Reorganization of C of C Committee in Mexia
The Mexia Chamber of Commerce adopted a new 1947 work plan with a committee and sub committee system from the East Texas model. The plan aims to assign definite duties to all members and attract broader participation, with new chairs to be appointed by the January meeting. Fairfield Superintendent Herring thanked the organization for support in inviting them to play Valley Mills next Friday, and Hereford was named to assist with game logistics and ticketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexia Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of
Jones
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
McKinnon
C. of C
C. of. CL
Mexia
Chamber of Commerce
W.D. Herring
Fairfield
Valley Mills
Hereford
District Deputy to Visit Mexia Elks Lodge
J. Sidney Haynes district deputy of the B P O Elks will visit the local Elks Lodge on Tuesday December 10 at 7 00 pm A business meeting will be followed by a banquet at the banquet hall over Red Smiths Cafe
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J. Sidney Haynes
B. P. O. Elks
Elks Lodge
Red Smith’s
Tax Collector at Mexia Friday to Accept Taxes
Limestone County Tax Assessor and Collector E. K. Seale will be at the Mexia Chamber of Commerce office Friday the 13th to accept payment of state and county taxes.
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E. K. Seale
Limestone County
Mexia Chamber of Commerce
Earl Lewis Calls War Powers Termination Forthcoming Repercussions
In a letter to House Republican Leader Joseph W. Martin Jr. Earl Lewis urges ending the wartime powers and transferring decision authority to the full House judiciary committee. He argues repeal would disrupt modern military procurement and staffing and end secrecy on defense patents.
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House
Joseph
Mass. Lewis
Lewis
Judiciary
Congress
French advocates coalition to form four party government
French party leaders agreed in principle to a four party coalition after a November government resignation. Vincent Auriol proposed a reorganized administration with elections after Bidault and Maurice Thorez failed to win a Premiership. Delegates planned caucuses and a late day meeting to finalize decisions.
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Paris
Uni
the. Assembly
Bidault
Maurice Thorez
Acheson Sees Greece Italy Austria Need UNRRA Relief
Acting Secretary of State Dean Acheson told UNRRA officials that Greece Italy and Austria are the leading candidates for United States relief as UNRRA winds down. He warned the 48 nation council that these nations face economic hardship making outside aid essential in 1947.
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Acheson
Greece
Italy
Austria
Washington
Dean Acheson
United States
UNRRA
Stolen Vehicle Recovered After Texas Confession
A motorist in Mexia, Texas, recovered a stolen car after confessing to involvement in the theft. The vehicle was traced to a used car buyer, with officials confirming the arrest and recovery of the automobile.
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Mexia
Ibs
UN Resumes Debate On Disarmament Plan
United Nations resumed debate on global armed forces. A sub committee worked past midnight drafting details of a new disarmament scheme to be discussed at 10 30 a m EST by the political and security sub committee. The general assembly prepared to debate the proposed UN troop census noting Russia refused to reveal home based army size.
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Lake Success
United Nations
Politi Andl
General Assembly
Rusia
Egypt Hints Cabinet Shift on Anglo-Egyptian Deal
The government signaled today a possible cabinet reshuffle amid debate over the controversial proposed Anglo-Egyptian agreement. Officials indicated a shift in attitude as discussions continue.
Church group plans Christmas gift drive and party
The State School supports a mass party with gifts from sponsors and local organizations. Gifts are to be left at Firestone Store for wrapping and tagging. Santa Claus will deliver them December 21. The event, at the State School Theater at 7 p.m., is organized by Legionnaires including Gene Womack and Ozzie Edwards.
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Ganizations
Fain
Firestone
Ozzie Edwards
Santa Claus
Gene Womack
John Neece
Billy
Jack Steele
Ozzie “ Edwards
Wayne
Underwood
Moscow Selected for Big 4 Clean-Up Contest in Mexia
Mexia residents respond to the Rotary Club Clean-Up Contest with plans and committees active. The deadline is December 15 postmark, with more than $500 in prizes and a Beautification Contest plaque. Local Music Club and La Belle Maison Club inspect entries as the initial screening begins. Negro community groups organize to cooperate with the Rotary effort.
