Truman hints at political plans amid White House buzz
Highly placed Democrats predict President Truman may soon declare political intentions as a wave of White House caller guesses swirls. The scene at a Michael Ale farewell event poked fun at plans, while civil rights issues rise in campaign talk with NAACP pressure and Senate testimony praising armed forces progress against segregation.
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Tennessee
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La Porte School Board Will Publish Monthly Newsletter
La Porte School Board votes to publish a monthly school newsletter on a non profit basis to inform parents and the public about school activities and board actions. The board discussed land expansion, titles handled by American Title Company, funded by a bond issue, and plans for a new high school unit at G Street. The gym admission of Mr Texas film was approved. PTA plans the annual school census in March. Superintendent J H Baker to attend NAS A conference in St Louis February 23 27.
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Toothache Driven Theft Arrest Shocks Houston
A 21 year old Houston man was arrested after officers found him with a stolen automobile battery. He claimed dental pain compelled the crime saying his toothache forced him to seek money for a dentist. Police report ongoing investigation.
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La Porte Girl Scouts Begin Annual Cookie Sale
La Porte's Girl Scouts, under the Houston Harris County Council, start their annual cookie sale tomorrow morning for two weeks to raise funds for local camps. Camp Tejas near Clear Creek serves as the nearest camp. Seven troops include Brawnies and Intermediate groups, with each scout given a quota of 15 boxes at 50 cents per box.
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Record cattle crop reported in nation
The Agriculture Department reported a national cattle count of 88,062,000 on farms and ranches as of January 1, valued at 15.73 billion dollars. Livestock and poultry rose about four percent in 1953, driven mainly by cattle, while milk cattle slipped about one percent and horses and mules fell sharply.
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La Porte Safety Drive Planned by Local Service Clubs
Final plans for a La Porte Bayshore safety drive will be mapped at a 7 30 pm meeting of service clubs at the County Building. Initiated by the La Porte Lions Club, other groups join in. Mayor Pfeiffer warns officers will enforce traffic laws and ticket jaywalkers to cut fatalities. In 1957 eleven people died in area accidents.
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Soldier Skins Red Foxes in Korea Hunt Tale
Corporal James McCaffrey of Santa Barbara California serving with the 10th division in Korea said he killed two red foxes and made a rug from their skins. He reported the hunt in the North Korean hills and warned others against similar trips due to heavy fire. The Ls Porte High School added Jack Pemberton to the Science Department to replace Nathaniel Byrd. Pemberton, Baylor alumnus, taught at Waco Technical for two years and is finishing a master’s at the University of Houston. Dr Esther C Smalens, wife of Dr Ne M Smalens, recovering from major operation at Methodist Hospital in Houston. expected home in two weeks.
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