Petrillo Case Invalidates Sea Act in Ruling
U S District Judge Walter S LaBay dismissed a criminal information against James C Petrillo head of the American Federation of Musicians and ruled the Lea act unconstitutional The decision held the act violated the Fourth Fifth and Thirteenth amendments by restricting speech punishing peaceful picketing limiting labor, and arbitrarily classifying workers and employers The judge noted objectives of the statute if any are for lawmakers not the court
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Chicago
U. S
Walter S.,labay
James C. Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
Petrillo
WAAF
F Perrillo
Labuy
Explosion in Holy Land Kills Three British Constables
Three British constables died and a fourth was seriously injured when their jeep hit an electrically detonated mine on the Tel Aviv Jerusalem highway about six miles outside Jerusalem. The blast lifted the vehicle into the air as witnesses described. The incident followed a recent spike in blasts and nerves in the region, with the British Imperial Staff chief departing Palestine by air for an unstated designation.
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Jerusalem
Tel-Aviv-Jerusalem
Berg
Palestine
Cairo
Athens
Brothers Sentenced to 25 Years for Walters Bank Robbery
Federal Judge Edgar S. Vaught gave 25 year terms to Joseph Luther Hixon 33 and James A. Hixon 28 for the August Walters National Bank robbery in Walters Oklahoma. About $8 000 of the $33 000 loot was recovered.
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Oklahoma
City
Edgar. S. Vaught
Joseph Luther Hixon
James A. Hixon
Electra Tex
Walters
Okla
Vaught
U. S
Charles E Dierker
Dierker
Mississippi man denied permission to testify in federal hearings
A Mississippi man, exact age unspecified, faced a federal district court hearing where the committee denied permission for witnesses to testify. The record notes the proceedings began with disputed witness access and unresolved cross-examinations.
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Federal District Courtas
Zilliacus Accuses UK US Of Joint Defense Plans
London reports that Konni Zilliacus, British Labour MP, alleges that Americans and Britons have agreed in principle on joint defense plans for a potential world war. Government officials say talks are technical, not binding agreements, while Zilliacus cites supposed written commitments and mobilization coordination.
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London
Konni Zilliacus
Zilliacus
United States
Britain
Ain
United
States
the Daily Worker
Mal Swaitten
Local coal shortages dim out city schedules and homes
Readable fragments describe a winter period with power and heat constraints. Citizens faced forced dimouts and many homes lacked coal as businesses adjusted schedules amid shortages and disruptions.
Legion Post Plans Christmas Tree Gift at Mexia State School
Bob Fain commander of the Nowlin Post of the American Legion said the local post will run a Christmas tree program at Mexia State School this Christmas. The party is set for December 23 with all local civic groups asked to help and about 650 presents needed.
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Bob Fain
Nowlin
American Legion
Santa Claus
Fain
Legion N This
Elliott Denies Newsweek Version Of Policies
Roosevelt says the Newsweek story and the United Press denial are completely inaccurate. He states he has not accused the American Embassy and rejects both published versions of his comments on Russian and U S policies.
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Britain
Mishingk
Shawcross
United States
Moscow
el Hott
Roosevelt
Newsweek
United Press
Subcommittee Backs Frisco and Philadelphia for UN Site
United Nations subcommittee recommends San Francisco and Philadelphia as equal top choices for a permanent UN headquarters site near White Plains. The panel notes both cities merit the placement and will present a final recommendation to the 54 member headquarters committee tomorrow.
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San Francisend
Philadelphia
Cold Texas forecast brings clear skies and colder highs
The Weather Bureau predicts a cold mass over Texas with light northerly winds and rising temperatures tomorrow. Readings include Wilta Falls 27, Dallas 30, El Paso 32, Waco 33, Austin 39, San Antonio 41, Corpus Christi 50, Brownsville 55, and Laredo 56. Rainfall was reported at Corpus Christi yesterday.
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Texas
Corpus
Miguel Aleman New President of Mexico Reforms and Plans
Miguel Aleman, a 44 year old, was sworn in as Mexico’s president in the national theater with 3000 attendees including diplomats from 39 nations. He outlined an internal policy program focusing on labor peace, industrial development, and nine urgent reforms while proposing constitutional changes to agrarian reform. His cabinet includes new posts for hydraulic resources and national properties, with emphasis on monetary stability, tariffs, road building, and inviting foreign technicians. He pledged higher military pay, civilian morale efforts, and tighter controls on speculation and the black market.
