Red Squeeze On Romania Revealed
Former Romanian Foreign Minister I Constantin Visoianu says Russia forced King Michael to bow to a Communist led government with a two hour ultimatum in 1945. He alleges Andrei Vishinsky delivered the threat in violent terms to the king, prompting the replacement of Radescu with Petru Groza as premier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Success
N.Y
I Constantin Visoianu
Russia
Michael
Visoianu
Andrei Y Vishinsky
Farren R. Austin
United States
Unitedations
Sere
Nicolae Radescu
Petru Groza
Communist-front
Peasant Party
Vishinsky
Vis
Vis- the Ultimatum Go Against’ Vishinsky
General Assembly
Poliicel Committee
Austin
Kremlin
Sommunist
Hiromania
Soviet Russia
Christmas in the Highlands Fireless lights and visits
The item lists local Christmas scenes at the Highlands with mentions of a fireless decor, a tree replacement task, and neighbors like Mrs G R Skinner inviting friends to visit. It covers last summer’s tree loss, upcoming community gatherings, and staff entries from Rio Grande area figures, including Judge Roscoe Zierke and Lt. from Panama, with各种 seasonal notes and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Lintelman
Texas
Highlands
Jim Collin
R. W
Hargis
Gym Ak
R A. Wolfe
Piuickike
Auestions
Sem Stassi
Santa Glaus
Wallace Oson
Herbert
Jon Ed McLemore
Pfeffer
Pickerings
St. I'S Lutheran’ Church
Brunton
Xew
E.t
Ashley
Cason
Baytown postmaster warns late mailing risks Christmas delivery
Baytown area postmaster Napoleon Ballard urged timely mailing of Christmas cards and packages to ensure delivery. With light current volume, he warned a late rush could overwhelm main and branch offices, delaying Aunt Nellie in Waukegan. He advised priority handling for first class mail and using three cent stamps plus return addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Bulgier
Napoleon
Ballard
Nellie
Waukegan
Houston
Old Baytown
Mile Of Dimes Drive Replaced By Band Campaign
Baytown Lions Club and Robert HE. Lee High School Gang launch a week long fund drive to fund a band trip to the Lions International convention in Chicago. Two concerts start at 10 a.m. at Texas and Guittara and 11 a.m. at Market and Main, aiming to raise about 7600 of 5000 total expenses. Funds from prior Mile of Dimes total 2900 and will support conservation and other projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Chicago
Robert HE. Lee
Baytown Lions Club
Texas
Guittara
Market
Main
Old Baytown
Baytowns
Michigan Boulevard
Lion
George S. Bennett
Bennett
Christuss
J.B. Hollaway Sr
Texas and Gaillard
Theo Wil‘burn
Paul Cater
Kennarr
Seven Degree Low At Dalhart As Cold Wave Grips Texas
United Press reports a seven degree low at Dalhart with Dallas snow flurry near 6 am. The season’s first cold wave lingers as warming is slow, with Texas staying overcoat weather. Panhandle remains coldest while other towns record single digits to mid twenties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Dalhart
Dallas
Weather Bureau
Texas
Panhandle
Battered Chinese Make Last Stand on Formosa
In Formosa the Nationalist regime purges military and political figures to consolidate control while preparing for a possible American aid decision. Chiang Kai Shek quietly reshapes leadership, with Chen Cheng taking command of Southeast China forces as imaginary units are dissolved and officers faced execution or dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THOR
Formosa
Chiang
Kai-Shek
Chen Cheng
Southeast China
Chen
Formesa
Shanghai
Tsingtao
Executive Yuan
Goodfellows Answer Questions On Help For Baytown Children
Goodfellows explain program details for Baytown area children age twelve and under. No one profits from the effort. gifts are toys and candy delivered via volunteer Parent-Teacher Association members. The fund sits around $201 with a $1000 target to cover yearend needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohtee
Baytown
Mberal
Te Ius
Baytown Sun
Dr Juat
Harris County Federal Savings and Loan Company
Goodfellows
the Goodfellows
Baytown Pioneer Homer Lively Dies in Arabia Accident
Funeral services held at Central Baptist Church for Homer J. Lively a Baytown pioneer killed in an automobile crash in Arabia He had returned home after four years abroad and had been in the country since 1918 He is survived by his widow two daughters four sons and four siblings with burial at San Jacinto Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Church
Homer J. Lively
Baytown
Arabia
John Osteen
Senural Baptist
A. LE
Jordan
Memorial
G. C. P. Gifford
Houston
L. G., Smith
Kuwerail
Bill le Grand
Beaumont
L. B. Smalley
B. B. Lounsberry
T. C. Mason
C. R. Whiteside
Jack Busby
Ike Doughtry
Oil Industry Warned Of Dark Days Ahead At December Hearing
Texas Railroad Commission slashed January oil allowable by 83 373 barrels daily amid a warning of "dark days" in 1950. East Texas and overall state stocks rising and demand softening, with calls for a sales tax to boost revenue. Officials noted increased oil imports and emphasized the need for tax hikes to meet state grocery costs.
