Egypt Ambush on Road West of canal zone
A military truck was fired on on a lonely road west of the canal zone in Egypt. The ambush occurred as British and Egyptian forces reinforced the area and a consul reported tension rising with Sudanese capital viewed as a threat. The incident follows regional strikes and reflects volatile conditions near the Suez Canal front.
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Egyptiere
Risual
Sudan
Eek
Ceeen Quessassin End Sir
Kdus Canal
Lee Ganders Rally Past Beaumomt Purple In District Clash
In Beaumont, the Robert E. Lee Ganders beat Beaumont Royal Purple 21-0 as quarterback Gerald Orton led a 34 yard scamper for a first half TD and Ernst added a 26 yard score. Lee capitalized on two early drives and overcame fumbles and penalties to seal the win with strong defense late.
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Dan Shults
Beaumont
Robert E. Lee
Ganders
Gerald Orton
Herd
Fred Arnsi
Orton
Lee
Ernst
Andy Balke
Barke
Beaumonts
Joe Davis
Purple
Kevin Lounsberry
Ernest
Jim Walmsley
Darrell Stroud
Carnes
Tounsberry
Notable Local Mischief and Court Happenings
A jumble of brief notes reports a pupil theft of four nym snd pencils, police investigation into an incident at a school with chalk and waders, and a Houston connection. Also mentioned are a boy bitten by a dog, six men arrested after a fight, drink fines, shipboard chatter, and local oddities involving Neighbors and the Ship Channel.
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Roscoe
Fine Weather Expected For Scout Fete
Fine fall weather is forecast to draw about 2 500 to the East Hersis Districts annual Scout fete at Humble Oiler Ball Park. Twelve acts built around citizenship will be performed under Scout leaders, with a grand entry led by H Moran and acts including carpentry by C H Bane and physical fitness by Tommy Farr.
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East Hersis
Humble Oiler Ball Park
Ordor Wlrong
Eharee
Moran
C. H Bane
Tommy Farr
Bayou Boy Orville McDonald Beats Odds Before 30
Orville McDonald, 29, Cedar Bayou raised and Texas educated, rose from selling magazines at eight to top advertising roles. He served as an infantryman in World War II, earned a battlefield commission, and later led at Farm and Ranch Publishing while pursuing a law degree at Southern Methodist University. He graduated Cedar Bayou High School and Awilone Christian College, with further graduate work in Eastern universities.
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Elmer Wheeler
Orvills McDonald
Tennessee
Jac
Ring Publishers
Mec
Mac
Midwest
St. Louis
McDonald
L. F. McDonald
Cedar Bayou
Cedar Bayou, Young McDonald
Cedar Bayou High School
Awilone Christian College
Itelgew
Farmend Ranch Publishing
Southern Methodist University
John F Shannon Funeral Tomorrow
John Frank Shannon 79 died at 2 am at his home. Funeral services Sunday at 2 pm at Evergreen Cemetery in Dobbin with Rev. J A Hosea officiating. Burial under Paul A. Lee Funeral Home direction. Survivors include son Walter E. Shannon of Velasco and three grandchildren, two brothers Morris Shannon and Frank Shannon, and three sisters Neely Lipscomb, Frank Bailey, and Sally Rehinsa Naves.
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John Frank Shannon
West Malin
Evergreen Cemetery
Dobbin
J.A. Hosea
Nertil Zulch Baptist Church
Paul A. Lee
Beaumont
Neely Lipscomb
North Zulch
Frank Bailey
Houston
Sally Rehinsa Naves
Pay Town
Brigadiers and Band Sfir Gander Fans Clash at Twilight Game
Warren Edwards notes on a Dent game where Bartonians and Lee Brigadiers sparked fanfare as the Brigadiers impressed with a crisp triangle drill while the Ganders won 21-0 amid a lack of true suspense.
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Sfir Gander
Warren Edwards
Bartonians
E. Lee
Lee
Bartonian
Twilight Gambe
Ganders
Fou
Beaumont
Drive Hits 40 Percent of United Fund Goal
The Hest Harris United Fund Drive is 40 percent complete with $51,246 raised. General chairman Thad Felton announced the six drive goal of $117,796, with the campaign ending October 21. Divisions reporting include Humble employees, General Tire, West Baytown, and others with varied contributions.
