Alleged spies plead not guilty in Washington case
Two accused spies Otto Werber and Kurt Ponger pleads were entered in Washington before Judge Alexander Holtzoff. The Army veterans deny charges of plotting to pass military secrets to Russia and await trial set for March 2 with bond set at 50 000. Yuri Novikoff the alleged courier left New York as the State Department declared him unwelcome.
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Washington
Otto Werber
Kurt Ponger
New York
Austria
Alexander Holtzoff
Russia
Vienna
Holtsoff
Yuri Novikoff
State Department
Truman Plans Continued BSA Ties In Private Life
President Truman will maintain ties with the Boy Scouts of America as an Honorary Vice-President after leaving the White House. In a telegram to John M. Schiff, head of the National Council, Truman expressed pleasure to continue serving the BSA and sent best wishes to the National Executive Board. Schiff noted that upon Truman’s retirement the president becomes Honorary President and ex presidents become Honorary Vice Presidents, while praising his support for Scouting and its youth programs.
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White House
Truman
Boy Scouts of America
John M. Schiff
National Council, Boy Scouts of American
National Executive Board
Boy Scouts
America
Alaniz explains vacation during alleged university crime
Alice Texas January 19 Attorney Nago Alaniz charged in the mistaken killing of a University of Texas student says he was on vacation for three weeks while officers searched for him He joins attorney George Archie Parr in stating the family and he were in New Orleans on what they called a vacation. He was bonded at five thousand dollars and released after a Saturday appearance. He later showed up at his Alice law office for work.
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Berlin
Bulgaria
Red Germany
Red
Soviet Zone
West Berlin
Reds
Alice
Jan
Nago Alaniz
University of Texagy
Exphins
Texas
Alaniz
Flo
Jim Wis County
Attourney
George Archie Parr
Alanizyoo
New Orleans
Mbs
Alunit
Alico
Mild Weather Returns to Bonham Area After Cold Snap
Bonham area sees milder conditions after a harsh sleet storm and record cold. Temperatures ranged from 17 degrees last Friday to a 51 degree high Sunday with sleet lingering on shaded surfaces, while most of East Texas warms with forecast highs in the sixties.
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Mila
Bonham
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Texarkana
East Texas
Childress
Dalhart
Brownsville
College Station
Lufkin
Beaumont
Galveston
Houston
Austn
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Amarillo
el Paso
Lubbock
Austin
Tyler
Waco
Wichita Falls
Panhandle
South
West Tearas
Weather Bureau
New Mexico
Carlsbad
Southwest
Floods Batters Pacific Northwest Killing and Displacing Residents
Heavy rain swells rivers in Northern California and Southern Oregon leaving at least six dead and hundreds homeless. Cloudbursts drop up to four inches in 24 hours along the Klamath and Rogue basins as communities become isolated and mass evacuations continue with more rain expected.
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California
Oregon
Klamath
Bich
Umpqua
Wihamete
Toothache Turns Into Earache In Sleep Tale
Seven year old Adeline Keeler of Brookfield Connecticut complained of a toothache that spread to her ear. The school nurse doubted the claim until the doctor found no tooth to remove yet the tooth had lodged in her ear after she placed it under her pillow hoping it would turn into a dime.
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Brookefteld
Dunn
Adeline Keeler
Brookfield
Connecticut
Adeline
Teen-Aged Gang Attacks Two San Antonio Citizens
Police hunt for a 20 member high school gang after they assaulted Doctor Robert Wadheim and hatchery executive D. B. Martin in a northwest San Antonio area. Two youths captured, including a reported gang leader who is said to be the son of a Houston oil man.
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San Antonio
Houston
Robert Wadheim
Wadheim
Thut
Hatchery
D. B. Martin
Wandheim
Martin
GI Bill of Rights Takes Care of Dog at College
In Easton Pennsylvania Lafayette College grants an exception to a dormitory dog ban for a mongrel named Mother. The dog belonged to ex Marine Ralph Othon who found her in Guam in 1950 during Korea service. Mother reportedly helped warn his unit during a night attack and later traveled to Japan and back to the United States.
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Easton
Lafayette College
Pennsylvania
Dean Biddle Heg
Ralph Othon Othon
Guam
Korea
Othon
Mother
Japan
United States
Good Will Trip to Randolph Friday
Bonham merchants launch their 1954 goodwill tour with a Friday visit to Randolph hosted by the Methodist Church ladies. A meal will be served at the high school. tickets are available from KooP Melver Ton my Gelhausen or Bob Cantrell and should be purchased or reserved by Wednesday afternoon.
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Bonham Merchants
Randolph
The
Methodist Church
Koop Melver Ton My Gelhausen
Bob Cantrell
Weather Outlook for North Central Texas
Generally fair conditions persist with no significant temperature changes this afternoon through Tuesday. No storms or major changes expected across the region.
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Texas
Methodists Okay Plans for New Building in Bonham
The First Methodist Church of Bonham votes to approve a new educational building. Denison contractor John W. Bengel submits the low bid of 71499 with 2168 for an asphalt floor and fixtures. Construction could start by February 1 after old building is sold, with completion about six months from start.
