Survivor adrift ten hours in Corpus Christi Bay saved
H L Sadler survived a ten hour drift in Corpus Christi Bay after setting out Sunday in a small chest with B M Berry who died from exposure. Sadler was unable to speak Monday, his wife recounts, as their raft was tossed by strong winds toward the naval base shoreline where Berry collapsed.
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Shore Rising A New Theory On Great Lakes Coasts
The northern shores of the Great Lakes are believed to be rising at about one foot per century, a gradual vertical movement that could alter shoreline features and local coastlines over long periods.
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Contests Offer Over 520000 In Prizes
A sweepstakes alert notes more than 520000 in prizes for contests named Pelmelive Schick Ran Sede and others. Instructions promise a way for you to win, urging participation in the current drawings.
West German trade unification deepens Western zone links
Berlin October 18 British and American zones move toward joint economic management under JEIA guiding exports and imports across three western zones. French involvement fortifies the plan but Paris resists full integration of postwar networks and resources amid the Saar’s absence and French relief needs.
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Gilmer-Aikin Committee Proposes Major Texas School Reform
The Gilmer-Aikin panel urges a nine member State Board of Education without pay, a appointed commissioner, and creation of a Central Education Agency to regulate districts, curriculum, textbooks, and staffing. It envisions county wide districts, seven member local boards, and new salary scales plus guaranteed 12 years of schooling with caps on class size and added support staff.
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Johnson Urges National Lights Plan and Rural Leaders
Johnson calls for universal home electricity and a prepared nation led by alert leaders. He advocates dam projects on Texas rivers to conserve water and cites his senatorial nomination remark about winning by a nose. REA co op directors elected: Tohoka, Martin Hyltin, San Marcos, S. W. Lanham, Hondo.
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Laney Launches State Campaign for Thurmond Ticket
Governor Ben Laney of Arkansas declares opposition to President Truman and stages a States Rights Democratic campaign rally to win Texas for Thurmond Wright. He denounces civil rights moves and defends Democratic integrity, insisting he is a Democrat not a Trumanite. Jester Prince Wonderful wins All America Jersey Show junior championship in Columbus with Silver Fern's Gem as reserve.
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Austin Little Theater Sets Dates For Gold in the Hills Revival
In a Monday night meeting at the Austin Hotel the Austin Little Theater announced the revival of Gold in the Hills and began tryouts for Pixiecrat Convention under Sigma Delta Chi oversight. Rehearsals run after Pixiecrat on November 19 with four weeks of shows through December 11. Mrs. Cleora Kinney returns to direct the main production while Lee Lafferty directs the Sigma Delta Chi piece, with cast members including Wick Fowler and Weldon Hart aiding script contributions.
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Absentee Balloting Surges in Travis County
Travis County saw a marked increase in absentee voting with 273 ballots mailed to voters abroad or away on business or vacation and 125 more cast at a special polling place in the courthouse. County Clerk Emilie Limberg predicted the tally could exceed 1,200 absentee ballots, a figure not reached since the 1944 presidential election.
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Court Writ Stops Demo Purge of Tarrant Precinct Chiefs
A court writ halts a planned purge of Tarrant County precinct chairmen by the Democratic party. The suit names Douglas and other county leaders including Charles E. McKnight and Vann M. Kennedy, seeking damages and to block loyalty pledges affecting Truman and Barkley supporters.
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Fire destroys Truckers Lodge near Fishville
Fire of unknown origin razed the Truckers Lodge on Highway 81 early Sunday destroying the two story building that housed a restaurant and lodging. Firemen could not estimate the loss but called it considerable.
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STAZE Cream Promises Tight Plate Edges for Chefs
Thousands try STAZE a new cream in a handy tube that seals plate edges to keep steak juices in. The ad claims no slipping, includes a money back guarantee and a 35 cent price with theater mentions.
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