29 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1950
Page
1
Del Rio and Winter Garden exchanges faced a walkout by employees on Thursday from 10 30 to 11 00 a m in apparent violation of existing contract. Company officials say prearranged by union leaders, the action occurred during ongoing bargaining and notes a proposed wage offer and job benefits as part of settlement efforts.
Jeannine Helland of Houston, a model and dancer, won the 1951 Maid of Cotton title after beating 19 rivals. She will tour the United States, Europe and South America as the industry goodwill ambassador. Her first alternate is Eleanore Chalmers of San Luis Obispo, with Jean Neal of Greenville as second alternate.
A stolen Chevrolet two door sedan was recovered in Joliet Illinois after being stolen from Jens G. So later December. The recovery ends a local vehicle theft incident involving an unspecified suspect and location.
Washington reports the ban on Mexican canned meat sales will be lifted tomorrow for the first time since 1946. Mexico must meet U S inspection standards, with likely U S market access equaling pre quarantine levels. Mexico operates 20 plus canneries and may export about 75 million pounds annually, potentially affecting Argentine exports.
A Civil Defense Advisory Council was named for the City of Del Rio to advise Mayor Frank Randolph. Members include Judge Grover C. Poole, Raymond Sample, Ima Jo Fleetwood, E. F. Palmer, Brian Montague, and Hilary B. Doran with assignments in various defense support areas.
Last rites for Innis Jones 75 were conducted at 2 p.m. in the Doran Chapel with Rev. M H Applewhite officiating and burial at Westlawn Cemetery. Jones, a Kentucky native and former Del Rio plumber, died of natural causes shortly after Monday. He served in Panama as a civil service employee. Pell bearers included Karl Muller and Henry Seale. Jones leaves a wife and three children. His son, Staff Sergeant Innis Jones, is stationed at Fort Campbell Kentucky. Mrs Jones' parents also attended.
Vietminh forces smash against French lines on a 25 mile front north of Hanoi but French counterattacks restore positions. The four day drive threatens Hanoi Halphong area as Argentina prepares to evacuate 1600 women and children with thousands more to follow.
William Bernice and Gerald Speaker, two Lackland Air Base soldiers from Chicago, were jailed in Wake Vord County on suspicion of stealing the W. B. Stokes car early Wednesday. Arrests followed a report to Alpine authorities and patrol involvement. the vehicle was lightly damaged since being driven from the Stokes gate.
Fire gutted the residence of Mr and Mrs C Shindler at Sevent Street and Avenue D shortly after 1 am Thursday. Fire Chief Norbert Kunz valued damage at 4000 dollars and said furniture was saved but the building and personal belongings were lost. The house faced by E Houston of Washington DC and the origin of the blaze remains unknown.
North Korean Reds aided by China reportedly penetrated four to ten miles south of the 38th Parallel in east central Korea. UN forces near Seoul pulled back up to three miles as a large Red attack was contained. Reports place activity around Yongpo and areas south of the parallel with notable Red concentrations near Imjin River and Yenchon.
John W. Ingram 59 dies of a heart attack at his home in Val Verde County Texas. In Silver Plume Colorado a seven men trapped after a Smuggler Mine fire with rescue crews working amid collapsed shafts.
Deer hunters report near season end with two days left and excellent hunting results. The period has produced many deer killed, reflecting strong effort and favorable conditions for the season.
Douglas Newton Jr who was under treatment at Warm Springs Foundation in Gonzales for six months has been discharged and has resigned home to Del Rio. He spent time in a Philadelphia hospital where he went to attend the Boy Scouts. Douglas will resume his studies in school when the holidays begin.
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