Traffic safety appeal from Mexia editor urges action
In a column by E. C. Deane the Mexia editor calls on City Commission School Board and civic groups to address reckless driving near Ross Avenue and Milam Street before the new term. He warns drivers parents and officials that proactive planning and public cooperation can prevent injury to children and keep Mexia safe for its schools and football teams.
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Mexia
Claris
New Ross Avenue
Sche
Texas
Dissatisfaction With US Arms Program Expressed By Congressional Leader
Washington reports Rep. Carl Vinson and the House Armed Services Committee remain unsatisfied with the US arms program. They fault radar warning stations, ground support aviation, and the tank program while monitoring mass production pace and related military fields. Truman seeks authority for price and material controls as part of wartime measures. SpainAid debate follows economic aid proposals under Marshall Plan funds. An Anadarko man repays a 25-year-old debt, joking about being ready for an atomic bomb.
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Washington
Carl Vinson
Georgia
Vinson
House Armed Services Committee
Defense Department
Congress
Armed Services Subcommittee
Air Force
Congressional
Truman
Spain
Millard E. Tidings
Senate
Callves
US Marines land in Korea with new secret weapons
The report notes a large United States bomber buildup in Britain as the Korean War continues. Red Cross readiness to inspect prisoner treatment in the North is reported, with an observer awaiting a Russian visa to enter. Other items cover bomber orders, New Zealand artillery offers, Texas employment highs, and Allied tank removals in Korea.
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Korea
London
United States
Britain
7Th Army
International Red Cross
North Korea
Geneva
Switzerland
Red Cross
South Korea
Texas Candidates Begin To Warm Up For August Primary
Texas candidates coastal and Rio Grande valley tour this week for the August 26 Democratic runoff. J. E. McDonald 20 years in farm post faces John C. White 25 a Wichita Falls instructor in agriculture. McDonald seeks fifth term as ag commissioner and blames federal acreage program for cotton losses. Ben Rumisey campaigns for lieutenant governor criticizing new taxes while awaiting Shivers commission findings. Pierce Brooks of Dallas and Cooper schedule campaign events in Lubbock.
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United Press
Texas
J. E. McDonald
John C. White
Wichita Falls
White
Houston
Coastak
Rio Grande Valley
McDonald
Isuance
Pierce Brooks
Dallas
Phierts Cooper
Lubbock
Two Mexia Men On Army Duty In California
Two Mexia young men have completed training at Fort Ord and are assigned to the 6nd infantry regiment. Pvt Gene A. Pittman and Pvt Joan V. Wesson are in the third battalion. Both are former Mexia High School students.
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FT. Ord. Calif
Spl
Fort Ord
6Nd Infantry Regiment
Gene A. Pittman
L. L. Pittman
Joan V. Wesson
R. RB. Welch
Mexra High School
J E Little Purchases Registered Jersey
J E Little of Mexia buys the registered Jersey Volunteer Over Beauty from Elijah Black also of Mexia The Jersey Cattle Club in Columbus Ohio maintains nation wide records since 1868 for all registered Jerseys in the United States
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Columbus. Ohio
J. E. Lite
Mexia
Elijah Black
American Jersey Cattle Club
Columbus
Ohio
United States
Hands Off Korea Cantata Noted by Czech Composer
Prague Czechoslovakia A cantata titled Hands Off Korea was written by Miro slav Barvik secretary general of the Czech Compocers association according to the official news agency.
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Prague
Cerechoslovakia
Korea
Miroslav Barvik
Czech Compocers Association
Sad Today
August Session of Mexia City Commission Set
Mexia's city commission will meet in a regular monthly session tomorrow night at city hall starting at 8. City Manager Howard Mace notes on the agenda are the sale of the old city hall to the Texas Nava l Guard Armory board, a proposed dog zone ordinance, and a preliminary report on sewer extension by Marvin Turner Engineers. Members include Mayor E B Mosely, W M Eubanks, C N Kennon, C R Noles, and W W Mason.
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Mexia
Howard Mace
Texas Navational Guard Armory Board
Marvin Turner
E. B. Mosely
W. M. Eubanks
C. N. Kennon
C. R. Noles
W. W Mason
Rotarians To Attend Regional Assembly In Corsicana
Mexia Rotarians plan a trip to a regional Rotary assembly in Corsicana led by Pre Ferguson of the local club. Gene Womack, past president of Mexia Rotary, will assist with transportation from J and W cafe at 3 a.m. Tamor Pee meets to arrange rides. Jack Dillard of Waco, once with Mexia, will preside as Rotary district governor. Robert Reeder of the VA will be in Mexia Thursday to aid veterans and dependents.
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Mexia
Rotary
Corsiemorrow
Pre Ferguson
Ferguson
Gene Womack
Mexia Group
J&w
Tamorpee
Corsicana
Jack Dillard
Waco
Robert €. Reeder
Veterans Administration
Texas Employment Commission
Purpe
Lone Star Gas Names New Treasurer
Willard G. Wiegel of Dallas is named treasurer of Lone Star Gas, succeeding H. G. Cornatzar who retires after 33 years. Wiegel will keep his role as director of personnel.
