Truman split threat rocks Texas Democratic ranks
Pro Truman Democrats in Texas mobilize from precincts to state convention to gain a pledged, ununinstructed delegation while Gov Allan Shivers leads anti Truman forces for an uninstructed slate. The dispute could yield two rival delegations to the Chicago nominating convention with 52 Texas votes at stake.
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Blloyd
Gtin
Nis
Allan Shivers
Texas
Chicago
Fagan Dickson
Austin
Royal Democrats
National Convent
Aprilig
New Breunfels
J. 8
Wheat
Woodville
Thief Steals Coins From Meters Across Town
A man identified as Henry Enox is accused of swiping coins from parking meters in West DeFoe and West Pearce. He allegedly returns to his car with the loot, spending about one minute per meter as officers observe his actions.
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Streiman
Henry Enox
Ely
Rivers
West DeFoe
West Texas
West Pearce
Water system approval noted by state health officer
State Health Officer W. Cox announced approval for 35 municipal water system improvements conforming to state department standards. Five more projects were listed with Robert Irons of The Sun reporting. Auto Supply and Sears provided support. Ted's Poly supplied equipment. Casnee, a mechanic, serviced the Trons car as officers for Robert Rck Port 212 will vote at the VEC Hall on Decker at 7:39 p.m.
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State Department of Aith
State Health
Me W. Cox
State T Department
Robert Irons
the Sun
Auto Supply
Searsack
Ted
Poly
Robert Rck Port 212
VEVW
VEC
Deckerite
Role Protest Meeting Sets Committee Formation
Protesters gather to form committees to address telephone rate increase. W R Reichart notes at least two committees will be created one handling booking and another public relations. Local residents report petitions circulating amid unrest over rising rates.
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W. B. Reichart
Local School and Community Notes Quiet on Cedar Bayou
A fragmented local page mentions residents and students from Cedar Bayou including Margaret Ann Out selling cook and Doreen Me recuperating after an operation. It notes Dr. Percy Fayle in town, the teenage women wearing FC 50, and families like Mrs. Charlie Laughlin with daughter Billie. Mentions George, Dick, Beverly, Pete Abbott, Glen Lowry, and Hildegarde Odhner in everyday school and hospital contexts with scattered updates.
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Eafr
Bloodgoods
Houston
Canasia
Margaret Ann
Cedar Bayou Band
Smith
Cedar
Percy Fayle
Charlie Laughlin
Billie
George
Beverly
St Sundey School
Doreen
Sam Ard
O'Pan
Norris
Pete Abbott
Glen Lowry
Midéaugh
400 Late Taxpayers Get Right
Deputy Collector Martin G Walberg of the Internal Revenue Service said his office closed out near zero pen because of lack of customers though 125 returns were filed during the year. He noted the office has done more business this tax year than ever before as Postmaster N B Sallard reported increased mail load and that internal revenue mail was placed in emergency pouches for direct shipment to Austin.
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Martin G. Walberg
Internal Revenue Service
Bersause
Ite Fs
Walberg
N. B. Sallard
Internal Revenue
Austin
Conscientious Objectors Refuse Taxes nationwide action
Kansas residents Miss Edith Aldis of St John and Rev Gerhard Friesen of Newton join 41 others in a Tax Refusal Committee statement. They refuse to pay federal income taxes citing military armament spending and prefer indirect or token payments as protest against government policy.
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Topeka
Mahatma Gandhi
New York
Miss Aldis
Friesen
Circus Comes Town With Three Ring Show
Baytown Lions Club sponsors a three ring circus at the Fairgrounds this Thursday with shows at 2.15 p.m. and 8 p.m. Lions take 50 percent of advance sale and 10 percent of ticket money from sales on the day. Tickets available at local stores and from club members. Lions David Y. Arnett, Gene Baler, and Vernon Wright visited Victoria for auditioning and report a top-flight circus with trained acrobats, jugglers, clowns, and animals led by the Dixie elephant on tour.
