Annexion talks with Humble refinery stall without firm decision
City councilmen Davis and Lett meet Humble Oil officials to press a plan including city needed refinery fringe property. Humble representatives pledge to carry city concerns to Baker in Washington. Outlook remains uncertain whether Humble will agree to the annexation scheme amid revenue versus tax concerns.
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Davis
Ehester Buigier
Beteen City Council
H. Davis
Nih
Fit Amt
Comen
Dr Davis
R. Allett
Sia
Harry WW. Ferguson
James Barrep
Sugent
Gordon
Gas Explosion Injures Residents At Dallas Housing Project
In North Dallas a gas leak caused an explosion at the Cedar Springs Federal Housing Project, injuring several people including a four year old and a seven year old. The blast collapsed part of the four family unit, trapping residents and prompting emergency crews to investigate the gas leak as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Cedar Springs Federal Housing Project
Richie Lee
Shannon
Charles Lodowski
Parkland
Lester Paul Jones
Mckinstry and Others Share Small Town Tales
Fragmented notes describe residents traveling to Seguin for work, seeking home comforts, and spotting city visitors. Mentions include McKinstry's early influences, Harold in a T shirt, a Spaniel named black, and locals like Minnie Norris and Syd Gould amid a mix of social scenes and rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mwa McKinstry
el Morgan
Wes
Seguin
Harold
Davis
Minnie Norris
Jackie A
Wholesale Food Prices Jump 14 Cents in Index Rise
New York data show the Sion & Bradstreet Wholesale Food Index rose 14 cents to 5.72, the largest weekly gain in 72 months and erasing about half of the prior six week decline. Fifteen of 31 foods used in the index advanced while seven fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sion & Bradstreet
Don & Bradstreet
Governor To Call Special Session Of Texas Legislature
In El Paso Governor Allan Shivers announced he favors an omnibus tax plan and will call a January special session of the Texas Legislature to fund state institutions. He urged a wide tax base and said he will run for governor in 1950. Senator Lyndon Johnson urged a truce between services amid unification fights.
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EBL
Paso
Allan Shivers
Texas
National Rural Electrie Cooperative
Mexico City
Shivers
Beauford Jester
U. S
Lyndon Johnson
el Paso County
Air Force
Johnson
Navy
Army
St Pauls Welcomes New Pastor From Fort Worth
Rev Karl E Bracker of Church of Our Savior in Fort Worth accepts pastorate at St Pauls Lutheran Baytown ending a five month search. Former pastor Rev J A Pietsch left May for San Angelo. Church organized 1943. buildings added 1948 and a parsonage under construction. Bracker and family to move into new parsonage upon completion.
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Karl E. Bracker
Church of Our Savior
Fort Worth
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Baytown
St. Paul’s Lutheran
J. A. Pietsch
San Angelo
St Paul's Lutheran
Fred Co. Harms
Pasadena
David Herman
Park Place
Pietsch
San Antonio
West Main
Harrs
Bracker
Kern May Be Only Vallone Murder Witness
Houston October 26. Sheriff Kern likely the sole witness Friday when the Vincent Vallone murder case goes before the Harris County grand jury. District Attorney Winborn said other matters would keep the case from the jury. He would be out of the city, and the grand jury would also probe a strike at Seater Chemical Corporation. Charges against two grocers Diego Carlino and Louis Marino could be presented in under 30 minutes. Marino is free on 10000 bond, Carlino jailed for two weeks.
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Houston
Buster
Kern Ciill
Harris County Grand Jury
A.c.winhorn
Ale
Grand
Seater ‘Chemical Corporation
Winborn
Diego’Carlino
Louis
Bank Shortage Probe Targets Historic Swindle in Indiana
Federal officials allege a $350000 deficit at Bank of Spencerville Indiana points to a record swindle. Cashier Circle G Redenwall and five others including Ray Hoover local grocer Andrew J Miller hatchery owner and Dete CGC Wicoff a Spencerville teacher are in custody. Recennwall accused of honoring bad checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencerville
Indiana
Clrcle
G. Redenwall
Ray Hoover
Andrew J. Miller
Leo
Dete Cgc
Wicoff
Recennwall
Tito Aims to Unseat Stalin as World’s No 1 Communist
London reports British left sources say Marshal Tito of Yugoslavia plans a fifth international movement to topple Josef Stalin and create a Soviet Socialist Labor entente. They claim Tito could attract social Democrats and left groups abroad, while splinter parties form in Britain ahead of elections. See Tito Seen Working.
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London
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Josef Stalin
Tito
Britain
Stalin
Partment
Labor Party
Moscow
Labor
Paoge
Tito approves U S diplomat move amid Yugoslav Russia rift
Belgrade reports Assistant Secretary of State George V. Allen named U S ambassador as Moscow demands recall of Yugoslav envoy Earle Mrazovic over spying charges. Observers see move as Western support amid Tito Kremlin tensions, with Mrazovic in Belgrade six months and no Soviet ambassador to Yugoslavia for four months.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
George V. Allen
United States
Allen
Russia
Earle Mrazovic
Moscow
Soviet Union
Mrazovic
Marshal Tito
Alier
Cavendish Cannon
Tito
Kremlin Gan
United Nations Security Council
Iran
Security Council
Azerbaijan
Washington
Yagoslavs
Cannon
London
U. S
Europe
Yaszlo Rajk
Budapest
Socialite Allen Sturges Clings To Life In Houston
New York socialite Allen T. Sturges, 26, in a critical condition after an apparent suicide attempt in Houston. His mother Mrs. N. Tanvenier of Englewood, New Jersey, visited and described the act as completely out of character. A pistol was found near him at the scene in an apartment shared by airline clerk Marion Yturria, amid entanglements of love and law.
