Front expands as UN forces push toward Seoul in Korea
UN troops drive new gains along the front nine miles northeast of Kumyangjang toward Seoul. US Ninth Corps attacks heavy Red defenses near gaju-ichon as Allied forces reinforce with New Zealand and British armor. Along the east coast an Allied armada shells Kosong while Chinese reserves mass east of Seoul. Turkish, South Korean, Dutch, French, Belgian and Luxembourg troops join the UN contingent as air forces return to Pyongyang with bombs and rockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gyo
U.P
United Nations
Weanescay
Seoul
Ninth Corps
Cena
Gaju-Ichon
Kumyangjang
Han River
Suwon
Korea
Kansong
Kosong
Manchuria
Suiron
South Korea
Pusan
Pyongyang
North Korea
Baytown Deadlines and Lost Purse Report
City county and school tax payments were due by the last day with offices open until midnight for convenience. The Baytown Sun reporter Rickley reported a lost purse worth 65 dollars, asking for its return. A Raytown boom in candles and ice ward items was noted amid a university Texas filing update continuing on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae
Malois Rickley
Baytown Sun
Texas
Soan
Around Town Whisperings and Narrow Escapes
In this jittery roundup locals are mentioned amid slips and close calls on stairs and ice. Names include SENE SCOTT James Carrel Floyd Bengtson and Sally with Lois Carter Lynn Richardson Mose Sum and Jimmy, all tied to small incidents plans and daily routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Sene Scott
James
Houston
Carter
Lynn
Lee College
Richardson Saya
Pharmacy
Taylor Ges
Oll
ePhail
Montgomery
Mose Sum
Florida
Jimmy
Quebec bridge collapses sending cars into river
A 2300‑foot bridge in Quebec City collapsed today sending four or more cars and occupants into the ice filled St Meurice River. Police said several people were killed as vehicles were crushed under debris. One body was recovered. three survivors were treated for shock after jumping from a taxicab into moving ice flows. The bridge, named for Premier Maurice Duplessis, cost about 5.6 million and opened in 1948. Repairs had consumed most of last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
St Meurice
St. Joseph's Hospital
Maurice Dupressis
Buili
Lima earthquake rocks city at 10 30 this morning
A violent earthquake struck Lima at 10 30 today causing tremors across the capital. Officials warn of potential damage as residents report shaking and infrastructure impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Iuri
Fires intensify chills for Texas towns
UNITED PRESS reports a string of fires across Texas worsen winter misery. A three story J C Penney in Lubbock burned, later controlled with 500000 damage. Panhandle blazes at Childress and a northeastern Ama Filo club fire caused 39000 loss. A 20 ton mobile unit from Reese AFB aided Lubbock crews. Idelow grade school lost 75000. Trenton High School gym burned. Fort Worth family fled a home blaze with six children injured. Houston resident Avor Baker burned seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
J. C. Penney
Lubbock
Panhandle
Childress
First State Bank
Hickory Hollow
Ama-~ Filo
Reece Air Force Base
Weat Lubbock
Idelow
Trenton
Fannin County
Lee Dunavin
Fort Worth
Avor Baker
Houston
Downtown Houston blaze destroys nine stores
A sub freezing downtown Houston fire destroyed or heavily damaged nine storefronts in the 600 block of Street. About 350 firefighters fought the blaze which caused at least six injuries including District Fire Chief M A Henry and led to the death of one fireman J D Connors en route to a hospital. Damages early estimates exceeded 32 million with stock losses over 1 million. The hotel nearby was not endangered though its lobby served as a first aid station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
C. A. Middlehauf
M. A. Henry
J. D. Connors
Montgomery Ward
Flagg Brothers Men's Shop
Leon Gorden Jewelry Company
Burger’s Jewelry
National Shirt
Shaw's Jewce
Truman Faces Surprise Tax Hike Plan To Fund Government
President Truman will ask Congress for about 20.0 billion in higher taxes with a later proposal for an additional 6.0 billion. The plan, discussed with House Ways and Means Committee members, targets higher individual income taxes, a 6 point rate rise to 75 percent, smoother excise hikes, closing loopholes, and new levies on mutual savings banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Taxframing House
Ways and Means Committee
White House
Generous Gesture Backfires During Power Outage
A candle placed by James M. Nelson at 605 East Texas during a power failure drew volunteers from March of Dimes but started a curtain fire. Neighbors helped, and Nelson controlled the blaze with a two-hand extinguisher before the fire department arrived led by Fire Chief A. O. Lintelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James WM. Nelson
East
Texas
March of Dimes
Nelson
A. O. Lintelman
United States wins UN motion to label China aggressor
The UN Political Committee approved a resolution branding Communist China as an aggressor by 44 to 7 with 8 abstentions. The action followed China’s involvement in Korea and set the stage for potential sanctions as the General Assembly prepared to meet. North Korea and Peiping faced immediate international pressure, while India urged caution about looming dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communist China
AIG
Bruge V. Lake Success
United States
United Nations
China
Iimal
Peiping
Korea
UN Poliical Committee
General Assembly
Raw
Area Highways Passable But Dangerous Ice Closes Roads
