Mexia Weather And Community Notes On Family Night
Mexia sees light rain potential as temperatures touch a high of 82 and a low of 60. Family Night keeps over 30 businesses open late while Mexia Music Club stages a Christmas cantata directed by Charles Enles. Jimmie Cannon is honored at his funeral as the community mourns a promising medic-to-be and a wartime loss.
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Waco
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U. S. Army
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Rankin Deduces Secrets Stolen Through World War II
Rep. John E. Rankin says he deduces that top secret government documents were stolen at least up to 1943 while the U S was at war. He cites wartime theft of secret papers based on Henry J. Wadleigh testimony and Whittaker Chambers connections.
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John E. Rankin
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United States
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House UnAmerican
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Kurt E. Mundt
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Whittaker Chanmiters
Wadleigh
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Bachiach
City
York Ae
Brief notes on Guam rape case and Costa Rica army mobilization
In Guam a paratrooper-style boat with possible Lloyd involvement is linked to the rape of Ruth Parnsworth a 27 year old Navy civilian employee described as beautiful. In Costa Rica a hastily mobilized Citizen Army set a defense line in the northwest to stop a Nicaragua invasion that crossed the border four days ago.
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Agana
Guam
Lloyd
Ruth Parnsworth
U.S. Navy
Oun Guim
San Jose
C BR
Nicaragua
International CWA Officers OK Phone Strike if Needed
International CWA leaders approve a possible strike by about 40 000 Southwestern Bell Telephone workers to press for a contract. Joseph A Bowne confirms approval from Washington as local members in five Southwestern states vote four to support a walkout. The union also says the company is pressuring workers outside bargaining channels.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Congress
United States
White House
Talks of Peace And Coalition Government Spread in China
Shanghai reports peace rumors fueling wild market moves. Gold yuan quotes swung from about 60 to 65 per dollar as black market price for gold dropped to 3 200 yuan per ounce amid speculation about US economic policy influence.
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Shanghai
U.S
Paul G. Hoffman
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Economic Cooperation Administration
United States
Kring
Ctarlaw Turnar Injured In Car Wreck At Palestine
An accident at the Palestine intersection on P Streets injuresCtarlaw Turnar and other occupants. One person suffers a serious head injury and is hospitalized. L A Wenn of Hort and Wetee, J Fort Smith, Deonadd ap Cobh named among involved parties.
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Palestine
L. Aa
Wenn
Hort
Wetee
J Fort Smith
Deonadd Ap Cobh
Tobiy
Witnesses Sought As Los Alamos Spending Probe Expands
A three member sub committee in Los Alamos New Mexico advances a probe into atomic city finances. Officials reveal that the confidential fund at Los Alamos functioned as a piggy bank used for Bourbon and Scotch, highlighting a flawed oversight system and financial strain. Carroll L Tyler a career naval officer connected to Los Alamos questions the necessity of probes demanding entitlements for hosting army dignitaries.
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Los Alamos
N.M
Atomic Energy Commissio
Carroll L. Tyler
Los
Personville Girl Scratched By Rabid Cat
A Personville girl was scratched by a rabid cat while near a parked car. Doctors advised caution and reported the incident to local health authorities.
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Personville
Parched Texas Sees Scattered Rain After Heat Wave
Rain spreads across parched Texas easing drought fears as Weather Bureau signals hope for broader wetting. Reports show scattered totals, with Dallas at 0.10 inch and other cities recording traces or light rainfall amid lingering high temperatures.
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Weather Bureau
United Press
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Lubbock
Childress
Dallas
Cotton and Grain Market Roundup Dallas Fort Worth
Market notes from Dallas and Fort Worth show USDA data on cotton middling and basised figures amid price shifts. Grain receipts at Fort Worth include wheat and corn with bids around 1.62 to 1.96 per bushel and shipments pricing per hundredweight at Gulf Coast and Fort Worth markets.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Hirth
Vaneud
Toohard
Gatlveston
Markets on Editorial Page Livestock and Produce
Markets at a glance show livestock and produce prices with little change. Cotton futures and grain readings appear steady with minor shifts noted by United Press. A DC-6 plane incident is referenced alongside a fatality count including Carrell and 42 others.
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United Press
Leven
Hoollywool
Carrell
Christmas Present Plan For Mexia State School
Mexia State School to receive Christmas gifts organized by local American Legion post Watkins urges groups to donate by age division to prevent conflicts Dr William Thomas superintendent outlines gift ideas for three age groups from 7 to 18 and notes girls will be divided into groups for the program Details include inexpensive toys games and costume jewelry for various ages STATE SCHOOL page 4
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American Legion
Mexia State School
Watkins
Wm. Thomas
Owen F. Watkins Oates
Mexia
Itu
Mechanics Given Diplomas After 13 Week Course
Thirteen automobile mechanics were awarded diplomas after completing a 13 week Modern Engine Tune Up course sponsored by the Joe L Ward Co Ltd of Waco at Mexia Machinery. Joe Ward spoke on the need for specialized training and equipment to pre tune engines for efficiency and economy.
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Mexia Machineryompany
Joe L. Ward Co. Ltd
Waco
Joe L. Ward
Henry F. Evans
Ward
Mr. Ward
A. B. Slade
Bert Capps Auto Service
James Rickard
W. E. Chrisner
B. F. Beyer
Mexia Machinery Company
Stanley Foster
Driver and
Scott
Dalton Coe
Swaine Gregory
Mexiao Motor Car Company
Clyde Clark
Climer Motors
L. J. Eslick
Parks Motors
A. T. Campbell
Thornton
R. F. Smelscer
C. C. Donaldson
Fairfield
W. B. Talbott
Henry Stewart
Headhlee Balbee
Jess K. Lowe
Elmer Pollard
Groesbeck
Steelman urges southern governors to back federal aid to education
Presidential Assistant Joann B. Steelman urged southern governors to support federal aid to education shortly after they approved a plan for states to fund regional professional schools, in Savannah Georgia.
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Savannah
Joann B. Steelman
Red Cross Calls for Aid for Mexia Resident
The Red Cross appeals for urgent funds for a Mexia resident in need. The local chapter, after review by Dr G Con Streith and Rev. De Chapt, says no house to house solicitations are authorized. Contributions should go to the Red Cross office at 109 East Commerce.
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Red Cross
Toho
John Sealy Hospital
Goiton
Bet Cross
G Con Streith
Galveston
Chapt Charman
Treel Cross
Bahia
P. Felix
Seeil
Ret Cie
East
Comerre
P. Fewis
President's Military Aide Sees Inaugural Size Issue
Washington report cites Maj Harry H. Vaughen saying the January inauguration will be far larger than needed and three times as big as necessary. He notes that the Republican appropriation for the January 20 event seems excessive and wasteful.
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Truaide
Harry H. Vaughen
Repub
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