Congress Plan For Adjournment Faces Delays
Senate fights on farm and other bills push adjournment past the planned Saturday deadline. Democratic leaders warn action must be rapid for the 81st Congress to end this week. Anderson’s farm bill proposes price supports from 75 to 90 percent parity, with debates ongoing as Truman touts the session’s record.
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Farmington
Scott W. Lucas
Clinton P. Anderson
New Mexico
Truman
Congress
Hubert A. Taft
Ohio
GOP
Appropriations
House
Congressional ‘Atomic Energy Subcommittee
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Brien McMahon
Con
Water relief planned for Minnesota Street flooding
Public Works Director C. W. Grantham announced efforts to relieve flood damage on Minnesota Street. Crews will clear blocked sewers and inspect storm drains after waters recede, with a county flood control project expected to help. Ground work should begin within two weeks, pavement repairs and sealing cracks to follow.
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C. Wantham
Banesots
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Sis
West Main
Grantham
Gren
Union and mine officials seek end to broad strikes
Trade papers report union and mine leaders near a compromise to end a 23 day soft coal walkout while steel strike talks loom to avert wider economy damage. Negotiators in St Louis progress on the Missouri Pacific rail stoppage affecting a multi state area as Honolulu fringe issues delay Hawaii dock settlement. A large liner dispute in San Francisco blocks the President Wilson amid union conflicts. Prominent citizens including Eleanor Roosevelt urge President Truman to back a fact finding board. Mediation efforts in West start exploratory talks to resume bargaining between CIO steel workers and Bethlehem Steel aiming for settlement.
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Shotwell Resident Kate Grace Dies After 14 Years in Baytown
Kate Grace Shotwell, 75, a Baytown resident for 14 years, died Tuesday at 2:25 p.m. She lived with her daughter in Baytown and was a Montgomery County native. Funeral services set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Paul Home with Rev. H. McCreskey. burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Conroe at 2:30 p.m. Survivors include her daughter and two brothers, J. W. Smith of Sears.
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Baytown
Daugh
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Psulu
Nae H. McCreskey
St Tae
Conn
Oakwood Ceme Ff
Dughter
Bartown
Montgomery County
J. W. Smith
Sears
Around Town Nightlife and Local Happenings Show Busy City
A jumble of street chatter and social tidbits paints a lively Baytown scene. Residents discuss holidays, nickel meter tips, and assorted neighbors like Judge E. B. and Rev. I Morriss. Street news mentions meetings, rides to Houston, and locals eyeing prospects while recounting casual visits, flights, and everyday chatter.
Talk On GI Loan Plan Set By Texas Land Commissioner
Bascom Giles Texas land commissioner will explain the state GI loan plan at 1 p m Friday in the Humble Dining Room during the Baytown Real Estate Board luncheon There is room for about 200 attendees and food will be served cafeteria style The talk will be broadcast over Station KREL at 1 30 p m The loan program offers ex servicemen loans up to 7500 for up to four years at 3 percent interest The speech will cover loan application and realtor processor qualifications and brief remarks on state versus federal control of tidelands Reservations are requested by telephoning 272 or 2426 J The event invites veterans and others interested in the program to attend
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Texas Land Commissioner
Baytown Reel Estate Board
Frank Breswell
KREL
Texas Veterans’ Lend
Indi
Texas Tidelands
Wife Of Hawaiian Governor Is Dead
Mrs Ce c ile Stainback wife of Territorial Governor Ingram M Stainback died after brain surgery at Missouri Baptist Hospital doctors said The 55 year old underwent operation to remove a brain tumor and died of cardiac failure at 1155 p m CST Stainback left Honolulu for the United States after being notified and stayed in Springfield with relatives prior to admission to hospital
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ST. Louis
Cecile Stainback
Ingram M. Stainback
Missouri “Baptist Hospital
Roland AL Klemme
Stainback
Honolulu
United States
Georgia McPheeters
Springfield
Missouri
Man Robs Churches For Peace Of Mind
James Jones, 30, of Greenville South Carolina, admitted burglarizing churches saying he found peace of mind there. He waited in jail in Moline for a police court hearing after a Bethel Methodist Church pastor’s wife reported seeing him leave the church early.