East Harris County roads and highways were labeled passable but exceedingly dangerous by the Sheriff's Department. Baytown bus service was halted entirely. The San Jacinto River bridge at Market was heavily iced despite three landing efforts. The Tabbs Bay Causeway was iced over as conditions worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County
Sheriffs Department
Baytown
San Jacinto River
Tabbs Bay
Vengeance Descends On Cleavaged Actress
New York NBC broadcast last night featured Gracie Fields on Mitten Belcxs when her dress ripped open during a song. The moment sparked shock and a brief wardrobe mishap as viewers watched the incident unfold on live television. State and local authorities reported ongoing travel risks and several minor traffic accidents amid winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ihp
Gratie Fields
Mitten
Paradise Is Colder Than Hell in Michigan
Weather in Paradise Michigan chilled to five degrees below zero while nearby Paradise in the Upper Peninsula saw thirty nine below, painting a frigid picture for residents. Strong cold snap affected daily life and travel conditions across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise
Hell
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Baytown Power Lines Fail as Supply Disrupted
Heavy freezing conditions strand Baytown as two of three main power feeders fail. W C Swain of Houston Lighting and Power reports a line down in the channel at Lienchburg and another broken at the General Tire plant, leaving only the link between Baytown 2 and Deep Water Station intact. City officials urge water conservation amid the risk of fire due to pump outages, while schools close and weather worsens, with Highlands hit hardest by outages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Swein
Houston Lighting and Power Company
Y Seld
Lienchburg
General Tire and Rubber
Swain
Baytown 2
Deep Water
Old River
D. Middleton
Baytown
George, Gentry
R. V W. Akridge
Cedar Bayou
Lee College
Walter Rundell
Texas and Nation Gripped by Worst Storm in Years
Readable fragments describe a devastating weather event across Texas and the United States with ice and sleet over 644 square miles. The Lower Rio Grande Valley reports freezing conditions, potential agricultural damage, and widespread traffic accidents as authorities brace for impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United Press
Cianio Maite
Lone -Star
Fio Grande Valley
Polio March in Baytown Raises $2589 for Mothers Drive
Baytown reports a single hour Mothers March raised $2589.44 despite weather and a power outage. Mrs George F Spangler led volunteers, with many blocks missed. Contributions can be mailed to Pokio Baytown or left at Citizens National Bank and Trust. The local March of Dimes tally stands at about $3200 with hopes for $3000 more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Wilton Roper
March of Dimes
NRA Te Tin Sa
George F. Spangler
Motorists Take It Easy On Icy Streets
Baytown motorists slowed to avoid accidents after icy conditions. Two pedestrians, Mary el bore, 45, and Joe E. Zamora, 24, fell on slick sidewalks, injuring her hip and his head. Both were treated at local hospitals. Public Works laid sand and salt at dangerous intersections and bridges. Park Street and Market Street bridges were reported very hazardous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
OH. E. McKee
Mary
Paul A. Lee
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Joe E. Zamora
Cherry
Baytown Hospital
Flatthman
Public Works Department
West Baytown
D. Middleton
Aithart Drive
Highway 146
West Main
Park Street
Middie
Market Street
Hinabor's Note on Seller Reliability Draws Interest
The remark suggests the average seller is more likely to keep a threat than a promise, reflecting skepticism about assurances in bargaining. The comment highlights perceived reliability issues in transactional behavior.
Wildcat Rail Strike Expands to Ten Cities Across Nation
A wildcat switchmen walkout disrupts major railroads hindering the war effort. Union members halted freight and passenger service in Dallas and other cities including Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, Detroit, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Peoria, Portland, and more aboard lines like Missouri Kansas Texas, Santa Fe, Cotton Belt, Southern Pacific, Rock Island, and Texas and Pacific. The Justice Department warned of contempt proceedings under federal court orders to curb the strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Brotherhood of ” Railroad
Dallas
Missouri-Kansas-Texas
Santa Fe
Cotton Belt
Southern Pacific
Rock Island
Texas and Pacific
Reading
Pennsylvania
Toads
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
Detroit
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Peoria
Portland
Nation
Justice Department
Committee Comments On Minutes And Waste
A brief note questions the function of a committee that keeps minutes and its role in addressing waste within an organization. The remark hints at concerns over effectiveness and potential redundancy in record keeping.
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Houston Fire
Neident
Wonju
Wera
Clark L. Ruffner
di- Fon
Raytown
Moon
Texas Offiteday
Bridge Falls
Italy
Rome
Lamington
New Guinea
R. Dg. Taylor
International Soundphoto
Warren R. Austin
T-Vengeance
Morgans Point
State Highway Department
A. J. Nichols
Sheriff's Department
Nichols
Decker Dr
Wade Road
Bulletin
Colé
Herris County
Antimide
Hinabor
Chicana
Son-Times Syndicate
Olin Miler
Wildcat
Union
Fedral Court
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