Truman weighs change in Vaughan status amid probe
President Truman considers altering General Harry H. Vaughan's military advisory role as senate investigators probe his dealings with government agents. The White House maintains Vaughan provided proper assistance and profited, while critics warn the stance could invite graft across federal agencies.
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Shington
Truman
Harry H. Ghan
Vaughannis
White House
Turfman Williams
David A. Bennett
John F. Clarage
Ghar
Helis
Marager
Veugh
Senate
Tom R. McCarthy
Wisconsin
Vaugh
teCarthy
Vaughan
Carthy
Pease
Oil Industry Faces Dollar Crisis and British Moves
W Hovey, president of the Coast Refiners Association, warns Britain’s dollar crisis could force a reorganization of world oil distribution. He argues such a plan would push American producers from markets and curb U.S. output, urging oil groups and producing states to unite against it. He notes Britain’s continued push for a US-UK oil treaty.
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Uston
Sepp
Srcsn
Tex- Sman
W. Hovey
Coast Refiners’ Association
Dvey
Texas
Tom Connally
Hovey
Britain
Ovey
U.S. Senate
Vacation notes and local chatter from Ound Town
A fragmented town bulletin lists travelers GFL Vi and Billy Gene Lawrence with Thelma Barber touring through Vashon Oregon and California. It mentions firemen at No. 1 Pelly, locals like Christine Meares planning study, R Stark and Jeff cud observing, Gene Gle Sr and Holdie Y in town, Alexander making calls, Mrs. Bob aiding, Ben Candon and Cham County farmers, and various locals including Wilian D Shepherd Don Dial and others amid casual updates on fishing and social happenings.
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GFL
Billy Gene Lawrence
Thelma Barber
Vashon
Oregon
California
Ion No. 1
Pelly
Christine Meare
Helling
R. Stark
Jeff Cud
Gene Gle Sr
Holdiey
Elmer
Yle Alexander
Bob
Ben Candon
Chams County
Wilian D
Don
Penney
de Hart
Joseph
Jap Bradshaw
C. D. Midton
Hugh Ebola, Jr
Joe Dert
Duke Jones
Homer Shelton
Ne Brauer
David Arnetts
Pior
Junior
Planned Economy Said To Strengthen Mexico
President Miguel Aleman unveiled a plan for economic recovery citing inflation control currency stabilization and a broad public works program. He defended a peso rate of 8.65 to the dollar praising fair distribution of goods and reduced prices while stressing steady growth in agriculture industry and exports. He highlighted improved living standards and renewed cooperation with the United States Canada and the Spanish Speaking republics.
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Mexico City
Miguel Aleman
Mexico
U.S
Aleman
Bexican
United States
Canada
Republica
Polio Delays Boy’s First School Day
Six year old Ben Wethkins planned to start school next Wednesday but is hospitalized in the polio ward at Jefferson Davie Hospital in Houston. He is the sixth polio victim this summer from Boytown and the first in over 60 days, diagnosed with the non-paralysis type.
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Ben Wethkins
Jefferson Davie Hospital
Houston
O. P. Wetkins
North Gaillara
Boytown
School Days Registration Set for 1949 50 Term Baytown
Baytown area juniors and seniors begin registration for the 1949 50 term with seniors reporting Wednesday at 180 dollars and juniors and sophomores following on Thursday. Eighth ninth graders register 8 30 am Wednesday while seventh graders come in Thursday at 36 am. Friday will be a regular class day at both junior and senior high schools.
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Baytown
B. Sparks
Robert E. Lee High School
Horace Mann
Chief Urges Management Labor to Settle Problems
President Truman appeals for a labor settlement between management and workers as a bitter wage dispute threatens to strike up to 3,000,000 across key industries in the next 90 days. He notes Labor Day should honor workers’ achievements and calls for cooperation.
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Washington
Truman
Sjis
Administration Hopes House Yields On Wage Bill
Washington Sept 1 The administration hopes the House will yield to the Senate version of the wage bill raising the national minimum to 75 cents with coverage gaps. The Senate bill exempts 200000 workers while the House version would exempt 1,000,000. A House-Senate conference will resolve differences and passage before Truman’s signature is unlikely for about four months. Senator Pepper said the Senate bill is better and conferees will work toward a superior compromise.
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House
Senate
Washington
Ate-House Conference Committee
Truman
Claude Pepper
Florida
Pepper
Thalabo Department
Congress
Kenneth S Wherry
Nebraska
Douglas MacArthur
China
Wherry
Defense
Louis Johnson
MacArthur
Johnson
Joint
Brannan Farm
Clinton
Anderson
New Mexico
Official To Push County Juvenile Home Investigation
Harris County Commissioner Jack Townsend said he will seek a formal probe into county operated juvenile homes amid reports of "extensive partying" at Beyshore Home. He urged a full investigation to determine if officials tolerate mismanagement and to expose use of youths for nearby residents' labor. The county juvenile board and judges urged Townsend to present concrete charges, while the probation department welcomed scrutiny.
