Senator Capehart Flags REC Probes Amid Bribery Fear
Senator Homer Capehart ranking GOP member of a Senate subcommittee investigating the Reconstruction Finance Corporation warned the same Teapot Dome style bribery risk could exist in other agencies. He cited the $296 million REC loans tied to Albert Fall and Harry Sinclair, and noted Edwin Paisley's favorable treatment for Pacific Rubber Company via the REC.
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Khington
U.P
Homer E._Capehart
PFC
Teapot Dome
Cpehart
GOP
Senate
Reconstruction Finance Corpora
Congress
Capshart
Seapot Dome
Harding
REC
Interior
Albert & Fall
Harry Sinclair
Eawin WL. Paisley
Democratic
National
Democratic National Committee
Firen Io
Pacific Rubber Company
Pauley
Midland
Texas
Favorine Rubber Companies
Unclear City Board Involved In Sewage Issue And Leasing Talks
Fragmented report notes Harris board in Fresh Water Supply and Wooster area sewage matters. Mentions Troy E Peterson as president and land acceptance from a contractor. Also references Urgency Radio Baytown leasing City land for camping gear sales and a council discussion with Councilman E Julesaw. Weather: thick fog blanket with cloudy skies and warm trend.
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Wooster
Board of Harris
the. S
Troy E. Petersonsident
Fragments of Local Life and War Talk on a Busy Street
A jumble of neighbor chatter and city scenes unfolds with references to AMAXEL SCHOYEN and the Texas National Guard, everyday errands, and plans. The piece mentions Hunt and George Chandler over coffee, reporter Hargrave, and Red Chasteen in a street portrait of community figures, with notes on active duty and upcoming weather.
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Amaxel Schoyen
Texas National Guard
Fred’ Clark
Toms
Dale
Don-Gihaising
Mikten Jordan
Ang
Burt
Alinan
Red
When Do We Get Our Mink Coats
In Duncan the Halliburton Oil Well Camp computing Company secretary workers protest delays in mink coat distributions. Two protests protested escalating costs and questioned pension fund handling as workers demand timely gear and fair pay.
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Dunga Ilai
Halliburton -Oil Weil Camputing Company
Duncan
Afra
E. Mer Young
931 Officers To Be Called
Texas is assigned a quota of 931 company grade officers for the Fourth Army. Of the total, 729 lieutenants and 20 percent captains will be called. Officers will have at least 30 days to settle personal and business affairs before reporting, unless an earlier date is requested. The quota covers basic arms and services plus five lieutenants and one captain of the WAC. The combat branches are included.
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Agustin Stiri
Texas
Fourth Army
C. M. Cutp
Texas, Millar
Hgutenents
Wacc
Record shows road safety drive reduces 24 hour accidents
A local report notes Wetel The Record keeping low accident totals for a 24 hour period ending at midnight. The figures reference February and Maraus Si 1950 with a note that yesterday’s count was higher and may have prompted the safety drive.
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Maraus Si
Senators Balk At 157 Million Texas Budget
In Austin the Senate Finance Committee balked at approving a 157 million dollar spending program for major state operations over the next two years. The House Appropriations Committee continued work on similar measures as tensions rose over timing and results.
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Senators
Texas
Austin
U.P
Senate Finance Committee
Capitol
House Appropriations Committee
Senate
Hawsril Carney
Atanta
Walter ‘Tynan
San Antonio
Ink
Rugged Night Shift Leads to Police Dispatch Confusion
Fragmented report notes Chief Dispatcher DV D Jones regarding a rough night shift. Mentions disturbance, a fight, a stolen claim, and an incident at a Wight Motor Freight location. Describes unclear remarks about pursuit and behavior by the night crew.
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D. Jones
Wight Motor Freight
Jones
Tomlinson Funeral Set for Maggie Louella Tomlinson
Funeral arrangements are set for Maggie Louella Tomlinson of Channelview. The 68 year old wife of A D Tomlinson, a Baytown Refinery employee, died at Baytown Hospital after residing in the Baytown Channelview area for 21 years. Born in Henning, she was held at Martha Mann Funeral Home. Service details follow.
Yugoslavia accuses Russia of planning attack
Belgrade reports Russia massing troops and arms along frontiers with Romania and Hungary for an assault to overthrow Marshal Tito. Yugoslav officials say Soviet forces are mobilizing and note tensions escalate as border incidents increase.
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Belgrade
Yugislavias
US PR
Yugoslavia
Russia
Tito
Romania
Hungary
Ivo Vojvode
War Balance Sheet For Week Roundup Of News
A compact weekly roundup reports on the war with balance of good and bad news. It highlights political and military updates, economic signs, and public sentiment as the conflict unfolds across multiple fronts.
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Fox
Cotton Bloc Fails To Dent Mike In Senate Hearing
The piece portrays southern Democrats led by DiSalle seeking to end price controls on cotton. They push for a higher parity price and oppose existing defense act constraints, arguing for relief for cotton growers. The record notes the debate over raising the ceiling on raw cotton prices and the political dynamics in the Dixie bloc.
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Mike
Dixie Con
Howse-Senate
Baril
Burma Surgeon Cleared by Court in Treason Case
The court acquitted Seagrave of treason amid defense claims he was coerced by rebels. The accused helped set up mobile medical units serving Chinese, British, and American armies and was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel on the Armenian frontier, departing Burma with Lt General Joseph W. Wellwood.
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Theas Lo
Betras
Burma
Joseph W.W. Suilwell
Babs Makes Last Effort For Divorce Drama
An unclear note references Barbara making a final bid in a divorce proceeding today. The fragment mentions an attempted settlement and anticipated proceedings, but lacks concrete details or names beyond Barbara.
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Babs
Perkinson Stricken In Health Crises At Local Creamery
K C Perkinson secretary treasurer of Sang Jacinto Creamery suffered four heart attacks at noon and was taken by ambulance to San Jacinto Memorial Hospital in Earthman. His condition was reported serious.
Meetings Today May Clear Storm Over Labor's Role
Washington reports indicate a labor mobilization storm may clear as officials from the three major management groups meet with a United Labor Policy Committee delegation. Johnston announced no progress yet on wage policies or stabilization plans as talks continue amid hints of possible concessions.
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Washington
Sionomic Stabliszer
Erle A. Johnston
Ith
Johnston
National
Association of Manufacturers Chamber
Commerce
Committee For
Economie
Deyelorm
United “Labor
Taishor
Student Disappearance Sparks Tragedy at Natchitoches
A fragmented report details the disappearance of college freshmen and a related death in a dark bluff area. Police investigate a possible cause linked to a prank and alleged relationships. The case involves a husband and a student, with uncertain dates and places due to the damaged text.
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Natchitoches
Bevin Morrison Shuffle Aims at Post Cabinet Changes
Statement outlines changes in the foreign secretary and other cabinet posts. Formal announcement due today by Prime Minister Clement Attlee. Union movement support noted as a factor in reshuffles affecting the Labor government.
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Ondonace
Secratary
Ernest Bed
Roe
Bieo
Clement
Bevin
Ith
Wassumade
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