Three Big Bills Absent As Congress Adjourns
Washington Oct 15 Three major bills faced long odds as Congress adjourned without action. A dispute over farm price supports continued between Senate and House, while a DP entry limit and military spending size of the air force remained unsettled. Filibusters loomed as leaders warned delays could stretch into next year.
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Senata
Senate
House
DP Bil
Dea
Congress
Igke
Sommonists
Ig H -Velde
Wlinois
New York
Compromise Farm Bill Gets Tentative OK
A tentative compromise farm bill restores price supports near parity for six basic crops. Key senators weakened in the House debate but reached a framework that maintains substantial aid and subsidy levels, signaling progress amid stalled negotiations.
Mound Town Wrestling Match Prompts Big Settlement
Fragmentary notes describe a wrestling match in Mound Town with mentions of Tasker Baynes, Norman, Attorney Dick, A V Barber, and a large settlement. The garbled text hints at a rivalry and a planned settlement linked to the event.
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Tasker Baynes
Normanston
Barber Rand Biggieratt
Monday Meetings Launch 59898 Drive For Community Chest
Three major campaign divisions of Baytown and East Harris County Community Chest announce Monday kick-off meetings to start the 1949 Red Feather drive. J E Rutter chairs. meetings at Baytown Community House and Jack Saunders Buick Agency feature training, pep rallies, and a chicken barbecue.
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Baytown
East
Harris County
J. E. Rutter
Humble of and Refining Company
Baytown-Pelly
Jack Saunders
Buick
Arerel
Chest
Milien & Jordan
Grace Methodist Church
Jordan
The
Hugh M. Stewart
Ben S. Love
Wayne McClester
St. Mark's Methodist Church
Curtain Club
Lee College
M. W. Harper
Wilton Roper
Gurtsin Club
Ann Sehmedl
Guy Winstead
Olive Gene Bailey
Sandy Gaston
Joe Chandler
Jimmie Bailey
Lynn
O'Hagan
Community Chest
Goase Creek
Heraphill Pontiac Company
Houston, Lighting and Power Company
AFL CIO Balk At Lewis Plan For Big Alliance
Labor leaders reject John Lewis push for a wide allied labor front amid growing welfare demands. Meanwhile a meat packing pact with Swift reduces strike risk for 42,500 workers in 45 plants, signaling industrywide patterns. Federal mediators pause steel talks as coal talks recess, with a 75 cent minimum wage bill nearing passage and awaiting President Truman's signature.
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United Press
AFL
William Green
CIO
Philip Murray
John I. Lewis
Swift and Company
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Green
Lewis’ United Mine
Murrays
Murray
Isbor
White House
Truman
Mr. Tra
Sea Afl
CIO Balk
Bermuda Alerted For Hurricane Bermuda Alerted For Hurricane
Bermuda was alerted for a small hurricane moving up the Atlantic toward the isle. An early advisory said the storm should be near Bermuda in about 30 to 36 hours and 420 miles southwest at 12 mph. Precautions urged. shipping told to take caution.
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Miami
Fia
Bermuda
Atlantic
Honeymoon Isle
Freighter Flying Trader Fired On Off Shanghai
Isbrandtsen Steamship Company reports its freighter Flying Trader, carrying 5.06 million dollars in cargo for U S occupation forces in Japan, was fired upon and halted by a Chinese Nationalist warship eight miles off Shanghai after departing the port.
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Washington
Shanghai
Isbrandtsen
Isbrandtsen Steamship Company of
New York
China
Women With False Fronts Irk Students
At the University of Houston, male students form an Anti-Falsie Society to challenge cosmetics seen as deception. George Christian, Cougar columnist, serves as ramrod and deflator but declines to discuss the club. The university and faculty gave no comment, and no official group exists.
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Houston
University of Houston Today
Great Front
Ramrod
George Christian
Cougar
Christian
University
Boston Woman Paroled After Long Parole Heroine Rise
Ruth Steadman, paroled after more than half of a 15 year sentence for manslaughter, begins a public career as a symbol in the fight against infantile paralysis. The Pittsburgh born ex-wife of an insurance executive, once linked to the murder of Robert G. Emery, claimed death came from a failed pact rather than intent. her 1941 trial drew wide regional scrutiny as she reenters life in Houston after reformatory time.
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Boston
Ruth Steadman
Fram
Houston
Texas
KesmMan
Aten
Roger Stanwood
Relaxy
Land
Hert
Qaven
Judy
Pittsburgh
Kenneth
Jesu
Elizabeth Spangler
Hollywood
S.S. Gann
Los Angeles
International
Three Ex-Commie Leaders In Hungary Hanged For Treason
Budapest Oct. 15 three ex leaders of Hungary including former foreign minister Laszlo Rajk were executed for treason by the Budapest court. Tibor Szonyi and Andreas Szelai were hanged with Rajk after a week long trial accusing them of conspiring with Marshal Tito and Western agents to overthrow the communist regime. The case marked one of the era s largest purge style treason trials since 1933.