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Lone Star Gas
Dallas
Willard G. Wiegel
H. G. Cornatzar
Lone Star Gas Company
Cornatzar
Wiegel
North Korean Propagandists Reach New Laws in Word Warfare
North Korean propagandists intensify attacks on the United States and South Korea through radio broadcasts from Prongyang. The programs feature former American prisoners of war and push themes like land reform and elections while denouncing democracy and individuals.
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USA
Washington
United States
United Nations
Prongyang
Soviet Move Against China Is Voted Down
In Lake Success New York the United Nations Security Council rejected Jacob Malik’s bid to oust China’s Nationalist government from its seat. The 7 to 3 vote upheld China’s representation as the Chinese Nationalist delegate disputed Malik’s chair ruling. Ambassadors Austin and Jebb challenged the president’s authority amid a long boycott context.
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China
Russia
Lee UL aLy
Malik
Security Council
Warren BR. Austin
United States
Council
Porule
Kuomintang
Austin
The
Coun
Gladwyn Jebb
Great Britain
Western Auto Moves to New Commerce Site Grand Opening Planned
Western Auto Associate store will close Thursday and Friday for a move into renovated quarters at Commerce and McKinney streets. A grand opening is set for Saturday with a prize drawing for the two visitors making the most accurate item count estimates, no purchase required.
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Western Auto Store
Western Auto Associate
Thuysday
Commerce and McKinney Streets
Woodrow Perkins
New Basin
Mr. Perkins
Flood Threat Near Wichita Falls From Six Inch Rainfall
Six inch rainfall in the Holliday Creek Lake Wichita watershed threatens Wichita Falls. Rainfall measured 4 inches today 25 miles west of the city with more expected in the next 24 to 36 hours. Mankins and Dundee reported six inch levels as rain continued.
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Wichita Falls
Holliday Creek
Lake Wichita
United Press
Mount Pavlof eruption sends ash column high above Alaska
Anchorage report describes Pavlof erupting with a 23 000 foot smoke column and lava flow. A nearby Indian village 30 miles from the peak faced threat of burial under volcanic ash as the eruption continued.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Conviction of Reds Upheld by U.S. Court of Appeals
The U.S. Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed TJ Madera of the Communist party for conspiring to teach and advocate violent overthrow of the U.S. government.
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US Court
New York
United States Court of Appeals
TJ Madera
Communist Party
U.S
Four National Guard Divisions Called To Service
Officials identified four National Guard infantry divisions to report for duty the 28th Pennsylv a nia 40th California 43rd Connecticut Rhode Island and Vermont and the 45th Oklahoma. Two regimental combat teams the 196th South Dakota and 27th Tennessee were also called up. Normal strength for an infantry division is about 12 000 men.
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Washington
National Guard
Pennslyvenia
California
43Rd
Connecticut
Rhods- Esland
Vermont
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas Can Boost Oil Production
Dr William J Murray chairman of the Texas Bailad commission says Texas could raise daily oil output to over 3,000,000 barrels in a full-scale war scenario from a current average around 2,323,000. He estimates an increase of about 869,968 barrels without harming fields.
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Austin
Rita Hayworth Ready to Return to Hollywood
Film director Charles Vidor confirms Rita Hayworth will return to make a movie. He visited Miss Hayworth and Prince Aly Khan and said she will come back once the studio locates a suitable story. The note also mentions North America having over 600 bird species in 75 families.
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Hollywood
Rita Hayworth
Charles Vidor
Vidor
Miss Hayworth
Prince Aly Khan
Full Strength Units to Hit Invading Reds
U.S. Marines with new secret weapons docked in a South Korean port as thousands of U.S. Army troops rush to the front. The 2nd (Indian Head) division landed, joining a reinforcements push to drive back North Korean forces. reports cite improved strength amid ongoing front shifts and a broader strategy to secure Pusan and Taegu. Corporal Russell D. Talley, 33, son of Mexia residents, was killed in action with the 24th Infantry Division. The American Red Cross seeks information for the Talley family as details are released.
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United Press
U.S
America
1St Marne
Honolulu
United Press War
Jack Dimes
North Wen
Joames
Korea
Washington
Talley
Action
Russell D. Talley
Parents. Corp
Bonham
San Antonio
The
American Red Cross
Wee
MacArthur
Liu
Tokyo
U. S
Oneu Spoktae
Sth
Hawaii
Marut
Pusan
Taegu
Chinju
Kevhang
Gen. MacArthur
Prayers for Peace Called Across Episcopal Diocese of Texas
Bishop Clinton S. Quin announced round-the-clock prayers for an end to the Korean War and lasting peace to begin Sunday in 95 churches of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
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Houston
Clinton S. Quin
Episcopal Diocese of
Texas
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