Winter storm paralyses Midwest and seaboard
A severe blizzard snarled the Midwest and East with heavy snow and plummeting temperatures. Winds up to 85 mph caused widespread damage and power outages while at least four people were killed in plane accidents and a furnace fire in Columbus, Ohio. Snow depths reached eight to twenty inches in several locales, with roads blocked and travel slowed across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Columbus
Ohio
Weston
Franklin
Fennsys
Midwest
Pellston
Michigan
Land Ook Lakes
Wisconsin
Wausau
Muskegon
Cleveland
Lakeside
Weather Bureau
Cuy
New York
Sheepshead Ber
Broadway
Bronx
Gary
Ind
Braceville
Illnois
Gulf, Mobile and Ohio
City works and notices fill Page 2 brief items
Ongoing spots on Pearce Street opening await wells. Cargo of two water wells removal noted. Garbage collections set for Thursday November 39 observed by the city. Traffic circle work at Decker area to begin early next year. An auction date remains unscheduled. Hunter death report and deer tally cited. Humble Oil refinery honors long service with floating watches for employees.
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Eest
Pearce Street
Haliroad
City One
C. Fadicton
Sday
Peter
Hegeser
C. D .Middleton
Town by Daniel recalls the sid in booming titte city
In Breckenridge area news, residents including Chris Buckner and East James relatives face hospital stays and health concerns. Names like Sam Stasst and Johnny esi appear amid social notes about birthdays, family events, and church activities at St Joseph's Infirmary and local venues.
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Daniel
Titte City
Chris Buckner
J. BR. Buckatt
East James
St Joseph's Infirmary
Pou
Hanroyd
Sam Stasst
Psure
CW. Bates
Caryl Sputler
Cook
Fred Ferguson
Breckenridge Oy
Maher
W. Barnhilt
Houston
Laswtee
Ray
Weldon Wiles
As & Mission P
Shepperd Pushes Laws to Curb Political Bosses
Secretary of State John Ben Shepperd urged stronger election laws to curb political power in Texas. He criticized efforts to count certain write in votes in Duval County for Judge Sam Reams and outlined four legal subterfuges to sway the outcome. He claimed the move would shift the burden of proof to Austin and expose issues in local contests.
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Seagoville
John Ben Shepperd
Shepperd
Duval County
Sam Reams
Vale
Reams
Austin
Secretary of State
37 Inducted Into Service From Bay Town Area
Thirty seven men from the Bay town area were inducted into the armed forces today. They were registered with Draft Board 63 and taken by bus to the Houston induction center for final instruction and assignment to reception centers. Names include Gordon O Sullivan Thomas H Bayliss Franklin D Zyche and others.
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Baytown
Armed Forces
Draft Board 63
Houston
Varios
Gordon O'Sullivan
Thomas H. Bayliss
Franklin D. Zyche
Glarion Warne Baker
Waler K L. Cummings
Marvin L Wolcik
Billie J. Lasser
Bobby Hing
Billy G. Renfro
Jimmie R. Wilkins
Owen BR. Free
Julius W. Castieschould
John W. Hewett
Levi S. Porter
William J. Montgomery
Oscar Y. French
Russell 3
Bailey
Marion C. Martin
Lauren E. McNay
Shannon E. Everitt
Jose Hinojosa
Jesse ©. Henry, Jr
Raymond FE. Barron
Mike Contreras
George Daniels, Jr
Albert J. Seale, Jr
Albin Syzded
Gilbert R. McCord
David G. Aguilar
Albert Kovelcik
Wilbur J. Krenek
Albin F. Kulak
Roy E. Cowan
Bobby J. Frilitps
Morris Gilliam
Baytown Warms After First Freeze Of Season
Baytown endured its first season freeze with 27 degrees early morning. By dawn, temperatures rose to 34 as sunny skies promised milder weather. Residents wore heavy coats and gloves while pipes froze and antifreeze sales rose. The Dallas Weather Bureau forecast fair skies and gradual warming across Texas.
