Two B 29s crash during training near Braunfels
Fifteen airmen died in the collision and crash of two B 29 Superfortresses during a training flight near Braunfels yesterday afternoon. An eyewitness described one aircraft breaking apart with its tail torn away, while the second plane crashed four miles away. Both planes exploded on impact and no parachutes were observed. Randolph Air Force Base officials could offer no reason for the lack of parachutes. An investigation team was dispatched from Randolph and Norton Air Force Base to determine causes. Names released include Capt. Donald J. Rottier and 1st Lt. Dale Scott among others. several victims were from San Antonio and nearby Schertz and New Braunfels.
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Braunfels
D.C. McDonald
San Antonio
McDonald
Randolph
Air Force Flying Safety
Norton Air Force Base
San Bernardino
Calif
Air Force
Donald J. Rottier
Robert DB. Neu
Ward W
Hovis
Schertz
Harwell Pandolph
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B. Myers
Pie Arthur L. Hall
Lusher
Dale Scott
Women in Armed Forces Urge Education and Service
A Bay Community House program features a team of women in the armed forces urging completion of schooling. Don W. Black, recently home from Korea with I Corps, will report to Fort Kiddan on April 4 after visiting relatives in Baldin Kansas. Baytown teachers attend a Texas Liaison District meeting in Houston.
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The
Bay Community House
Med- Funs
Business Professional Women's
Chub
Don W. Black
Korea
I Corps
Rabies cases cited near Baytown in wooded outskirts
Local reports say several animals including a stray ox and a dog died or were killed after rabies exposure in Baytown area woodlands. Tests confirmed infection in some cases while authorities urged residents to confine pets and seek vaccination as a precaution. Community figure H. B. Naylor emphasized monitoring and control of stray animals.
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Baylor
Tox
Naylor
Baytown
H. B. Naylor
Town Names Quick Workouts and Funny Feats
A fragmentary local item highlights residents like Sparker Jr and Joe Lesley racing through daily tasks and jokes about speed and letters. Mentions include Mrs Anne Frazier filling in, Exvin Flowers in a spring suit, and Alexander stirred by business activity as town life buzzes with quick errands.
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Hillebrandt
Herry
Hugh
J. Leonard Davidson
Ty “Broussard
Alexander
Exvin
Albert
Bighlanas
Baytown
Bard
Pierre Neena
Roark
Rotarians Elect Jones Baytown Rotary President
Lloyd Jones manager of J C Penney replaces William Knomes as Baytown Rotary Club president after yesterday's noon luncheon at Grace Methodist Church. Jones, a 23 year Penney veteran and Gatesville native, highlighted his civic leadership with the Chamber of Commerce and Red Cross. The club also elected three directors, Ted Lyman, Singh Stewart and Al Melinger, as a program by armed forces women urged enlistment and noted 72,000 women needed by July 1.
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Lloyd Jones
J. C. Penney
WM. Knomes
Baytown
Jones
Grace Methodist Church
Walter Fundeh
Lee College
Ted Lyman
Singh Stewart
al Melinger
Penny Company
Bartown
Gatesville
Tones
Bavytown
Chamber of Commerce
The
Community Chest
Red Cross
WAC
WAVE
WAP
Women Marines
Adeline Englert
Zenobia Booth
Baytown Business and Professional Women
Fred Delkin
Kirkland
Wesh
Kefauver Decides to Oppose Russell in Florida Primary
ATLANTA UP Sen Estes Kefauver announced he will oppose Georgia Sen Richard B Russell in Florida's May 6 nonbinding primary and May 27 delegates election. Kefauver faces strong Dixie opposition led by Byrnes and Byrd allies while Florida’s delegation largely backs Russell. Gov Fuller Warren opposes Kefauver.
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Atlanta
Estes Kefauver
Dixie
Georgia
Richard B. Russell
Florida
Kefauver
Truman
New Hampshire
Russell
Sunshine
Russel
James F. Byrnes
Carolina
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Walter George
Hugh White
Mississippi
Hernan Talmadge
Alan Shivers
Texas
Talmadge
Russell Oy
Kefeaver
Tennessee
Garling
Fuller Warren
Warren
Baruch Confirms Truman Campaign Contributions
Bernard Baruch, in New York, said President Truman knew of his support for Truman’s 1940 Missouri Senate bid and thanked him in person. Gov. James Byrnes supported Baruch’s two large contributions, noting Truman asked Baruch for help twice and Baruch contributed generously.
