Post Office Pay Raise and Higher Stamp Rates Debated
Senate and House committees push a pay raise for postal workers and consider a broad rate increase to cover a projected year deficit. Proposed changes include salaries for 450,000 postal employees and potential shifts in mailing costs, with administration support and debates over impact on mail services and federal finances.
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IGTON
Simman Tom Murray
D.wsee
House Post Committee
Genate Post Office Committee
Jp Hee
Jee
Wenla
Gente
Gmilsr
Jess Hiberel
Iala
Murray
Senate
Western Allies halt Berlin talks amid Soviet rift
BERLDIV Sept. 23 Western Allies canceled all discussions with the Russians on the Berlin problem after the Soviets refused to fulfill a railway strike agreement. The three commandants announced the break in talks in a letter to Maj Alexander Kotikov. In Washington, lawmakers agreed on 4.85 billion dollars in new Marshall Plan aid to end months of stalemate, with the measure moving to the Senate after House approval. Yugoslavia accused Hungary of treaty violations and expelled nine diplomats, as Marshal Tito took charge and blamed Russia for division.
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Berldiv
Berlin
Alexander Kotikov
Washington
Senate
House
Greece
Turkey
Easure
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Belgrade
Marshal Tito
Russia
Marquess of Mil—Eveveh to Wed American Divorcee in November
The Marquess David Mountbatten and American divorcee Romaine Simpson plan a Washington wedding near the end of November. Simpson will keep her American citizenship and says she is very much in love. The engagement announcement came despite no royal consent from King George VI.
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Larquess
Plishman
Otayio
Washington
Wieshington
George VI
Milford Haven
Milford “Haven
Simpson
Clarridge’s
London
Notable Names Surface in Tangled Town Gossip
Readable fragments hint at a local melodrama with references to Miss Mar, Shaw, Wilson, and Jimmy Smith. Mention of Bayou, New Orleans, and the Zeta group suggests social buzz around bridal events, life stories, and acquaintances.
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Aison
Demonfey
Hinson
Biase
Maron
Shaw
Wilson
Bayou
Gieger
Ming Jo Lilly
Jimmy ‘ Smith
Zeta
Orleata
Franklin, Sr
al- Pauline
Parker
Kids Lie Under Rails As Trains Go By For Fun
Chicago youths Raymond Salamen sixteen and Thomas Collins fifteen told police lying under railroad tracks for thrill is great fun The teens crawled into a shallow trench under the ties as six trains passed just six inches above They said soot and dust bothered them but they brought a sheet to protect their clothes as detectives watched their stunt and consider legality
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Chicago
Raymond Salamen
Thomas Collins
Chicago and
Northwestern
Jamies O'Neil
John Pretzel
Sastonieken
O'Neill
Texans Warned On Heavily Used Roads
AUSTIN Sept. 2 Texans faced warnings about a 22,900,060 yearly problem of state road maintenance. Fred Werple, state highway commission chairman, said the state’s busiest roads could be the worst unless funds are found. Delegations from 22 counties urged increased highway funding at a day long hearing.
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Austin
Fred Werple
State Highway Commission
Texas
Wemple
Non-Union Miners Carry Guns To Work Amid Wage Strife
Non union miners reported to work in Pennsylvania coal fields with guns as violence claims rose in the nationwide coal strike. Negotiations with mine operators continued in Bluefield West Virginia while hopes faded for immediate settlement of the walkout. Berlin reports noted possible settlements in the steel and auto disputes as talks stretched toward labor board proposals and pension terms.
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Pennsylvania
CIO
United Steelworkers
Detroit
United Automobile Workers Pension Plan
Ford Motor Company
Washington
D. B. Robertson
The
Brotherhood of Firemen and
Western
United “Mine
Aoguther
Bluefield
West Viginia
Ford
CIO Steelworkers
US. Steel
Philip Murray
Dalles
Army Developing Improved Weapons Reported by General
General Jacob Devers, retiring after 40 years, stated the U S Army is developing hundreds of new and improved weapons to keep soldiers equipped with arms superior to any potential enemy. He cited a light weight rifle as a key future replacement for current rifles and machine guns and suggested further study of using the atomic bomb as a tactical weapon, a notion at odds with prevailing strategic use. Devers warned that details could only be given in general terms due to security.
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Washington
Jacob Ty. Devers
Army 5
Army
Devers
Stolhandske To See Kin In Sweden
Stolhandske of 3115 Indiana, Baytown Refinery employee, plans a long trip to Stockholm, visiting relatives after 21 years in the United States. His itinerary includes New York, Newfoundland, Iceland, Oslo, and arrival in Stockholm after stops. He is 21 years with the Baytown Refinery. his wife, a Texan, remains home with their three children.
