Hoover and Taft Press for Force to Save Formosa Policy
Former President Hoover and Senator Taft urge use of force to defend Formosa and oppose recognizing the Mao regime, signaling a showdown with the Truman administration over Far East policy. Taft and Hoover advocate naval and air backing for Chiang Kai-shek and a long term Formosa base, while Acheson reviews options.
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Washington
Ormosa
China
Herbert Hoover
Robert Taft
Ohio
Hoover
Wiliam E. Knowland
Calfornia
Pacific
Formosa
Pescadores
Hainan
Mao Tse-Tung
Meover
United States
Truman
Philip C. Jessup
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Norther to Sweep Texas in 24 Hours Says Weather Bulletin
A severe cold wave bore down on the Texas Panhandle with lows from zero to 12 above in the Panhandle and 19 to 25 elsewhere. Dalhart dropped to 5 degrees at 6 30 am and 17 at 6 30 pm as Amarillo reported 55. The system was expected to reach all Texas by Wednesday night with warnings to stockmen to protect livestock.
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Texas Panhandle
Dalhart
Amarillo
Texas
Delles Weather Bureau
Panhandle
del Rio- Eagle Pass
West Central
Red River Valley
Daillas- Fort Worth
Loss Of Formosa Foreseen Acheson Minimizes Its Importance
TOKYO Jan 3 UP The US State Department warned tactically that Formosa’s loss to the Communists was anticipated. It urged public acceptance that Formosa lacks strategic value to prevent damage to US prestige at home and abroad. The document notes Americans opposing action and seeks to counter false impressions of Formosa’s importance.
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Tokyo
Late Department
Formosa
Oder
State Department
Department
United States
Sree
U.S
Formona
Around Town Sill and the Brotherhoood Change
A fragmentary report notes Sill is pressed into service by his brotherhood committee for a local change. It mentions January as the time for “old and one men of the year” and references a second Rice touchdown story.
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Raymond Adame
Eylio
Bryan’ Stratton
Wooster
Ralph
Doreen
Finland Likely Rejects Russia on War Criminals Extradition
Helsinki Finland January 3 reliable sources say Finland will tell Russia it cannot find any of the 300 alleged war criminals the Soviets demanded. Russia accused Finland of harboring suspects and pressed for extradition after Moscow Helsinki notes. Informants say 56 named criminals were previously sought by Russia and found absent on Finnish soil. Some had never been known to the Finnish government. The cabinet planned a meeting to study the notes.
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Helseney
Finland
Russia
Moscow
Helsinki
Walker Infant Still Leads 1950 Baby Race
Walker infant remains the leading contender for the Mr. 1950 of Baytown title as the annual race for Baytown area’s first baby of the new year continues. The Walker child, son of Mr and Mrs D O Walker of 210 Bolster, was born at 2 am January 1. If declared winner, he will receive gifts from Baytown merchants.
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Young Wray
Bernard
Walker
Baytown
D. O. Walker
Bolster
Heavy Police Guard Egypt Vote In General Election
Cairo reports say heavy police guarded polling places across Egypt as about 4.09 million voters participated in the general parliamentary election. Seven people were killed in prior violence and authorities pledged to prevent similar incidents. Long lines formed at Deira and Alexandria as crowds gathered before 8 am.
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Castro
Csiro
Egypt
Deira
Alexandria
Bulse
Shurbra
el Kheima
Giza University
Giza Pyramids
Az~her
Wafd
Mustafa Nahas Pasha
Farouk
Four Parking Meters Missing Over Holiday
Patrolman F L Foster reported four parking meters missing after the holiday in Baytown. Three meters were taken from the 100 block of North Gilliard and one from the 300 block of West Pearce. Police believed holiday pranksters or moneyhunting youths were responsible.
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Baytown
F. L. Foster
North Gilliard
West Pearce
Foster
Congress Reopens Session as Nation Eyes November Vote
Congress returns for the second session of the 81st Congress with President Truman slated to outline policies. Major issues taxes spending and foreign policy dominate. Vice President Barkley presides in the Senate and Sam Rayburn in the House as the session opens amid filibuster threats and strategy calls.
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Washington
Alben W. Barkley
Senate
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Illinois Indiana hit by wildcat coal walkouts
In a wildcat strike led by United Mine Workers about 15 500 miners in Illinois and Indiana walked off. Illinois mine workers were ordered to resume a four day work week starting Monday by District No 22 leader Walter White and only 2000 to 2900 Illinois members stayed out. Indiana miners near Terre Haute also struck at the Viking Mine with about 340 workers affected. The nationwide soft coal contract expired last June after wage and welfare fund disputes with operators.
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Springfield
Jen
United Mine Workers
Ilinois
Indiana
Illinois
Ugh A White
UMW
Dlinois
Monay
Lewis
Ten Top Issues Of Session Press Coverage
Washington reports the new Congress faces limited tax increases in an election year with emphasis on possible cuts in excise taxes and minimal budget balancing prospects. Spending cuts look likely in foreign aid and defense while social welfare may see liberalization of old age insurance and education aid remains uncertain. Civil rights push for a fair employment practices bill faces southern opposition and Senate filibuster. Rent control expiration looms, and foreign policy debates reflect bipartisan strains over China policy.
