Thanksgiving for Olsaks A Golden Wedding Anniversary
Fifty years ago today the Joe Olsaks were married. Tonight, about 400 friends gather at their Cloverleaf home to celebrate a golden wedding anniversary presided by their only child, Aire. B.C. Harvey of Clovertear, two grandchildren Linda Fay and Donnie Ray Harvey, and Mrs. Fred Schroder attend. The couple farmed rice before moving to Cleverleaf near their daughter.
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Joe Olsaks
Over &Q
Oisaks
Bazaar plans and town updates in MUND area
Reading of the SCS event for St John’s Meth trek notes a Friday next shutdown, with a town telephone line and a 25 Marine Private Ray Nelson mentioned. Slack Shack extended hours, Kari Camp cleanup, and local announcements show a small town update with several names and places.
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St. John's
Ray Nelson
Omnia
Sandy
Slack Shack
First Marines Hold Line Near Pyongyang Amid Chinese Push
Tokyo dispatch reports United Nations forces, including the US First Marine Division and Seventh, isolated around the Chongchon and Chosin areas as Chinese and North Korean units drive south. Allied units resist near Pyongyang while refugees and wounded stream south, with unknown defenses and continued risk of a larger Pyongyang breakout.
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Yongyang
US Seventh
Chosin Reservoir
Flaming’ Kunu
Chongchan River
Tokyo
Pyongyang
Pyongyank
Chongchon
Dis
Tokchon
Wongchang
Capi
Tak
New Affidavit in Pay-On Case Affects Grand Jury
A new affidavit linked to pay-off accusations in Harris County is headed to the Grand Jury. Howard C. Bowles said it concerns alleged bribes involving Police Chief H. McRee and Asst. Chief W. Montgomery. Six new witnesses are set to testify Monday including Mrs. Brinkley and Jack Golden.
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Harris County Grand Jury
Howard C. Boyles
Les
A. CG Winborn
Boyles
Bowles
DeWitt B. Reagan
Virginia Brinkley
HE. McRee
W. B. Montgomery
J. A. Thibodeaux
Wryley Ferguson
M. B. Brown
Brinkley
Jack Golden
Clyde Pearson
Ise Spencer
Spencer
McHee and Montgomery
Thie? Warned Stolen Ducks: Have Cancer
GALVESTON UPI reports two cancer infected ducks used for experimental purposes at a facility disappeared from a high fenced yard. Authorities say it would be hard for them to escape and advise anyone who may have eaten the ducks to contact the medical host immediately. A doctor warns they are dangerous if ingested.
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Galveston
UPI
Middleton Seeks Federal Civil Defense Program Urgency
Middleton city manager calls for immediate federal civil defense program amid Korea tensions. At the International City Managers Association session in Houston, a resolution urged President Truman and Congress to establish a coordinated national plan and act during the current lame duck session. Leonard Howell was elected association president, with Steve Matthews named southwestern vice president.
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Middleton
Baytown
International City Managers’ Associa
Houston
Frenn
Truman
Congress
America
Ray Ashworth
Civil Defense
Wichita
Kansas
Association
Leonard Howell
Des Moines
Town
Robert W
Durham
North Carolina
Steve Matthews
Lubbock
Southwestern
Baytown Thanksgiving Derby Feels Like Warm Spring Day
Baytown enjoyed a sunny mild Thanksgiving Day with temperatures around 72 at 9:30 am, climbing from a 63 degree night. The day promised slightly warmer highs than yesterday’s 79 while early fog lifted as the sun rose and no rainfall was reported statewide.
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Baytown
Texans Observe 2nd Thanksgiving Holiday
United Press reports Texans marked a second Thanksgiving with many cities observing the holiday a week after the main date. Austin stood apart with a Texas-Texas A and M football game as government offices closed and bank staff enjoyed a second holiday within a week. Governor Shivers left the date to local authorities, allowing November 23 or November 29 as Thanksgiving.
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United Press
Austin
Capitol City
Statehouse
Allan Shivers
Highlands Fire-Set Blazes Under Investigation
Highlands officials launched a full scale probe into several woods and grass fires in the Highlands area after signs suggested arson. Wire Chief J W Collin said fires appeared man made, with broad circular zones and scattered trails. City Fire Marshal T H Bounds noted damp mornings slow further outbreaks, while smoke from regional fires spread across the Gulf Coast area.
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Highlands
J. W. Collin
WeeHunt
T. H. Bounds
Burhi
Gulf
Btste
Montgomery County
Air Free But Groceries Price Hinder Breath
A 1950 Field Enterprises item notes the paradox of free air while groceries rise in cost. The piece comments on economic strain and the public mood as living costs press on everyday life.
