Farm price bill heads to White House for signing
The Senate approved a compromise farm price support bill 37 to 33 to curb potato surplus losses totaling about 500 million. The measure raises acreage allowances for cotton and peanuts and removes potato price supports unless marketing quotas are accepted. It now goes to President Truman for signature.
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Thirteen Killed In Two Military Plane Crashes
Thirteen men died in a B50 bomber crash near Hyder Arizona during a training flight. Two crew members parachuted to safety and were hospitalized. A second fatal crash occurred in Rome New York as a C47 transport caught fire in a snowstorm, killing a captain.
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How Harmful Are Cigarettes Coverage and Reader Interest
The January Reader's Digest article sparked debate about cigarette harm and quitting. Many readers hoped to quit or cut down but doubted their courage, while others planned to try. April Digest promises two quitting narratives and broader content.
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Red Cross Hits Half Way Point in Travis County Drive
The Red Cross campaign fund in Travis County reached 36365.14 dollars at midweek, about half of the month’s goal. Thursday’s gains included 967 dollars from the advance gifts committee, 300 dollars from the University of Texas division, and 153.75 dollars from business section employees.
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FCC Plans Disaster Network for Nation
The FCC announced a nationwide emergency radio network to operate during large-scale disasters including a surprise attack. An informal operator conference is set for June 5-6 to finalize operating details. The plan, proposed in 1945, was paused after the war to focus on peacetime broadcasting.
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Samuel Huston Thief Sentenced to Six Months in Jail
Detectives arrested 21 year old college student Alonzo Andrews at Samuel Huston College after thefts reported by Lovingood Hall residents. Andrews pleaded guilty in county court at law and received six months in jail for theft. Police had listed the case as cleared and filed charges Thursday.
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Kuykendall Found Guilty in Swindle
In Lockhart a jury in 22nd District Court recommended a five year antentiary sentence for Willie Kuykendall after finding him guilty of swindling with a worthless draft. The trial, begun Monday, ended Thursday with a verdict 30 minutes after deliberations. Kuykendall faced charges connected to an $8,017.36 cattle purchase from Adams Auction Company of Lockhart via a $6,143.16 draft on Peoples State Bank Hallettsville. Defense attorney Denver Perkins of Gonzales. District Attorney Lee Dittert of Bellville, assisted by Tom Moore of Lockhart.
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Danny Kaye Offered Met Role for 1950 Season
New York March 23. Movie comedian Danny Kaye received a non singing offer from the Metropolitan Opera for next season. Rudolph Bing, Met general manager, praised Kaye and suggested he might play Frosch the drunken jailer in Die Fledermaus if scheduling allows. Kaye plans to decide after his current engagements.
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Treasurer Makes Bond in Embezzlement Case
Victor C. Johnson former Moore County treasurer now of Amarillo was indicted on embezzlement charges. He posted a $5,000 bond and the indictments allege shortages of $10,516 for last year. Johnson lost a leg in the Saipan invasion.
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Navy Flier Slightly Hurt in Plane Crash at Dallas NAS
Aviation Pilot Thomas A. Wells, 26, of Coronado California, was slightly injured when his Navy fighter crashed during a crosswind landing at the Dallas Naval Air Station. He was ferrying the plane from Norfolk to Arizona. The aircraft went into a tailspin and cartwheeled. Nebraska permits a $200 reward for arrest of a murderer by the governor's action.
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Four Cacti in One Family Create a Prickly Identifier Echo
The Pryor family owns a long local name game with four brothers all nicknamed Cactus. Richard Jr. remains a radio announcer at 1204 Norwood while Wally Arthur and Bill Pryor, ages 21 19 and 16, are at the University of Texas and Austin High. Mary Alice Pryor Bryant and Harriet Pryor, ages 10 and convertible, also figure in the clan with Harriet swimming for Girl Scouts.
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Barkless Basenji Highlight At Kennel Club Show
The Kennel Club will stage its seventh annual show at City Coliseum on April 6 featuring a barkless African Basenji and three Afghan hounds. Cecil Rotsch, club president, said two entered dogs are needed for a local best of breed trophy. The Austin American-Statesman donation backs the top overall dog. Captain A C Berry handles show entries at the Driskill hotel desk Friday noon deadline.
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Otto Prince Sentence Upheld by US Court
The US Court of Appeals affirmed a 10-year sentence for Ollie Otto Prince, Corsicana used car dealer, for the Aug. 11, 1948 robbery of the First State Bank of Rice in Navarro County. He faces Leavenworth after the term and carries a 35-year sentence for the Oct. 5, 1948 Malone Bank robbery in Hill County.
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Year Round Plant Chives Grow Indoors
Chives, an onion like green, can be grown year round in flower pots like any house plant.
Bread Water Limit for Prisoners Debated in Congress
Washington March 23 The Senate and House clashed over how long a military prisoner should be kept on bread and water. The dispute appeared in the distinct versions of a military justice bill each chamber approved. The measure seeks a uniform code of military law for the armed services.
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