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New York
Bernard Baruch
White House
Truman
Missouri
Elder Statesman
Washington
Baruch
Senate
Saturday Evening Post
Samuel Lubell
Ig Lubbell
James F. Byrnes
South
Mr. Baruch
Barnes
Ike Crack Called Genius Licking May Raise HST
Washington experts react to New Hampshire primary fallout with mixed implications for President Ike. Analysts debate if a bold strategic move will help or hurt as the race unfolds. The piece notes political context and cites unnamed experts weighing potential effects on public sentiment.
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Ike
Lyle C. Wilson
Washington
Fpi
New Hampshire
Eisenhower
Teddy Roosevelt
Truman
New York
Rachine
Emuda
Frank Fe
McKinnney
McKinney
Truman Ga
Sta. Feott
Lucas
Illnois
Estes Kefauver
Taias
New Lampshire
Robert A. Taft
Mare
Kefauger
Joke Turns Wife Into Human Torch
A Longshoreman’s playful cigarette joke backfired as his 28 year old wife was set ablaze by alcohol fumes. He ripped off her burning blouse and rushed her to the hospital where she recovered though she suffered arm back and hand burns. He expressed remorse and said she forgives him and vows not to repeat the act. The incident comes amid political discourse and campaign commentary overheard in Houston.
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Houston
Spella’ Starkz
John W. Starck
Starks
Dr Kirkpatrick to Rebuild After Fire Praise for Firemen
Dr. Jesse Kirkpatrick praised Wooster volunteers who fought a large blaze that gutted his home on Crystal Street. He estimated losses around 100 with the one half story brick dwelling left standing and the first floor only slightly damaged. Firefighters saved furniture and some kitchen gear as they battled the front wall fire. He noted uncertainty about some appliances but said the house was essentially a total loss with restoration uncertain.
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Jesse Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
Crystal
Wooster
Red Cross May Probe Germ War Claims in Korea
Geneva reports the International Red Cross would probe Communist charges of Allied germ warfare in Korea if the Reds permit an inquiry. Dean Acheson proposed a neutral panel. Reds refused access to prison camps. Peiping cites Chinese judge Mei Ju-An urging trial of Americans tied to germ warfare.
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Geneva
Switzerland
International Red Cross
Korea
Dean Acheson
IRC
North Korea
China
Red Cross
Acheson
Khn Il Sung
Peng Téh-Huai
Hare
Cremes Triste
Tokyo
Radio
Peiping
Mei Ju-An
Chou Fo-Lai
Air Trews
Mei
Matthes B. Ridgway
U. S
Radio Peiping
International Tribunal
Allied Tanks Push Into Communist Front In Korea
Allied tanks advanced into eastern front areas in the Kum song valley and secured a hill northwest of Yonchon after a 15 minute fight, while infantry recaptured lost positions. Air units including F-51 Mustangs Marine Corsairs and P-38 jets bombed coast areas and targeted shelters weapons and supply depots.
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Seoul
East Central
Ahvea
Red
Kumsong
Yonchon
Reds About Face On Blockade Issue
Communists pressed anew for a Korean armistice with a scope broad enough to outlaw a possible American blockade of China or Formosa. Interpreters revising an agreement rejected an earlier pledge to drop all attempts to widen the ban.
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Chins
Formosa
Tory
Fhe
Councilmen To Map City Bond Campaign
City councilmen plan a 1 million bond campaign meeting at 7 30 p m today in City Hall to push voter approval. John Brandenberger of Horan Mosley and Morehead will help set an interest schedule. Bond funds would finance sewer and waterworks improvements.
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Hall
Baytonians
John Brandenberger
Horan, Mosley and Morehead
Houston
H. S. Berlin
J. J. Rady Engineering
Mayor To Hear Phone Rate Hike Protest In Baytown
The Citizens' Committee plans to present petitions to Mayor J. A. Ward opposing a telephone rate increase. 243 signers have joined so far, and the group notes Southwestern Associated Telephone Co has issued 74 000 shares of preferred stock at 20 dollars par, hoping to raise 1.3 million dollars to avoid higher rates. A meeting is set for 7 30 p m March 20 in City Hall to urge the mayor and council to oppose further increases.