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Baytown
US Weather Bureau
Dallas
Mercury
West
Texas
Santa Parade Delayed as Sleigh Breaks Down in Baytown
Hundreds of children in West and South Baytown watched in disappointment as Santa Claus did not appear in the 1250 Christmas Parade after his sleigh broke down near Mid-Baytown. Santa apologized, saying transportation was unavailable and he could not distribute all the candy. The parade, in five parts across Gaytown, featured the Robert E. Lee Band and a string of local queens and school bands amid a festive procession. Santa failed to reach the rear section as planned.
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South Baytown
Santa-Claus
Santa
Mid-Bartown
House
Mid-Baytown
Gaytown
Robert E.” Lee
Ted Off
Martha Lee
Alemo
Yvonne Banc
Anson Jones
Sandra Jean Dias
Asabel Smith
Charlotte Herrington
Baytown
Yvonne Praetorius
Cedar Bavou
Norma Padgett
Burnett
Sue McNeill
Cedar Bayou
Jan Lon Stevens
Horace Mann
Lamar
Robert E. Lee
Trene
Selensky
Lee
US Renegotiation of Yalta Pacts Strains Russia
Washington reports that the United States seeks to strip Russia of wartime advantages from Yalta. Washington proposes revising rights in China and regions including Formosa, Sakhalin, and the Kuriles, while leaving final decisions to the Big Four or the UN General Assembly.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Yalta
America
Japan
Formosa
Sakhalin
Kyries Islands
China
Roosevelt
Joseph Stalin
Winston Churchill
State Department
United
Sakhalin Island
Kurile Tsiandshich Hederik
Tepan
Darien
Great Britain
South Sakhalin
Kuriles
Formoss
Pescadores
United Nations General Assembly
Chief McKee Welcomes Jury Inquiry Amid Bribery Allegations
Police Chief H E McKee and Assistant Chief W R Montgomery face bribery accusations over gambling tolerance. McKee backs a grand jury probe to clear rumors, while Mayor Ward and Attorney Broyles show mixed views. Rumors swirl as Howard C Broyles seeks thorough inquiry and Spencer, the tavern operator, vanishes after an affidavit alleging payoffs.
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H. E. McKee
Grand Jury
Howard C. Broyles
Borrles
Ike Spencer
McKee
Montgomery
Ward
Spencer
Chief Gauger Says Goodbye To Baytown Refinery
Howard E. Humphrey retired after more than 30 years guiding the refiner s Gauging and Pumping Department at Baytown. At 61 he plans to enjoy collecting stamps, a new TV, and time with family while colleagues honored him with a safety award and a festive retirement party.
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Gauger
Howard E. Humphrey
Baytown
Humphrey
Troy
New York
Round Lake
Pratt’s Institute
Brooklyn
Pennsylvania National Guard
Army Infantry
Eagle Works
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
James Harrop
Grocers Offered Courses Begin Monday at High School
Two short training courses for Baytown grocery staff start next Monday at Robert E. Lee High School with University of Texas guidance. Courses cover store managers owners and clerks with fees of 2.50 and 1.60 respectively, sponsored by Baytown Retail Grocers Association and Goose Creek ISD.
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Grocers
Baytown
Glen Schreiner
Robert E. Lee High School
R. I. Seiner
University of Texas
Baytown Retail Grocers Association
Goose Creek’ Independent
T. D. O'Brien
O'briens’s Food Market
J. W Pyle
Pyre Super Market
R.C. Stephenson, Jr
The
Commerce Food Market
Joiner
Schreiner
University of Texas, Cief Extension
Texas Education Agency
Division of Vocational Educations
University
Pet Ito
Pergonnel
Couple Sues Over House Damage From Bombers Near Base
Mr and Mrs John Gray sue the federal government for damages to their home asking 4000 for depreciation or 31500 for repairs. They claim vibrations from low flying six engine B 26 bombers landing at Carswell Air Force Base caused the damage. Tax officials on the West Coast were suspended amid a probe into improper transactions with underworld figures in Nevada and California.