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Mexia
Rotary Club
L. H. Simpson
Texas
Music Club
la Belle Maison Club
Mexia Negroes
Moscow to host next Big Four foreign ministers meet
U S Secretary Byrnes backs Molotov invitation for council to convene in Moscow to draft German and Austrian peace treaties in March while demanding Soviet press freedom at the talks and the appointment of deputies to hear small nations views. Molotov invited, Byrnes supports bid.
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New ‘York
Moscow
Council of Foreign Ministers
United Nations
Germany
James F Byrnes
Soviet Union
Paris
New York
Viacheslav M. Molotov
Httle United Nations
Molotov
Byrnes
Columbians Inc Confesses Nazi Modeled Scheme
Georgia Attorney General Eu gene Cook announced confessions depicting the Col umbians, Inc. as a Nazi styled plot to overthrow the government with arms from occupied Germany. A grand jury was asked to investigate. The confessions were given in New York City on December 3 and 4 to Lanier Waller, who was banished after the reveal. Renee Forrest posed as a fascist agent to elicit the statements, aided by Mario Buzzi.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Eugene Cook
Columbians, Inc
Germany
New York City
Lanier Waller
Childers
Waller
Renee Forrest
New York
Anti-Nazi League
Mario Buzzi
Rabbi Silver Criticizes Truman On Jewry Commitments
In Basel Switzerland Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver accused President Truman of failing to honor commitments to world Jewry. Silver head of the American Zionist Organization denounced U.S. Palestine policy as a failure at the World Zionist Congress, signaling a revolt against the current Zionist leadership.
Partially Disabled Vets May Re-Enlist In 1947
The War Department announced that partially disabled combat wounded veterans may re-enlist if within January 31 1947, in the grade held at discharge. If last service was as officer or flight officer, enlistment may be in that grade. A complete disability history and prosthesis details are required with eligibility to meet standards and self care ability. Information available at the Mexia recruiting station.
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U. S. Army Recruiting Service
War~Department
Jie
Army Eiv
Mexia
Coal Production Rises Toward Pre Strike Levels
Pittsburgh report notes coal output climbing toward pre strike levels as 400000 miners return to work on day two of a government truce. Western Pennsylvania fields show unusually low absenteeism while mines reopen after yesterday’s walkout pause.
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Pittsburgh
John L. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Miners Lose 620 in Wages After 1946 Strikes
Pittsburgh December 9 The average soft coal miner has lost about 620 in wages in 1946 due to strikes called by the United Mine Workers AFL The report notes the wage losses accumulated during the year with no immediate resolution in sight.
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Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers
AFL
Government official urges merger of armed forces
Oklahoma City December 18. W Stuart Symington assistant secretary of war for air urged Congress to merge the armed forces as a defense measure against the possibility of an airborne invasion over the North Pole.
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Oklahoma City
W. Stuart Symington
Air
Congress
North Pole
Calendar of Local Media and Church Events Schedule
Tuesday listings show Music Study Club at Methodist Church 7 30 pm Elks Club meets 7 pm Elks Hall National Theater features Mr Darling Clementine Palace Theater heads Heading West and The Strange Mr Gregory Calvary Church hosts Sunday School Workers 6 30 pm Prayer Service 7 30 pm T U Workers 8 15 pm Choir Rehearsal at Methodist 7 pm First Baptist Teachers and Officers meet 7 pm Hour of Power 7 45 pm National Theater shows Tars and Spars Palace Theater Heading West and The Strange Mr Liberty Theater Ghost Catchers.
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C. F
Ee ‘Music Study Club
Elks Club
Elks Hall
National Theater
Darling Clementine
Palace Theater
Mr. Gregory
Calvary Church
T. U
First Baptist Church
Liberty Theater
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GOP
Erlod
Mexia Elks
Earl Lewis
Gov't
Vincent Auriol
Assembly
France
Géorges’ ‘Bidault
Coverdale
Penn
Ost
L.clark
Gilbert Stotler
Des Moines
Stotler
U.S
Silver
Truman
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