06 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
1
Mexia temp highlights show 92 high and 68 low with a cool snap felt overnight. Jaycees announce Bi Regional Convention including Fort Worth Dallas Wichita Falls and Waco with Jack Ream music Saturday night at Mexia Country Club and a 3.50 gate.
The Senate Banking Committee considered a housing bill aimed at boosting private builders while limiting federal price and wage controls. The measure would curb loan and consumer cost escalation through targeted anti-inflation provisions and finance housing with private sector leverage.
Disorder erupts as National Guard troops deploy to Brentwood Tennessee amid clashes marked by scattered rock throwing and barricaded streets. Local officials urge calm as patrols establish control and residents seek safety.
U S Ambassador W Bedell Smith and Anglo French colleagues met with Foreign Minister V M Molotov for three hours at the Kremlin in the latest East West talks on Germany. Smith declined to reveal the discussion's tenor and returned to the American Embassy to file a report.
In Oklahoma City G W McLaurin, denied entrance to the University of Oklahoma graduate school of education, filed a federal suit to force changes in segregation policies. Other briefs report bond sales in Dallas, rising department store sales in Texas, B 29 squadron returns to the U S and new military construction spending, Coast guard updates, livestock price trends, Detroit markets, and Texas Selective Service registration for young men.
A fragment discusses the leatherworker's craft, arguing leather goods carry the touch of the craftsman and his personality unlike machine made items. It notes leather artistry as a human touch, akin to sculpture, with reference to Joe Felz on page 4.
Jody Dan Sterling, 13 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling living west of Mexia on the Tyh highway, drank kerosene from a pail while mother washed. A neighbor, Mrs Watts, rushed the child to a doctor. after treatment the baby was said to be all right and sent home.
Dallas court records show federal suit by Hoxsey against Harry M operator of a Dallas cancer clinic alleging libel for 599000 dollars. In state court Hoxsey faced charges from the Texas Medical Association accusing unlawful practice of medicine.
US Steel at 794 curbs Humble Oil in a tepid session as markets close steadier in London and New York. Cotton futures hold steady while broad equity activity remains uneven with few decisive moves.
A broadcast will air tonight to advocate states rights with figures including political organizers and officials associated with the Houston area and Dixie towns. The program aims to promote the party line and rally support.
Austin observers celebrate the Texas Rangers 125th anniversary with a ceremony marking the oldest continually active law enforcement arm in Texas The event notes the 1835 formation and ties to state history and civic officials.
Kosse Tex reports the first bale of cotton for the season was ginned Thursday at local gins. Details indicate farmer involvement and general progress in Kosse area agricultural activity.
Investigators announce a key witness will testify today in a government spy inquiry. The witness, including Bentley and Chambers, is said to reveal a top level disclosure linked to wartime matters and an alleged espionage ring.
The FCC gave unions a deadline to respond by Sept. 1 to a proposed ruling about banning most radio give away quiz programs seen as tantamount to a lottery. The plan would curb big name stations from airing ballooning prize schemes while the commission weighs its options.
The 24 hour accord between Soviet and Western powers on Berlin finances faced a tense balance of control over German assets. Officials warned of potential strain as temporary mechanisms managed by emergency authorities were set to expire, prompting quick resumption of broader talks.
The State Jaycees president will attend a weekend meeting here with Roland Aycock Convert Chairman credited for arranging the event. Delegates and their wives will visit the area joining a convention at the hotel and banquet facilities starting Friday noon. The program features entertainment and regional delegates from across the state, with activities planned through Saturday. See Jaycees page 4.
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