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Opyright 1950
Field Enterprises, Inc
All Rights Caerced
Woman's Run Case in City Court Continued
The preliminary hearing for Mrs James W. Sheppard of 217 Bowie was moved to next Wednesday after a brief start. Sheppard faces charges of failure to stop and render aid in the traffic death of Lierd Ethington, 25, a refinery worker, struck on Decker Drive in front of San Jacinto Memorial Hospital. Only two witnesses testified yesterday. more are expected as Justice of the Peace R. S. PR Zierlein noted.
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James WW. Shepperd
Bowie
Justice of the Peace RS
Zierlein
Sheppard
Lierd Lee Ethington
Ierlein
Ethington
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Decker Drive
Record Price Paid For Champion Steer
Chicago hotel chain executive paid a record 12.00 per pound for the spring special grand champion steer at the International Livestock Exhibition. The steer sold for about 140.00, reflecting a high investment in the Texas Big Spring area.
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Chicago
Albert Pick
Toya Robison
Big Spring
Texas
Sifola
Military casualty total and Korea front update
The Defense Department reports 31,028 American casualties in Korea through last Friday and notes the new phase’s losses are not included. A military spokesman said the overall situation “looks better today,” with the Marine First Division holding its own in the Chaosin Reservoir area on the northeastern front.
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Washington
Icpi
Defense Department
Korea
Marine First
Choisin Reservoir
300000 Crack Troops Face Allied Forces in Korea
Tokyo reports indicate Communist China is moving about 300000 crack troops against United Nations forces in Korea. Br// Gen Edward A Almond cites 100000 Chinese troops in eight to ten divisions clashing with Allies in NE Korea, with 200000 more on the western front. Intelligence holds potential reserves in Manchuria beyond Allied reach.
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Tokyo
China
United Nations
Woren BlacArthur
MacaArthur
Charles Willoughby
Willoughby
Korea
Brajor
Edward A. Almond
Northeast Korea
Thay
North Korea
Menchuria
Truman Warns US May Use Atomic Bomb In Korea Crisis
President Truman warned that the United States might deploy the atomic bomb in the Korean war amid a major buildup of forces. He charged Chinese Communism in Korea is Russian inspired and vowed UN forces will not abandon Korea. He outlined a three point program: UN action, strengthen defenses elsewhere, and rapid military buildup.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Korea
United Nations
Asia
Europe
United Nation
Kore
Congress
Atomic Energy Commission
Republic
Manchuria
Douglas
All Hell Broke Loose Says GI Sergeant on Chinese Attack
Wise Virginia native Ssr Albert Coles relays a dispatch from Korea's northwest front. The US 25th Division retreated 10 miles in a 76 hour battle as Chinese counter‑offensive fire forced foxhole withdrawals and close range ambushes.
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Loese
Edflor
Albert Coles
Wise
Virginia
Bergan
Korea
Nenday
Ansar
House Passes Excess Profits Tax Bill For War Costs
The House Ways and Means Committee approved an excess profits tax bill aiming to raise about 3.4 billion dollars annually for war costs. It sets a 75 percent top rate as urged by President Truman and Secretary Snyder, though it differs from the administration’s version in several key respects. The Treasury anticipated 4 billion dollars under its plan. The House hopes to pass the bill soon for Senate consideration before Congress expires in January.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Truman
Treasury
John V. Snyder
Senate
Congress
World News Briefs From London To Houston And San Antonio
Winston Churchill doubts a major Soviet attack soon but warns WW III would begin where the Soviets choose. In Houston, Marine enlistments surge as Korea news boosts numbers and reserves shift to active duty. In San Antonio a Duval County deputy sheriff and a male companion face narcotics charges after inspection by city, county and federal agents.
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London
CLP
Winston Churchill
Europe
Churchill
Britain
House of Commons
Houston
Korea
San _ANTPONIONUP
Duval County
Sheuitiy
San’ Dier i
How to Spot Fine Gifts Quickly
Readers praise a Gift Spotter as a swift tool for finding fine gifts. The brochure extols its ease, saving time and energy while guiding shoppers to smart purchases.
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Rei
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Degie Simser
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Hunteer
Nz & Panther
Bee Hobbs
Mi J- Bo Hobbe
Hobbs
Meund
Crosby
Eoiate Stella
1St Marines
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C. D. Middleton
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Sam Houston National ‘Forest
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Olin Miller
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