Draft-Unit Passage Predicted MINE BLAST TRAPS 7
Washington U P reports major draft bill provisions agreed by Senate House conferees. Registration at 18, induction 18 to 25, local boards to call 19 to 25. Service 24 months with six years in reserves. Married deferment rules tightened, mental standard cut to 65, physical standards tied to January 1945 levels. Total strength cap 5,000,000. Draft extended to 1955. Conscientious objectors may be assigned defense jobs under penalties. Women quota suspended to 1954. Training four months before land duty, college deferment left to local boards. Aliens 12,500 yearly abroad, permanent residents drafted, temporary residents over 12 months drafted. High school students immune until graduation or age 20. 24-month enlistments in Army authorized. Universal Training possible with new legislation.
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Senate House
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Adjiens
Army
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White House
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Senate Armed Services Committee
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House Armed Services
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
Usit Ister
Capitol Hill
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Department
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Promotion honors Sergeant Clark in East Texas ceremony
The article notes Sergeant First Class Clark of the 11th Regiment receiving outstanding performance accolades against the enemy. It also mentions a Texas dinner where Elks Lodge members and Exalted Ruler Rev P Walter Henckeli were present. Elsewhere, Scouts transportation, school bus policy, and community notes appear alongside local events and meetings in Highlands and Baytown areas.
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Bert Clark
Elks Lede
E_L
Barnett
Texas m
Ben 7
Walter Henckeli
Anitis
Elus Lodgé
Anitation
Hayes learning amas for a show coming up
The article mentions Hayes preparing a group of maids for a show and notes various local figures including Alice Feinberg and Charlie Plowden. It references a 42 160 million dollar figure, a postcard, and mentions San Antonio stations and a fast pace of preparation.
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Hayes
Bona
Eiber
Barry
Io Borde Ang
Alice Feinberg
New
Charlie Plowden
Fred Clart
Alexander
Rye
Quinn
Porte Air
Roy Fulkerson
Butch
Horace
New Additions To 10 City Schools Planned
School trustees approve a building program adding 45 classrooms and three new cafeterias across 10 campuses funded by a $590000 bond. Architects Voelcker Perkins Lammer to design sites Lamar San Jacinto Almo Ashbei Highlands to receive new structures and expanded facilities.
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Lamar
Amar
San Jacinto
Almo
Ashbei Smith
Highlands
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Escapees Caught In Houston Police Surround Fleeing Convicts
Houston police rounded up three escaped convicts in a Houston residential area after a mid morning chase. Billy Gene Burden 23 from Power County burglary, Robert Spencer Strrother 20 Williamson County murder and robbery, and John Wesley Zetsche 43 Dallas County burglary were captured as authorities said they escaped between midnight and 4 am by sawing bars, climbing water pipes, and slipping under a fence.
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Houston
Wynne
Huntsville
Billy Gene Burden
Power County
Robert Spencer Strrother
Wiliamson County
John Wesley Zetsche
Dallas County
Lee Sands
Weither
Gell
Cook Trapped in Hospital Refrigerator Incident
Houston resident Anna Davidson, a Jefferson Davis Hospital cook, spent two freezing hours trapped inside a large refrigerator after the door slammed shut. A helper heard her pounding and opened the door. she was not injured though she said she felt very cold.
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Houston
Anna Davidson
Jefferson Davis Hospital
Easington mine blast leaves 14 bodies recovered
Fourteen bodies removed eight hours after a blast trapped 79 men at the Easington coal mine. Rescue teams faced choking gas and rugged conditions as 43 miners in another section aided efforts. One survivor among 72 remained. George William, twin of Matt William, helped at the surface as the gas stifled crews.
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Easington
England
U.P
H. Skinner
Cha
Durham
National Coal Board
Skinner
Matt Wiliam
George
Tescuers
Matt
Sam Watson
Truman Heads Five Day Yacht Cruise On Potomac
President Truman began a five day holiday at sea aboard the USS Williamsburg on the Potomac and lower Chesapeake Bay. He planned a leisurely cruise after a light morning of callers with no advance itinerary. expected to visit familiar Potomac area haunts aboard the White House yacht.
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Washington
Truman
Florida
Mr. Truman
Williamsburg
Potomac River
Chesspeake Bay
Potomac
Bar
Plumber Charged After Shooting Youth In Brawl
A Cedar Bayou dispute over building a house led to a shooting injuring 18 year old C. E. Reynolds. George R. K. Blasingame, a 26 year old Baytown plumber, was charged with murder after a later confrontation with W. L. Strickland and his sons Louis and Robert Strickland. Blasingame claimed self defense and said he kept a shotgun on his car. Deputies Randall High and Sam Warfield investigated. M. M. Brown requested extra officers.
