Allies bomb North Korea prison camp killing prisoners
The Communists charged that Allied planes bombed a prison camp in Kangdong near Pyongyang killing at least ten inmates and wounding over sixty. U.S. officials denied the claim while confirming casualties and noting three bombs hit the camp. UN commander Matthew Ridgway led the camp's oversight, and debates continued over prisoner repatriation and status.
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Comunists
North Korea
Yuth Air Force
Wanadong
South Kumt
Ft. A. Ejbhy
Kangdorg
Tadshi Kanoko
Matthaew Bo
Wasinin Taig
Jirisdnrr
Tie Tn
Baytown and La Porte News Briefs Mixed Local Updates
Union members in Baytown discuss annual meeting items in cent er room as stockholders vote on dividends and officers with Wiam F L Whine named president and Henderson treasurer. Fire in Port Arthur area blamed on short circuit in air conditioner. Jude’s Catholic Church Highlands expansion converts skating rink to education building with restrooms and five meeting rooms. La Porte residents can pay poll taxes at Chamber offices. blood drive planned by local group with 7A donor quota. Funeral notices for Art Simpson and related items.
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Credit! Union Meeting
Baytown
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Jude's Catholic Church
Highlands
Wen
Mrz. J. P. Y
la Porte
T Commerce
Coun' R
Ortha Conk
Chamber
George Sharp
Sharp Grain Company
Fectric
la Porte High
Around Town Notes From a Busy Day in Town
A jumble of short items from Around Town includes Mrs. Padsey seeking help for her daughter, Mrs. Matthews announcing a personal decision, and Howard juggling two jobs. Bobby Payne explains debt, Bob Matherne recalls breaking up a wedding, and Jene discusses Bob’s financial woes. Marian and Martha manage a school lunch line as Edward Parker vows to leave the city. College basketball coverage notes a late novel feint during a game. Bobby Jack VanDeventer hunts owners for lost items from a party. Carolyn Foster visits Marqueda Bussys’s grave then finds her missing. Born and Mildred Panis feature briefly.
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Robert Peel
Symphony
Adr
Padsey
Mar
Royvyve Matthews
Aia
Howard Mt
Bobby Payne
Bob Matherne
Jene Cise
Bob
Marian iceMasters
Martha
Carolyn Foster
Lam
Marqueda Busssy
Crigil
Mildred Panis
Stalin Seeks World Atomic Control Plan
Marshal Stalin’s directive shapes Byelorussian delegate Kuzma Kisecher’s UN remarks on a new Russian atomic plan. He cites simultaneous weapons controls with non interference in domestic affairs, says Soviet policy aims at peace and trade with all nations, denies plans for aggression, and accuses the United States and allies of surrounding Russia with military bases.
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Richard Witkin
Paris
Russia
Josef Stalin
Byelorussia
United Naeians
Kuzma Kisecher
la Union
Mare
LN Assembly
Stalin Nes
Isselev
Soviet Union
Anyaselev
United States
Worst Storm in 50 Years Hits West Coast
A United Press report says a historic storm battered California and Nevada, isolating thousands. Donner Summit faced severe blizzards paralyzing transport as San Francisco suffered snowbound conditions and widespread damage, with power outages and millions in losses mounting.
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United Press
California
Nevada
Sierra Mountains
Sabrejets and Red MiGs Clash Over Korea Damaging Three
United States Sabrejets engaged MiG-15 fighters in a one minute dogfight over northwest Korea, damaging three Sabres as part of a larger air battle that raised the Fifth Air Force score to 244 destroyeds 32 probably destroyed and 339 damaged. F S Thunderjets hit a Communist grenade factory near Pyongyang with napalm bombs, with the building and sent smoke and flames 306 to 460 feet over head, pilots estimating about ten percent destruction.
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Eighth Army
Korea
Stnanju
Sth
United Nations
Ith Air Force
Pyongyang
Chamber Prepares Birthday Party in Baytown
Baytown Chamber of Commerce readies a birthday party at 7 p.m. Thursday January 24 at Robert Ri Lee Cafeteria. Tickets cost 23 cents from any director or the Chamber office. Robert Strickland will become president, with Floyd Higginbotham and others installed as officers. Houston Chamber official to speak. The gathering aims for a large turnout and a relaxed, family-friendly evening.
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Baytown
W. C. Swain
Chamber of Commerce
Robert Ri-Lee
North Ashbel
Nelson McElroy
Chamber
Todo
Elroy
Robert Strickland
Swain
Floyd R. Higgin
Betham
B.bal
H. I Jard
Davis
F WT Busch
Hit. Davis
Robert L. Gillette
James Harrop
Ted Lyman
R. H. Jack Saunders
W. Z
Theo Wilburn
Mc Hurler
The
Houston ,Chamber of Comicree
Massey
Baytovra
Has Russia Developed Atomic Artillery
FRANKFURT Germany US army headquarters in Europe says Russia could use atomic weapons both tactically and strategically against troops and targets. General Thomas T Handy notes troops are trained for the possibility and addresses questions about Russia possessing atomic artillery and other tactical devices.
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Russia
General Handy
Frankfurt
Germany
United Press
Thomas T. Handy
Europe
Handy
Heidelberg
Repis
United States
Hanay
Say
Wshethes
US draws atomic, bio and chem defense courses
The Seventh Army announced two week courses in defense against atomic warfare along with biological and chemical training. It is not clear if training extends to field units or remains in classrooms.