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First Methodist Church
Bonham
John W. Bengel
Denison
Nal
Chidren
Kenge
Attendance in Bonham Schools Rises Toward 90 Percent
Bonham schools report improved attendance as clear weather and lower flu impact reduce absences. Superintendent C. H. Dillehay notes 163 white school absences out of 1 305, Washington with 26 of 250 absent, white school rate 12 5 percent and Washington 10 4 percent.
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Bonham
C. H. Dillehay
Washington
Bailey English
Ravenna
Stephenson
Supt Dillehay
Forgery cases disposed in Sixth District Court
In Mondas morning session in the Sixth District Court Alvin Swindle faced forgery charges that were dropped because a key witness from Oklahoma failed to testify. Jean Milam pled guilty to forgery before a jury and received a two year suspended sentence.
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Sixth District Court
Mondas Morning
Alvin Swindle
Oklahoma
Hun County
A L. Bartley
Jean Milam
Move to curb speculation in vegetable oil futures
In Washington on January 1 the Agriculture Department announced new limits to curb speculative trading in cottonseed oil soybean oil and lard futures effective April The limits set maximum holdings for speculators at 3 600 000 pounds of cottonseed oil 3 000 000 pounds of soybean oil and 1 600 000 pounds of lard per control for future delivery.
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Washington
Aquicultur Department
Army's New Cold Weather Uniform Tested On Frontline
In Korea Lt William Aaron of Mississippi wore the vinyl plastic cold weather suit on patrol instead of standard bulky gear. He reported lying in a paddy with no cold felt though sweat irritation occurred. The single light cotton layer protects the suit and adds pockets. Division HQ, Col Charles Mason observed two hours in near zero temps as tests continue before a decision to make it standard gear.
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Western Front
Korea
Jan
Suyn Il
Lasutenant
William Aaron Tt
Lyon
Muissinaippi
Charles Mason
Marion
South Carolina
Inauguration Plans Highlight Washington Festival
Final plans for Eisenhower’s inauguration unfold in Washington as visitors flood in. A three day celebration features a star studded inaugural festival before Eisenhower takes the oath as the 34th U.S. president, delivers a 2300 word address, reviews the parade, and attends two inaugural balls.
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Washington
Dwight David Eisenhower
United States
White House
Eisenhower
HSU Cowboy Band To Honor the University Event
Hardin Simmons University famed cowboy band to perform second appearance for President-elect Pussemhower at a nationwide parade. The quartet rode into Washington after marching in a Madison Square Garden rally last February. The band will be accompanied by co-eds riding white horses at the lead.
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Abilene
Hardin Simmons University
Pussemhower
Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock Prices Amid Slaughter Demand
Slaughter cattle steady to sharply lower with yearlings and calves weak to unevenly lower as weights exceed 500 pounds drop. Stockers scarce and steady for some buyers. Hogs largely higher across the board with 60 cents gains on most types, sow prices steady to strong. shipments light and weights vary from 200 to 300 pounds with some garbage-fed hogs noted.
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Tedman
Briday
Wilson faces obstacle to quick confirmation as Defense Secretary
In Washington on January 19, reports say Republican leaders doubt Charles Wilson can win Senate approval in time to be sworn in with Ebenhower’s cabinet. Wilson, GM president, owns about 2.5 million dollars in GM stock, and may testify again Wednesday to clarify vows to avoid GM contracts. The GOP committee plans to press the issue while other appointments move forward.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Defense
Ebenhowers
General Motors
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate Gop
Senate Commerce Committee
Sinclar
Eisenhower
Earl Coke
Coke
Berkley
California
Agriculture Service
C Clifornia
Brace and Bit Burglar Strikes Longview Jewelry Store
Police link Longview heist to the brace and bit gang active in Waco Sherman and McKinney Texas since December 6. The four-city effort will convene to share notes and plan captures. Burglaries used hardware store tools bought with cheap brace and bit sets and left tools wiped of fingerprints at each site.
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Longview
Minor collision injures two in Cary intersection
Police report a minor two car collision at Willow and West Eighth Street Sunday morning. Cary driver Judge S F Leslie and N G Free sustained minor damage to both vehicles. No injuries are noted.
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Cary
S F Leslie
N G Free
Willow
West Eighth Street
Local News Notes From Murky Telegraph Snippet
Fragmented OCR reads like a worn town page with mentions of Irene Mayfield Telephone readers, Shinpaugh report, two dozen eggs, weather sleet storm, flu recovery, Leon Simmons, Fawcett home search, Warriors beating Pittsburg, and Charleo Rid planning for March events.
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Irene Mayfield
Dune Shinpaugh
Sain Vianear
Dinoo Aniilen
Leon Simmons
Fawcett
Pittsburg
Charleo
Bonkain
Salt of the Earth Verse Reflected in Irena Radio Service
A radio service sermon notes that even salt can fall short and be useless unless cleaned and kept pure, echoing the biblical line you are the salt of the earth from Malachi. The passage frames daily verses as guidance for faithful living.
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Edward L. Beach
Palo Alto
Calif
Beach
Trigger
Maj
William G. Draper
Liver Springs
Draper
Tomuorrow
By Ken Reynolds
BSA
Igi
United Press
Methodists
Dillehay
Army
HSU Cowboy Band
Irena
Radio Bible Service
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