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Stolhandske
Indiana
Sweden
United States
Baytown
Stockholm
Elizabeth
Thorstén
Siolbendske
New York
Newfoundland
Iceland
Oslo
Norway
Houston
Stockhelo
Tom
Lee
University of Texas
Billy
Oklahoma Dry Laws Win In Repeal Vote Says State Adds Pressure
Oklahoma voters rejected abolition of bone dry laws in a statewide vote. State leaders vow to strengthen enforcement, with Pro Tem Bill Logan urging lawmakers to craft more enforceable prohibitions. The victory prompted celebrants to praise divine aid and call for continued support from the Oklahoma Economic Institute to curb bootlegging. In Lawton, sheriff Everett Ray Bale acted to seize illicit liquor after the vote affirmed dryness statewide.
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Oklahoma
United Dry’ Associati
State Senate
Logan
Roy S Holloman
Crys
Bellomen
Oklahoma Economic Institute
OED
Arys
Holiomon
Sxiumph
Thei
Lawton
Okla
Comatche County
Rye Ang Boorken
Asquick
Everett Ray Bale
Naga
Highlands Group To Elect New President
Highlands Group prepares to elect a new president after Ray Martin, resigning amid claims the association isn’t functioning. Directors accepted the resignation and set Monday’s election. A news secretary candidate is expected to be named, with Jerisll Sanders also resigning. A nominating committee was created to select candidates and a new secretary. The election meeting will be held Monday until further notice.
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Ray Martin
Highland Retail Merchants ‘Association
Karl Sammons
J. BR. Eddings
Ivan Shore
Walter Johnson
B. W. Ichinson
Martin
Alfred “Myron
B A
Thigpen
Clayton ImiBose
Merchants
Wholesale Prices Drop Five Cents More
The Dunn & Bradstreet Wholesale Food Price Index fell to 5.67, slipping five cents this week and 18 cents over the last two weeks. The drop marks the lowest level in 28 months, with flour and many staples advancing while several items remained unchanged.
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New York
Dunn & Bradstreet
Clayton Declares Win Cold War Now in Houston
In Houston on September 28, former secretary Clayton warned the United States must win the cold war before an atomic war erupts. He criticized the Truman administration's handling after the Soviet atomic test and urged decisive action to safeguard democracies.
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Clayton
Houston
Ruszia Hag
United States
En Jaws
Truman
Russia
Will. Mount
Mount
U S Barter Plans In Multimillion Cotton Trade
Washington reports the United States will barter on a multi million dollar scale in cotton under a price support program. About 3 816 900 bales of high quality cotton from last year are available for swapping valued at roughly 30 900 000 dollars. White notes criticism already arises over bilateral versus multilateral trading. Government suggests private traders handle most barter deals to ease controversy.
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Washington
United States
U. S
Wooster Absentee Vote Deadline Set
Absentee ballots available only at the county clerk in Houston. Voters in Wooster and Brownwood Addition areas will vote on October in a $450000 water improvements bond issue for Fresh Water Supply District No 8. Election is at Bela ind Burnet School from 7 am to 7 pm with Election Judge Lee Tag and assistants Wahlstrom Hickerson and Thompson helping.
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Wooster
Brownwood
Lee Tag’ Seid
Tag
Civil Courts
Houston
Iself
Bela Ind Burnet School
W. G. H. Wahlstrom
3. F. Hickerson
R. L. Thompson
Second Twitchell Murder Trial Opens in County
KOUNTZE Sept 2 Selection of a jury in the murder trial of Darius Goleman begins today, a year after Eloise Twitchell was beaten and shot near a jogging trail. District Judge Clyde Smith denied a change of venue sought by defense. The case follows the confession and death sentence of accomplice Alex Leviness in the homicide.
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Kountze
Mourder
Darius Goleman
Eloise Twitchell
Clyde Smith
Terday
Goleman
Jag Altestdy
Gheweks
Churchill Calls For Early General Election In Grave Hour
In a tense House of Commons session, the Conservative leader and wartime prime minister urged an early general election as Britain faces a grave financial crisis. He warned of inflation and devaluation, stressing the need to oust the Labour government and rally national resolve amid wartime memory.
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Aaa
Eliance
House of Commons
Eirth
Churchill
Five Reasons We Live Longer Here
Houston date reports five major factors extending life expectancy. Doctors cite antibiotics, better diagnosis, improved preoperative and postoperative care, and advances in surgical techniques as key contributors to longer lifespans.
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Houston
Bette
JA Betté
Twin Kifer Sent To State Asylum After Rape Charge
A garbled report indicates Twin Kifer was sent to the state asylum following accusations by Mrs Mash that Arwine raped her and charges were filed against him. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Asyum
Bridgeport
Hill County Rejects Senior College Proposal
Hill County voters rejected a county sponsored senior college based on returns from 22 of 24 precincts. The unofficial results indicate limited support for the proposal and reflect voter preference as the counting continued.
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Fillsboro
Cer-Ridl
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