West Paralyzed Record Storm Isolates California Cities
United Press reports the worst storm in modern West history paralyzed large areas. Snow and rain cut transport and severed communications from Portola to Hollywood, isolating Bishop and other towns. Los Angeles faced $750,000 in damage estimates as hundreds of cars were abandoned.
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United Press
San Francisco Weather Bureau
California
Sunyi Boulevard
Hollywood
Portola
Owens Valley
Bishop
Tnsendance
Earl Warren
Los Angeles
Gary
Baytown Sees Mild Temps Despite Recent Snow Fears
Baytown residents woke to milder conditions as temperatures hovered around the mid to upper 60s and 70s after earlier snowfall fears. Forecasters expected cooler nights but warmer days, with no significant winter blasts affecting the area this week.
Ditch Work Planned by Sures and City Council
Public Works Director C. W. Grantham said a 36 inch pipe project on the Horace Mann ditch will take about a week to complete after the City Council approved the work. The article also notes a county group meeting at 7:35 p.m. at the new high school and lists various local items and notices.
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Horace Mann
C. W. Grantham
New York Welcomes Skipper Kurt Carlsen Home
TheFlying Enterprise skipper Kurt Carlsen returns to New York aboard the Manhattan amid a hero’s welcome on Broadway. Crowds cheer as he recounts the voyage and resilience that kept the ship afloat before it sank in the North Atlantic. He arrives with his two adult daughters and is celebrated as a true hearted sailor.
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Quigg
New York
Ity
Kurt Carlsen
Flying Enterprise
Lower Broadway
New Command
Manhattan
Job
Early Baytown Phone Operator Dies at 43
Marie McKnight Moore, 43, an early Baytown telephone operator, died at 5:30 p.m. yesterday in Crosby. She worked under W. M. Truxan who started the area’s first telephone system. Survived by husband R. E. Moore and daughter Patricia of Crosby, plus her mother and four sisters and three brothers in Houston. Funeral at Crosby Methodist Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. J. D. Weaver officiating. Burial in White Cemetery. Funeral Home directing.
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Goldie
Marie McKnight
Baytown
Ata Hornita
Vicormo
W. M. Truxan
Crosby
R. E. Moore
Patricia
W. H. McKnight
Margaret Forgie
Wilmoth Laya Cano
Beulah Haftik
Maude McKnight
EL McKnight
Houston
Crosby Methodist Church
J. D. Weaver
White Cemetery
Crosby Funeral Home
Realtor Raps GI Loan Plan Banquet Speech Critique
Beytown realtors blasted GI loan schemes at a Grace Methodist Church banquet. Estes of Fort Worth, Ross Estates Association president, argued the loans are unstable and overstate benefits, saying government support and low rates mislead buyers and lenders.
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Beytown Realtors
Rescue Train Carries 232 To Safety
Robert Miller reports Oakland earned the title of scene of the greatest rescue in High Sierra history as 232 people from the snowbound City of San Francisco reached safety. They rolled into Oakland at 3 40 a.m. PST after a three day ordeal with 213 passengers and 13 crew aboard the relief train.
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Robert Miller
Oakland
Cal
San Francisco
High Sierra Mountains
Sacramento
California
High Sierras
Res
San Fraz
Fromia
Southern Pacific
Nyack Lodge
Awes
Emigrant Gap
WY. H. Roehil
Tax probe targets Rhodesland Charities Trust officials
A 1917 tax base inquiry covers Rhodesland Charities Trust with investigation into its tax troubles. Attorney General Howard Atey-Grath, then Democratic national chairman, allegedly intervened in the matter.
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McOgrath
Kean
Rhodesland Charities Trust
Howard Atey- Grath
Trust
City Officials Silent On Trifon Damage Suit Claim
City officials refuse to comment on notices of intention to file a 49800 damage suit by attorney Shannon Morris for Mrs Bessie Trifon over alleged trespass on private property. Morris calls the incident the most aggravated violation in 17 years of practice. An informal city council meeting was planned but may be postponed. details center on work by the city on the Triton Ditch in West Texas.
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Shannon Morris
Bessie ‘Trifon
Morris
George Chandler
Chandler
Isle Shipyard Strike Spreads To Beaumont
Galveston reports show a strike spreading from Todd Shipyard workers to Beaumont Bethlehem Steel and three other Galveston firms. About 260 Bethlehem employees struck at 6 am after a vote. Wages sought included 12 percent increases, with top mechanics push adding 25 cents per hour. negotiations stalled and Todd officials said no further concessions.
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Galveston
Todd Shipyard Corporation
Beaumont
Bethlehem
Steel Company
Todd
AFL Mets Trades Council
Goth
Bethlehem Company
R- R. Clark
JE. Flowers
Loval
Metal
Cotineil
AFL “Council
Todd Tract
Kasis Li Lander
L. E. Briese
E. O. Kirkham
Shipyards
Kirkham
Jaycees Banquet to Honor Young and Old Men with Keys
About 180 guests will attend the Baytown Junior Chamber banquet at Roberta Lee Cafe. Jaycee Al Moskvitz says invitations went to Baytown and Houston leaders, with the Women’s Service League and luncheon club presidents included. The event will feature the presentation of a young man and an old man of the year, with Dr. Julian Spring as master of ceremonies and tickets at $2 from any Jaycee member.
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Baytown
Robert
Baytorn
Jaycee
A.S. Bernum
Key
Ted Lyman
Julian Spring
Poll tax totals rise as new agents take up duties
Baytown expands poll tax drive as Deputy Assessor-Collector A. B. Collins reports 4700 paid so far with expectations that totals will reach 13000 to 20000. Nineteen new deputies are sworn in, joining regular agents and office staff across Humble, Oak- gaden, Highlands, and nearby stations. Assassination threats target embassy officials in a separate note.
