Houston Transit Walkout Delayed
Union official says Houston bus drivers will likely not strike before next Wednesday. Negotiations with Houston Transit Company remain deadlocked over a wage increase as 1,100 drivers seek a 30 cent hourly raise while the company offers 10 cents. A strike vote begins Friday morning with results by 9 p.m. and voting through 6:30 p.m. Friday. officials aim to warn the public if a walkout occurs.
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Houston
John J. Ryan
New York
CIO Transport Workers Union
Ryan
Houston Transit Company
James O. Hubbard
UN Delegate Named Texan Also Wins Post
John C. Ross of New York was named by President Truman to be alternate US representative to the fourth session of the United Nations General Assembly. Recess appointments also named Donald C. Cook of Michigan to the SEC and James F. E. Friend of Texas to be assistant director of locomotive inspection.
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Washington
John C. Ross
New York
Truman
United Nations General Assembly
Senate
Donald C. Cook
Michigan
Securities and Exchange Commission
James FE. Friend
Texas
Baylor's Biggest Ex's Homecoming Opening Today
Baylor University prepares for its largest homecoming with sold out stadium seating for Saturdays game against Texas Christian. alumni crowds fill Waco hotels and campsites as festivities begin with a pep rally bonfires receptions and reunions featuring past teams and a queen selection by judges.
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Baylor
Waco
Baylor University
Ralph Wolf
Waco Municipal Stadium
Baylor Bears
Texas Christian
Horned Frogs
Jack Dillard
Baylor Ex-Students Association
Fred Harris
Dallas
Stone
Red) Wells
Houston
B” Association
Dead Safecracker Identity Unknown
Brownsville police failed to identify a dead safecracker after a foiled break in at an auto firm. Acting Police Chief Gus Krausse said a Wharton County description did not fit. Sheriff Lane planned to fly in for a look at the deceased. A companion remains at large and a man questioned was released. Justice Manuel Diaz Dele ruled the officer involved in a justifiable homicide.
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Brownsville
Gus Krausse
W. W. Lane
Wharton County
Jausse
Lane
Justice of the Peace
Manuel Diaz Dele
Douglas Ward
Cold War Paradox Boosts German Republic U S Aid
The United States moves toward a German treaty under Marshall Plan aid as West Germany joins the European Economic Cooperation and prepares for Bonn rule. West Berlin may join as a second state, while Moscow preserves influence in the eastern sector.
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German Republic
J. M. Roberts JR
United States
Germany
Bonn
West Germany
The
Organization For European Economic Cooperation
Western Germany
United Nations
Western
Berlin
Republic
America
Europe
Moscow
Bob Mackey Switches to Calvert Reserve Whiskey
Albuquerque executive Robert Mackey joins the Calvert Reserve switch. He touts Calvert Reserve as friendlier tasting with a smoother mellower whiskey profile. Calvert Distillers Corp. based in New York City markets the blended whiskey at 6.8 proof with 65 percent grain neutral spirits.
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Albuquerque
N. M.H
Robert Bob Mackey
Calvert Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
TMIA Places Third In Transport Contest
The Texas Motor Transportation Association earned third place in a national contest among state groups, as reported by The American Capitol staff. The award highlights TMIA's achievements in transportation initiatives and public service.
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TMIA
American Capitol
Texas Motor Transportation Association
Texas trucking leaders highlight national convention gains
Former Senator James E. Taylor, executive director, reports on the national convention of the American Trucking Association and allied groups. The TMTA has won first place at the national contest twice. O. R. Davis of Austin was elected treasurer of the national Oilfield Haulers Conference, with W. O. Compton of Fort Worth taking a national post.
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James E. Taylor
Association
American Trucking Association
TMTA
O. R. Davis
Austin
Texas Oilfield Haulers Association
National Oilfield Haulers Conference
W. O. Compton
Fort Worth
National Safest Driver Championship Contenders Named
Chairman Scott Taylor announced Frank M. Parnell of Dallas and X. Z. Ballard of Houston as Red Bull Motor Freight drivers among Texas state safety champion contenders for the national saf est driver title.
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Taylor
Frank M. Parnell
Dallas
X. Z. Ballard
Houston
Red Bull Motor Freight
Texas
Flagstad to Premier New Strauss Pieces in London
Soprano Kirsten Flagstad announces four newly written Richard Strauss songs, completed in 1948, will premiere in a London appearance in May 1950. Strauss admired her handling of difficult songs and chose her to debut the set.
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Flagstad
Portland
Ore
Kirsten Flagstad
Richard Strauss
London
Strauss
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