Hurricane veers toward coast as miners idle
October report from Eburgh notes miners end a two‑day stoppage but nearly 40 men idled by steel workers. 378000 hard coal returned to Pennsylvania fields easing some shortage while eastern seaboard faces ongoing supply limits. Officials blame stalled strikes for economic impact and warn prospects remain poor. federal mediation is uncertain as talks resume.
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Goa
Little
Esburgh
U P
York
Steel Wear
Pennsylvania
Seaboard
Con
Cyrus Ching
Fedio
Japanese Peace Treaty Hope Amid Troop Withdrawal Fears
Premier Shigeru Yoshida told United Press he hopes allies sign a peace treaty soon but fears rapid U.S. troop withdrawal would leave Japan defenseless and chaotic. He urged leaving China alone, critiqued American China policy, and warned a Communist China could influence Japan in time. He cited war weariness and world opinion as hopes for avoiding a third world war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Jones
Kyo
Japan
U.P
Shigeru Yoshida
United Press
China
Soviet
Russia
Comunists
Yoshida
Chiang Kai-shek
Communist Party
Mot
Democratic-Liberal
Japen
Dap
Britain Plans Consult With U S On Red China Recognition
Britain said it would consult with the United States and other allies on recognizing the new Communist government of China. Russia had recognized the regime, with Eastern Bloc states expected to follow, while Britain weighed commercial pressures and Commonwealth talks before deciding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
China
Foreign Office
Britain
Russia
Europe
Spring Cantata Is Hit by Convict Composer Outshines Shivers
In Big Spring the town celebrates a 160th anniversary with a cantata by convict composer Frank Grandstaff. He wrote the work in a solitary Tennessee prison cell and premiered it after being temporarily released. Two thousand attend as Grandstaff, once denied leave to hear it, is lauded by Earl Philips and townsfolk who seek a pardon or clemency for the 41 year old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fspring
Gorerillan
Fifer
Frank
Grandstaff
Graundstaff
Texas and Pacific
Tennessee State Penitentiary
Big Spring
Gordon Browning
Earl
Shine) Philips
Joan
Philips
City Auditorium
Sigo
Fragmented Local Sports and Community Notes from The Sun
A garbled local page mentions a construction worker with a leg injury from a 600 piece aluminum incident. It references Bay distance, Wharton Salt Saturday, carpenters, the Fat Stock Shot scramble, Mar Sworth, and football not contagious. Also notes Hat school teachers’ pay, Rev McPhail, first Sunday, and several local names amid scattered sports updates including Tyler College loss to Los Angeles 48-0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
St-Francis
Evanston
Tinois
Hile
éMisure
Bill Burchest
Wharton
Wn “Carpenters
Sun
Fou
Mar Sworth
Jzainst Lamar
Rosalie
Ong
Eddie
Eadie
Cillie-Duke
R. Higpinbottiam
Fam
Shrimp Boat Sunk After ThreeWay Collision Near Morgans Point
A three way collision in Houston Channel near Morgans Point ferry landing sank a shrimp boat. The Mercury Sun tanker ran aground after striking a dredge line from Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Co. Observers said the dredge line swept the shrimp boat, which settled on the bottom with decks awash. Tugboats later lifted the tanker after repairs to a hole in its hull. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Morgans Point
Sun, Oil Company
Mercury Sun
Atlantic, Guift and Pacific Company
Humble Pioneers Banquet Set For October 24
The Humble Pioneers Club will hold its annual banquet at 7:30 p.m. Monday October 24 at San Jacinto Inn. Refinery and pipeline groups join the Houston office pioneers for this year’s gala program led by President George Curtin and officers. Attending officers include Howard J. Bryant vice president George W Carroll treasurer Mrs Fey Bryant secretary and directors Joe T Swint Clarence L Havilton and A L Taylor Sr. Eligible Humble employees in Baystown with two years of service are invited.
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Humble Pioneers Club
San Jacinto Inn
Houston
George Curtin
Curtin
Howard J. Bryant
George W. Carroll
Fey. Bryant
Channelview Boy Shot In Both Legs
A ten year old Channelview boy was wounded in both legs above the knees when a shotgun held by another child was accidentally discharged. He is at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital in fair condition after loss of blood. Also injured was W F Smith, 18, of Silsbee, hurt near Black Duck Bay when his derrick rig accident amputated three fingers and mangled his hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channelview
San Jacinto
W. F. Smith
Silsbee
M&a Specialty Company
Black Duck Bay
Baytown
No More Civil Rights Bills For This Session
President Truman and congressional leaders agreed to drop civil rights legislation for this session and push FEPC late next session. Senate leaders said prolonged civil rights talk this session would not help while plans to adjourn within two to three weeks remained under discussion. The Democratic 81st Congress nears end as key bills stall and campaign aims for 1950 and 1952 loom.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Meio
Tuccas
Lucas
FEPC
Elie
Mateenale
Congress
Dacas
Rayburn
House
Simieas
Democratic 31St Congress
Ma. Trumen
Kansas City
Taft
Baytown Council Considers Quick Meeting Agenda
Baytown city council set a 7 30 p m session for tomorrow with only two items on the agenda. A second request for a 100000 loan from Citizens National Bank will be considered to cover current expenses until 1949 tax receipts arrive. Baytown Developers Inc may revisit Wynnewood Addition plans after previously being rejected for not meeting subdivision rules.
