Offense Threat Seen as Communists Could Strike Again
General Van Fleet warned that despite losses totaling about 30,695 this year and 66,000 killed in action, Chinese and North Korean forces remain able to mount a large offensive. He noted China and North Korea could launch a new drive akin to past offensives, though he believed such a bid would be halted eventually. He emphasized preparedness if any new strike occurs.
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van Fleet
Fifth Air Force
Frank F. Everest
Nine is Peace in Postwar Korean Negotiations
Fragmented OCR text discusses Communist truce talks after the Korean War, with references to nine paragraphs, airfields, prisoners, and ongoing disagreements. The piece hints at translator edits and ongoing haggling among negotiators, focusing on settlement of disputes and the final translation of terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Njoss
U.P
Pessia
EN Ely
Texas Tom Connally withdraws from Senate race
Senator Tom Connally announces retirement after 35 years in public service. The Democratic Foreign Relations chair says he will not run again to avoid a protracted campaign amid a challenge from Attorney General Price Daniel. Connally’s exit opens the Texas Senate contest, while his leadership on postwar policy ends next January.
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Washington
ULP
Tom Connally
Senate Foreign Relation Committee
Texas
Senate
Connally
Price Daniel
Daniél
House
Foreign Rélation Committée
Congress
Connallyes
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Truman
Local meeting and community notices in Dallas area
A garbled Dallas region item mentions a Spots Ip meeting STH manager of the fet ate here for tomorrow, a barbecue dinner in Waco, and a Jaycees event at Gistethams Little Sica chairman, AL Bynunt in charge, with details of a fundraising dinner. Also references a Baytown education association meeting, weather notes, and a few personal notices.
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Dis
Dallas
Sica
Ar~ Rifor
AL Bynunt
Texas Phone Service Returns To Normal After Walkout
Texas long distance calls to Baytown and most Texas cities resumed normal service as an injunction battle over the strike moves to an April 21 Midland court hearing. Southwestern Bell seeks damages while union leaders vow to contest the injunction as about 7,000 installers strike across Texas and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
70Th District
Midland
CIO
Western Electric
Southwestern Bell ‘Tetephone Company
Baytown
W. W. Hunt
Kerr
Clarence R. Taylor
Communications Workers Local
Oxlahomy
Southwestern Bell
Taylor
Oklahoma
Barbecue Ducats Sold For Chamber Agriculture Event
Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee barbecue set for Friday at 1 pm behind Beylons Community House. Funds support Baytown Fair in October with prizes in three classes including steers beef breeding animals and dairy cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee
Beylons
Baytown
Agriculture Compaitee
Theo Wilburn
T. W. Lyons
Goose Creek Grain Company
Willam Quartz
Gulf Oil
S. Howard Lee
Humbie Oil and Refining Company
Quartz
F. A. Richardson
Jack Brooks
R. M. Minter
W. G. McClellan
Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Kannarr Co
Misplaced April Fool Backtokres in Houston Easter Joke
Ferris Reid, 33, faced a corporation court charge after a prank at the Continental Cafr in Houston. He ordered 160 hard boiled eggs for an Easter hunt and claimed he was joking when told payment was due. Manager Robert F. Hardy called police. Reid posted a $50 bond and was released.
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Houston
Easter Traffic Turmoil Hits Baytown Streets
Easter Sunday brought multiple minor accidents in Baytown with four collisions at city intersections. Scores of motorists received traffic tickets, including Dock Oswald Avlor for running a stop sign and causing a crash with Archie Sitton. Mrs L K Grimes and John Lee Scott were in a crash at North Main and Fayle with a ticket issued for improper taking out. Cecil Heyes, a county employee, received a ticket for no driver's license after rear ending Lester Conway. Eva Carroll was injured and treated at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital after a collision at Kern and Bolster. Eight additional tickets were issued for traffic violations during the day.