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Russia
Cers
Seventh Army
Police Break Up 100000 Rioters in Cairo Parade
Police dispersed stone throwers with tear gas as 100000 youths marched in Cairo demanding revenge for an Egyptian pilot killed by British forces. A state of emergency was declared across Cairo and other cities to curb violence amid the anti British crisis. Army and Air Force units joined the march as liberation battalions fired into the air to stress their demands.
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Walter Collens
Cairo
Ce Hand
Pe Rayguin
Shei
Suce Canal Zone
Britain
Louisiana Primary Holds High Stakes In Governor Race
New Orleans voters faced a nine candidate field in the Louisiana gubernatorial primary including the first Black and the first woman to seek the post. Clear weather and strong interest predicted a large turnout as factions realigned after Huey Long era. Top two advances set for a February runoff amid Longs split and endorsements shaping the contest.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Huey. P. Long
Electon
Tor
Repulligans
Violet E. Alan
Weld
Fot
Tas Thepposdd
Russell Long
Zovernor
Huey Loox
Hale Boggs
Plight deepens for 226 snowbound on Sierra slope
In the Sierra near Donner Summit 226 passengers remain stranded with no heat or light as winds up to 100 miles per hour batter the immobilized streamliner. Six children and six adults are ill or hurt amid 14 feet of snow. A rescue party delivered food and medical aid after a five hour dash through blizzards, but engineer Rolly Raymond, 50, died when their rescue train was swept away.
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Donunet Summit
Sierras
San Francisco
Donner Summit
Bay of Alaska
Sierra Mountains
Pullman
Roy Clator
Rolly R. Raymond
Rotary
Sada Springs
Truman Tax Cleanup Plan Faces Opposition
Washington Democrats clash over President Truman's plan to reorganize the Treasury by abolishing 64 collector offices and placing up to 30 under Civil Service. Critics say the move could invite political influence. supporters argue reform is needed and congressional action is likely.
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CPI
Cliure B- Hoffman
R-Michi
Hintaday
Tina
Lheta
Siul
Senate
Mo Omvbst
Wiisler
Hoifinas
Civil Service
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Hoffman
Truman
Pendergast
Eugene J. Koezh
New York
Keogh
House
Uynsinte Tatinat
Trumer
Congress
al- A Ieenal Revenue Bureau
Lee High faces crowding as trustees weigh new dressing rooms
Baytown trustees review plans for a masonry athletic building at Robert E Lee High School to relieve severe overcrowding in gym dressing rooms. Architect Lowell Lammers estimated costs at 65 000 to 70 000, with the athletic department's public school surplus at 21 000. The panel will study needs with Athletic Director Dan Stallworth to refine the cost and scope.
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Warren Edwards
Baytown
Robert E. Lee High School
Lowell Lammers
Ganfiers
A. R. Stark
Dan Stallworth
Robert E. Lee Gymnasium
Lammers
Gander
Grain Operators Face Pay Ultimatum in Texas Firms Case
The Commodity Credit Corporation issues a pay or prosecute ultimatum to Southwestern grain operators accused of selling $3 million of government owned grain. Acting regional director C H Moseley said two cases filed, eight firms under suspicion, and four more Texas companies under investigation. purchasers may also be pursued. Senate probes loom as discovery of shortages triggers wider scrutiny and manager Latham White is noted as ousted from the Dallas area.
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Dallas
C. H. Moseley
Tve
Texas
Moseley
Senate
Cccs
Latham White
Dalles
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arkansas
Louisiana
Department of Agriculture
White
George D. Aiken R
Vermont
Senate Agriculture Committee
Money in Togress and Ads Help Wanted
A fragmented ad column explains money making through ads and listings. It mentions turning money through productive work, hiring help, and business ventures. Mrs George Edwards of 611 Denby Avenue is highlighted with a furnished apartment for rent nearby. Dial 2 for ad writer assistance.
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Avis
Isle Mayor Goes To Jail
Galveston Mayor Herbert Y Cartwright was jailed after a restraint order and defiance case. District Judge Donald Markle ordered no special privileges as he remains in the jail annex. The mayor said he knew of the restraining order and acted in anger at perceived bad faith.
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Galveston
Herbert Y Cartwright
Esterday
Donald Markle
Arden
Frank L. Biagene
Maror
Markie
Car Crash Injures Family of Four in Bay Town
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Lell and four year old daughter Alice were in a collision on Highway Cedar Layou Rokad. The child was seriously injured with two front teeth knocked out and shock. Mrs. Sell suffered minor bruises. They were taken to Bay Town Hospital as deputies investigated.
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Alexander Lell
Alice
Highway We
Ure Moxé
Sell
Baytown
Facthman
Marston
Huge Air Search On For Seamen
A massive air and sea search began for the 46 crew of the abandoned freighter Pennsylvania. The Coast Guard ordered 24 planes to participate in the operation after a storm opened a hull and swept the ship from Portland, Oregon. No trace of the vessel or crew has been found amidst the stormy North Pacific waters.
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Pensylvania
Coast Guard
Mer
Pennsylva
Prover
Portland
Orexton
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