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Baytown
AL Davis
R. B W. Pruett
Canada
Citizens National Bank -and Trust Company
Baytown Developers, Inc
Wynnewood
Baytown Braces For Storm As Winds Veer Inshore
Baytown prepares for a potential Gulf hurricane as winds shift toward the upper coast. City officials alert disaster committees as rain drenches the area and tides rise. The Lynchburg Ferry closes after two feet of water at the east approach. Morgans Point service limited with one ferry in operation. Residents bolster stores and boards against expected impact while authorities plan disaster headquarters if the storm advances.
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Baytown
Gulf
C. D. Middleton
Volunteer Fire Department
Houston Ship Channel
Lynchburg
Morgans Point
Ile Charles de “Massey
Arity
Martle Machine-Owsers
Senate approves Minton appointment to Supreme Court
The Senate judiciary committee approved Judge Sherman Minton's Supreme Court appointment after reversing an earlier decision to call him in for testimony. The decision comes amid ongoing federal case and justice department confirmations.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sherman Minton
US. Supreme Court
Missing Flier Rides Back To U S On Horse
Oklahoma City officer James Risner reported missing after fuel exhausted on a routine flight from Oklahoma City to Corpus Christi. He rode a horse 1500 miles south to Tampico, Mexico, then rode into Tampico to contact his family and report the fuel-less F 5F fighter plane on a beach. He planned to return the plane to Brownsville and come home.
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U.S
Oklahoma City
James R- Risner
Sir
National Guard
Tampico
Mexico
Brownsville
Texas
Risner
Will Rosers Field
Corpus Christi Texas
Naval Base
Corpus Christi
Biges
Maurice Marrs
Marcs
Marrs
Kathleen
Bmirs
Tulsa
Cial Planeta
Texas Prison Rodeo Fastest Yet At Huntsville
Huntsville State Penitentiary opened its 18th Texas Prison Rodeo with Gov Allan Shivers and 90 state legislators attending. About 15,000 spectators watched inmate cowboys tackle outlaw stock as proceeds fund state-supplied items such as books and eyeglasses.
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Huntsville
Huntsville State Penitentiary
Allan
Shivers
Antal
Texas
Atock
Dinneta
TCU Files Protest On Arkansas Play
TCU filed an official protest against roughing during Saturdays game in Fayetteville where Arkansas defeated TCU 27 to 7. Head coach Dutch Meyer said two protests would be sent to Southwest Conference secretary Jimmy Stewart and invited him to view motion pictures of the contest to illustrate the alleged rough play.
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Fort Worth
Arkansas
Fayetteville
Texas - Christian’ University
Dutch
Southwestern U. Given $6 Million Houston Plant
Southwestern University to establish a six million dollar Houston plant as a gift. The Houston firm toyed with a Georgetown Uni connection and the HWRRT Company’s president indicated retirement plans and intended the fruits of the enterprise to benefit the most able recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern U
Houston
Toy Southwestern “Uni
Georgetown
Hwrrt Company
Tole Retirement
Justice Douglas Suffered Severe Injuries In Horse Accident
Supreme Court Justice Willie O Douglas remained conscious after a fall on Crystal Mountain route near Mount Rainier. He sustained 43 broken ribs and a crushed chest when his horse reared and plunged 50 feet down a rock slope. He was listed in satisfactory condition at St Elizabeth's Hospital.
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Yakima
Wash
Supreme Court
Willie’ .O. Douglas
St Elizabeth's Hospital
W. Schuler
Ginn
Douglas
Washington State
Gilbert
Crystal Mountain
J. Rainier
Bill
Ne” Gulbert
Tirst
Washington, D. C
Denied Hall Sparks Violent Clash Between Jehovas Witnesses and Vets
In Gainesville, Oklahoma, a large group of Jehovah's Witnesses clashed with local veterans after being denied use of a junior high auditorium. Witnesses reportedly sold Watchtower subscriptions door to door outside the school, leading to a disturbance as veterans objected to remarks and tactics. The incident prompted sheriff's office activity and mentions of refunds for the auditorium rental.
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Gainesville
Ock
Jehovah's Witnesses
Gainesville Veterans Organization
The
Watchtower
Cooke ‘County
Three Drown as WPA Fishing Party Tragedy at Bay City
A WPA weekend fishing party off Bay City ends in disaster with three men drowned and five rescued. Details are unclear due to poor OCR but indicate a fatal incident involving a bridge or pier and the Lewi group. Authorities investigated the accident and reported the casualties.
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Bay
Storm center east of Brownsville eyes Gulf Coast
Storm center 120 miles east of Brownsville reported at noon. Weatherman says hurricane winds threaten coastal Texas with fringe winds near shore and possible movement northward. Galveston prepares as residents monitor forecasts and offshore conditions.
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Center
Brownsville
Port Isabel
Ocea
John Hagan
Gelveston
Singer Buddy Clark Dies In Plane Crash
Singer Buddy Clark, 23, died in a small twin engine Cessna crash after leaving Palo Alto following a Michigan State Stanford football game. Five others were injured. Newscaster Sam Heyes said Clark joined the party at the last minute and that the plane was chartered.
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Buddy Clark
Los Angeles
Clark
Palo Alto
Joe B James
N. Peyton
Regi Beard
Sam Heyes
Heyes
Mark
Siong
Peyton
George Hack
Train Hits March Field Air Force Bus Kills 17 in Ontario
An underscored crash near Ontario California on October 3 involved a speeding Union Pacific passenger train colliding with a March Field Air Force bus. Seventeen people were killed and several injured in the incident. Local authorities and military officials began investigations into the crash and its circumstances.
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March Field Air Force Bus
Ontario
Cal
Union -Pacific
Josinht
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Agiddleton
Yeein
Kage
State Department
Michael J.mcdermott
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TCU
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Denied Hall
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