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Congress
Pfriday
White House
Senate
Washington
China
Grand Jury to rule on mercy killing case in New Hampshire
The all male county grand jury in Manchester convenes to decide if Dr. Hermann N. Sander should face a murder indictment for the mercy slaying of cancer patient Abbie C. Borroso. Two petitions with over 200 names ask to drop first degree murder charges. Representative Sawyer urged considering legalizing mercy deaths.
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Manchester
N. Hyman
Hermann N. Sander
Sawyer
Manchester Repubblican
Sander
Sandee
Water district election shows light noon turnout
Only 10 of about 250 qualified voters in Fresh Water Supply District No. 3 cast ballots by noon in the election for five district supervisors. Election judge Lee R. Tag noted heavy voting expected later as residents finish work. Polls remain open until 7 p m at the Reheod community sire.
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Lee R. Tag
David Bure
Arkansas Convicts Again Elude Posse Near Tucker Prison
Arkansas authorities warned residents as three armed convicts fled after a prison breakout. One guard was killed and another officer wounded. A fourth escapee was captured. a deputy sheriff and a fire marshal were injuried in a shootout near North Little Rock. A large posse was disbanded as the men remained at large.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Tucker State
Zee Burgis
Burgis
McLavey
Here
N. MM. Snell
Phone Talks Resume On 1950 Work Contract
St Louis January 3 Up officials of Southwestern Bell Telephone and CIO Communications Workers division 23 meet Federal Conciliator A E Johnson to press a new 1950 contract before the January 15 strike deadline. The 50 000 workers agreed to stay on the job for another 15 days, under governor Forrest Smith’s plea. Arbitration recommended for remaining unsettled issues per six state governors conference.
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ST. Louis
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Bell
CIO Communications Workers
A. E. Johnson
Bosida
Missouri
Forrest Smith
Health permit deadline set for Baytown eateries
City sanitation official Odis Muenning announced that Baytown food establishments must obtain city health permits by February 1. After that date all food handlers must display valid permits. Permits are available at City Hall from city clerk Edna Olrets.
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Baytown
Odis Muenning
Two Crosby Teens Found Safe After River Bottom Search
Pat May and Charles Dubose, both 13, were missing about 24 hours in the San Jacinto River bottoms near Crosby. About 100 horseback riders helped locate them at 9:30 a.m. after they camped overnight and yelled for help across the river. Both boys, cousins of local officials, were unharmed and reported they had lunch and camped while lost.
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Rosalie Myers
Crosby
San Jacinto
Pat May
E. W. May
Charles Dubose
Bessie Dubose
Miller Ranch
Keith May
May
Houston
the May
Cousi
Hugh
Gus George
Dubose
Smother
Grosby
Vallone Died At Black Hand Ordered Murder
Houston court testimony links the Black Hand mafia to the 1930s murder of restaurateur Vincent Vallone. Two Houston grocers Diego Carling and Louis Marino were implicated after Camino testified to Mafia operations in Texas. Vallone, a former convict, was killed while driving to his estate near Checolate Bayou, with sheriff Kern tying the slaying to an illegal wire service.
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Houston
Black Hand” Society
Vincent Vallone
Checolate Bayou
Kern
Baytown Honored By Health Dept For Cleanup
Baytown city officials earned praise from the state department of health for a thorough cleanup and DDT spraying campaign last year. A letter to county chairman W Stewart Boyle called the Baytown project a model for all cities in the state. City Manager C D B Middleton shared the letter at a department heads meeting and urged departments to outline 1950 plans while staying within budget and addressing complaints promptly.
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Baytown
W. Stewart Boyle
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Ead
State Department of Health
Middleton
Fuads
Pianist Frederick Marvin To Play Here In Baytown
Frederick Marvin, an American pianist who impressed New York critics on his Carnegie Hall debut, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday in the Robert E. Lee High School auditorium as the Baytown Civic Music Association’s next concert. The 27-year-old artist, with 11 years of professional work, has played with the Pasadena and Milwaukee symphonies among others and will feature Beethoven, Mozart, Schumann, Chopin, Debussy, and Liszt in the program.
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Frederick Marvin
Carnegie Hall
New York
Baytown Civic Music Association
Marvin
Robert E. Lee
Los Angeles
Pasadena Symphony
Sgilendale Symphony
Miami Symphony
Phoenix Symphony
Froderick Marvin
Virgil Trompson
Miami
End of balmy weather eyed by forecasters
Forecasters predict an early end to the unusual January heat as a cold front moves into the Gulf Coast and northern Texas. The high temperatures last night reached record levels while experts warn of a cooldown beginning tomorrow across the region.
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U.S
Gulf Coast
Texas
Body Of Ship Pilot Taken In Gulf Tragedy
The body of Mason Wiggins a Cedar Bayou resident and Houston Ship Channel pilot was recovered after drowning on Saturday afternoon. He slipped from a ship's side into the Gulf near the entrance to Houston. Born in Anahuse he spent most of his life in the Cedar Bayou area and was in his 50s a longtime boatman and veteran ship pilot guiding vessels up and down the Houston Ship Channel.
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Mason Wiggins
Ship Channel
Cedar Bayou
Gulf
Wiggins
Houston
Anahuse
Hewes
Eran
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