washington predicts the Senate foreign relations panel will not cut Britain’s 940 million dollar share of Marshall Plan funds. Stalin orders price cuts across 45 food and consumer goods categories. Missouri floods threaten 92 000 acres along the Missouri River basin. Navy officers propose stronger fighter protection and radar against atomic attacks aboard the USS POCONO off Puerto Rico. A mock A-bomb disabled a carrier during maneuvers. San Francisco notes 23 million Americans suffer from disease injuries or maladjustments. Brooklyn police target two youth gangs amid an accidental 15 year old shooting during gun purchase prep. New York indictors call for witnesses in an American Communist leaders case. Rhodes Trans Jordan negotiators arrive for UN armistice talks with Israel. Chicago commerce chief hints at world buyers strike, especially in Europe. New Indonesian Republic briefs UN with Dutch-Indonesian talks.
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Pocono
Puerto Rico
Dallas County Flood Control District Tax Relief Bill Filed
Senator Fred Harris introduced a tax remission bill for Dallas County Flood Control District. The measure would waive all state ad valorem taxes in the district for twenty years, with a maximum of 100000 dollars annually.
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Fred Harris
Dallas Monday
Dallas County
Thornberry Names Three for West Point Appointments
Rep Homer Thornberry designated three 10th District youths for West Point appointments in September. Juce Vanzura of Austin High School earned the principal slot with Raymond J Einergl of Taylor as first alternate and William Dibrell of San Marcos as second alternate. They were told to report for examinations at Fort Sam Houston on Tuesday.
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Washington
West Point
Homer Thornberry
Juce Vanzura
Austin
Thornberry
Vanzura
Rudi Vanzura
Manchacha Road
Raymond J. Einergl
Taylor
A&m
Taylor High School
William Dibrell
Walter Dibrell
San Marcos
Dibrell
Southwest State Teachers College
Fort Sam Houston
Oklahoma Governor Will Visit President
Oklahoma Governor Turner travels to Washington to see President Truman for a brief meeting on a non urgent but important matter. He declines to disclose topics and says he may issue a statement before departure. Turner has not scheduled other Washington appointments.
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Washington
Roy Turner
Oklahoma
Truman
Clergymen and officers linked to spying in postwar turmoil
Western and Eastern bloc sources report French government arrests of two army officers on espionage charges with one confes sing. Bulgarian churchmen plead guilty to spying for the United States and Britain, while Hungarian priests and Jesuit layman face black market currency charges. Yugoslavs sentence priests to death for wartime aid. Denmark debates NATO ties. Finland coalition talks loom amid Russian base fears. In Germany General Clay may retire prompting a shakeup. Bangkok clashes leave at least 50 dead and a radio plot claims. Indonesia refuses to attend The Hague round table on sovereignty transfer.
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United States
Britain
Msgr
Imre Boka
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
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Poland
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Norway
Lucius D. Clay
Germany
Clay
Mark Clark
Walter Bedell Smith
Albert C. Wedemeyer
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Siam
Direk Jayanam
London
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Batavia
Java
Mohammed Rum
Republic of Indonesia
UN Commission
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