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Cedar Bayou
C. E .Edward? Reynolds
North Fourth
George RK. Blasingame
Jersey
Baytown
W. L. Strickland
East Texas
Blasingame
Cedar Baron
Louis Strickland
Robert Strickland
Robert
Blasingames
Randall High
Sam Warfield
M. M. Brown
Strickland
Reynolds
Stricklands
Louis
Biasinzame
Late Bulletin Fanny Brice Dies
Fannie Brice died in the early morning at 1:15 am in Los Angeles. The entertainer known for her stage and radio work passed away after a long career, leaving a void in show business and mourning fans nationwide.
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Fanny Brice
Los Angeles
Fannie Brice
Memorial Day Traffic Toll Feared In Baytown Area
Memorial Day is observed with many workers taking time off while others keep essential services running. Cloudy warm skies forecast rain. Memorial services at San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery directed by Marine chaplain Frank Mac Johnson and local VFW leaders. Officials warn of high traffic and possible auto fatalities but hope toll stays near eight five.
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Baytown Area
Baytow Um
San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery
Pan
Frank Mac Johnson
State Marine
Ton O. Moore
VFW
Channehien
Hardee B. Jones
San Jacinto
National Safety Council
Xefl H. Dearborn
Baytown Welcomes State Highway Commission Visit
Baytown prepares for the State Highway Commission to tour the area and gain insight into local highway problems. Officials from La Porte and Chambers County will join the Baytown Chamber of Commerce hosts for a morning tour from Highway 146 to Cove, lunch at the Rebel Inn, and an afternoon visit to the Baytown Tunnel installations and nearby industries.
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Highway Commission
Chamber Highway Committee
Harrs
Houston
la Porte
Chambers County
A. Kraft
Benny Cathriner
WN. D. Stiles
Murray Rogers
Sam Stassi
R. B. Hemphill
Jack Saunders
Floyd Higginbotham
William Quarts
Red Local Governments Ousted In Italy
In six provincial capitals and Genoa, the Interior Ministry reported anti Communist victories. Venice appeared similarly affected. Bologna’s fate was still uncertain. Christian Democrats and allies wrested control from Reds in Genoa and Venice, with Milan also shifting to right wing Socialists.
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Thalian
Genoa
Interior Ministry
Venice
Christian Democrats
Bologna
Italy
Alcide de Gasperi
Christian Democratic Party
Milan
Allies Drive Through Mounting Resistance
United Nations forces broke through mounting Korean War resistance with gains up to six miles. Eighth Army spearheads advanced along the 120 mile front, recapturing territory lost to the Reds as they captured 5028 prisoners and inflicted heavy casualties. Battles centered near Yanggu, Hwachon reservoir region, and Chinachon with air support from B 26 bombers and Marine fighters destroying enemy vehicles.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Korea
Eighth Army
Yanggu
Hwachon
38Th Parallel
Seoul- Chorwon
Yongprong
Yongong
Hwachan
Chinachon
Hivachon
Hiwachon Reservoir
Inje
Harrassing
Bar Versus L Men Battle Delayed Over Beer License
The hearing on Helen Mulrooney’s petition to revoke her beer license is set for June 11. Mulrooney, whose Checkerboard Lounge in West Baytown had its license canceled May 15 by Liquor Control Board agents for selling beer to intoxicated patrons, claims agent C B Arnold targeted her for testimony against police officials. Arnold denies the allegations as baseless, while District Judge Wilmer B Hunt will oversee the case.
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Helen Mulrooney
W.R. Montgomery
L-men
Arnold
Wilmer B. Hunt
Reed Issue Deadlocked in Rural Road Funds Stalemate
In Austin a deadlock over rural road funds halted progress in a House Senate conference committee. Senator Jimmy Phillips of Angleton reported no progress after a one hour session, noting the gap remained when the groups reconvened mid afternoon. The 11 member committee planned a second session as both chambers adjourned.
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Austin
Senate
House
Thorrow
Entess
Bill Seeks Lower Draft Age and Universal Training Plan
Congress moves toward enacting a compromise universal military training bill. It would lower the draft age from 19 to 18 and extend service to 24 months with a post-emergency program framework. A three-civilian, two-military commission would draft legislative recommendations, and induction would pause until key provisions are enacted.
Air Chief Vandenberg Explains MacArthur Firing Reason
General Hart S. Vandenberg testified before the Senate committee that General Douglas MacArthur was dismissed because he favored a policy not fully aligned with Washington. He urged keeping a theatre commander who agrees with broader government directives and emphasized the need for policy harmony. Vandenberg also addressed criticism of air campaigns and noted UN forces suffered losses despite higher mission tempo.
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Washington
Hart S. Vandenberg
Douglas MacArthur
Sounger
Korea
Senate
Vandenberg
MacArthur
Informmentisle
Holiday Hints Practical On Electrical Travel Adapters
Practical holiday planning advice warns travelers to bring an electrical adapter for foreign destinations as plugs may not fit locally. The piece emphasizes checking compatibility and notes adapters are sold in specialty shops for US travelers.
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Dales
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