Drought Ravages Texas as Soil Losses Mount
In Fort Worth area dispatch, a record drought cripples Texas agriculture claiming the nation’s worst drought in state history per U S Soil Conservation official Louis Wall. Widespread crop failure, vanished cover, cattle sold off, and extreme heat threaten livelihoods across Texas Oklahoma Arkansas and Rio Grande regions. Officials warn the drought could persist years with monetary losses exceeding 100 million dollars and a long term impact on grazing and farming.
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Merrill
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Riana
Jill
Browing Ee
State Agriculture Commis
John C_ White
Iiss
New TV Station Adds Smokey Er and Jay Oliver on Air
Sun Spots station announces staffing changes with Smokey Er and Jay Oliver joining KREL. Both ex- KRCT workers will host a 10:30 to 1:00 record show and handle programs, while Oliver adds advertising sales. Classes on aid in Highlands, Crosby fire safety offered by L. N. Gibson begin next week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Smokeyer
Jay Oliver
KREL
Satay
Tion Krct
Ever
Oliver
Highlands Tosby
Crosby
L. NL Gibson
Bragging at Crosby High Stadium and Nearby Moves
Reports cite Town-DUSEK boasting about the Markers at Crosby High Stadium while J R ln Krenigi prepares for Chicago. Tom expected back soon. Sumner gives Fred Hart two times for a radio broadcast. Rose fale complains of the Tation ENE Christi scouts tell the BOOK crags they still cannot beat last year. Big H resident visits Big B. Judge Calder Ewing discusses Prehter Jean engagement. Bertha sorted for future plans. TM Moton seeks completion. Bayshore recreation events. Joyce Hambrick arrives from furlough. Realtor Toney scouts for an interesting article.
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Dusek
Crosby High 1
J. R. Ln Krenigi
Chicago
Tom
Sumner
Fred Hart
Robert
Big H
Big B
Orte
Calder Ewing E
Prehter Jean
Bertha
Moton
Bayshore
Joyce Hambrick
Bia
Toney
Ganders Shave Redskins In Hurried Victory at Home
The Ganders defeated the Lamar Redskins 14 7 at Houston’s public school stadium in a decisive night game. Halfback Fred Ernst plunged four yards for a second quarter touchdown as the Ganders opened a lead after a dull razor show by the Robert E. Lee band. The 9,000 fans enjoyed a standout halftime by the band and Brigadier cadets, while coach Dan Stallworth praised the team’s effort and warned the work ahead.
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Warren Edwards
Redskins
Robert E. Lee
Fred Ernst
Lee Brigadiers
Lamar Stadium
Big City
Baytown
Lamar and Lee
Lamar Rotc
Ganders
Lamar Redskins
Dan Stallworth
Lamar
Houston
Jersies
Dan Shuets
Gerald Orton
Lee Ganders
Orton
Anoiher
Lee
Dick Bergstrom
L. A. Bergéron
Paydirt
Waiter Fondren
Fondren
Ernst
Paydire
Lamar’s
Chester Burchett
Bass
Tan
Grion
Living Cost To Stay At New High In Coming Month
Washington Sept 20 UP Government experts expect the cost of living to hover at a new all time peak in the coming month. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the consumer price index rose to another record in August the third straight month of peaks for the average family budget. Food costs rose modestly while rents and other factors could be affected by rent control decisions due by Sept 30.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
G L Waddell Dies Of Heart Attack In Home Workshop
G L Waddell a retired refinery worker and Baytown resident died unexpectedly of a heart attack at 8 15 am Saturday in his workshop at the rear of his home 314 East Texas His granddaughter Carolyn Pattido 12 discovered him and alerted a neighbor who called an ambulance and a doctor Neighbors moved in to help as the motor and tools were still and the scene was secured before emergency crews arrived He had a history of heart trouble and had recently undergone major surgery leaving the home scene to be a focus of the obituary note.
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G. L. Waddell
Baytown
East
Texas
Waddell
Carolyn Pattido
Rena Sims
Baytown Fair Adds Free Bicycles To Youth Appeal
General Chairman Mose Sumner announced a nightly drawing for a free bicycle aimed at youngsters at the Baytown Fair. The plan emphasizes entertainment for youth, with a parade march allowing horsemen to ride behind the Weingarten store along Gulf Street at 3:30 p.m. on October 1.
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Mose Sumner
Sumner
Grover K. Edge
Weingarten
Edge
Gulf Street
La Porte Adopts National Building Code Easing Homes
La Porte City Council has adopted the 1949 Abbreviated National Building Code, promising more lenient residential rules. Frame construction may replace masonry inside fire zones, provided roofs are fireproof, while business-area rules remain largely fireproof. A five-member board led the month-long study before adoption.
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la Porte
William A. Blakey
Jim D.sherrill
J. O. Rollins
Lloyd Weiss
William P. Jones
National Board of Fire Underwriters
New York City
Probers Inspect Alleged Hidden KC Vote Fraud Documents
House investigators press a new lead in the Kansas City vote fraud case as Attorney General McGranery allows inspection of supposedly stripped FBI files. Rep. Bakewell cites Hoover remarks about material removed by former AG Clark, signaling a potential shift in the six year old inquiry.
