Queuille Faces Confidence Vote Amid French Labor Turmoil
The article reports Queuille seeking a confidence vote as political tensions rise. Duclos attacks the Western European Defense Pact while Ramadier defends it as defensive. A Communist 24-hour merchant marine strike fizzled, with dockers barricaded at several ports and a general port strike planned for next Monday.
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Houston Realtor Jack Dies in Hotel Room
Houston reporter Jack, 35 year old realtor, died in his hotel room after a brief illness Friday.
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Air Express Shipments Jump 115 Percent in 1948 Half Year
The Railway Express Agency reports 2,010,516 air express shipments carried in the first six months of 1948 over an 81,000 mile domestic network, marking a 115 percent increase from the previous year.
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Railway Express Agency
UN Assembly Rejects Russian Arms Cut Plan
The United Nations debated disarmament as Russia’s plan faced defeat in the political committee and the Assembly. Secretary of State Marshall planned talks with British and French ministers on the Ruhr and Berlin blockade. Dulles defended disarmament limits while noting China’s civil war.
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Kansans Rescue Snowbound Passengers After Blizzard
Kansans braved bitter gales to reach A. D. Shore’s home about 300 yards from the bus, where passengers were fed and rested while awaiting rescue to Dodge City. Among them were a rheumatic 12 year old girl and her mother. A 12 year old near freezing risk highlighted the danger as GKNO radio reported 800 missing persons in the storm area.
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Bitter Norther Sweeps Plains and Maroons Scores
A severe winter storm raged across Kansas Nebraska and nearby states leaving towns isolated and rescue crews mobilizing. Train and road travel halted many motorists stranded and livestock at risk while power and communications faltered in several cities.
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Iowa
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Plane lands belly first at LaGuardia. no injuries
An American Airlines plane arriving from Buffalo Rochester and Syracuse settled on its belly during landing at LaGuardia Field. The 37 passengers and three crew members escaped unharmed as the landing gear retracted or collapsed.
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Kyle Lions Club Receives Charter
The Kyle Lions Club organized in September received its charter during a ceremony at the Kyle School Gym. A dinner accompanied the event attended by 155 people, with representatives from San Marcos Austin North Austin New Braunfels Luling Hallettsville Carrizo Springs and Cuero Lions Clubs. Herbert C. Perry, second vice president of Lions International, was the guest speaker.
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Evaluator Urges J H S Reforms and Localized Structure
Dr Ahrens notes national junior highs resemble 20 year old models and urges change. He supports organizing junior highs by school, appointing a coordinator, and forming school reps to lead improvement. Proposes work experience, broader audio visual use, and a two hour daily teacher contact with students to know them better.
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Ahrens
Austin
Fifty Percent Injured: Violence Causes Hospital Admissions
A historical note reports that half of all patients admitted to U.S. hospitals arrive due to injuries from violence, underscoring public health concerns about violence-related harm.
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United States
Laymen's League Urges Men’s Church Units in Texas
H Parr Armstrong, new state director for Laymen's Leagues of Texas, spoke to 75 members in Austin urging organized men’s involvement. He cited only 30 percent of churchgoers are men and offered eight local church-building steps including registration, absentee checks, Bible courses, and publicity. Representatives from several churches attended. gospel singers performed. Armstrong to preach at Hyde Park and First Street churches Sunday.
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Labor Cabinet Restoration and White House Talks
Massachusetts confirms a Democratic nominee for labor cabinet post with Tobin withdrawing to accept the post. The President discussed with Sam Rayburn and Governor Wallgren the administration’s future and a top post, while planning a review with Secretary Marshall and Harriman on the international scene. The President kept Chiang Kai-Shek’s appeal confidential as his vacation nears end with a swim and sun bath, joined by Margaret and Rayburn.
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Sam Rayburn
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W. Averell Harriman
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