Rio Grande Flood Forcing Evacuations Along Border
A severe flood on the Rio Grande sent floodwaters into border towns triggering civilian evacuations on the Mexican side after a crest of the river reached record levels. A fisherman, W. Williams, 70, of Del Rio, drowned in Devils River tributary as waters rose across Eagle Pass and Del Rio areas. Mexican authorities reported greater inundation on their side, while crews remained engaged in rescue and protection efforts.
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Rio Grande
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Il Am
W. Williams
del Rio
Devils Rio
Eagle Pass
Del
Mexi
Rayburn Campaign Swing Schedule Through Fourth Congressional District
U S representative Jess Rayburn outlines a campaign push from Tuesday to Wednesday visiting Ward 8 and key towns. He is campaigning for re election in the Fourth Congressional district and will end with a speech at a local bakery. The schedule lists times and cities including Windom Ector Trenton Randolph Nobility Bailey Gobel Bartley La.* It notes possible minor delays and emphasizes meeting as many people as possible during the swing.
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Jessman
Bem Rayburn
Canal
Fannin County
Rayburn
Nobility
Bailey
Gobel m. Bartley
Lam
Sam Rayburn
Congress
South
Raybun
Hunt County
Somumerce
Commerce
Uber
Evers Stup
Ceinste
Grayson County
Sherman
Whitesboro
Tuk
van Alstyne
Truman signs act opening doors to displaced Europeans
President Truman signed a measure to admit displaced Europeans into the United States. He criticized Bess Truman for calling the act incriminatory toward Jews and Catholics and said he would have vetoed it in the current session. He noted Congress would have to act again in the next session.
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Ashington
U.P
Truman
America
Europe
Bess
Congress
Nso
Arlidge Cemetery Services Postponed
Announced funeral services at Arlidge Cemetery for a Sunday were postponed due to unspecified reasons. The county committee and local officials indicated the decision was widely felt as necessary to avoid confusion and ensure proper arrangements.
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Murial Services
Arlidge
Cain
Wulday Pygan
Jones
Modernization Planned for North Texas American Theatre
North Texas business owner Cole announced a $30000 modernization of the American Theatre in Lake Success New York. The project updates front exterior interior lobby mens and ladies facilities and signage to create one of the region's most modern theatres upon completion.
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North Texas
H S Cole
Texas
Mens Restrugm
Bunham
Cole
British Protest Soviet Action In Closing Traffic Into Berlin
Twelve Bonham school faculty members attend the first term of the summer session at East Texas State College in Commerce. Teachers from Bonham, Duncan, and Trentor schools enroll, with many commuting daily between Bonham and Commerce.
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Berlin
Bonham
East Texas State College
Commerce
Fannin County
Frantes Rutik
Sam Sisson
Henry Suly
W E Crelia
T I. Higeass
Bernice Claypool
Inez Inglish
Louie Wheeler
Mary Helen Smith
John Miller
ETSTC
Gem
Hilan H Robertson
Bridie
Vasily DB
Sokolovsky
Krestena
Gebelaveky
Jin
London
Foreign Office
Britain
France
United States
Washington
Lewis Douglas
Ernest Bevin
Willliams Strang
Strang
Massigil
Russia
Matl
Rusln G3
Nelph
Villar
First Draftees To Be Called In Late September
The government launched the peace time draft with registration of men 18 through 25 starting within 51 weeks. Local draft boards will organize nationwide as 4,000 plus boards prepare, with first call expected in September and a six week registration period.
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Washington
Selective Service
Soo
Rebuttal Return in Clyde Casper Case and Draft Debate
Fragmented wartime notice discusses Clyde Casper case and the return for rebuttal. It outlines U S draft plans under Truman era law, with dates and groups to be called, plus Army and defense officials signaling start timing and exemptions, while National Guard enlistments are halted to meet quotas.
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Jie Vury
Clyde
Two Gray
Dudu City
United State
Revuriy
Department of the Army
Gray
Casper
England
Pilutu
Tu‘al
Sleers Fuil
Truman
Wilk Defense
James Furrestal
Army
Kennet de Resal
Furrestal
Royall
National Guard
Rayburn praised by farmers as friend in emergency
The June 1988 Progressive Farmer notes that Sam Rayburn was trusted by farmers for his practical help and steady advocacy. It highlights his long service and impact on agricultural policy, portraying him as a dependable ally during crises. The piece links his legacy to ongoing farm needs and leadership.
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Amun
Sun Ruybu
Buaig
Bunham
Sam Rayburn
Veterans Receive Medal of Honor at White House ceremony
President Truman presided as 68 veterans were honored with the Medal of Honor in a White House Rose Garden event. The ceremony included four wartime heroes named along with other recipients. attendees included military leaders and Supreme Court figures in a formal recognition of service.
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Prumys
Se Francis
Pierce Bacivur Ip
Cum
Jacksu
Charle Pharris
USN
Gulunoin
Truman
Whit House
Ruse Garden
A Tces
Citatiy
First Draft Registration Date Set for August Sixteen
Washington reports the first registration under the peacetime draft will occur on August sixteen to organize four thousand draft boards. By August thirty the first questionnaires go to ages nineteen through twenty five. induction begins no earlier than September twenty two. Army Navy and Air Force may open ranks to eighteen year olds for one year of service.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Air Force
Natonal Guard and Reserve
Judge Advocate General's Department
Weather East Texas Notes Forecast
Cloudy conditions with scattered thundershowers reported in East Texas. A typographical note mentions about 600 species of various insects existing in the United States.
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East
Texas
Hubam Cover Seed Shipped From Missouri Farmers
Honey Grove farmers shipped 12,000 pounds of Hubam clover seed to St Louis. Ernest Evans, Henry Stroud, Raymund Johnson, F C Bo mar and J L Whuistlher led the export. Lamar county growers added pounds to the Musckioag shipment.
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Missouri
Honey Grove
Spl
St.Louis
Ernest Evans
Henry Stroud
Raymund Johnson
F C Bomar
J L
Suspect Held After Tex Shooting Surrenders
In Groveton Texas police say a suspect surrendered after the previous day shooting of 33 year old Phillip B Harrison. Pollok Police reported the man blamed an old grievance for the fatal incident.
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Groveton
Tex
Phillip B Harrison
Pollok
Street Repairs Strewn Across City District
Street crews worked Friday on Third Street between Center and Chestnut with a gravel surface badly washed by recent rain. City crews carried out a muuning treatment to address the damage.
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Center
Chestnut Streets
Reform of High Command Signals GOP Campaign Move
A scrambled report from Philadelphia describes reforms to the Republican high command as Thomas E. Dewey accelerates organization for a White House bid. A special train and rapid notes outline efforts to unite party leadership ahead of weekend meetings.
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Pumadelphia
Thomas E. Dewe
Republian High Command
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