Union Accepts Truman Bid for 60 Day Truce
The CIO Communications Workers of America accepts President Truman 60 day truce plan delaying a nationwide telephone strike. The union urged no work disruption while mediators help bargain with Bell System providers. AT&T agreed to extend talks for 60 days aiming to settle the dispute without a walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO Communications Workers of America
Truman
Joseph A. Beirne
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Communication Workers of America
Bell System
Braden Promoted to Sergeant at Yokota Air Base
Carlton B. Braden son of Mrs. Maudie I. Braden of Cameron is promoted to sergeant by Col. Robert W. Witty commanding Yokota Air Base in the Far East. Braden enlisted in February 1948 at Cameron and trained at Lackland before overseas duty with the Fifth Air Force in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton B. Braden
Maudie I. Braden
Cameron
Robert W. Witty
Yokota Air Base
Braden
Far East
Tokyo
United States Air Force
Air Force
Lackland Air Base
San Antonio
Orient
Fifth Air Force
Occupational Air Arm
Japan
Johnson Air Base
Fireman Braden Aids Yokota Base Mission
A Marine firefighter assigned to Yokota Air Base trains at Johnson until May 1949 before transferring east to join the 3rd Installation Squadron. He serves as a fireman for the base fire department, aiding materially in the unit’s mission through capable and efficient performance.
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Mately
Yokota Air Base
Johnson
Yokota
Braden
Funeral services for Mrs. Plocek Saturday
Mrs. Josephine Plocek 73 died after a short illness at her son Roy Plocek’s home on February 23 1950. She left seven sons two daughters and an adopted daughter with twenty one grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Rosary is at Green's Funeral Home and services are led by Father O'Reagan at St Michael's Burlington with burial there.
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Josephine Plocek
Roy Plocek
Plocek
Rosebud
Cotulla
Walter Plocek
Cameron
Willie Plocek
Arnold Plocek
Burlington
George Plocek
Bishop
Herman Ploc
Joe Brode
Houston
Hallie Brod
San Angelo
Green’s
Father O’reagan
St. Michael’s Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
To Be Bob Poage Appreciation Day Planned
Wallace Law of Belton chairs the Bell County committee for a March 1 Bob Poage Appreciation Day. The statement invites the 11th congressional district to join in Bell County to honor congressman Poage and meet him in person.
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Bob Poage
Wallace Law
Belton
Bell County
11Th
Congress
Law
Bob
Milam County Man Training For Caribbean Portrex Exercise
Pfe Francis A. Esslinger of Milam County is receiving amphibious training at the Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek Virginia in preparation for operation portrex a joint air sea and ground maneuver to be staged in the Caribbean in late February and early March The 3rd Infantry Division Fort Benning Georgia plays a major role in portrex a force capable of amphibious assault The operation culminates with a coordinated assault on Vieques Puerto Rico where an Aggressor force will test realism Pfc Esslinger son of C W Esslinger Cameron is a member of U S Army Battery C 39th Field Artillery Battalion Fort Benning Georgia
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Pfe
Francis A. Esslinger
Naval Amphibious Base
Little Creek
Caribbean
Portrex
Army
Navy
Airforce
Marine
Fort Benning
P. W. Clarkson
Africa
Italy
Scicily
France
Vieques
Puerto Rico
Pfc. Esslinger
U. S. Army
C” 39Th Field Artillery Battalion
Georgia
C. W. Esslinger
Cameron
Velasco Couple Visits Friends in Hanover and Cameron
Mr and Mrs T P Gunnels of Velasco visited friends in Hanover and Cameron a few days this week.
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T. P. Gunnels of
Velasco
Hanover
Cameron
Burkes Associate Ill at St Edward Hospital
E. J. Burkes, an associate of Burkes Monard Co., is among patients ill and in St. Edward Hospital for treatment. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Burkes
Burkes-Monard Co
St. Edward Hospital
Mrs. Lester Turner Recovers After Hospital Operation
Mrs. Lester Turner, who underwent an operation at St. Edward Hospital early this week, is reported improving rapidly and shows signs of steady recovery.
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Lester Turner
St. Edward Hospital
French Aid May Be Coming 10 A Head
Dr Philip Jessup returns from a world tour to Paris as France demands more arms for Indo China Ho Chi Minh's forces. The question of American arms aid is to be discussed with the French defense ministry amid Atlantic pact equipment transfers. Jessup led Bangkok talks on Far Eastern policy and will push concrete measures on his Paris arrival.
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France
Philip Jessup
French Defense Ministry
United States
Ho Chin Minh
Jessup
Truman
Bangkok
Paris
Gause Man Announces For State Race
Eugene Clyde Weafer, 36, says he will run for Lieutenant Governor. He previously sought a seat on the state board of education in the Tenth District last November, losing to Paul Bolton of Austin. He is administrator of Milk Bowl, Inc.
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Eugene Clyde Weafer
Waefer
State Board of Education
Paul Bolton
Austin
The
Milk Bowl, Inc
Eight lieutenant governor candidates named in early list
The roster includes R. B. Mc Ashan of Houston H. J. Antoine of Kerrville Ben Ramsey of San Augustine Kyle Vick of Waco G. C. Morris of Greenville W. C. Reed of Dallas and Fred Harris of Dallas all previously announced their bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. McAshan
Houston
H. J. Antoine
Kerrville
Ben Ramsey
San Augustine
Kyle Vick
Waco
G. C. Morris
Greenville
W. C. Reed
Dallas
Fred Harris
Officers Re-elected At Milam County Singing Convention
Milam County singing convention held in Milano last Sunday drew quartets and leaders from across the state. The business session re-elected Clarence Jackson as president and J D Turney as vice-president for another year.
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Milam County
Milano
Clarence Jackson
J. D. Turney
Sheriff Carl Black Visits Rusk On Business Trip
Sheriff Carl Black made a business trip to Rusk on Thursday, coordinating official duties and meeting local authorities during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Black
Rusk
Lockhart Wins Region 6-A Final In OT Thriller
Lockhart defeated Lampasas 37-35 in overtime to capture the Region 6-A title and advance to state. Cameron Yeomen lost 38-33 to Lampasas in the first round, while Brenham beat Cameron 41-36 in the third place game after Alton Fuchs scored 16 for Cameron.
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Lampasas Badgers
Lockhart
Badgers
Cameron Yeomen
Lampasas
Walloping
Brenham
Jacksons Visit Mrs Pattillo and Relatives
Mr and Mrs A O Jackson and their baby Linda of Bryan visited Mrs Pattillo and other relatives here recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Jackson
Linda of Bryan
Mrs. Jackson
Oscar Pattillo
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