Community Church Midweek Meetings and Parties
Fragmented notices show midweek church services at First Christian and Central Baptist with prayer groups and Bible study, plus social events. Mrs Weldon Waterlolo hosts a bridge party at Mrs Barksdale’s home. Ruth and James Hairston celebrated birthdays with a party and a movie screening for the guests.
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Abk Bible
Firat Baptist
Teaget
Barksdale
Hubert Barksdale
George ‘Wylie
Ralph Haynie
Kathleen Wousley
J. Leland Lavender
Thomas Dewoody
Dutchie Bright
Werner Hamilton
Ruth
James Hairston
Gien Hairston
James
Mary
Barbara
Lynn McCartney
Beth Bryson
Diane
Hamm
Carolyn Daniel
al J. Daniel
Bobby Renolrds
Gil Johnson
Ann
Linda Scott
Neddy Duncan
Synnee Gayle Morris
Charles and
David Purtle
Marcia’ Buchenan
Helendale Ledbetter
Marilyn White
George’ Regan
Bill McDoural
Sandraware
George Hamilton Christopher
Mary Frances Easley
Robert Allen Erskine
Sammy
Mark Cruse
Harold
Teddy and
Andy
Bemis
Gus Robey
Jerry Worthington
Amelia Harrell
Bill Justiss
Dolores Escarre
Claudette
Deputy Commissioner to Berlin Dies Suddenly
Berlin, Jan 24 Colonel William T. Babcock deputy U S commissioner for Berlin died of a heart attack at 52. He helped shape East West Berlin disputes and authorized West Berlin police to seize a vacant railroad yard, triggering Soviet protests and a road river traffic blockade. His death came 18 minutes after hospital arrival.
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Berlin
William T. Babcock
U. S
Babbcock
New London
Conn
Babcock
West Berlin
Maxwell D. Taylor
A. Mal
New Haven
Afghanistan shifts toward Russia threatens India’s position
The article notes Afghanistan tilting toward the Soviet Union amid disputes with Pakistan over the Munnar Pass, boosting fears of a wider communist advance in Asia. It cites a Russian trade mission and technicians in Kabul as signs of a broader shift, with concern that India, Pakistan, Burma, and Tibet borders may soon feel red influence. Former official Will Clayton warned Congress that Stalinist power could envelop the Western Hemisphere by 1955.
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Afghanistan
Russia
Indian
Red Moscow
Pakistan
India
Sai
Northwest Frontier Provinces
Britain
Northwest Frontier
Al-ghans
Kremlin
Kabul
Burma
Tibet
Will L. Clayton
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Stalin
Changes Loom in Social Security Law
Washington reports likely reforms to the social security system this year. Proposals push higher old age pensions and broader coverage, with the Senate drafting its own bill in response to the House. Administration and advisory council recommendations aim to widen benefits and include more workers under protection.
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Washington
Congress
Hous
Senate
House
Truman
Arthur J. Altmeyer
Advisory Council On Social Security
Edward R. Stettinus, Jr
Altmeyer
Council
Soviets halt Berlin to West Germany truck traffic
Berlin reports a Soviet move disrupts Berlin transit by delaying three U.S. military trains and halting cargo trucks at Helmstedt. Trains faced up to six hours’ delay as Russia questioned travel papers for non Americans. later inquiries dropped and trains resumed. Elevated rail service was cut then restored as tensions eased.
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Berlin
West Germany
U. S
Helmstedt
U. S. Army
Heidelberg
Noott
Lue+beck
Armerie
Maxwell D. ‘Taylory
Taylor
Berly
Sovne
Spk
Welsbaden
Old age pension coverage and payout figures outlined
The article explains pension amounts for those 65 and older, noting a retired worker and spouse can receive about 67 5000 at full coverage, with 45 for him and 22.50 for her under partial coverage. It cites about 35 million workers, 26 million not covered, and mentions goals to bring 20 million net covered into the program. It also states around 2 million of the 11 million seniors 65 or older currently receive old-age pensions.
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Altemeyer
House Delays FEPC Bill for Alaskan Statehood Action
Speaker Rayburn announced the House will take up the Alaskan statehood bill today, delaying the contentious FEPC bill. He said FEPC, a central element of Truman’s civil rights program, would be considered after Feb 13 or later, sidetracked by this maneuver.
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Washington
Sam Rayburn
House
Rayburn
FEPC
Truman
Apeaker
Charman
John Lesinaki
J. Hardin Peterson
Public Lands
Teigis Alive
Roman
FEFC
Fair Employment Practices Commission
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Waterlolo
Will
Ting
Alton L
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Gamma Venleo
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Iton
Hesterly
Germany
Harold Lewis
Nancy
Mrs
C. M. Lewis
Nashville
Frances Thrasher
Little Rock
Clifford Johnson
Earl Humble
Roy Stainton
Jack Cooper
Leroy Philips
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D. L. McRae, Jr
Temple Tex
D. L. McRae, Sr
Scott-White Clinic
John P. Cox
Hope
Clarke White
Jennifer Cox
White
Dorothy Ann Gee
Dallas
Allen Gee
Kiwanis Club
Lawson Hotel
Vivian Goynes
George Gershwin
Margie
Park School
British New Guinea
University of Arizona
Pceene California
North Daola
Cardus
Irene
Ate Hicers
River Domino
Carole Sartori
Domino
Red Bluff
Calif
Mebel Liskey
Klamath Falls
Ore
Dewitt MacKenzie
By James Marlow
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Josefh Ionerer
St.joseph
Erildren
Empire
Torbay
Harry W. Shiver
Nash
Jony
America
Autriva
TADOR
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Iydia Marie
Aabassads
Arrflylie
Naak Statesman
Nask Blntuya
Ketumnetur Corporation
Raid
Micky
Bishen Mora Drestlon
Rigidik Aubes Pussille
Powell Aterafe. Motors
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Yale
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Princeton
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