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Baytown-Lions Club
Hagen Brothers
Fairgrounds
Lions Clubs
Sill
State Roebuck Wax Altman's
Paine Brothers
J. B. Hollaway’s Motor Agency
Fey Kelley's Food Market
Arnetts Insurance Agency
Lions
G. the Circus
David Y. Arnett
Gene Baler
Vernon ‘Wright
Victoria
Circus
Aiord
Dixie
Bauer
Truman Book Denies Byrnes Letter Allegation
Merriman Smith reports in Key West that Williem Hillman's Mr President includes a letter Byrnes says Truman misstated. Byrnes, now South Carolina governor, calls Truman’s claim untrue and criticizes a proposed 12 year tenure limit for senators or representatives. Congress shows cool reaction amid party concern over seniority.
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Merriman Smith
Key West
Truman
Zom
Congress
James E. Byrnes
Williem. Hillman
Byrnes
South Carolinas
Hillman
Gouke
Senate
Washington
Rep
College Plans Separate Graduation For the First Time
Trustees approved the college calendar for 1952-34 last night. The fall term opens Sept 15, with Thanksgiving holidays set for Nov 27 and 22 and the Christmas vacation extending from early December. College now in its own building, graduations to be held separately. Dean Waller Rundel and George Genin named among organizers.
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Robert EB. Bee
Dean Waller
Rundelident
George
Genin
Lee 'College
HST Hopes To Be Professor Some Day
Washington notes outline President Truman’s ambition to become a professor after his White House years. William Hillman reports in a book that Truman hopes to lecture on government issues once he leaves office.
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Washington
Truman
William Hillman
White House
Communists list five ports for entry in Korean truce
Panmunjom reports a Red North Korea team refused to open Pyongyang for neutral inspection. Kinney objects, saying Seoul and Pyongyang must be included as key capitals and transport hubs. Two-hour meeting ends with no progress.
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Panmunjom
U.P
Pyongyang
North Korea
Red
Seoul
South Korea
United Nations
Andrew J. Kinney
Korea
Ike Regards Victory As Clear Cut Call
A New Hampshire Eisenhower backer says Ike views his return to the United States as a presidential candidate as a clear cut call. Senator Carlson, Kansas Republican and head of the Eisenhower for President drive, says Eisenhower left his European post open to consider campaigning before the July GOP convention. The general cites duty and world peace over personal preference as he weighs a return ahead of the March 10 Taft primary.
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Paris
Ashington
Eee Carlson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Kansas Republican
Eisenhower
Europe
Carlson
House
Eean
Lieshead
Ni Hampshire
Ins
Sen
Robert:A_ Taft
Ohio
Scholarship Plan Proposed But College Won’t Buy Athletes
President George Gentry and Dean Rundel proposed using a college special fund to award scholarships based on scholastic merit and need with ethics guidelines from the American Council on Education. Athletic ability may be a factor but not the sole criterion and the plan drew opposition from Board President Stark and trustees who warned against buying athletes. Currently twelve scholarships are offered by local civic and business groups.
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George
Gentry
Rundel
American Council On Education
Tne
Lee College
Texas-Turior
Ar’ Stark
Stark
Harry Hartman
Two Injured In Car Flip Near Goose Creek Bridge
A car skidded on wet pavement on West Main near Goose Creek bridge and overturned. Jeoranie Richards 22 meter reader for Houston Lighting and Power drove the vehicle. He sustained a neck injury while Hijuen Hartzog 19 from 312 Gresham had a head injury and possible internal injuries. Both were treated at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital. Patrolmen Steet and Sumrall investigated. passengers not listed and a third man was not identified as he did not receive treatment.
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West Main
Creek Bridge
Jeoranie Richards
Houston Lighting and Power Company
Richards
Hijuen Hartzog
Gresham
Bridge Closure Marks Week-Long Goose Creek Span Repairs
Public Works Director C. W. Grantham announced the Goose Creek crossing on West Texas extension will be closed for seven to ten days. The bridge is to be rebuilt and widened from 1 to 20 feet as supports had begun to fail. City and county will share labor and material costs.