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Austin
Texas _Railroad Commission
Texas
H. P. Nichols
Tyler
East Texas Oil and Gas Association
Railroad Commission
Wickers
Wichels
William J. Murray
Septemb
Cil
Ernest Oo. Thompson
East Texas
Blazing Dutch Ship Doros Sighted in Atlantic
Coast Guard plane reported a blazing Dutch motorship Doros exploded Monday with possible loss of 10 lives. Doros lay 300 miles east of Miami with no sign of life. Six crewmen believed to have escaped in a lifeboat were rescued by the tanker Sparrows Point which found one badly burned. Royal Netherlands Steamship Co says crew of 24, 16 still missing, natives of the Netherlands or Curacao, cargo from New York to Haiti.
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Miami
Fie
Coast Guard
Atlantic
Sel
PBY
Sparrows Point
Netherlands
Curacao
Deutekorm
New York
Haiti
Bert
Cotton Growers Vote Tomorrow On Market Quotas
Washington officials predict cotton growers in 20 producing states will vote tomorrow on marketing quotas for the 1950 crop. A favorable two thirds vote would implement government proposed 23 percent cut in 1950 plantings and price supports. If more than one third vote against quotas, price supports could drop about 45 percent, risking the cotton economy of the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Guotas
South
Ward Rescue Ship On Way To Japan Coast
The Lakeland Victory carrying Angus Ward and his Mikden Consulate staff sailed from Chinese Communist waters toward Japan after 13 months of alleged detention. The ship weighed anchor at 12 15 p m EST and moved through the Chihli Gulf following a dispute with Communist authorities.
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Lakeland Victory
Dée
Angus Ward
Mikden
Japan
Lakeland ‘Victory
Chihli-Gulf
Ward
Explosion at local plant claims multiple lives
A late bulletin reports an explosion at Sprift and Company packing plant causing several fatalities. The scene was reported to investigators as critical with emergency responders on site.
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Stoux
Orry
Deek
Todny
Potocus
Hollingshead Rites Set For Baytown Woman
Mrs Georgie Nora Lee Hollingshead 44 of Baytown died at Baytown Hospital after brief illness. She is survived by husband Walter Hollingshead and daughter Patricia Marine, both of Baytown, her mother Elizabeth Collard of Corsicana, sisters Emily Miller of Corsicana and JM Collard of Huntsville, and a brother JM Collard of Huntsville. Funeral at Paul A. Lee Panerai Home with burial at Hill of Rest Cemetery officiated by minister Bela L. Watsim. Pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Nora Lee Hollingshead
Paul A. Lee Panerai
Bela L. Watsim
South Main
Ww. B Hollingshead
Patricia
Draeger Renamed Girl Scout Head In Baytown Area
Dr A AL Draeger Humble engineer was elected to serve another year as president of the Baytown Area Girl Scout Association by 40 adult Scout leaders at the annual election last night in Humble Dining Room. Also reelected for 1950 were Dr AR Padgett vice president Mrs Victor Dias secretary and Mrs EF Lehde treasurer. Draeger received high praise for his conscientious work leading the Baytown Girl Scout movement to greater achievements during the past year. Miss Annng Watson Raytown field director led songs as brief speeches were made by Miss Frances Alfred and Miss Ella Scott Powell Both praised the Baytown volunteers. Ten committee members were elected for 1950.
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A. AL Dreeger
Baytown Area
Girl Scout Association
Humble
AR. Padgett
Victor’ Dias
EF. Lehde
Draeger
Baytown
J.D. Giddings
Gislings
Dreger
Aranng. Watson
Raytown Teld
Frances Alfred
South Texas
Ella Scott
Powell
Stark
Ing
Giddings
B. Filbert
E. Simations
A. B
Berbert Frazier
W. Sylvester
Ey Humphrey
Harley Fawn
Ww. Co
Herbert Frazier
Mes
He Taylor
Smart boy skips college to enter Chicago graduate school
Joseph E Nelson, a 17 year old from Bronx High School and a BrEp school in Rome, becomes the first student at the University of Chicago to be advanced directly to the graduate school after three years of study. He passed sweeping 30 hour entrance examinations showing the equivalent of college education. The university’s placement tests allow junior and senior level work for highly capable students.
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Chicago
Les
Joseph. E. Welson
University of Chicago
Bronx High School
New York
Rome
Italy
Nelson
Burglars Escape With 3500 From Four Corners Grocery
A break in at the Four Corners Grocery on Market Street occurred early today as burglars entered the store and escaped in a burlap bag containing about 3500 dollars. A Highlands woman reported seeing a car speeding away toward Baytown shortly after the theft.
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Four Corners
Baytown
Water District Elections Planned in Highlands Area
In Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No 1 and Sea Water District page, filings for water district elections are discussed. Directors run concurrently with annual elections for water supply and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands
Chambers
Harris County Fresh Water Supply
Sea Water
New York Needs Baytown water says chamber head
Warren Edwards reports Nelson McElroy of Baytown Chamber proposes New York City borrow Baytown water services to avert a water shortage. He cites Baytown's water committee record as a model for relief.
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New York
Baytown
Warren Edwards
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Lions Have Money For Light Conservation Fund
Amarillo
Salt Flat
Clarendon
Lubbock
Marfa
Hi Paso
Childress
Wichita Falls
Galveston
Corpus Christi
del Rio
Lufkin
San Potently
Waco and
U. S
Chester Rogers
Goodfellow
REO Club
Drs
Homer Lively
Mrs. Hollingshead
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