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Moline
South Carolina
James’ Jones
Greenville
Bethel Methodist
$1.9 Million Suit Damages Assessed in Nu-Enamel Case
In Dallas federal court, two oilmen were ordered to pay $1,198,000 and $190,000 respectively for dealings involving Nu-Enamel Corp of New Jersey. James D. Colyer, a former director, alleged Lloyd and Pitts packed the board with sympathizers and profited from stock options tied to increased company value. The judge ruled the options were exercised prior to stock value rise.
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Nu-Enamel Corporation
New Jersey
James D. Colyer
New York
C. Li* Lloyd
Li F. Pitts
Federal
William H. Atwell
Lloyd
Pitts
Corporation
Communists Close On Canton as Nationalists Flee
Nationalists flee Canton as Communist forces push within about 30 miles. Li Tsungjen and cabinet remain in the city awaiting Yen Hsi shan's return while 30 000 Red troops advance from Fokang and 10 000 from Yingtak. European news reports Prague raids against middle class targets and moves toward a Soviet style camp.
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Fokang
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Qver
Europe
Prague
Svaty Jan
Fast Harris Rice Again Hit By High Winds
East Harris County rice crops faced a punishing squall last night as strong winds and heavy rain struck fields north and east of Baytown. Cedar Bayou measured 1.62 inches with gusts up to 28 mph, while Baytown saw 0.95 inch. The storm cooled Baytown from a 95 degree high to 67 at dawn, with sun by 9 30 am and temperatures rising to 75 two hours later. Forecasters predict cloudy, cooler weather with scattered showers for today and tomorrow.
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Baytown
Cedar Bayou
Teday
Houston Cabs Join Transport Strike
Houston cab drivers walked off at 4 30 a m joining a transport strike by limousine operators, halting the 10 mile run to the municipal airport. Passengers were left stranded until private bus lines could move them, delaying Eastern Airlines flight 7340 to New York as officials arranged rides.
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Houston
Municipal
Eastern Airlines
New York
Air Force live weapons show marred by fatal crash
An Air Force live weapons display at Elgin Florida base ended in tragedy when an F-84 Thunderjet crashed near the spectator area. The jet dived and exploded minutes after takeoff during a ground-attack drill with fragmentation bombs. One pilot was killed as about 1000 spectators witnessed the disaster.
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Fla. Air Force Base
Airforce
ita_piiot
East German state formed under war threat claim
Berlin Oct 12 Commun ist Prime Minister Otto Grotewohl said the East German state was formed under the serious threat of war in Europe. He told a joint session his government would pay war reparations, welcome former Nazis, pursue a Soviet two year plan, and act against anti-Semitic activity while denouncing the West as imperialist. He said unification decisions trace to the Warsaw Cominform founding.
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Otto Grotewehr
Todey
Russia
Europe
Germany
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Alps
Grotewob
Warsaw
Communist Information Bureau
Cominform
Eden Outlines 12 Point Tory Plan At Conference
London Oct 12 Deputy Conservative Leader Anthony Eden opened the party’s 10th annual conference with a 12 point program promising lower taxes and no nationalization. He faced rebel delegates demanding specifics while urging closer empire cooperation and Western Europe ties, signaling a split with Beaverbrook’s imperial focus.
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Conservative Party
Anthony Eden
Eden
Winston Churchill
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Tabor
Empire
Commonwealth
Europe
Hiden Snd
Churchill
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Beaverbrook
Britain
America
Faithful Bible Thief Boosts Thefts Claims
Berkeley report profiles Frances L Worthington a 73 year old shoplifter who says in a jail interview she stole nearly 500000 over a 40 year career. Police note she has been arrested at least 50 times and was once found in a UC fraternity house while browsing a bureau drawer before a 60 day court-ordered rest.
