Weather hints and community notes in Mexia
Friday's Mexia weather shows a cool start with a high near 72 and a low around 42 as clouds persist across Texas. A moderate cold wave is forecast to move east, with showers potential in East and South Texas through Sunday. Community items include a school building pledge drive by Mexia Daily News staff volunteers and a celebration of St. Mary’s Cathedral Church anniversary. The column also notes Santa Claus arrival, quail hunting updates, and Rev. A W DeGuire’s new insurance business and Red Cross activities in Mexia.
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United Nations to End Paris General Assembly Meeting Next Week-End
The United Nations plans to adjourn the Paris General Assembly meeting next weekend after a watered down Palestine conciliation plan was approved by the political committee. Debate stretched three months with about a third of work unfinished. the assembly will reconvene to decide on final actions and possible extensions.
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Texas Ranks Fourth in Nation for Vehicle Registrations
Ames, director of the Motor Vehicle Division, reports Texas ended the period with 2,243,424 registered vehicles, an increase of about 250,000 from last year, placing the state fourth nationwide in total registrations.
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Pfc George Tucker Reburial Return To U S
Pfc George Tucker, son of Mrs Ro-5 of Mexia, returned to the United States for reburial after being killed in the Pacific. The Army transport Dalton Victory carried Tucker’s remains back, part of postwar reburial efforts.
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Refugees on Chinese Ship Believed Lost
Rescue vessels swept Hangchhow Bay tonight hoping to find survivors from the sinking of the Kiangya a 2100 ton vessel carrying 1000 to 2000 refugees en route from Shanghai to Ning. Nationalist authorities reported military gains easing pressure on Nanjing as Communist forces fell back near the Huai River and Yellow River plain in eastern Honan Province.
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Vosshed Passenger Ship Disaster Reported With High Casualties
Reports say the Vosshed operated by China Merchants Steam Navigation Co. carried 2 150 passengers, well under 2 200 capacity, with survivors claiming up to 4 009 aboard. About 1 007 were found alive and seriously injured. Unclear whether submarine attack triggered the tragedy. See refugees page 2.
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Mexicanes Urged to Mail Christmas Packages Early
Local officials urged residents to mail Christmas letters and packages early this year. The notice advised completing mailing before mid December to ensure timely delivery and avoid delays.
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Mexianes
Bishop John E Hines to Preach in Mexia Sunday
Bishop John E Hines is to deliver a sermon in Mexia on Sunday as part of a religious outreach program. The event will feature the church leader addressing local congregants and guests about faith and community.
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Silver Anniversary Celebration for St Marys Catholic Church
Sunday marks the 25th year of St Marys Catholic Church located at Bondam and Sur Streets. Father George Elm, the current pastor, arrived last July from Brenham after seven years at Bay City and seven at Freeport. The church began as a small frame building and was rebuilt into a brick church with help from Catholics and non Catholics.
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Truman Pays Tribute as Missouri Remains in Active Service
President Truman visited Norfolk to honor the battleship Missouri and present a silver sword in a ceremony. He criticized reports that Missouri would be retired to the ninth fleet, reaffirming its ongoing active status in Tokyo Bay era posture.
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Weldon Owens and the Texas A M era memory
Fragmentary notes mention Weldon Owens and Texas A M related names. The text references Old Beck, Old Berk, and a campus scene with Texas Tech, hinting at a historical connection but provides no clear event or dates to verify.
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Maritime union asks wage increase for Atlantic Gulf Coast
Maritime workers unions push for higher wages along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The request follows an opening clause in a broader labor action and aims to secure better pay for sailors and coastwise personnel.
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Municipal Judge Eases Minds in City Proceedings
Municipal Judge D C McRise today eased local concerns as he addressed ongoing matters in N C. The ruling provides guidance for city actions and reflects a measured approach to municipal governance.
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House Probers Plan Reopen Communist Spy Hearings Next Tuesday
House investigators announced hearings into communist espionage will resume at 2 p.m. EST next Tuesday after Whittaker Chambers released microfilmed State Department documents. Rep. Mundt authorized the session with committee members including Nixon and Rankin.
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Citizens Hear TB Program for County Explained
Representatives from the Friday Club the Band Mothers and the W M White PTA with Emily Bord outlined a county TB program. The plan aims to educationally reach children and adults in Limestone County and proposes presenting the program to civic groups in Mexia soon.
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Mexia
Earthquake Devastates Islas Marias Colony
A heavy quake wrecks 90 percent of buildings in the Mexican Pacific Penial Colony of Islas Marias but confirms only two deaths per an island commander radiogram. Berlin dispute may yield recognition of the Soviet puppet government if a full settlement with Russia is achieved, says General Lucius D. Clay.
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Businessmen Not Fear Government Program NAM Told
New York report says Secretary Sawyer told the National Association of Manufacturers that the administration will cooperate with business to fight inflation. He argued the plan strengthens the economy and won’t dominate capital, urging trust in future legislative action.
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