Jomat Replaces Soldier As Head American State Department
The article discusses Dean Acheson replacing George Marshal as head of the State Department after Marshal’s resignation. It notes Acheson’s alignment withMarshall on policy, his influence in shaping foreign affairs, and the continuation of diplomacy and peacetime aims amid speculation on shifts in U.S. stance toward Russia.
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Jomat
Soldier
American State Department
Marshall
Rusia
Tere
Acheson
William
Bradley
Patto
Russia
Europe
Dean Sooderham Ache
Congress
Bretton Wood
Groton
Harvard
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No Charges in Fort Worth Robbery Suspects Held
Two suspects, a 27 year old man and a 20 year old woman, arrested in Fort Worth Thursday night in the Virgil L. Whaley robbery, remained jailed Saturday. Sheriff Anderson said written statements were taken after questioning by County Attorney George Truett Avery, and Whaley viewed them Friday. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon, though the man faces two hot check charges. Fannin County officers continue to seek clues.
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Milam Anderson
Texas
M. H. Denson
Fort Worth
Virgil L. Whaley
Anderson
George Truett Avery
Whaley
Bonham
Avery
Fannin County
New Blizzard Roaring Over Midwest Area
A new blizzard moving from Canada drives heavy snow and cold across North Dakota Montana and into Wyoming Nebraska Colorado Kansas and South Dakota. Forecasters warn it could rival last week’s three day storm while many regions report milder 50s in the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys.
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Chicago
Jan
Weather Bureau
Canada
North Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
Nebraska
Colorado
Ullah
Kansas
South Dakota
Plains States
Midwest
Mississippi
Ohio Valley
Texas Legislature Convenes as Speakership Contest Opens
The Texas Legislature will convene at noon Tuesday with Durward Manford of Smiley Gonzalez County leading in pledges from about 110 of 150 members for the Speakership. He faces Joe Kilgore of McAllen in a rare opening-day contest decided by secret ballot, succeeding Speaker W. O. Reed.
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Austin
Texas
Siet
Smiley
Gonzalez County
Durwood Manford
House
Manford
Joe Kilgore
McAllen
Kilgore
Coxe Stevenson
Robert W. Calvert
Hillsboro
W. O. Reed
Dallas
Five British Planes Missing Over the Middle East
The Air Ministry reports five British planes missing over the Middle East. A Tel Aviv Jewish spokesman says three Spitfires were shot down yesterday over the Negev Desert. at least two pilots were British. One parachuted and was captured, another killed. third crash in Egypt with undetermined origin. Britain says it has sent armed forces toward Trans-Jordan near the Palestine frontier after King Abdullah requested troops.
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U.P
British
Air Ministry
Middle East
Tel Aviv
Israel
Negev Desert
Palestine
Egypt
Britain
Trans-Jordan
Foreign Office
Abdullah
Farmer Faces Charges in Denton Shooting Spree
Joe Allen Goforth 27 of the Krum community in Denton county is charged with assault or murder after a shooting spree that left Sheriff W. O Hodges seriously wounded, along with two others. Goforth was wounded by lawmen and captured in a field near his home.
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Denton
Texas
Joe Allen Goforth
Krum
Denton County
Auback
Goforth
W. O Hodges
Jake Chisin
Joe Hutcheson
Complete Change In Election Laws Is Recommended
In Austin on January 8 a Texas election law overhaul was urged by Governor Beauford Jester s committee. The plan calls for primaries in April and May instead of July and August, with the first on the fourth Saturday in April and the second on the fourth Saturday in May. Attorney General Price Daniel backed remodification and proposed a study commission. both ideas go to the Legislature. Sub committees named cover ballot, registration and exemptions, primaries, conventions, and conduct of elections.
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Austin
Texas
Beauford Jester
Price Daniel
Daniel
Governor's
H. Grady Chandler
W. O. Reed
Darios Ashley
William Y. Penn
Midland
William R. Stump
Georgetown
E. C. Grindstaff
Ballinger
Kennedy
W. A. Smith
Houston
Shepperd
J. M. Patterson, Sr
Paul Brown
Soil Saving Will Be Told Businessmen
Beginning at noon Monday, Fannin county businessmen will be told what soil conservation means to them and their business. A C Spencer, southwest representative of the Friends of the Land, opens a series of meetings with a 15 minute radio address over Station KEYN, then speaks to Lions clubs, Rotary clubs, vets classes, and other groups through the week in Honey Grove, Ivanhoe, Bonham, and Wright.
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Fannin County
A. C. Spencer
Southwest
The
Friends of the Land
KEYN
Lions Club
Honey Grove
Ivanhoe
Bonham Rotary Club
Spencer
Bonham Lions Club
Bonham
Whitewright Rotary Club
Fire damages Iowa Park high school. classes to resume Monday
A basement fire at W. F. George high school in Iowa Park damaged the building. No injuries among about 700 students. Iowa Park fire department and Electra firefighters extinguished the blaze. Principal R. V. Wood estimates damages at 10 thousand dollars.