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Berkeley
Salt Lake City
Trak
F. Parker
Berkeley Justice Court
Farm Wife Admits Killing Husband in North Carolina
Knoxville reports a 49 year old farm wife Frances Gasparovich confessed to shooting her husband John 54 six times in the head claiming fear he was losing his mind. She then walked to a general store to call authorities and awaited arrest on murder charges. She also told the sheriff she attempted suicide twice after the killing.
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Knoxville
Frances Gasparovich
John
William Hardin
Jim .van Heraert
Naval Hospital Cleared In Forrestal Death Inquiry
A naval board of inquiry cleared Bethesda Naval Hospital personnel of blame in the suicide of former Defense Secretary James Forrestal. The final report, approved by Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews, said Forrestal was in a state of mental depression before his death and gave no other explanation for his leap from the 16th floor of the Bethesda Maryland hospital on May 22.
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Mey
Admiral Halsey Calls For Unification War Strategy
Five star admiral Halsey urged hard at a committee hearing for a unified defense stance including atomic bombing of enemy cities if needed. He backed a 62,000 ton super carrier and urged Congress to resist cutting naval budgets, while noting the carrier’s development from World War II ships.
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Johnson
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Arleigh A.burke
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Seady
Jim Heflin Questioned Over Special Fees Payment
Houston paper notes state representative Jim Heflin allegedly received special fees totaling 400 from a Barr County treasury drain. Heflin says he does not understand the mix up and was contacted by the press for comment.
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Jim Heflin
Barr County
Treasury
Jim) Heflin
Smyl ‘Ton Press ‘Bank
Otaling
Theegislator
Austin
Lee
Jump to Freedom Proves Shortlived
Howard Shinneman, 22, of Clinton Hinds, escaped from a prison plane at 3000 feet near Washville. He leaped during transit from Forbes AFB to Barksdale AFB, after being dared by fellow inmates. captured four hours later by Howard County Sheriff and state troopers. The escape occurred while 10 military prisoners and guards were aboard, with Shinneman facing court martial for AWOL.
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Howard Shinnéman
Clinton,Hinds
Howard County
Arthur T. Hicks
Shinneman
Forbes Air Force Base
Topeka
Kansas
Barksdale Ai Force Base
Shrevenort
Louisiana
Shinnemen
Sheriff Bicks
La Porte Man Receives Reward for Ocean Bottle Find
An Austin report notes a University of Texas student answered a bottle note thrown into the Pacific. The La Porte man connected with Lt. Berlé Bridges, then en route to Guam, offered $5 for notification of recovery. Masaharu Yamashita of Elyville Ibusaki Kagoshima, Japan applied for the reward and enclosed a handwritten note.
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University of Texas
Pacific
Berlé
Bridges
la Porte
Guami
Masaharu Yamashita
Ely Vile
Ibusaki
Kagoshima
Japan
Square Dance Raises Funds For Community Crest Drive
About 5240 in receipts from last night's big square dance party adds to the Chest fund. Baytown dancers, ~300 strong, attended Appreciation Days at three spots. Miss Alvera Griffin, Recreation Council social director, supervised the event. Final totals await tomorrow. Participants include 34 square dance clubs in the area showing support for the Community Crest Recreation Council and its plans for the Community House.
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Baytown
Alvera Griffin
Recreation Council
Griffin
Tomorro
McCarthy Extortion Suspect Arrested
Houston faceline report says Raymond Chambera of 904 Fire Street was arrested on a charge of writing an extortion letter demanding money. FBI agent in charge Galen Yrillis confirmed the extortion threat involved two letters and a demand for fifty thousand dollars. The case centers on the alleged blackmail attempt against a local business.
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Be. TeiBioraire
Glenn Mez
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