Truman silent on hydrogen bomb plan amid super bomb talk
Washington January 5 The president refused to confirm or deny reports he is weighing a vast hydrogen bomb project. He also warned of a possible new Soviet blast at midnight Saturday and declined further comment on a London report. The Post had said advisers have urged a decision before Lilienthal’s February retirement.
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Truman Faces Spending Fight in Congress
Washington reports a looming budget showdown as President Truman faces pressure to curb spending. House and Senate debate potential tax changes, with sales taxes on luxury items debated and spending measures pared. сит
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Pioneer art teacher Allie Sammons dies in Houston
Baytown resident and early Goose Creek teacher Allie Blackwell Sammons, 44, died suddenly at a sister’s home in Houston while visiting relatives. A pioneer in Goose Creek public schools from 1915 to 1823, she served as assistant treasurer and was active in civic and church life. Survivors include her daughter, two sons, a brother and a sister, with burial in Fort Park Cemetery. services set at Myde Park Funeral Home in Houston.
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City Methodist Church
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George Bete
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Justice Department orders Texas Medical Association probe
The Department of Justice has ordered an investigation of the Texas Fat Medical Association, it was announced today.
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Dan
Devynt of Justice
Texas Fat Medical Association
They Didn't Even Grumble They Nab Escaped Prisoners
Missouri trooper riding solo captured three Detroit prisoners who escaped from Phelps County jail in Rolla. Sergeant Montz said the escapees gave up quietly after being followed to a filling station near The Diamonds west of St Louis. Names are Thomas A. Clark 32 John Edward Miller 25 and Fred Stuhlman 23 all unarmed.
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Cold and Hot Clash Over Baytown Weather Fronts
A cold north front and a warm Gulf Coast arm collided over Baytown causing thunder and lightning. The cold did not dip below freezing, with a 35 degree low and 45 at noon. Rain totals reached 0.42 inches in the last 24 hours.
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GI Held In Girl's Death Beating Of Man
TOPEKA Kansas January 5 UP Army Sergeant John Anderson of Ft Riley Kansas was under guard at 3 Hospital today as officers waited to question him about the death of the girl he dated last night and the pistol whipping of an aged man who befriended him Anderson was shot five times when he attempted to knife one of two officers who seized him last night His condition was not serious.
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Ed Fesker
Shawnee
H L. Clark
J. G. MacCarty
Light On Pilot Death In Gulf Tragedy At Elveston
Autopsy confirms Captain Mason D. Wiggins of Houston died from internal injuries after a Gulf rescue and his body found on West Beach after being returned to shore by unnamed rescuers. Coast Guard to join probe while Irene Gilbert death prompts police pursuit of a suspect, Anderson, who was wounded in a confrontation with officers.
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Christmas Card Swaps Draw Mixed Reactions
Local folks debate holiday card exchanges with many embracing the tradition while others dismiss it as silly. The chatter reflects varied customs during the Christmas season and community spirit.
Highlands Water Election Tuesday
Mrs. W. H. Avey has been appointed presiding judge for the Highlands Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 election on Tuesday. Three incumbents A. J. Lostak Joe Wolcik and Harold Patton seek re election with potential write in candidates.
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Harris County Water Control and Improvement District
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Harold Patton
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Water ‘Control Board
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Edith Young
Avey
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B. D. Roden
W. W. Spivey
Convicts End Turbulent Reign With Capture in Arkansas
Four Tucker Prison Farm escapees sparked a regional manhunt killing a guard and wounding others. In a final shotout at a chicken coop in North Little Rock, James Williams and Jack Rheuark were wounded after refusing to surrender. Dyer surrendered earlier and Eaton had already quit. Burgis was fatally shot during the siege.
