Death's holiday ends for UN troops in Korea front
Allied and UN forces push the front amid cease-fire talks as Red resistance stiffens. B-29s sortie on Sinanju and Sariwon marshalling yards for the third straight day. UN patrols advance across the Imjin River and into enemy zones, with skirmishes reported near Kae Song and the Pyongyang triangle. Temperatures soar to 98 degrees as weather records are set and local school news notes graduates and registrations.
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HTH Army
Korea
Idey Baytown
Eighth Army
United Nations
Sinanju
Sariwon
Imjin River
Kaesong
Kumbwa-Chorwon
Pyongyang
Iron Triangle
Patchy Inland Notes and Names Drift in Local Letter
Fragmentary text shows a chaotic local page with scattered names, events, and places. Mentions include Mrs Gaskin, Cranfore, Pat Ander, Pansy Adrian, Eliza, Sergeant mith, Bergstrom Field, England, Air Force, private Ed Ss, Milton Kelly Taftic, and a bank. No clear narrative or dates emerge.
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Eliza
Mith
Joe
Air Force
Bergstrom Field
England
Moose
Austin
Paul
Toe
Ed Ss
Fla
Mize
Tk Richardson
Old Iron Horse Still What She Used To Be
Amarillo reports a clash between steam and diesel power as a derailing Fort Worth and Denver train required a steam locomotive to pull a crippled engine to repairs. The steam engine resumed its trip toward Fort Worth, ten hours behind schedule, amid cheers from veteran rail workers.
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Amarillo
U.P
conqYernes
Fort Worth
Texas
Denver
Railwa
Walsenburg
Colorado
Old Iron Horse
City Council Adopts City Weed Cutting Initiative
City officials moved to enforce the weed ordinance by purchasing a tractor and sickle to cut offending lots themselves. Bids will be sought for equipment, and a small fee charged. Public Works Director Grantham estimated equipment at 2200 dollars and urged a city wide “get tough” policy.
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C. W. Grantham
J. A. Ward
Cocimen
Grantham
Councilm Aan Mission L. Campbell
C. D. Middleton
Baytown
Rufus Bergeron
Campbell
Middleton
Mother Of Teacher Dies In New Orleans
Mrs. Lynn Hodges, teacher at Robert E. Lee High School, is in New Orleans where her mother Mrs. 3 W Leitzinger died at 4 pm today. Hodges attended her mother the past days. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Hope Mausoleum in New Orleans. Survivors include Hodges her husband and a son A H Svitzinger.
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Lynn
Hodges
Robert E. Lee High School
New Orleans
3. W. Leitzinger
Dogged Citizens Hold Line Against Mississippi Flood
WESTALTON MO four citizens and families stood with a small force to defend the Jone dike as the Missouri River’s crest moved toward the Mississippi. President Truman pledged full federal relief as the disaster mounted with estimated damages up to two billion dollars and at least 37 deaths. Major General Lewis A. Pike called it the worst flood disaster ever faced by the nation.
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Westalton
Citizens
Llodar
Missouri
Truman
Kansas
Lewis A. Pighk
Army Engineers
Kansas-Missouri
West Alton
St Louis
Coast.Guard
Breé Bradshaw
Chouteau Island
Ilinois
St Charles
Red Cross S
James W. Crowe
East Missouri
Jefferson City
Capitol City
Drivers Get New Chance In Market-Texas Traffic Circle
West Baytown police plan a grace period to install signs and reroute traffic at Market Circle to deter violations. Officers issued 16 tickets last night, four drivers lacked licenses, and officials, including Mayor Ward and Chief McKee, agreed on improved guidance and one way signals to ease motorists’ confusion.
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Bartown
Traimor
Market-Texas
C. D. Middleton
Black Sheep
Corporation Court
G. 3S Mes
West Baytown
Chief McKee
Ward
Traffic Woes Persist As Market Street Bridge Closes
Baytown traffic diverts three ways to Houston and Highlands but expected jams and accidents did not materialize. Deputy Anderson notes limited incidents on Decker Drive. Bus service curbed and mail schedules disrupted while Market Street bridge remains shut.
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Baytown
Houston
Market Street
Sridge
Hghlands
Morgan's Point
Highlands
Paul Anderson
Decker
Market
Sheldon
Market Street Road
Pokmeh
Tomar
Peace Talks Stalled Over Key Issue at Kaesong
At Kaesong, Korea, UN and Communist negotiators in the sixth armistice meeting failed to resolve a single key issue blocking the agenda for Korean cease fire talks. Progress was reported on two major points but the unknown key item delayed completion of the first phase. three languages were used with translations noted.
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Kaesong
Korea
United Nations
C. Turner Joy
Reds
Joy
Jing
Jaén
Todey
Red
Nami
Red Team
Gambling Reopens in Galveston for Profit
Houston Press reports Galveston gambling clubs reopen with official Serio stating we are just trying to make buck. The move follows June 1 closures and ahead of Texas House Crime Investigation Committee hearings in Austin.