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Tito
Budapest
Hungary
Laszlo Rajk
Moscow
Tibor Szonyi
Andreas Szelai
Galigows
Rajk
Foreign Ministry
Yugoslavia
Defendents
Marshal Tito
Budenest Court of Appeals
Raji
Szonyi
Communist‘party
Ganders Roll Over Stephen F. Austin in 42-0 Victory
The Ganders improve to four wins and one tie in non-district play as Memorial Stadium hosts a 42 to 0 win over Stephen F. Austin Mustangs. Key moments include six Gander touchdowns and a 78 yard interception return by Bob Stout. Injured Barry Wettles is hospitalized after a broken collarbone. District play opens next Friday against the Stingarees in Texas City.
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Ganders
Memorial Stadium
Stephen F. Austin
Houston
Messinger
Gander
Barry Wettles
Hermann Hospital
Robert E. Lee
Clifton Frice
David
Rosse) Johnson
Johnson
Austin
Blo Jane
Stil
Stout
Dwarf Cattle Found In Lost Canyon
Jamestown North Dakota reports Gene Holter, a 27 year old animal trainer, discovered a herd of dwarf Herefords in a canyon. Veterinarians Kinne and Ottinger confirmed the animals are dwarfed likely due to a faulty diet from canyon soil or water. Holter seized five cattle by helicopter but barred newsmen from viewing them due to an exclusive contract claim.
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Jamestown
N. D
Holter
Nations
Jd. W. Kinne
G. A. Ottinger
Kinne
Ottinger
Oltinger
Reds Convictions Rally Masses in Support of Communists
Communist leaders hailed their 31 convictions as a turning point to win mass support for revolution. William Z Foster denounced the verdict as doom for capitalism while attorneys planned appeals to the Supreme Court. Convicted men await sentencing next Friday facing up to 19 years and fines.
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NEW
York
Would. Alloe
William Z. Foster
United States Supreme’ Court
Federal House of Detention
Eugene’ Dennis
Communist Party
Sone Eo
Truman
I. Howard McGrath
Eugene
Den
Washington
Justice Department
United States
Supreme Court
Bus Garage Fire Damages Houston Facility
A Houston bus garage fire destroyed offices, a tool room, and dressing rooms on one floor. Flames consumed the building as workers reported a sheet of flame with no explosion. Estimated damage cited at about $100,000, with uncertain insurance coverage. Continental Railways schedules unaffected, according to C W Carlisle acting foreman.
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Houston
Lenith
Steibecke
Steinecke
W. Carlisle
Carlisle
GOP Urges Precinct Level Organization After 1948 Loss
CHICAGO Oct 15 GOP Chairman Gabrielson urged the Republican National Committee to build a strong year round operation at the precinct level. He warned against repeating the 1948 misstep when party machinery overestimated its position and failed to mobilize voters, outlining a plan to organize through state chairmen.
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Gop
Chicago
Gerguy G. Gabrielson
Republican National Committee
Gabrielsez
Vigoro
Paign
Ibe
Gabriels
GOF
Cairmen
Resignation of Highlands Merchant Chief Refused
Ray Martin, president of the Highlands Retail Merchants Association, faced a failed resignation as election rally and board stalemate. Sandera and Mrs. Collin secured roles, while critics denounce government corruption and crony control ahead of the 1950 congressional elections.
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Highlands
Ray “Martin
Highlands Retail Merchants’ Association
Martin
Red Banner Flashes Across Canton Border Area
Across Canton the Chinese Communists seized central areas and raised a five star banner near the Hong Kong frontier. They reportedly occupied Shautaukok, a border village about 43 miles north of downtown Hong Kong, as Nationalist forces staged a counter presence.
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Arfhur
M. Goud
Hong. Kong
Canton
Hong Kong
Cormmunist
Shautaukok
Jaycee Head Praises Mental Health Work
A Jaycee leader commends mental health efforts as a key issue in the upcoming November 8 election. The speech urges voters to consider the proposed measures and supports continued civic focus on community well being.
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Jaycee
Jaycee Committee
Pasadena Plant To Open Despite Labor Dispute Talks Fail
Houston October 15 lab or disputes at two Gulf Coast industrial plants remained unsettled after brief negotiations. The Mathieson Chemical corporation sent a letter to em ployees urging return to work but signaling the fertilizer plant at Pasadena would reopen Monday with or without CIO participation. Reports of violence followed, including an alleged attack on Magdgen near Laph Porte Road. The Sheffield Steel strike ties remained unsettled and further talks were not date d.
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Houston
Gulf Coast
Iavoly
Mathieson Chémical Corporation
Pasadena
Vicini Fe Epo
Sake Ing Cio
Unior Spokesman. Inc
Missourian Champion Cotton Picker Bragg Wins Again
A Muddy field test yesterday crowned Bragg as the world’s champion cotton picker for the second time. A $1000 prize was awarded today, with Bragg delivering steady, quiet performance amid difficult conditions.
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Bragg
Isco
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