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Otic
FmsDee
Saleman
Mexico City
Aleman
Manuel
Avila Camacho
Nicians
Vei
PRD Revolutionary
Mexico
Contempt Trial Of Lewis Is Resumed
Arnold urges selling major oil pipelines to a cooperative to break monopoly in oil transport and distribution. He told the House surplus property investigating committee that independents cannot compete with big firms and noted plans to sell lines discussed during sessions involving emergency measures besides fuel shortages from the coal strike.
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Washington
Thurman ‘Arnold
Justice Department Anti- Trust Division
Arnold
House
Krug
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Secretary of Interior
J. A. Krug
T. Alan Goldsborough
National Conference on Labor Legislation Opens in Washington
Nearly 200 delegates from 43 states Alaska DC and territories attend the thirteenth National Conference on Labor Legislation in Washington called by Secretary of Labor Schwel lenbach. Texas Oklahoma Arkansas New Mexico and other states are represented by state labor officials and union leaders. Committees will discuss employment service wage regulation safety health and worker education among other topics.
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Washington
Secretary of Labor
L. B. Schwellenbach
Territory of
Alaska
District of Columbia
O. L. Stieffer
David Wuntch
Texas
Commissioner’s Office
M. E. Goss
Arkansas Department of Labor
W. F. Metzger
Louisiana Department of Labor
Ebenezer
Jones
New Mexico
Industrial
C Mis
Chasy Hathaway
UMWA
Joe Dernencourt
CIO
Oklahoma
Christian Socialist Party Wins Election In U S German Zone
The Christian Socialist Union Catholic party leads in the American zone of Germany, securing 1,592,880 votes and 104 Bavarian seats with 52.2 percent. The Communist party earned 195,491 votes (14 percent) but gained no seats in the legislature. State Guard meets in Mexia on Tuesday December 3 at 7 30 p m.
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Christian Socialist Party
U. S
Frankfurt
Christian Socialist Union (Catholic
Germany
Christian Socialists
Communist Party
Truman Eyes Vigor in Fight Over Income Tax Cut
President Truman signals a tough stance against a proposed 20 percent cut in personal income taxes. He plans an economy budget for 1948 with about 37 billion dollars in spending and no tax rate cuts, aiming for 40 billion in federal revenue next year and using 3 billion to reduce the national debt. He will present the budget to the Republican led Congress when it convenes January 3, facing GOP pressure to cut taxes further.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
House
Engineer Hurt In Dallas By-Products Explosion
In Dallas yesterday an explosion tore through the boiler room of the Dallas By-Products Division of Valear Enterprises Ltd. Engineer Walter Dales was lightly cut and treated after he lighted a boiler and moved behind another when the blast occurred. The blast knocked a boiler aside, left a hole in the building, and sent debris up a 75 foot smokestack. The explosion was heard for miles.
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Dallas
Walter Dales
Valear Enterprises Ltd
Dales
Ls I
Dale
Serigt
Masonic Grand Communication Set in Waco
Delegates of the Grand Lodge of Texas A F and A M arrive in Waco for the fifth Grand Communication with about 2000 Masons expected for open sessions. Baylor University President and ex Governor Pat M Neff will chair as Grand Master. Events include a barbecue, Master’s degree, temple memorial project progress, and officer elections and installation.
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Waco
Grand Lodge of Texas
A. F
A. M
Aifth Grand Communication
Pat M. Neff
Bayelor University
Grand Lodge Memorial
Calendar of Mexia Events Shows Weeknight Activities
Mexia social calendar lists meetings and showings at local venues. American Legion and Eastern Star gather at 7 30 p m Monday with Red Smith Cafe events. National and Palace theatres present films. Tuesday features Lion's Club at Red Smiths Cafe and Texas State Guard at 7 30 p m along with showings at National and Palace theatres including Sun Valley Serenade and Terrors On Horseback.
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Eastern Star
F. W
Red Smith
Palace
Captain Kidd
Liberty
John L
Lion’s Club
Red Smith's
Texas State Guard
Sun Valley Serenade
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Mexia
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Goldsborough
Welly K Hopkins
Hopkins
UMW
Southern Cook Producers' ‘Association
Edward R. Burke
Mountaheth
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