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Citizens ‘Committee
J. A. Ward
W. B. Reichart
Ward
Baytown
Reichart
Southwestern “Associated Télephone Company
Pam
City Hall
Dallas
Night fire destroys city bus terminal and office
A midnight blaze at the Tunnel Transit Company bus terminal on 404 South Main destroyed the terminal and office, with an estimated loss of 20600. Night mechanic D L Gillum narrowly escaped as the fuel spill fed flames that engulfed the bus. Bus owner Mrs C Q Alexanders and driver rushed to safety as firefighters arrived, though initial alarm delays drew criticism. Insurance claims and asset losses for the terminal and several workers were noted.
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Tunnel Transit Company
South Main
D. L. Gillum
Gillain
C. Q. Alexanders
Bu Band
Minal
Gillum
Jg the
Garaz
Art Linterman
Carnation Milk Company
Emory Williamson
ShesSceen
Elarm
L.V. Bailey
Ee Cadena
Tushel Transit Company
Joss
Tuman Cox
Bayou Lumber _Company
Niel Ium
Asten Hill
Alexander
Senate Votes On Tex Plan For Tax Bureau Shake-up May
Washington reports the Senate prepared for a close vote on President Truman s plan to remove the Internal Revenue bureau from politics The House already approved the reform The plan would place all tax officials under Civil Service except the top commissioner and substitute 25 district revenue commissioners for 4 politically appointed field collectors The President urged support in a last minute appeal to the Senate and faced criticism from Sen Walter F George who called Truman the poorest advocate of a cause while noting he had no comment on the President s personal honesty and character
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Senate
House
Mike Afomoney
Monroney
Walter F. George
D-Ga
Truman
George
Batista Left in Control
Ousted Cuban president Carlos Prio Socarrás fled to exile in Mexico City, leaving Gen. Fulgencio Batista firmly in power. Prio and cabinet ministers departed in a 25‑car motorcade, escorted by Mexican diplomats amid armed escorts, after a delay over resigning.
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Havana
Carlos Prio Socartas
Mexico
Fulzenelo Batista
Cuba
Prio
Jim
Mexico City
Benito Coquet
Coquet
Piio
Batista
Untitled fragment on immigration sentiment and EskiMo reference
A neighbor muses on what George Washington would think amid current worries about foreign influence, noting a contrast with the EskiMo presence and general concern over outsiders.
Famous Comedian Hugh Herbert Dies at 63
North Hollywood reports comedian Hugh Herbert died suddenly at his home after a heart attack at age 63. Grounded as a vaudeville staple for nearly 25 years, he also wrote and directed, with a famous skit Son of Solomon.
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North Hollywood
Hugh Herbert
Desth
Columbia Studio
Indhia
New Oki
Tole
der Fledermiai
Son of
Solomon
Tax Men Will Keep Late Hours
The Internal Revenue Office in Baytown will stay open late to assist residents with income tax problems. Deputy Collector Martin G Wilberg announced extended hours through the weekend with the city hall second floor office open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to midnight Monday, aided by Robert Gordon and A B Grant from the Houston office.
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Internal Revenue Office
Martin G.wilberg
Baytown
Houston
Robert Dorden
A. B. Grant
Blizzard Strikes Midwest Halting Campaigns Across States
A severe blizzard battered five Midwestern states including Nebraska, delaying events and crippling campaigns. Governor Earl Warren worked to keep speaking engagements in Wisconsin as Harold Stassen pressed campaigns in the region. Winds reached up to 15 miles per hour with six inches of snow expected in hardest hit areas.
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Troe
Earl Warren
California
Crosse
Wis
Harold Stassen
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Englishman Named AIG Secretary Post
An Englishman has been named to the post of secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The appointment follows wartime leadership of Britain and involves close ties with Prime Minister Winston Churchill and other British officials.
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Britain
Winston Churchill
Ge Erae
Rganization
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