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Iowa Park
Texas
Wichita County
W. F. George High School
Electra
R. V. Wood
District Court Opens Monday for Sixth District Grand Jury
The Sixth District Court begins its January term Monday morning with the convening of the grand jury. The panel will review cases prepared since the last year’s term by the county attorney’s office for presented consideration.
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Sixth District Court
Yoasiar
Tyra
Dallas Woman Charged in Fort Worth Traffic Death
Ruth Mimcey Fieener of Dallas is charged with negligent homicide over a New Year’s Day collision near Fort Worth. Henry H. Journey, 62, a railroad conductor, died from injuries sustained in the crash.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Dallas
Ruth Mimcey Fieener
Henry H. Journey
New Cold Wave To Hit Texas Today
A sharp cold wave is moving into Texas today, bringing plunging temperatures and strong winds. Forecasters predict icy conditions across major cities with frost and travel disruption likely. United Press reports adjustments to heating needs and public safety advisories issued by state officials.
Texas Weather Outlook: Blustery, Mild into Next Cold Snap
Blustery winds and partly cloudy skies rule most of Texas with mild day temperatures. The Midwest cold wave may bring a sharp drop later, especially Panhandle and South Plains, with 8 to 15 degrees possible tonight. Light snow expected in the Panhandle as it shifts northward.
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Texas
Midwest
Panhandle
South Plains
el Paso
Pay Boost for Truman to Get Early Action
Congress considers a bill to raise President Truman’s pay from 75000 to 100000 and VP Barkley’s from 20000 to 30000 before the January 20 inauguration. The plan also adds an expense account for the president and enhances the vice president’s allowance.
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Washington
U.P
Alben Barkley
Congress
Civil Service
Senate
Lou
Cool Weather Set to Return for Bonham Monday
Bonham residents may feel cooler air by Monday as the U S Weather Bureau forecasts a cold front moving south from the Northwest. Saturday brought mild, cloudy skies with a Friday high of 55 and low of 45. The cold spell is linked to a front that helped push a blizzard through the Midwest. Some Texas areas saw near freezing temperatures overnight, with El Paso among the colder spots.
Jones to Leave Monday for Texas Legislature
State Senator C. R Jones departs Bonham on Monday for Austin to begin the new session of the Texas Legislature scheduled to open Tuesday January 11. Gen. Jones is currently serving his second term in the upper chamber.
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C. R Jones
Fewer Traffic Deaths Debated for January in Texas
President Charles A Miller of the Texas Safety Association says January may see about 135 traffic deaths, though fatalities per mile could be higher due to bad weather. He notes July is the safest month by travel versus deaths and urges caution amid slick roads and obscured vision.
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Charles A. Miller
Texas Safety Association
Miller
Miter
National Safety Council
Federation of Women’s Clabs
The
American Legion
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Department of Public Safety
Safety Association
Governors Action Program
GOP Plans Senate Questioning of Acheson on Law Firm Ties
Washington Republicans seek Senate confirmation hearings for Dean Acheson as Secretary of State focusing on his law firm dealings and links to a Polish government matter. Observers expect Senate rejection to stall, while Russians assess Acheson as an upper class figure likely aligning with Marshall era policies.
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Washington
Republians
Senate
Dean Nehesen
Acheson
Ethira Senate
Moser
Ruosta
Achesen
Tce
George Marshall
Commissioner To Meet Monday In Fannin County Court
Fannin County Commissioners Court will hold its regular January meeting on Monday January 10 in the court office on the second floor. The agenda includes discussion of salaries for constables and the possible purchase of road equipment for the sheriff's department.
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Fannin County Commissioners Court
No Men Will Be Drafted During February March
The army states no men will be drafted in February and March due to high voluntary enlistments. Officials cite strong enlistment rates and reduced quotas as the reason for the pause, while stressing continued recruitment efforts and readiness.
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Washington
Army
Oma Mare
Britain Protests At UN on Middle East Air Incident
Britain protests to the United Nations Security Council over Jewish and British air actions on the Palestine Egypt border. London claims four Spitfires and one Tempest shot down. Jews accuse British planes of strafing Negev targets. Britain reserves right to further action and cites lack of diplomatic ties to Israel.
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United Press
Great
Negev
Palestine Assort
Burglar Suspect Returns as Bond Hearing Opens
A Bonham burglary suspect faced the court as jurors considered evidence and witness testimonies. The case involved multiple alleged entries and property losses tied to the Friday night events, with local lawmen and city officials preparing for possible indictments.
City Commission Set for First 1949 Meeting
The Bona city commission plans its first official session of 1949 on Monday at City Hall. Officials say the agenda includes routine business and organizational items as the new year begins.
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Mosdasy
Pecos River Meet Postponed in Austin
The Pecos River athletic meet scheduled for Austin has been postponed. No new date is announced and organizers urge teams to monitor updates from the association for revised timing.
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Pecos River
Texas waters compact delayed by engineering delays
The Texas Board of Water Engineers postpones a formal agreement with New Mexico due to engineering delays. A later meeting is planned to present the compact for ratification. Colder conditions follow with potential 24 year dispute over Pecos river division.
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Texas Board of Wate
Enginero
EO Vo Spon
Texas
New Merina
New Mexico
Pecos
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