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Baytown
Tas
A. B. Collins
Collins
H. T. Ward
H. J. Berger
K. T. Beaverander
al Moskowiler
C.-O. Walk- Fu-Hedson
D. Broyles
RE. Pryne
I RS. Beverly
Wismar
S.arell
A. Harrop
Wi Ge Denning
Smalth
Baytown Day at Houston Fat Stock Show Stars Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers headlines Houston Fat Stock Show in Baytown Day coverage. The event features Ralph Johnston and others, delivering a festive show with western flair and community excitement amid a busy program at the Houston fairgrounds.
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Houston
Roy Rogers
Bresents
Ralph
A Johnston
Boy Admits Burglaries at Local Sites
A Coady boy Haran mitted burglaries at Weingarten's Store and Baytown Elementary School. Police Chief H EL Mellee said he broke into Baytown Elementary twice. The youth was arrested after a report of a car break-in on Texas Avenue near the Bronson Theatre. The youth admitted other burglaries and was released on probation.
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Weingarten
Baytown
EL Mellee
OB. Gentle
Price
Texas Avenue
Bronson Theatre
Bartown
Whiting Street
McKee
Truman tax hike plans face cool reception in Congress
In Washington, President Truman’s request for a more than 5 billion tax increase drew lukewarm to cold responses from Congressional leaders. The Ways and Means Committee may skip hearings, fearing the bill could backfire by trimming taxes instead. Other proposals including extending wage price controls and removing import restrictions were similarly met with caution. Churchill pledged support to the United States while acknowledging Britain’s need for U S aid and military strength amid global tensions.
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Washington
Robert L. Coughton
North Carolina
House
Ways’ and Means
Truman
Congress
Merryman
Congressional
R. H- Shackford
Win
Churchill
Greatain
Brix
Britain
Speeding School Bus Drivers Caught by Cops
A Montgomery officer stopped a school bus driver for speeding, issuing a ticket after the vehicle was traveling at a high pace. He warned that drivers have been speeding while not loaded, noting other recent warnings given to bus operators carrying children.
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Montgomery
Decker
Sai Montgomery
UN Committee Refers Atomic Formula to Disarmament Panel
The Main UN Political Committee voted 53 to 4 to refer the new atomic formula proposals to the UN Disarmament Commission. Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky influenced the move, with the commission due to begin on February 10.
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Andrsi Y. Vishnists
Sam Bramlett Heads MBA Directors of Bartown Mutual Benefit Assn
Sam C Bramlett elected president of Bartown Mutual Benefit Association replacing A R Knox. Officers include Clayton vice president Yount secretary treasurer and Buck Mor an A Stroud G Rex Curtin Tommy P Gor man Johnny J Fulton Bramfett Clayton Yount Kins on board. Clayton and Yount remain from last year. Stroud Moran Curtin win five year terms while Gorman and Fulton take one year terms.
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Bartown Mirtual Benefit Association
Sam C. Bramlet
A R. Knox
Clayton
Yount
Deft A. Stroud
HL (Buck) Moran
G. Rex Curtin
Tommy P. Gormon
Johnny J. Fulton
Bramfett
Kins
G . Stroud
Kans
Moran and Curtin
Gorman and
Fulton
Kennon and Spaht in Louisiana Runoff
In Louisiana a tepid runoff primary pits Robert F. Kennon against G. Spaht as Gov Earl Long’s machine faces challenge. Early returns from 1743 of 2112 precincts show Kennon leading and McLemore conceding. Spaht gains traction with Boo Boo’s backing and court ties. Returns indicate no clear majority yet, keeping the race in flux.
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New Orleans
Earl K. Long
Louisiana
Robert Ff
Kennon
G. Spaht
Beggs
McLemore
Dodd
Grace
LeBlanc
Liles
Sas
Kennon, & State ‘Court. of Appeals
Minden
Boggs
Louisi
Ana
Democrats Autre
Students Shaken But None Injured in Bus Crash
Two school buses carrying children collided 25 miles from town after a driver could not stop in time. The first bus rear end was badly damaged yet drivable. the second bus front end was smashed and unable to move. Students were loaded onto other buses and taken to school. Estimated front-end damage about 300 dollars.
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Highlands
Powers
Willig
S.m. Ce
Jin
Kiwanis Banquet Sets Wilson Install Tonight in Baytown
Ben E B Wilson will be installed as president of the Baytown Kiwanis Club at the annual installation banquet at 7 30 p m today in Robert Lee Carter's night. Other officers to be installed include J M Stuart Laverne vice presidents Tom Csla well secretary James Sheriwood treasurer W F Muller historian Ralph McCamy assistant historian Bill Wilhelm editor of The Builder Rev Kart Bracker assistant editor and chaplain Dr Woods sergeant at arms Bob Van Deventer assistant sergeant at arms. Rev Bracker Saronite McPhail Bruce Rameey and Dr Woods named as members of the Board of Directors Jack Moser of Houston former governor will be banquet. The meeting Kiwanis a employ of the Baton R and has been ste guiding committees and Girls Scouts, Circle K Club, SIRE and Wee Business Affairs and Support of Churches.
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Ben EB. Wilson
Baytown Kiwanis Club
Totay
Robert
Es Woods
Bob van Deventer
Bracker
Saronite McPhail
Bruce Rameey
Woods
Jack Moser
Housi
Ares
Will B
These. Com
Girls Scouts
Uy Circle
Ridgway Flies To Korea Amid Unclear Troop Movements
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Ridgway air transit toward Korea with references to outskirts near a neutral zone and Seine-like hill outside a town. Details are garbled but suggest deployment or movement context in a wartime setting.
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Tians Eeep
Seine
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