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Goose Creek Stream
West Texas
Public Works
C. W. Grantham
Grantham
Rites Today For LaPorte Pioneer
Funeral services at 2 p.m. today for Horse H. Hamilton 75 longtime La Porte resident who died Sunday in Houston. Hamilton came from Grand Island Nebraska at 19 and lived in La Porte 56 years. Survived by two sons George and Ralph both of La Porte two daughters Mrs J A Blunt of Houston and Mrs Jim Cherry of Texas City 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Burial in La Porte Cemetery at La Porte Community Church with Dr John C Bithorn officiating. Art Simpson Funeral Home in charge.
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H. Hamilton
la Porte
Houston
Hamilton
Bro
George
Ralph
J.A. Blunt
Jim Cherry
Texas City
la Porte Community Church
Buriel
la Porte Cemetery
Art Simpson
Squalls Hit Baytown Area Early Morning
Squalls lashed the Baytown area with winds up to 50 mph in gusts. Rain totaled 0.53 inches, washing away haze and cooling temperatures to a low of 50s. Small craft warnings were issued along the coast as several small skiffs sank. No damage reported despite fallen tree limbs.
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Baytown
Bay
School Trustees Buy 20 Acre Lakewood Tract
Baytown School District announced purchase of a 20 acre tract in Lakewood adjoining Market Street Road for future school use. Board President A R Stark said construction may be five years away but land was bought now while available and inexpensive. The land, bought from Gene Muller and Lakewood interests, avoided a drilling rights dispute by a compromise deed clause that will be void if drilling begins on adjoining land.
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Lakewood
Baytown
Market Street
A. R. Stark
Gene- Muller
Dust Storm Rages Across Texas With Tornado Near Wichita Falls
A line of severe weather lashed Texas with winds up to 120 mph, a small tornado near Wichita Falls, and thunderstorms. The Wichita Falls warehouse was flattened and several chicken houses damaged, with no injuries reported. Dust reduced visibility across western and central regions, while air travel was disrupted and hail sprinkled crops.
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Dallas
Texas
Guadalupe
el Paso
Carlshad
Wichita Falls
Stamford
Mineral Wells
Houston
Beaumont
Tyler
Longview
Brownsville
Corpus , Christi
Morningside State Corn
Fred Cone
Pinker Air Force
Oldshama City
Alive survivor among crash victims on C-46 evacuation flight
In Dallas a C-46 transport carrying Korean veterans crashed near San Jacinto elementary school. One survivor, Joseph Jasso, a Marine, was found alive at a Veterans Administration hospital hours after the crash. Two others died after parachuting to ground. all 21 aboard escaped.
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Dallas
Joseph J. Jasso
Bill Decker
Veterans Administration Hospital
San Jacinto
Wesley
Miss Lilly Eyes Repair Trade After Jeep Sideswipe
Miss Martha Lilly reports four of her cars were sideswiped and driven off by a jeep Saturday night. She found a spare near the scene and plans to trade for repairs to the back fender. Police say the reckless jeep driver could not be located by officers.
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Martha Lilly
Miss Lilly
Samesif
Lily
H. E. McKee
Dixie Airlift Postponed By Weather At Shaw Base
About 9600 men of the 31st Dixie Division ready to depart from Shaw Field to Temple Texas for Operation Long Horn were delayed 24 hours due to a squall line moving across the Southeast. Fifty transport planes were set to fly at dawn in the largest troop movement in US history. Brig Gen Lacey Murrow and Maj Gen A G Paxton ordered the postponement, with takeoff rescheduled for 2 am tomorrow. Roughly 2000 troops arrived yesterday by motor convoy from Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
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C—Upi
Here
Temple
Tex
Lacey
Murrow
48Th Air Force
A. G. Paxton
Texas
Farrow
Fort Jackson
S. C
Dixie
Jets Fly 2008 Miles For Endurance Record
In NEUBIBERG Germany a pair of US Air Force F-84 interceptors attempt a long endurance flight covering 2008 miles to set a record. The mission showcases American military aviation capability and crew endurance.
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Neubiberg
Germany
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