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Kansas City
Washington
House
Justice Department
James P. McGranery
FBI
Claude I. Bakewell ¢Reo
J. Edgar Hoover
Tom C. Clark
Bakewell
Hoover
Clark
Supreme Court
McGranery
Frank L. Chelf
Dky
Kenneth B.keating
R-N-Y
Chelf
Keating
Enos _Axtell
Truman
Roger C. Slawghter
Jackson County
Ublican
Army officer on trial in fatal tavern shooting
Marquette Michigan September 20 UP A police report describes the testimony of Mrs Charlotte Peterson 42 who says her dog George saved her from being assaulted by Coleman Peterson then led to a fatal revenge attack on Maurice Chenoweth at his Big Bay tavern Chenoweth a former state officer was shot five times with a German Luger by Peterson after Peterson believed her husband’s justice was owed following an alleged incident involving her and Chenoweth
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Marquette
Mich
Charlotte Peterson
Coleman
Maurice K
Mike) Chenoweth
Big Bay
Peterson
Circuit Court
George
Chenoweth
Chen
Oweth
Chenoweh's
Ganders Rally Past Redskins 28-13 in Houston Showdown
Lee Ganders topple Lamar Redskins 28-13 as Gerald Orton shines with two rushing TDs a passing score and four extra points. Orton key runs include 38yard gain and 16yard burst fueling a fast start before Lamar replies and the game stays close at halftime.
Rabid Dog Found After Bite Incident in Highlands
A large red hound on Harris Road was shot by Jeff Powell and Willis Brett, Robert E. Lee High School students, after biting at least four dogs. Tests confirmed rabies on Friday, prompting warnings to Highlands dog owners about possible infections.
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Highlands
Harris Road
Jones Road
Jeff Powell
Willis Brett
Robert E. Lee
Lomax Election Sees 17 Votes Cast For Incorporation
Lomax voters have cast 17 ballots in the Lomax incorporation election held at the Shireman Store. County Judge Bob Casey set the date after residents petitioned for city status. If approved, Lomax will hold a second election for city officers with Wayne Shireman as mayor and R W Kelly and C A Friend as commissioners among the nominated candidates.
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Lomax
Asm
Wayne Shireman
la Porte
Shireman
Jndge
Bob Casey
R. W.kelly
C. A. Friend
Texas
Long time no ser meets mother after 23 years in California
Mrs Briggs rushes into the arms of the mother she had not seen for 23 years at her Long Beach home. The mother Mrs Childers, divorced from Arthur Lee Cole, had little contact with Briggs until a chance acquaintance led to the reunion. Dr Briggs, mother of three, also divorced.
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Briggs
Long Beach
Calif
Childers
Arthur
Lee Cole
Drs. Briggs
Crs
Aggressive Panmunjom Actions Mark Heavy Front Battle
Allied forces clash with Chinese troops along the Panmunjom sector near the Pukhan river. Fifth Air Forces and Marine air groups fly missions to support infantry as Reds attempt multiple assaults on Kelly Baldy Tessie and Bunker hills, with heavy casualties reported on both sides and ongoing regrouping after dawn.
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Panrhunjom
Fifth Air Forces
Boiling Mile
Panrunjom
Pukhan River
South Korea
Finger Ridge
Panmunjom
Kelly Hill
Old, Baldy
Tessie Hill
Bunker Hill
Injunction Hearing Set For Oct 2 In Baytown Rate Fight
General Telephone Co of the Southwest sues Harris County Baytown City Council seeking an injunction to stop the city from assessing charges on the company or its agents and to prevent further non compliance. The suit was filed in the 55th Judicial District Court as attorneys argued the city plans to escalate. The hearing date was set for October 2 as the firm prepared to present evidence.
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Chester Bulgier
Baytown
General Telephone Co. of the
Southwest
55Th Judicial District Court
Harris County
Ok Shearing
Sean Brands
Teleston
Sfifth
Democratic candidate urges Marines to defend freedom
The speech at graduation warned Marines to resist Soviet attempts to subjugate free peoples. Adlai Stevenson Jr. stood among about 600 Marines receiving second lieutenants' commissions, urged commitment to a peaceful world and avoiding past errors.
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Leatherneck
Stevenson
Adlai Jr
Enteral
Earth
United States
U N Fires New Weapon in Korean War
TOKYO September 20 UP United Nations Sabrejets armed air force said the Sabre jets shot down 216 MIG-15s this past week, delivering one of the war’s worst beatings to the Communists. The Air Force noted a record 46 MIGs destroyed, five more than last April, bringing the Sabre total to 46.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Nixon Gift Is Favorite Political Subject
Sen. Richard M. Nixon and Dwight D. Eisenhower pledged a full public accounting of the $16,000 Nixon received from California backers. Stevenson pressed for disclosure of who gave the money and whether it influenced the Senate’s stance on public questions. Eisenhower defended Nixon and accused Stevenson of courting corrupt city bosses, saying the nomination was won by honest men.
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Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Kansas City
Dick Nixon
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Cit
Republicans Asked To Quit Demo Party
In New Orleans on September 2 an UP report quotes Senator Russell B. Long of Louisiana urging Republicans to leave the Democratic Party. He comments on the South and the party system, noting a gathering of Louisiana Democrats.
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New Orleans
Russell B' Long
Souths
Louisiana
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Louis P. Wall
U. S
Soil Conservaervice
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Elma‘ Childers
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