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Houston
Harris County
Jack Townsend
Townsend
County Juvenile Board
Dpil Woodruff
Wilmer Hunt
William Holland
Woodruff
Te Bellamy
Elcome
C. M. Willoughby
Bigtend
League City
Galveston County
Officiel
Hawaiian dock strike testifies on government seizure law
Harry Bridges, president of the CIO longshoremen, testifies that Hawaii's dock seizure law temporarily broke the four month strike and aimed to protect the union from government operation of stevedore agencies. He calls the act vicious, says it ruined morale, and notes workers faced citizenship concerns. negotiations slated for September 7 in New York with Cyrus H. Battle.
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Honolulu
Tel
Harry Bridges
CIO Longshoremen’s Union
Hawaii
CIO
Bridges
Ingrem Siginback
J. Frank McLaughny
New York
Cyrus
Mexican Oil Loan Talks To Resume
President Truman announced that negotiations for a Mexican oil development loan, hoped at 200 million dollars, will resume after a suspension. He said talks with President Miguel Aleman will continue with no specific date, and noted Edwin W Pauley has no connection to the negotiations.
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Washington
Dpi
Truman
Mexico
Triman
Miguel Aleman
Edwin W." Pauley
California
Navy
Typhoon Hits Central Japan Killing Dozens
A 90 mile per hour typhoon struck central Japan killing 69 people and injuring 223. Dozens are missing and 150,000 are homeless as $70 million in property damage is reported. Tokyo and Yokohama harbors suffer ship losses while 100,000 troops guard swollen rivers.
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Tokyo
Japan
Yokyo
Yokohama
Tone
Robert Hargrave Breaks Leg in Neighborhood Football Game
Eight year old Robert Hargrave, son of Mr and Mrs Norman Hargrave, fractured his leg in a neighborhood game just before noon. The break was above the knee in the right leg and he was rushed to Lillie-Duke Hospital for emergency treatment. The injury is not considered serious. Meanwhile reports from China indicate the Nationalist armies were ordered to reinforce key points along the Hengyang Canton Railway as Communist forces were observed nearby.
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Robert Hargrave
Norman. Hargrave
Lillie-Duke Hospital
Canton
China
Gounell
Fox -India
Hengyank
Girlke
President Hopes War Of Nerves Ends Peacefully
Washington September 1 Simultaneous with the tenth anniversary of World War II President Truman expressed hope for a peaceful end to the war of nerves waged by communists against democracies He said he was happy the shooting war had not resumed but disappointed the war of nerves continued for the last three years toward an end by peaceful means
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Washington
Truman
Nix
Aes Niversary
Lsat
Truman To Push His 'Fair Deal' Program
President Truman voiced determination to push his full Fair Deal program through the current and next Congress. He noted the present session has distance to go and signaled a continued push, with another session next year, while summarizing stalled items including civil rights, Taft Hartley repeal, and social security expansion. The Senate paused for a week. the House plans a September 21 return as leaders warn members to return promptly.
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Washington
Truman
Toto
Senate
House
Trgmen
Rain And Lightning Batter Baytown
A Baytown thunderstorm battered the city last night with five lightning strikes on the power system causing outages in the Wooster area for about an hour. Nearly an inch of rain fell as cooler air moved in and temperatures dipped to 72 degrees, while rural areas reported scattered trouble and the wider coastal region saw downpours.
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Baytown
Hnemen
Ares
U_ S
Chester Rogers
Mercury
W. C. Swain
Houston Lighting and Power Company
Wooster
Swain
Texas
Corpus Christi
Gelveston
U.S. Weather Bureau
Bolivia Attacks Rebel Towns as Revolt Rages
Bolivia's high command orders troops to strike four rebel towns including Sucra Potosi and Santa Cruz moving forces from the south toward Camin Cochabamba, amid a six day revolt. Official tallies report about 260 rebels dead and 470 wounded. Indictment due for Sophie Peterson in a separate hijacking case.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Sucra
Potosi
Santa Cruz
Villamontes
Camin
Cochabamba
Baytown Budget Hike Seen From Tax Board Report
The tax equalization board reports Baytown property valued at 38.75 million dollars, up from 15.09 million a year earlier, with city tax income projected around 308000 next year. The 1950 budget shows a general fund surplus near 11000 and a water department surplus, with overall expenditures rising to 720000 while capital outlay climbs to 82000.
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Baytown
Moneal
Tax Equalization Board
Burytown
C. D. Middleton
Anel
Tex Board
Nee
Water Department
General Fund
Tevsenues
Soviet troops poised on Yugoslav border amid nerves day
BELGRADE Sept 1 Soviet armored forces massed on Yugoslavia's northern frontier as intelligent circles predict maneuvers to test Marshal Tito. About 60 000 men 500 tanks and numerous aircraft reportedly deployed though no troop movements officially confirmed. Tito reportedly returned to Belgrade to direct strategy as foreign office refused comment.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Europe
Soviet Union
Tito
Bridne
Foreign Office
September football fever reaches Baytown area
The Baytown area anticipates the start of football season with many schools preparing prospects and a roundup of the South Conference. Readers are invited to a look at schoolboy football futures, plus menus, Sunday school lessons, and editorial pages discussing labor and economics.
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Baytown
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