Treasury probes tax of Texas political boss Parr
The Treasury Department expands an income tax probe targeting George Parr a Duval County Texas power broker known as the Duke of Duval Gov. Allan Shivers warns of martial law if needed while Ranger Capt A L Allee and Ranger Joe Bridge face indictments for a Jan 18 courthouse scuffle with Parr The case involves dueling authorities and a possible martial law response in Duval county Continued on Page 2
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Herbert Brownell Jr
Washington
Treasury Department
George Parr
Parr
South Texas
Duval County
Allan Shivers
Brownell
Shivers
Has
Texas
Treasury
Texas Rangers
Jim Wells County
Joe Bridge
Duke of
Duval
San Antonio
Western Allies reject Molotov peace referendum plan
In Berlin on Thursday Western allies dismissed Russia's peace referendum idea and vowed to seek a direct yes or no on free all German elections. They aim to break Molotov’s filibuster and press for a clear response to Eden's German election plan while noting Molotov’s promise to comment.
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Berlin
Russia
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
Molotov
Anthony Eden
Eden
Folen
UDF Conducts Finance Drive in Childress County by Mail
The Texas United Defense Fund and USO plan a brief fundraising drive this month in Childress County. Dallas- based chairman Ben H. Wooten says Texans will donate 775000 toward the national goal of 20225500 to support USO services for armed forces. Contributions may be mailed to UDF USO, 415 Reserve Loan Life Bldg., Dallas Texas.
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Texas United Defense Fund
USD
Childress County
Ben H. Wooten
Dallas
Texas Committee
Wooten
USO
National United Defense Fund
Udf-Uso
Texas
Yarborough Attacks Shivers Administration Over City Powers
Austin attorney Ralph Yarborough told the Waco Lions Club that the Shivers administration acts as if in the 19th century and keeps cities under tight control. He urged shared tax revenues or broader taxing powers for cities to relieve ad valorem taxpayers, signaling potential gubernatorial plans.
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Waco
Austin
Ralph Yarborough
Allan Shivers
Texas
Yarborough
Waco Lions Club
Rotary Conference Chairmen Meet to Plan March Session
All committee chairs of the Rotary Conference 183rd District will meet with District Governor J Herschel Coffee on Wednesday afternoon at 2 pm in City Hall. Morris Higley, general chairman, announced final conference details for March 4 to 6. Decorations committee ordered materials at yesterday’s meeting.
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Rotary
183Rd
J. Herschel
Morris Higley
Soviets Tighten Guards After Tokyo Desertion
In Tokyo on February 4 Soviet officials took tight precautions to prevent more desertions after Yuri Rostavorov, a high ranking officer, defected to American intelligence. Two secret police operatives linked to Rostavorov were ordered home, while several adults and one infant prepare to sail from Kasado to Hiroshima. The mission is effectively a prison with guards protecting each other.
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Tokyo
Yuri Rostovorov
Kremlin
Hiroshima
Kasado
Rastovorov
Japan
V. I. Savalyev
Increase in Arms Traffic to Indo China Reds Noted
Washington reports a sharp rise in shipments of weapons and war equipment to Communist rebels in Indo China. Analysts fear a drive to drive French forces from the region as Korea War afterglow and French domestic pressure push for settlement. France has asked the United States for more military aid including B 26 bombers and cargo aircraft.
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Washington
Indo-China
France
Southeast Asia
Red China
United States
Page
Anderson challenges legality of US butter-buying program
Senator Clinton Anderson questions if the government may keep buying butter at high prices beyond the current term. He seeks a legal opinion on trimming support levels now, citing a surplus in government stocks and retail prices around 80 cents a pound. President Eisenhower signals intent to lower butter prices.
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Anderson
Washington
Clinton P. Anderson
D-N.m
Agriculture
Ezra T. Benson
Eisenhower
George D. Aiken
Rvt
Edward J. Thye
Rminn
Senate Agriculture Committee
Benson
Aiken
Thye
Siz
Spessard L. Holland
D-Fra
Clinton Anderson
New York Coffee Exchange
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee
Snow Closes In Across Upper Midwest With Seven Inch Depths
A winter storm covered the upper Midwest with up to seven inches of snow, mainly in Michigan where Lan sing reported seven inches and Grand Rapids five. New York state and New England saw two to three inches, while most other regions had fair weather and mild temperatures though the north remained largely below freezing. The coldest reading was 10 above at West Yellowstone, Wyoming.
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Midwest
New York State
New England
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Lansing
Grand Rapids
Rockies
West Yellowstone
Wyo
Campbell Speaks At Jaycee Club Meeting
Dr. Paul Campbell extension director for Knights of Pythias spoke to Jaycee Club members introduced by Delbert Wasson. The group discussed the Go To Church campaign and a membership drive planned for February.