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Baytown
Potive
Dock Oswald Avlor
Cleveland
Archie S. Sitton
Schilling
Worth Pructland Park
L. K. Grimes
Wright
John Lee ‘Scott
South Seventh
North, Main
Fayle
Crimes
Cecil, Heyes
Airhart
Lester Jack Conway
North
Decker and
Market Wi
Rudgel Vinson
Carlton
Eva Cox Carroll
Maryland
Kern and
Bolster
Rampaging River Nears Sioux City
Sioux City and surrounding towns faced mass evacuation as the Missouri River rose to near 25 feet, flooding riverfronts and forcing 40,000 people to abandon homes and businesses. Armed guards and boats protected abandoned properties while refugees crossed from Nebraska to Iowa for safety.
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Sioux City
Towa
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Blencoe
Dakota
Couries Ffs
Iowa Highlands
Gordon Drive
Mighty
Houston gets six TV channels but most sets only three
The FCC has allotted Houston six channels with a freeze on new stations ending July 1. Three ultra high frequency channels include one for a commercial station, one occupied by KPRC TV, and one reserved for education. UH and Houston schools have applied for the educational channel. Five firms seek the other regular channel, with hearings likely.
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Federal Communications Com- Rssior Ceedee Ie
FCC
Houton
Hous Ten
Kprc-Tv
University of Huston
Houston Public Schools
Roy Hofheinz
KTHT
Jesse Jones
KIRA
Glenn McCarthy
KXYZ
Houston
Federal Communications Commission
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Sunrise Easter Service Draws Baytown Hundreds
About 2000 worshipers gathered at Memorial Stadium for the sunrise Easter service led by Rev A L Jordan of Memorial Baptist Church. The Robert E Lee Choir and Band provided music under directors T F Seale and J Burkett. Attendees included Fred Parker and several pastors, with the event sponsored by the East Harris County Association of Christian laymen and chaired by M S Ciruti.
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Baytown
Memorial Stadium
A. L. Jordan
Memorial “Baptist Church
Ip Locatelana
Christ
Robert E. Lee
T. F. Seale
Robert E.lee Band
J. ©. Burkett
pFo
Fred Parker
Walter Banes
Paul. Stephenson
James Brannon
East Harris County Association of Christian Laymen
M.S. Ciruti
Sewage Trouble After Rain Hits Morrell Park Area
Public Works Director W Grantham said heavy weekend rain overwhelmed undersized sewers in Morrell Park causing backups in many homes. Councilman Reeves opposes the bond issue tied to sewage construction. Middleton and Grantham toured the area as supporters push funding. A service station manager reported heavy restroom use over the weekend.
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W. Grantham
Morrell Park
Grantham
W. D. Reeves
C. D. Middleton
Reeves
Truman Signals Veto On Tidelands Rights Bill
Washington report states President Truman is prepared to veto legislation granting states rights to tidelands. The White House confirmed the veto readiness as lawmakers debate the measure in Congress.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Tidelands
Bolivia's Revolt Toll In La Paz Reaches Thousands
Trucks removed the last of an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 dead after three days of fierce fighting between MONR supporters and the deposed government. Cadavers filled streets and cemetery slopes as grave-diggers labored amid stench and chaos. International figures in exile and Bolivian leaders debated the path forward while Red Cross counted casualties and shortages of official lists persisted.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
UPR
National Revolutionary Movement
MONR
Buenos Aires
AVNR
Victor Paz Estenssoro
Hernan Siles Zuazo
La‘Pez
Juan Lechin
Red ‘Cross
Orurong
Sawberger Files For Baytown School Board Seat
Filing deadline for the Baytown school trustee race is 7 30 p m today. Sawberger 28 year old Baytown refinery worker seeks election after two prior attempts including 1951. The incumbents Harry Hartman and James Hutson face one challenger as candidates draw for ballot positions at the district administration building. Write in votes allowed if a candidate fails to file. Election set for May 3. Sawberger a World War II veteran and father of two is married.
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Baytown
Heig'Eaward J. Sawberger Jr
Cypress
Sawhberger
Harry Hartman
James Hutson
Sawberger
Refinery Employe
Publi
Raw
Serger
Oil Field Worker Found Dead At Home
Roy Lee Williamson Sr. 56 an oil field worker was found dead yesterday in his bedroom at 322774 Tinots. A heart attack apparently was the cause of death. His body was discovered by a son-in-law, Mrs. 5, funeral arrangements pending.
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Roy Lee Williamson Sr
Mra 5
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