Low Ranking GIs May Get Better Deal for Families
Washington Congress shapes legislation to grant family allowances for dependents of low ranking servicemen. A House Armed Services subcommittee approved the measure to extend quarters allowances beyond current limits to certain enlisted ranks with dependents, aiming for passage by the full committee.
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Congress
House Armed Services
Overton Brooks
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Armed Forces
Thrill Killer Confesses in Step-Mother's Death
Joseph T Roach 26 a 1948 Washington University graduate confessed to fatally stabbing his stepmother Zelvie Roach 32 with a hunting knife last night after planning the murder all day. He told officers he sought joy and release but felt only anguish and convulsion. He was held for a mental examination after the admission and had previously hoped to become an English teacher.
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ST. Louis
Joseph T. Roach
Roach
Washington University
Zelvie Roach
Arkansas Governor Seeks Hydro Plant Bid to Truman
Gov. Sid McMath of Arkansas presented to President Truman the state's bid for a new hydroelectric plant. He emphasized no commitment from the president and discussed the potential site selection as a matter for consideration.
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Sid. McMath
Arkansas
Truman
Ciov
McMath
Ben
Lanes
Des Right
Mom Arkarpin
Gov
Masons Set to Meet Tomorrow Night
A planned gathering of the Mexia Royal Air Masons is scheduled for tomorrow night at TAN. Members will discuss royal affairs and activities at the upcoming session.
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Tan
Stark
Crime and juries under fire in Limestone talk
Jimmy Adams, Limestone County assistant attorney and new state representative, warned of a crime surge and lax juries. He cited 1949 Texas figures including 1 152 murders and 23 000 burglaries, urging citizens to respect law and participate in government to save democracy.
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Jimmy Adams
Limestone
Texas
Adams
Crane
Typical August Weather Across Texas Statewide
Weather for August in Texas shows hot conditions with scattered thundershowers. The U S Weather Bureau forecasts partly cloudy skies statewide through tomorrow. Rain totals in the past 24 hours include 1.05 inches at Amarillo 0.45 at Lubbock and 0.24 at Victoria. Highs yesterday reached from 102 at Presidio to very hot levels at Guadalupe Pass while Menia topped 97 degrees and cooled to 71 at night.
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United Press
U. S. Weather Bureau
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Lubbock
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Guadalupe Pass
Menia
Cording
Jasie Newman
Two Young Pilots Killed as Navy Planes Collide
Cadets Jack P. Jewett of Aberdeen and Charles M. Beck of Patchogue were killed when two Navy fighter planes collided in flight and erupted in flames. They were stationed at Cubantiss Field.
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Jack P. Jewett
Aberdeen
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Charles M. Beck
Patchogue
N.Y
Navy
Cubantiss Field
Schusters Reunited After DP Camp Move to Texas Farm
Andrew Schuster and his wife Mary and their four children arrived in Dallas and then Mexia after a long trek from Austria where they lived in a displaced persons camp near Vienna. Mike Schuster and family, longtime Texas residents, met them at the station and offered work on a 1600-tree peach farm. The family, who spoke no English, planned to start school in Mexia as Edmond and Dorothy enter first grade, while Andrew aims to work on the farm and forget painful years in camp.
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Thie LaHarve
Swland
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LaHarve
Quebec
Canada
U.S
Texas
Mary
Diether
Ferdinand
Wilhelmina
Dorothy
Ross Avenue
Switzerland
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50 000 Men A Month May Be Drafted
Washington reports an anticipated November draft call of 50 000 men with possible monthly continuations. Draft officials say selective service plans assume 145 600 total draftees this year, including 100 000 already called, with further calls based on world events and budget figures.
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Armed Services
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
House
Budget Bureau
Young Texans Warned Over Draft Reporting Failures
Brig. Gen. Paul L. Wakefield urged Texans to obey the selective service law and not dodge draft calls. He cited Limestone County results showing 100 percent reporting from first notices, but only three of those examined passed physicals and 20 percent failed to report, with penalties up to five years and or fines.
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Limestone County
Paul L. Wakefield
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No Sabotage Ruled Out in B 29 Crash Findings
An Air Force board concluded sabotage did not cause the B 29 crash near Fort Worth on Monday. The panel will forward its findings to Washington and keep details private, according to an 8th Air Force spokesman.
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8Th Air Force Headquarters
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Washington
Jaycees To View Film On Meat Packing Industry
Jaycees will screen a color film about the meat packing industry during their tomorrow night business session at the J W Cafe. President Gordon Tyner announced the event set for 7 45.
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Mexia Jaycees
J&w
Gordon Tyner
War in Brief: Korea army air forces clash as UN approves Thai troops
U S Army troops and the Air Force press into Korea amid disputed maps as the United Nations accepts Thailand to send 4 000 combat troops to Korea. India weighs a UN resolution on Korean peace while Russia and the United States argue over timing at Lake Success. The Canadian Air Force doubles jet fighter orders and the U S plans more fighter squadrons to safeguard the continental U S with radar bases forming a temporary shield.
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Polio in Texas Sets New Record with 131 Cases
AUSTIN UP Polio hit a new Texas record with 131 victims in the one week ending Aug 12 across 48 counties. State Health Officer George W. Cox reported 1645 total cases for the year with been deaths. The 1949 season total stood at 1,339 cases across 161 counties. Navarre Lamestone Fre flone Leon counties showed cases. Lamestone Fre flone Leon had none in prior reports.
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Houston Oilman Dies By Own Action
In a report from Houston a wealthy man known as Cullinan is said to have taken his own life after years of ill health. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow as details from the scene and early inquiries are released.
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Cuite
Bombing Blitz Hits North Korean Lines Near Taegu
United Press cites 98 American B 2Ys bombing 40 000 to 60 000 Communists along the Naktong river near Taegu with 850 tons of bombs. Reports say scattered enemy pockets remain as U S forces strengthen bridgehead defenses and recapture nearby Warnwall.
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Five Day Trainmen Strike Set for Monday Across Cities
Reported progress toward settlement faded as unions prepared for a five day strike starting Monday in Louisville Cleveland and St Paul. Leaders argued for wage and hour terms while railroads warned of service disruption affecting travelers and freight.
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Elizabeth Delivers Grandchild as Duke Receives Promotion
Princess Elizabeth and her newborn daughter bring joy at Edinburgh as the Princess's husband is promoted to lieutenant commander in the royal navy. He will command the frigate Magpie while maintaining his annuity and living terms. Elizabeth also receives an annual allowance as Crown Princess.
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