Yankees Back Up Third Straight on Phillies 3-2
The New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 at Yankee Stadium. An error by Granny Hamner in the eighth keyed a tying run, and Gerry Coleman delivered the winning hit in the ninth with two aboard. Ken Heintzelman pitched well for Philadelphia before surrendering control in the eighth.
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Weekend Warmth Ahead With Cooling Stroke Next Week
Austin will stay warm this weekend with sunny skies and moderate nights as highs near 89 on Saturday. A weather bureau spokesman says cooler air will arrive early next week, moderating temperatures after the weekend.
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Weather Bureau
Jury Seeks Graduated Penalties for Repeat DWI Offenders
Travis County grand jury urged the Legislature to adopt sliding scale fines or jail terms for third and fourth DWI offenders. It stopped short of specific punishments, suggesting later felony indictments for repeats and easier enforcement. The 126th District Court panel also returned 49 felonies, with 46 no bills and 35 cases passed. A. L. Koelzer was named to the Law Enforcement Commission.
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Woodrow Bernstine
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Law Enforcement Commission
Weeren Exhibits Top Fayette Cow at County Fair
Fayette County dairy show crowns winners as Weeren of La Grange takes grand championship for dairy female and Henderson of Schulenburg wins grand champ male. Class results include multiple blues and firsts for Weeren Kruppa Lampe Henderson Janssen and others.
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Charles Keilers
Round Top
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Herbert Janssen
Lawrence Jensen
Did Washington
Bernard Kruppe
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Kruppa
Werner Lampe
Janssen
Kru
Erner Lampe
M. W. Kelly
Bas
G. W. Lampe
Frank Willmann
Preacher's Parlor Funds Helped Finance Funeral
An old Negro preacher from Kyle faced destitution after death until two saved pocketbooks were found. Relatives receive support from the unexpected funds as they plan the funeral. Page 7. Lana Turner returns to film but a reviewer says she should wait for a stronger find. Page 9. SMU Notre Dame Michigan State and Duke top 10 teams face potential upsets this Saturday with Texas as the lone safe team, not playing. Page 10. Comics Editorial.
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UN Forces Chosen Stance in Korea Stay Out of China
The United States and Britain pledged that UN forces will not cross the Korean border into Communist China or the Soviet Union. In debate at the General Assembly, Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky argued against continued occupation, while US and British leaders urged restraint and a timely path to a unified Korean government under UN oversight.
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UT English instructor dies after bicycle crash in Austin
University of Texas English instructor Mary Mozelle Scaff Alien, 47, died after being struck from the rear by a car at 19th Street and Airport Boulevard. She rode with her sister Nora Scaff. the accident occurred about 7:40 pm. The driver Frank Surber did not see them until another car dimmed its lights. The bicycles had no lights. Scaff Alien died at Brackenridge Hospital at 9:15 pm. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Austria Communists Split Over Failed Strike
Vienna reports reveal deep rifts within the Austrian Communist party after a disastrous week of strikes and disruptions backed by Russia. Extremists allegedly planned a putsch, while Kremlin orders reportedly halted the move. Authorities vow to curb remaining Communist influence as Western Allies study breach of the Austrian occupation pact.
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Thank You Lieutenant Please Come Again
Seattle dispatch reports Eugene Bly Paull a hotel porter received two mails on Thursday. One was a $300 state war bonus check for his World War II service, the other a summons to return to active duty as a lieutenant in the Naval Reserve.
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Maroons Triumph 7 0 Over San Jacinto Bears at House Park
The Austin Maroons beat Houston's San Jacinto Golden Bears 7 to 0 on a Friday night at House Park. Durwood Watkins connected for the touchdown pass, Rodney Williams starred with 125 rushing yards, and Weldon Covington led a strong band halftime show amid a crowd around 9 000. The win signals overall improvement though Hill Country chatter remains cautious.
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Jo Ann Crowell
Susie Floyd
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Lady Ann Childress
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Bill Drake
Haken
Austin Maroons
Hiss Files Appeal On Perjury Conviction
New York Oct 6 Alger Hiss filed an eight point 125 page appeal from his perjury conviction for passing State Department documents to a pre war Russian spy ring. He argues someone else stole the documents and cites an oral argument date set for October. He previously testified before a grand jury he did not pass secrets to Whittaker Chambers and denied seeing Chambers after January.
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State Department
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Grand
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Many Captured Red Casualties In Three Month Battle
A MacArthur intelligence spokesman estimated Communist casualties at nearly 200000 in three months of Korean warfare. More than 40000 prisoners were taken by United Nations forces. Sixteen Red divisions totaling 175531 combat men were identified in action, with additional service and security forces included.
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United Nations
UN Readying Attacks In North Korea
UN forces press toward North Korea with multiple tank convoys moving south toward major targets as MacArthur hides major striking forces. Reports from Kimpo Airfield detail destroyed tanks and trucks while coastal advances push along the east coast.
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Doctors and Dentists Draft Registration Set for Oct 16
President Truman ordered the registration of all doctors and dentists under 30 trained at government expense with less than 21 months service. About 4 450 professionals are affected. Older practitioners under 50 must register later, with details to follow by Jan 16. The move comes as mobilization officials meet on manpower.
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