Truman to seek broader aid as China crisis deepens
President Truman plans a plea for stronger American support to Chiang Kai-shek as Britain's financial woes threaten allied efforts in China. A three year program, larger mission, and a prominent commander are proposed to bolster Nationalist defenses while U S and British actions hinge on the evolving Shanghai situation and possible consular protections.
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Chiang
Usband
Nanking
Chiang Kai-Shek
Kiles Vaughan
Shanghai
Vaughan
Buick says supply to rise with 1950 car output in U.S.
An American automotive executive states the industry will produce more than 3 1/2 million passenger cars in 1950 as material supplies improve and demand from about 500 dealers grows. He notes production is constrained by materials but expects a higher pace than during the war era.
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Fannin County
Santa Claus
Bonham
Bonham High School
Santa
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Court reaffirmation case filed in Lloyd I. Ross matter
In Australia or United Kingdom context a rehearing was sought after a death sentence was imposed following a four member family shooting in New Braunfels. The Lloyd I. Ross case remains under appeal with related terminal appeals and court actions ongoing.
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Ausor
Lloyd I. Ross
York
New Braunfels
Weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow
The forecast calls for fair skies with colder conditions tonight. Low temperatures range from 24 to 28 degrees inland and 28 to 33 near the coast, up to 34 to 38 along the Ow region. Winds become southerly to westerly with occasional gusts as the day progresses tomorrow.
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Lowes
Engineers Open Office Here to Supervise Domiciliary Project
The Corps of Engineers opened an office in Bonham to supervise the Veterans Administration domiciliary and hospital project. Lester Hagerbaum is resident engineer, starting January, with Kermit Evans in charge for bidders. Bids open Jan 20, 1949. project cost estimated 3 to 4 million dollars. work to begin spring and last about two years.
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Corps of Engineers
Bonham
Veterans Administration Veterans Domiciliary
Colonial Grocery
East Ninth Street
Lester Hagerbaum
Kermit Evans
State Ready to Appeal After Second Court Setback
The state plans another appeal after a second court setback in its bid to stop gas flaring in oil fields. In Flour Bluff, operators won a permanent injunction halting enforcement of a nearby railroad emission order by Judge Charles Betts in the 25th District. A similar injunction favored Heystr field last week, with a Supreme Court review set for June 12. Betts also prepares a third injunction request for Tijena Canales Bluecher field in Kimber and Jim Wells counties due to be heard tomorrow.
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Dew
Flour Bluff
Charle Betts
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Hegar
Heystr Faeld
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Street Christmas Lights Praised in Bonham
Dentists attending the dental society convention in Bonham praised the street decorations. Those staying for the banquet and program Wednesday evening lauded the colorful stars and streamers of lights.
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North
Texas
Edwards Cafe
Markets Report Prices on Cattle Hogs and Pigs
Cattle 1400 common and medium cows 12.50 to 15.00. good grade scarce cutters and feeders mostly 12.00 to 16.50. sausage bulls 15.00 to 90.50. Calves 900, slaughter calves 21.60 to 24.50. common and medium 17.00 to 21.00. culls 15.00 to 16.50. Stocker calves 20.00 to 24.00. Hogs 800, top 21.76. Good and choice 190 to 275 lbs 21.50 to 21.75. 140 to 155 lbs 20.00 to 21.25. 290 to 375 lbs 20.00 to 21.00. Sows 17.00 to 18.50. Stocker pigs mostly 17.00 to 20.00, a few early at 21.00.
Dry winds deplete soil moisture across Texas counties
The USDA in Austin warns night winds rapidly deplete moisture, with only eastern and coastal counties in fair condition. Drought worsens dust storm risk in West Texas as northern high plains suffer stalled growth and low prices affect pecan harvest while winter vegetables in South Texas and the coastal bend show better yields.
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United States
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U-S-1
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Eagle Pass
Laredo
Lowee Valley
Cold wave expected in Bonham area tonight
Forecaster A M Hamrick of the Pallas station says colder weather may arrive tonight after last night’s near miss. Bonham’s minimum reached 33 degrees. sub freezing readings are forecast across most of Texas with Panhandle and South Plains near 17 to 22 degrees and East Texas in the 24 to 28 degree range.
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A. M. Hamrick
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U. S. Weather Bureau
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CFS Weather Bureau
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East Texas
Oklahoma
Weather Bureau
Rockie
Texans
Red Herring Inquiries Stir Congress And UN
Readied investigations into communists in government draw focus as the spy grand jury and the House Un American Activities Committee resume hearings in New York and Washington. Talks touch on United Nations Palestine issues and possible Arab Jewish concessions. Fourth District Dental Society meets in Dallas Wed with lectures on psychology related dentistry and a guest address.
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United Press
Spy Grand Jury
House UN American Activities Committee
New York
State Department
Neighbors Fix Up Land as Christmas Gift
When D. O Mindson needed to take his wife to a Paris hospital for treatment, neighbors cleaned and prepared land west of town for the 1949 crop. Nineteen neighbors arrived with tractors, turning the farm into condition for planting.
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Cooper
D. O Mindson
Paris
Committee to Study Changes In Election Law
A Mi county committee reviews election law changes and campaign finance rules as members discuss reforms. The group weighs cost limits, disclosure standards, and enforcement options to improve transparency and election integrity.
Truman Undecided on Red Herring Probe
President Truman said he has not changed his mind about the congressional investigation of communism in government, calling the effort a red herring. He declined to discuss current House on American Activities work and criticized the committee as a dead effort. The president suggested they should present evidence to the Attorney General for prosecution.
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U.P
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Lions Club Christmas Music Event Draws Community
The Lions Club hosted a Christmas music gathering with local members and dignitaries, featuring piano performances and announcements. A court case mentioned involved a renter and construction supervisor receiving and then having reduced fines, with orders to keep quiet during a federal suit. A update noted a Boy Scout banquet moved to Edwards reception hall at Jones Field, announced by Joan Arledge.
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Willan Wanderlev
Crop Outlook is Gloomy for Wichita Falls Area
Weather bureau reports a bleak winter for crops and livestock in the Wichita Falls seven county region. Only two and a half inches of rain fell since September 1, and the area typically receives little rainfall during the winter months.
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Wichita Falls
Dee
Weather Bureau
Ares
Britain to be on its feet by 1952 says Blond
In Dallas Blond Nev de Biena claims Britain and Europe can live off various production within three years. He tours American cities to assess what Britain can supply the market and how to distribute its products equitably.
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Dallas
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United States
Nev de Biena
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