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Hest Harris
Wooster
Humbble Contractors
City Contractors
Miscelaneotts
US Brands Russia As Aggressor In Cold War Critique
The United States State Department denounced Russia as an aggressor “to the threshold of World War II” in a 37 page booklet The Kremlin Speaks. It accuses Soviet policy of obstructing the UN, spreading division and hatred exploiting the hungry and homeless turning nations into police states and inciting treason among free peoples. It warns against taking Soviet statements at face value citing Lenin Stalin quotes and Stalin’s 1936 peace remarks.
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Washington
United Tes
Russia
State Department
Kremlin
United Nations
World Organization
Lenin
Stalin
Roy W. Howard
Scripps- Howard
Ida Gunter 78 Dies At Home In Conroe Area
Mrs Ida Gunter aged 78 died at 12 55 pm yesterday at her daughter Mrs J C Howell 102 Fast James Conroe where she lived The body was taken to Conroe by Paul A Lee Funeral Home for burial Willis Cemetery Survivors include two sons J S Gumter Willis and J D Gunter Baytown three daughters Mrs Howell Mrs W F Weatherley Galveston and Mrs Wirch Baytown a brother T D Moore Conroe one 1b grand children and six great grandchildren
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J. C. Howell
Fast James
Conree
Paul A. Lee
Willis Cemetery
J. S. Gumter
Willis
J. D. Gunter
Baytown
Howell
W. F. Weatherley
Galveston
Rt. Wirch
Alan
T. D. Moore
Conroe
Late Bulletin Cars For Veterans
Washington action reports Congress overriding four presidential vetoes to pass a bill giving free automobiles to veterans blinded or missing limbs from Korea or World War I. The House approved 223 to 53, and the Senate earlier 55 to 10.
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Washington
Congress
Bouse
Senate
Negotiators Clear Second Truce Hurdle In Korea Talks
United Nations tanks struck into Kum song outskirts at 4 pm baytime and fired for an hour before withdrawing with no casualties. The attack supported troops fighting for positions south of Kyamsong as cease fire talks move toward renewal in Panmunjom. A security zone width agreed at 280 yards replaces the prior three miles, leaving UN overflight rights as the remaining issue in Korean cease-fire negotiations.
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Kaesong
Mark Clark Named World News Briefs 1st US Ambassador To Roman Vatican
President Truman nominated General Mark W Clark as the United States ambassador to the Vatican, the first to hold that title. The move, announced in Washington, surprised observers and may prompt a recess appointment if Senate action is delayed. Clark will be the first American ambassador to the Holy See.
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World News
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Vatican
Washington
IGPJ
Truman
Mark W Clark
Rome
Clark
Senate
Lunier
United States
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Papal State
Holy See
Tax Increase Awaits Truman Signature
President Truman was poised to sign a $5.693 billion tax bill that would lift most earners by about 11.75 percent in November. The measure, short of his requested $10.7 billion, also imposes a 10 percent gross receipts tax on gambling operators and a $50 annual occupational tax for gamblers. It delays excise hikes if not signed by Monday. the bill also proposes public disclosure of names of recipients of old age assistance.
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Truman
Washington
Samuel W. Yorty
California
Congress
McGrath Refuses to Open Files in Tax Probe Standoff
Attorney General J Howard McGrath defies congressional demands to unlock Justice Department files in a tax scandal probe. In a three hour closed session he offers to consider requests case by case and admonishes intrusions into the Boston Delaney case. Rep Cecil King and Rep Claude Bakewell push for action against McGrath.
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Washington
J. Howard McGrath
Justice Department
McGrath
Special House
Ways and Means
Cecil R. King
California
Boston
Denis W. Delaney
King
Delaney
Claude Bakewell
Missouri
Truman
Bethel Christian School in California Faces Abuse Allegations
A California woman who ran Bethel Christian School and her secretary were jailed on charges including burning three boys with matches and keeping a mistreatment chamber. Police reported unsanitary conditions, paddling for minor infractions, and doors closed during punishment at the Assembly of God affiliated school with 3 resident pupils and 30 day students.
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Russell Camphirelli
Julia Ward
Carolyn W. Munzer
Campbell
Ward
Bethel Christian School
Assembly of God Religious Group
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