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Jack Rheuark
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Here
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University Hospital
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Arkansas
Lee Bargis
Burgis
Fatalis
Jaycees Set Founders Day Banquet in Baytown
Baytown Jaycees announce annual founders day banquet to be held Saturday at 7 20 pm in the Humble Dining Room. Judge Dan W Jackson will be principal speaker with Knox Beavers as master of ceremonies and Thad Fennema naming the old and young men of the year at the event. Tickets available from local Jaycees and week of January 14 217 designated National Jaycee Week by the USA Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Dan W. Jackson
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Bob Johnson
Bynum
J. A Kappels
Byron Haner
Doug Stewart
USA Junior Chamber of Commerce
St. Louis
Missouri
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Baytown
Theo Wilburn
Goose Creek Independent
Rare Heart Operation Saves Life
Detroit, Jan. 5. A Wayne University surgeon reported saving a man's life with a rare operation involving a tiny knife attached to his index finger to make five heart incisions. The finger remained inside the heart about 10 minutes of a nearly two hour surgery on Monroe Ferrell, 42, bedridden two years with mitral stenosis. He had an "80-20" chance of recovery after prior hospitalization.
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Receiving Hospital
Amnesia Victim Shows Cultural Training in Memory Test
An amnesia patient, a 28 year old Air Force veteran, recited Shakespeare sang in Italian and named famous paintings as doctors in Alice assessed memory loss. Police found him wandering after seeing him admire shop toys. he spoke fluent Italian and cultured English, and recalled Italian cities and opera houses amid references to military terms. He wore new clothes, had six cents, and bore injuries suggesting a past crash. height 6 feet 1 inch, 170 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes.
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Enrico Caruso
Mont Belvieu Youth Killed in Oil Field Accident
The 13 year old Mont Belvieu youth Robert Strahan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Strahan, died Tuesday night near Snyder, West Texas, while working with his father in oil fields. His body was due in Houston for funeral arrangements by Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, with services likely at Mont Belvue Baptist Church. Strahan had recently attended Barbers Hill schools and played on the high school football team.
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Solon Would Fuse Cotton Cut-Backs
Senator Lister Hill and co sponsors plan a bill to cushion cotton crop cut backs, aiming to equalize farm allotments so each grower gets a fair share of the national quota. The measure allows a choice in acreage drops, letting a farmer plant 70 percent of the recent three year average or 50 percent of the largest crop, with credit for non cotton crops planted.
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Council Snag Delays Building Permit Controversy
Amerier signs reveal a dispute over building code enforcement and Fire Zone No. 2 rules at a city council meeting. J D Jones of Jones Lumber seeks a permit denied for a non conforming structure near his yard amid confusion from a prior Broussard permit misclassification. The issue centers on ad hoc zoning applications and unclear ordinance specifications, prompting council review tonight.
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Greek Government Quits After Papagos Resigns
Athens reports Premier Diomedes and his coalition quit amid a political crisis sparked by Field Marshal Papagos resignation. War Minister Kanellopoulos resigns, with observers saying Diomedes may form a temporary government until the March 29 general election.
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Truman Cites Open Door Policy on China and Formosa
President Truman reaffirmed that the United States will not use armed forces or intervene in the Chinese civil conflict or on Formosa. He insisted the Open Door tradition and Potsdam principles guide U.S. noninterference, with no aims of special rights or military bases. Ambassador Jessup emphasized continued U.S. Open Door policy and opposition to Communist force or influence, while Britain’s recognition of a Communist regime is not expected to alter ties.
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State Highway Pay Minimum To Be 75 Cents
The Texas State Highway Commission announced a raise in state highway construction wages to 75 cents an hour, effective after January 11, adopted December 28. The State Federation of Labor protested sub standard wages, noting a Mesquite project bidding next week with pay rates from 45 to 63 1/3 cents. Dewitt Greer, state highway engineer, confirmed the schedule but suggested the protest followed the decision.
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Phone Strike To Start Anytime Says CIO
Washington Jan 5 The CIO communications workers union plans a nation wide strike by about 150000 members today and says nearly 300000 workers have already voted to strike if the Bell system refuses demands for a substantial wage increase and a shorter work week.
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