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Houston
Maceo Empire
Galveston
3Faceo Enterprises
Galveston County
Robbert Overstree
Houston Press
Serio
Turi Grill
Texas House Crime Investigating Committee
Austin
Overstreet
Gamblerm
Bond Talk Scheduled by City Council on July 27
City Council set a special meeting for July 27 to discuss a proposed 2 million dollar bond issue. City Manager Middleton says bondmen will organize the financial plan, maturity sequence, legal matters, and bond ordinance while preparing bonds for bids. The project funds would finance street, sewer, water, and drainage improvements. voter approval is needed before selling bonds. Mayor Ward wants readiness if the bond election succeeds, with 16 firms having expressed preliminary interest.
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Otters
D. Middleton
Elis
J. A. Ward
Middleton
Riot at Vilna war clothing plant leaves 40 dead or hurt
State Department reports a violent clash in Soviet-occupied Vilna Lithuania where about 200 workers faced Soviet police after protests over longer hours. Rioters and police exchanged fire. several activists were singled out and attacked. Baltic states Estonia and Latvia also faced unrest though not yet violent.
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Washington
Vilna
Lithuania
State Department
Baltic
Estonia
Latvia
Mrus
Duce Mere
Spanish Talks Trigger New Anglo American Crisis in 1940s
London reports confirm the Foreign Office opposes any United States Spain defense accord, arguing it would aid Communist propaganda. Prime Minister Attlee’s government faces a fresh crisis in Anglo American relations as Admiral Sherman meets Spanish leaders. Madrid hints at a cabinet to ease a direct military alliance while Franco weighs bases talks.
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London
ICP
Foreign Office
Europe
Clement R. Attlee
Francisco Franco
United States
Forrest
Pp. Sherman
Madrid
Sourc
Esissid
Generalissimi
Spain
Eduardo Gonzalez Gailarwa
Broken Record Weather Reported Across Texas Heat Wave
United Press notes the six week heat wave continues with forecasts unchanged. Temperatures reach into the hundreds in Cotuila Austin Waco Presidio Junction Del Rio Laredo Alice Bryan and San Antonio. Clear to partly cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms are expected tomorrow with high readings around 100 to 103 degrees.
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Texas
Cotuila
Austin
Waco
Presidio
Junction
del Rio
Laredo
Alice
Bryan
San Antonio
Rollback Battle Boosts GOP and Price Chief
In Washington Republicans and Price ally Michael V. DiSalle declare triumph as the House adopts an amended price control bill. Debate centers on meat price ceilings with new rollback bans since July and a looming extension vote. A coalition win by Rep. Albert Cole promises producers a fair profit margin amid stalled negotiations. The fight shapes as Congress faces a fresh extension and potential compromises.
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Washington
AIP
Repubcan
Michael V
House
Congress
Jesse P. Wolesti
Michigan
GOP
Senate
Howe
Albert M. Cole R
Kansas
Air-Ground Training Set for Company E Infantry Unit
The 3rd Infantry Texas National Guard’s Company E will receive close air ground support training this summer. Captain Axel FH Schoyen announced a joint Army Air Force program with the Army Air Support Center and Ninth Tactical Air Force. A four hour orientation for commanders and key personnel will precede an afternoon fighter bomber firing demonstration.
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3Rd Infantry
Texas National Guard
Axel FH. Schoyen
Army Air Force
Ram
Army Air Support Center
Ninth Tactical Air Force
Air Force
Wech
Adonal Guard
Bureau
Jand Rae
Army Leave Plan Delayed by City Council Vote
City council postponed action on a military leave ordinance for city employees after controversy over pay. Mayor Ward delayed the measure as three councilmen were absent. The plan would grant 15 days leave for reserve training with pay made up by the city. City Attorney Chandler drafted the ordinance and Milton Campbell commented on sufficient compensation.
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Jt. A. Ward
R. H. Pruett
H. St. Campbell
E. W. Buelow
George Chandler
Armed Forces Reserve
Rompenias
Chandler
Milton Z Campbell
Army
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Ree
Rob. Lee High School
Rice Institute
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Wilfred Palyho
Robert Fe
Service Davis Jerry Wiener
Laater
Lee Colleze
Rundell
CIFY
Franc TV. Incorporated
Tme
Berry
Eiddie HS
Berlin
Diventor C. W
Clarship Mae Nelson
Robert £. Hooi
Ren Chub
Ie Scholas
Neds the Houston
Band Town
Gaskin
Cranfore
Pat Andering
Pansy Adrian
Omedle
Ben Ammons
Kelley
Skipper Feinberg
Max Alt
Himnellette
Milton Kelly Taftic
West Allen
Manhattan
Ats
Sec
Big Mo
Mississippi
H. E. McKee
Corporation
Dee Anderson
America
Merrill Carter
Communist Party
Czechoslovakia
George Hartman
Baytown Lions Club
Grace Methodist Church
Hartman
Buchenwald
United Press
Weatherman Today
Price
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