Senate panel approves Truman Point Four plan quickly
The Senate banking committee gave fast, unanimous approval to President Truman's Point Four program for developing underdeveloped areas. Leader Lucas and chair Maybank signaled low odds of action this session, but priority is set for the next congressional session starting January. The bill would let the Export Import Bank guarantee private US capital invested abroad to aid economic development.
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Two Held in Laredo For Dope Possession
Customs officials in Laredo hold two men charged with possessing 158 pounds of marihuana. Bail set at 3000 dollars each. Nestor Diaz age 34 and Jose Davis age 37, addresses listed as San Antonio. They were detained after being picked up at Cotulla by immigration officers.
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Three-Legged Chicken Stuns Tulsa State Fair Judges
A Tulsa State Fair entry owned by Eddie Bogard features an extra hind leg between the regular pair. The three legged chicken has officials scratching their heads over how the unusual breed was developed.
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Convicted Bank Robber Wins Chance for New Trial
William Larry Martin, 30, convicted in 1948 of a 1947 Big Spring bank robbery, earned a chance for a new trial in Dallas as Judge T Whitefield Davidson weighed the motion. Martin contends his court-appointed lawyer was not present for the entire trial and he lacked legal advice for appeals. The hearing followed a circuit court rehearing granting reconsideration of the original judgment.
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Thieves Take Everything But Sink Enter Wilmer-Hutchins House
Dallas area report says thieves entered a suburban Wilmer Hutchins home and stole all fixtures except the kitchen sink. No suspects named, authorities alerted Thursday.
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