Gas bill to cut costs, Johnson says in Senate
Senator Edwin C. Johnson argues the pending gas bill would lower consumer costs by expanding gas supply from wells now capped and undeveloped. Opponents warn of multi million dollar bill increases for consumers if federal controls are loosened, while Kerr and Thomas push for the exemption for independents.
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Edwin C. Johnson
D-Cole
Senate
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Federal Power Commission
Connally
Texas
Aiken
R-Vi
New England
Kerr
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Senate Commerce Committee
White House
Austin 24 Hour Answering Service Promises Unanswered Calls
Austin offers a 24 hour telephone answering service for businesses and professionals. A detached extension routes calls so offices can be left without missed messages. The Austin Answering Service at 401 East 17th Street charges $10 per month and can be reached at 7-9261 for details.
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Austin
401 East 17Th Street
Armored Division Parade Planned for General TEMPLE
The Second Armored Division plans a large parade before Lieutenant General Joy Lutes, Fourth Army commander, with seven thousand troops and about 1,500 vehicles including 48 ton tanks and jeeps in Temple on March 19.
Gubitchev Sails For Home Today
Convicted Russian spy Val entin S. Gubitchev sails for home on Monday after Federal Judge Sylvester J. Ryan suspends a 15 year sentence on condition of deportation. Co defendant Judith Coplon remains free on bail pending appeal of a 15 year sentence for spying for Russia.
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New York
Valentin S. Gubitchev
Sylvester J. Ryan
Gubitchev
Iron Curtain
Judith Coplon
FBI
Russia
Washington
Border Patrol
Ambrose
New York Harbor
Panel To Study Water Problems Of Texas Plains
The Texas water code committee monitors High Plains water issues in Amarillo with focus on the Canadian River Dam and underground water. Officials include Senator Rogers Kelley and members from Amarillo Dallas Austin and Houston among others as hearings travel to Wichita Falls and Stamford.
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Texas Plains
Amarillo
High Plains
Texas
Texas Water Code
Canadian River
Andrew Rollins
Texas Board of Water Engineers
William Broadhurst
Austin
US Geological Survey
Rex B. Baxter
D. A. Bandeen
Abilene
Douglas Bergman
Dallas
Preston Smith
Lubbock
J. C. Cantrell
Princeton
George A. Knapp
Houston
Victor Boulin
J. C. McCall
Hamilton Lowe
J. E. Sturrock
Texas Water Conservation Association
James Gulerie
State Board of Water Engineers
Kelley
Wichita Falls
Stamford
Democratic tensions shape New York gubernatorial race
Washington dispatch notes New York Democrats struggle to nominate a governor candidate with Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. retreating toward a House run while W Averell Harriman surfaces as a possible choice. The piece also covers Iowa campaign moves, Senate pranks, and Michigan Young Republicans drafting an alternative welfare platform.
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Washington
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Harriman
A. J. Loveland
Iowa
Brannan
Senator Gillette
Gillette
White House
Loveland
Senate
Robertson
D-Va
Graham
D-Nc
Robert R. Reynolds
Bricker
Ohio
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Young Republican Club
University of Michigan
Arold E. Stassen
Minnesota
University of Pennsylvania
Ann Arbor
General Collins Wins Notre Dame Laetare Medal Honor
General Joseph L. Collins chief of staff of the Army was named winner of the Laetare Medal by the University of Notre Dame. He becomes the fifth military leader to receive the honor and the presentation will be made later at a Notre Dame ceremony in South Bend Indiana.
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South Bend
Ind
Joseph L. Collins
Army
Collins
University of Notre Dame
Meade F. Griffin
Supreme Court
Coke Stevenson
Stevenson
Judge Griffin
United States
Lyndon B. Johnson
Price Daniel
Dutch King Ends Tour Return From Americas
Prince Bernhard of The Netherlands ends a 12 week trip to North and South America and is greeted home by Queen Juliana and their four daughters after arriving in Amsterdam.
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The
Netherlands
Prince Bernhard of the
North
South America
Queen Juliana
Senator Johnson targets Hollywood not Bergman in film license bill
Senator Edwin C. Johnson says his plan to curb film industry control targets Hollywood practices, not Ingrid Bergman, with hearings to begin mid April. He aims for a refined bill and insists on avoiding a Hollywood atmosphere during hearings while noting broad public support.
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Solon
Hollywood
Washington
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Col
Ingrid Bergman
Johnson
Colorado
Commerce Committee
Senate
Miss Bergman
Roberto Rossellini
February Sales Hold Steady From 1949 For Major Retailers
February sales of large independent retailers declined 6 percent from January but matched February 1949. Compared with February 1942 auto dealers led gains at 18 percent, furniture stores up 14 percent, and lumber and building material dealers up 12 percent. Declines ranged from 1 percent for drug stores to 9 percent for clothing and dry goods, with jewelry stores down 7 percent.
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Washington
Kramer Jr Named President of A. Harris & Co
Arthur L. Kramer Jr. is elected president to succeed his father who died on vacation in California. Mrs. Kramer Sr. becomes chairman. Leon A. Harris Jr. becomes vice-president, Randolph Haas remains vice-president and treasurer. Fred C. Marth and Leo Rothouse are secretary and assistant secretary.
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Dallas
Arthur L. Kramer Jr
A. Harris & Company
California
Arthur L. Kramer Sr
Leon A. Harris Jr
Randolph Haas
Fred C. Marth
Leo Rothouse
Young Kramer
Edna Gladney Home Named at Fort Worth
The Texas Children's Home and Aid Society was renamed the Edna Gladney Home in Fort Worth in honor of the woman dramatized in Blossoms in the Dust. The board announced acquiring the West Texas Maternity Hospital for operation with the Edna Gladney Home. Since 1892 the society has placed 10,000 children in foster homes.
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Fort Worth
Texas Childrens’ Home and Aid Society
Edna Gladney
West Texas
Hays County Red Cross Drive Surpasses Halfway Mark
Hays County Red Cross campaign moves past halfway with donations totaling 2601.47 dollars. County chairman Bob Pollard notes several downtown teams have not reported and outlying areas have not finished solicitations. County quota stands at 4815 dollars.
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San Marcos
Hays County Red Cross
Bob Pollard
Pollard
Russians Merge Small Farm Units to Boost Efficiency
Moscow reports 164 small collective farms were merged into larger tracts over the past three months to speed mechanization and improve crop rotation. Khrushchev, head of the regional party organization, urged further mergers in his pre election campaign.
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Moscow
Moscow Regional Soviet
Nikita Khrushchev
Communist Party
Rev Rogers to Speak at Buda WSCS Meeting
The Rev Dorris Rogers will address the Buda Women’s Society for Christian Service on Wednesday afternoon at the recreation hall. He previously served as a chaplain in Japan during World War II. Mrs T T S Young will host the event at the recreation hall.
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Buda
ANS
Dorris Rogers
Buda Wscs
Recreation Hall
Rogers
Japan
T. T. S. Young
Texas Campaign Activity To Show Increased Tempo
The 1950 Texas political scene promises a busy opening week with gubernatorial and lieutenant governor races taking shape. Olin Culberson and Preston Smith join a crowded field alongside filing deadlines for congressional and state offices, while Justice Griffin stands unopposed as Stevenson contemplates future bids.
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Texas
Supreme Court
Olin Culberson
Allan Shivers
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