Damage to Property Slight as Hurricane Hits Houston
The Houston area faced strong winds and heavy rain as a hurricane struck near midnight. Officials noted the loss of the storm's Eye and warned winds of 100 mph near the center while inland areas received diminishing gusts. About five thousand evacuees filled City Auditorium and Sam Houston Coliseum, with one man reported missing after a fishing trip incident in Matagorda Bay involving a cabin cruiser.
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Palacios
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States study government reorganization for efficiency
The Council of State Governments reports studies on governmental reorganization in at least 16 states and two territories Puerto Rico and Hawaii focusing on increasing efficiency.
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Council of State Governments
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Welcome Home Miss Beatrice Cobb Dinner in Morganton
A volunteer group honored Miss Beatrice Cobb with a television set after a Morganton News-Herald staff dinner. Speakers praised her long service as secretary of the North Carolina Press Association, noting her Democratic ties and an honorary university degree.
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Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Beatrice Cobb
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Morganton
Press Association
Democratic Party
Don Elias
Asheville
Duke
Knoxville
Cobb
Congress Weighs Navy Crisis As Air Force Rivalry Grows
The report cites Navy officers like Bogan Radford Crommelin and Denfeld voicing deep morale concerns and claims of the fleet being worn down by defense leadership. It notes no comment from Secretary Johnson or Matthews and portrays Vinson's committee as divided over the release amid power struggles with the Air Force for funding and influence.
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Denfeld
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Vinson
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Borough Presidents Exchange Barrage Telegram Words
Bronx President Lyons sends a telegram to Brooklyn President Cashmore joking that the Bronx Bombers will annihilate the Dodgers. He adds a quip about visiting the borough of universities and improving culture and mentions fish fins in a terse exchange.
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James J. Lyons
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Alfred Drake Stars In New Red Feather Man Radio Drama
Alfred Drake, Broadway star in Kiss Me Kate, opens the 1949 Adventures of the Red Feather Man tonight on WMFR at 9 45. The episode Portrait of Jimmy is presented by the Community Radio Council for the High Point Community Chest, illustrating real life human problems and local Chest agency services.
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Red Feather Man
WMFR
Jimmy
Community Radio Council
High Point Community Chest
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High Point College Bursar Leads Campus Operations
Richard A. Short known as Dick serves as bursar and office manager at High Point College, overseeing four assistants while acting as graduate athletics manager and bookstore treasurer. A 1940 graduate, Short is a WWII veteran who served 20 months in Europe and travels across the country in service roles. He and wife Anne Pleasants Short have a two year old son Thomas Clark and are members of First Presbyterian Church.
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Texas
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Thomasville Sets Fire Prevention Week Parade
Thomasville proclaims Fire Prevention Week October 9 to 15 observed by Chamber of Commerce Jaycees and local fire department. A Monday 11 AM parade through the business district leads off with fire engines and a Thomasville High School float.
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Harry B. Finch
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Jaycees
W.oe
Thomasville High School
Thomasville Marine League Officers Postponed Installation
The Thomasville High Point Marine League will install new officers Friday at 8 p.m. in the American Legion home in High Point. The ceremony, delayed from tonight, will feature Virgil Horton of Cherry Point as the installing commandant.
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High Point Marine League
American Legion
High Point
Virgil Horton
Cherry Point
State Marine League
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