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Houston
New York
Allen T. Sturges
N. Tanvenier
Englewood
New Jersey
Ifé
Sturges
Brunet
Marion Yturria
Brownsville
Texas
Court Dismisses Gas Flaring Suit Against Humble
State Supreme Court dismisses the gas flaring suit against Humble Oil and Refining Co as moot. It leaves open Railroad Commission enforcement while noting amended orders and absence of actual controversy. Dismissal is without prejudice to potential future action if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
State Supreme’ Court
Humble, OF and Refining’ Company
Railroad Commission
8Th
Tijerina-Canares-Blucher
Jim Wells
Kieberg
Supreme Court
Truman signs law raising national minimum wage to 75 cents
President Truman signed legislation increasing the national minimum wage from 40 to 75 cents an hour, effective in 90 days, likely boosting pay for about 1.5 million workers. The measure tightens coverage, expands certain exemptions, and allows back wage suits by the wage hour administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Labor Department
Claude Pepper
Florida
Senate
Supreme Court hears suit over Texas Democratic party injunctions
The Texas Supreme Court today heard arguments that the Democratic party was placed in a straitjacket by injunction suits arising from the 1948 Fort Worth party convention. The case centers on constraints affecting party leadership and electoral actions in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
State Supreme Court
Texas’ Democratic Party
Fort Worth
Houston Civics Text Kept In Use By School Board
Houston school board reversed course and allowed continued use of Magruder’s American Government civics text at Robert E. Lee Hick School after considering a ban. Principal Sparks said teachers know their students and emphasized teaching about communism to prevent political danger.
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Houston
Houston School Board
Robert E. Dee Hick
R. B. Sparks
Sparks
Frank A. Magruder
IIS
W. E. Morze
Dr.Moreland
Dr. Moreland
Ewing Werlein
Dr. Magruder
Oregon State University
Corsallis
Magruder
Werlein
Wierlein
United States
Clothing Test Next Step In Rape Case
Blood stained clothing believed to belong to the accused attacker of a 10 year old La Porte schoolgirl was turned over to state laboratories for analysis. The suspect Allen Conway Williams, 38 year old seaman, has been charged in the crime and held without bond since arrest Friday. The girl was taken on a wild ride after leaving a theatre Thursday night and assaulted twice on lonely roads before escaping. Deputies found the clothing in a closet at a house where Williams once lived. Williams denies involvement.
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LA Porte
Allen Conway Williams
Cate
Sheriff's
Williams
Seaman
Chest Drive Reaches 56 Percent of Fund Goal
Baytown campaign for funds to support seven Red Feather Services in 1950 reached 56 percent, with $33,264 raised toward a $39,980 goal. First week of general solicitation completed. Humble Oil and Refining Company employees reported 102 percent of their goal.
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Baytown
Red Feather
Labor Department
Humble.Oi and Refining Company
Bus Line To Operate Here Incorporated
Austin officials announce incorporation of the Tunnel Transit Company of Baytown with a $21,000 stock pool. Charter granted for 50 years. principals include Alexander and George L, shares priced at $10. The total capitalization is $11,000.
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Austin
Tunnel Transit Company of
Baytown
Secretary of State
Alexader
George L
Houston Land Grab Sparks Possible Pasadena Court Battle
Houston moves to annex more territory hitting Pasadena with a disputed expansion plan. Mayor Oscar Holco and the council weigh amended annexation rules as city attorneys prepare for possible court action to access prior ordinances Pasadena claims as annexation priority.
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Houston
Pasadena
Bis
Oscar Holco
Sam Hoover
Hicombe
Clarres
Dena
la Porte
Will Sears
Sears Sisted
Hoover
Four U S Agents Die in Crash Near Port Deposit Md
Government investigators examined a private three engine plane wreckage in a wooded area near Port Deposit to learn why the crash killed Geary E. Straus billionaire president of Tropical Park race track and of the American Totalisator Company and three companions. Also killed were Arthur J. Johnston Reymond Osborne and W E Meier. Authorities said the cause remains unknown. Civil Aeronautics Board agents led the inquiry.
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Port Deposit
MOBY
Reece Track
Geary E. Straus
Milionaire
Tropical Park Race Track
Florida
Fatalisa
Tor Company, Inc
Baltimor
Eem
Enautics Board
Straus
Totalisator
Tropical Park
Thoroughbred . Pilaster
Ses
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Tavis
United Press
Coupon
Pennsylvania
Cyrus Ching
U.S. Steel Corporation
John L Lewis
United Mime
Bluefield
West Virginia
AFL
Connecticut
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad Glone
Baltimore and Ohio
Chicego Public Works
Oscar E. Hewitt
New York Public Service
Coal
Aly Oué
Michael Staton
Davidish
Jams
Marieva Eetin
McConnell
Sptine
Syd Gould
Toh GB
iMePadden
St. Paul's
Kern
U.S
Red
Humble
Administration
Congress
Western Union
Houston ‘School Board
HI Nabor
Olin Miller
Port City
Millionaire Race Track
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