House debates reorganization plan and trade program extension
The House voted 319 to 69 to extend the reciprocal trade program for three years and consider Hoover Commission reforms to streamline federal agencies. A former Hoover head leads the commission, while critics warn of bureaucratic waste and the impact of policy on American industries. The author endorses prudent management and cautions against weakening labor protections.
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Hoover
Conress
Sary
Columbia River
Columbia
State of
Washington
Department of Commerce
Corps of Engineers
US Army
Tariff Commission
National Heart Week Observed in Austin Texas
National Heart Week runs February 14 to 21 with Dr Geo W Cox urging full cooperation by the State Health Department to educate the public about heart disease. Heart disease is the leading U S killer, claiming more lives annually than the next five causes combined. One in three deaths and one in twenty people suffer from heart or blood vessel disease, and early treatment with drugs or surgery can materially help patients.
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Austin
Texas
United States
Geo W. Cox
State Health Department
Weekly Swing of Farm Markets Feb 14 1949 Swift recovery noted
The US Department of Agriculture reports broad weeklong gains across southwest farm markets after early losses. Corn and milo rose 7 to 12 cents. wheat and oats up 3 to 5 cents. Prices for corn, milo, and wheat varied by point, with notable values in Texas markets and regional livestock shifts as beef, pork, and mutton markets improved late in the week. Cotton salvaged losses with gains near 2.5 dollars per base, while produce such as cabbage and carrots slid as shipments rose.
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US Department of Agriculture
Texas
Houston
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Denver
Rio Grande Valley
Louisiana
Colorado
Dallas
New Orleans
Medical care and early treatment improve heart disease outcome
The piece emphasizes that with competent care heart disease offers the best survival chances. It notes many patients can live nearly normally with restrictions, and advises annual check ups. Dr Cox stresses early detection allows proper treatment to extend a comfortable life.
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Burnet Man Killed By Bullet Sunday
Eli Haines Phelps 23 died Sunday night from a bullet wound after a Sunday afternoon chase by officers trying to stop a speeding car. Sheriff Wallace Riddell said one shot was fired. Justice of the Peace Ham Hell ington was investigating. survivors include Mr and Mrs Edd Dabney and Mr and Mrs Pat Rogers with relatives visited in Harper.
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