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Fort Worth
John Gray
Carswell Air Force Base
Wishington
West Coast
Underworld
Nevada
California
Father and Son Die In Car Wreck near Tulsa
In a crash east of Tulsa a Baytown father Cecil Edward Crippene age 37 and his 19 month old son Joan Walter Crippene died. His wife Mildred and daughter Waney Ann Fowler aged 3 were injured while Jimmy Billingster 29 of Tulsa was critically injured. Police said Crippene’s car struck a telephone pole and Billingster’s vehicle spun after the collision.
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Tulsa
Okla
Baytown
Cecil Edward Crippene
Cedar Bayou Road
Joan Walter Crippene
Crippene
Mildred
Waney Ann Fowler
Jimmy Billingster
Tuts Billingster
Highway Patrol
J. K. Arle
Billingsley
MacArthur announces Chongjin capture port gains
General Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters said the South Korean Capital Division seized the northeast port of Chongjin, 55 miles from the Siberian border, with no opposition. Senators and officials discuss price controls as U.S. forces report released POWs.
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TOKYG
Douglas
Mrs. Mary McLemore Dies in Baytown Hospital
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McLemore aged nearly 80 dies at 6:53 p.m. after a stroke in a Baytown hospital. A native of Savoy near Sherman, she lived most of her life there. Survived by husband W. C. McLemore, daughter Mrs. Leroy Kimbrough of Beaumont, son Holly McLemore of Baytown, four grandchildren Joe Ed McLemore Baytown Mack Phil and Mary Katherine McLemore Beaumont. Funeral planned in Savoy, likely Sunday.
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Mary Elizabeth McLemore
Holly McLemore
Baytown
McLemore
Savoy
Sherman
Beaumont
Flynn Faces Accuser in Private Hearing in Monte Carlo
Errol Flynn and a 16 year old girl testified to a judge in private in Monte Carlo accusing the actor of rape. Judge Andre Biasset said he would decide later if there is enough evidence to send Flynn to trial on charges brought by Danielle Dervin the shopgirl. If convicted, Flynn could face up to 20 years hard labor. Flynn left the hearing smiling and called blackmail unprofitable.
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Monte Carlo
Moneco
Ilpy
Errol Flynn
Andre Biasset
Flynn
Danielle Dervin
Cold Weather Kills Six In Mexico City
Reported today six persons died in Mexico City during the past two days due to cold weather. Central Mexico is noted for its long winters and harsh climate in the history of the region.
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Mexico’ City
Mexico City
Central Mexico
Winters Gent
Allied Planes Fight Against Horse Cavalry
Allied air and ground forces push toward Manchuria and Siberia in the new offensive. American planes clash with horse-mounted Reds as western and central flanks face counterattacks while the coast sees advances toward Chongjin and the Chinese border. Sinuiju looms 50 miles ahead as South Korean units advance.
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Earnest Hoberecht Pokyo
U. P
United Nations
Manchuria
Soviet Siberia
Yalu
Southeast
Chon
Ati
Sinuiju
Beauty Lost Her Name Amid Amnesia Case
A woman with keyword amnesia and disoriented speech was detained after a confrontation with a taxi driver. Officers placed her in City Jail and a psychiatrist ordered transfer to Jefferson Davis Hospital, with a taxi card and two gold earrings as her only possessions. Police report she was identified as plain drunk, while authorities consider possible amnesia and a prior head injury.
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Beauty Ash
Gui
3. C. Cooper
Jefferson Davis Hospital
Texaco Agreement Approved By Union
A Texaco contract was approved by the union in Port Arthur. The deal concerns terms of employment and future operations. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Texaco
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Yalta Pact
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Beauty
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