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Paul Campbell
Knights of Pythias
Jaycee Club
Delbert Wasson
Jaycees
Rebels Reach Within 51 Miles of Luang Prabang
Reports say Communist forces pushed within 51 miles of Luang Prabang while another column attacked northern Laos. French authorities blackout progress as Muong Sai and Bannambac fell. Muang Negai reportedly still holds but under pressure.
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Hanoi
Indo - China
Luang Prabang
Laos
Indo-China
Judges Needed For Scout Meet At Fair Park Auditorium
Western District Boy Scouts seek additional judges for tomorrows First Aid Meet at Fair Park Auditorium. With 18 teams and 13 judges plus 3 alternates, organizers aim to reach equal judge count and three alternates. Event begins 7:30 pm. teams travel from Quanah Paducah and Chil dress.
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Western District of
Boy Scouts
Fair Park Auditorium
Bob Polson
Quanah
Paducah
Childress
Leaders See Little Hope Of Prompt Bricker Vote
Washington February 4 Republican leaders expressed little chance of a final vote on the Bricker amendment before week after next. Eisenhower opposes Bricker and a George substitute was rejected by the administration. Bricker offered a personal substitute but would not abandon basic principles. Senate leaders said no major action this week due to Lincoln Day speeches. The House Post Office panel voted to raise out of town first class mail postage from three to four cents an ounce.
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Washington
Bricker
Eisenhower
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Senate
Walter F. George
D-Ga
Herbert Brownell Jr
GOP
William P. Knowland Calif
House Post Office
Senate Interior committee approves Alaska statehood bill
The Senate Interior committee voted 14 to 1 for Alaska statehood, with plans to link it to Hawaii's bill. Democrats aim to tie the two statehood measures as Hawaii debates. Chairman Guy Cordon noted no basic changes but said amendments will shape economic provisions for Alaska.
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Washington
Senate Interior Committee
Senate
William F. Knowland
Calif
Hawaii
Cordon
Wichita Falls School Board to Discuss Segregation Ban
The Wichita Falls school board plans a meeting next week to decide actions as segregation ends at the Sheppard Air Force Base school. A spokesman says current Texas law requires segregation for state aid, and the 12 room base school, built with federal funds, would then be run by the government if the district cuts ties.
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Wichita Falls
Sheppard Air Force Base
Texas
Sheppard
Booker T. Washington
Weather Mild in State Amid Dry Outlook
A mild, dry weather pattern fronts the state with light winds and stable temperatures. Forecasters expect sunny spell across counties, with warming afternoons and no precipitation in the forecast.
Texas enjoyed bright springlike weather with no rain
A high pressure system over the western U S kept Texas under a light northwest flow. No rain was reported in the 24 hours to 6:30 a m Thursday. Overnight low reached 27 at Salt Flat and high 57 at Brownsville with numerous other readings across the state.
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Texas
Salt Flat
Brownsville
Dalhart
Amarillo
Lubbock
Midland
el Paso
Presidio
del Rio
Laredo
San Antonio
Austin
San Angelo
Abilene
Wichita Falls
Mineral Wells
Waco
Fort Worth
Dallas
Dodson Accepts Career Day Bid
Dodson High School joins seven area schools set to fill the March 23 Career Day. Morris Higley, Education committee chair, says the event will attract 12 colleges and universities and may double in size. Schools from Quanah Paducah Community Center Childress Kirkland Quail will participate with Baylor TCU SMU West Texas State Midwestern Texas State College for Women Wayland Hardin-Simmons Abilene Christian McMurry Howard Payne Texas Tech sending instructors.
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Higley
Quanah
Paducah
Community Center
Childress
Kirkland
Quail
Baylor
TCU
SMU
West Texas State
Midwestern
Texas State College For Women
Wayland
Hardin-Simmons
Abilene Christian
McMurry
Howard Payne
Texas Tech
Judge releases man jailed for son's crimes in Texas
Fernando Rodriguez, jailed for his eight year old son’s burglaries, is freed by County Judge George C. Roane. Rodriguez must support his children and stay out of trouble while Catholic charities continue care. The case marks a first under a Texas law allowing a parent to be jailed for a child’s crimes if he cannot curb them.
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Richmond
Tex
Fernando Rodriguez
Fort Bend
George C. Roane
Rodriquez
Roane
Texas
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Upper Midwest
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Jaycee Meeting
James Ragsdale
Charles Willyard
Gerald Howard
Dick Preston
Tommy Newberry
Palmer Massey
George Stewart
Leo Grayson
Bert Hargrave
Robert Butler
Roy Key
Doug Jefferies
Jack Kerley
Bob Jones
Harry S. King
Howard E. Newberry
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Dodson High School
Morris Higtey
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Lone Star Boat Factory
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James C. Smith
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