Supreme Court Nears Ruling on Separate but Equal Schools
Commentary notes the upcoming Supreme Court decision on segregation in public schools and whether separate facilities deny equal educational opportunities. It outlines arguments from Negro advocates and opponents in Virginia Delaware South Carolina Kansas and the District of Columbia, and recalls the 1896 Plessy v Ferguson framework.
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South Carolina
Kansas
District of Columbia
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Feb Frankfurter
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Meat Prices Fall in Chicago Markets Amid Strong Hog Run
Chicago shoppers find tender pork roasts at 29 cents a pound as sharp pork price cuts sweep area markets. Middle grade beef prices also ease while stockyard experts expect more relief as top grade cattle season opens.
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American Meat Institute
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
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Mexican Kidnappers Trial Below Border Near El Paso
Four Mexican men are reported on trial for kidnapping two Texas farm boys Dean Bramlett and Mann Bramlett of Bosque Bonito after crossing the border. The defendants are Uranga of Chihuahua City and others, charged with kidnapping and assault and consigned to Uranga's court by Chihuahua state authorities. The youths were beaten and held for 1400 dollars with minor torture.
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Billy Graham to Aid Texan in Tokyo Visit
Evangelist Billy Graham offers spiritual guidance to Sid ney Woods in Tokyo as his son Pvt. James E. Long faces a death sentence. Graham plans a two week preaching tour of Korea and may meet Woods and the son for comforting guidance.
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Billy ‘Graham
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Japan
Korea
Sidney Woods
Woods
James E. Long
Jimmy Kitts Dies, Coached Rice Top Southwest Title
El Paso reports the death of Jimmy Kitts a former Rice Institute and Virginia Tech coach. Kitts rose to prominence at Athens High School where his team won national honors. He later led Rice Owls to bright seasons including a 1936 Gottom Bowl appearance. He coached at VPI before the war and helped bring Sun Bowl to Virginia Tech.
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Jimmy Kitts
Rice Institute
Virginia Poly
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Texas
Butcher Billy Funeral Set For Wednesday
The Rev David Roper questions what to say at the funeral for Billy Cook the 24 year old known as the mad dog killer after killings linked to Illinois and a Seattle salesman. He will be buried in Peace Cemetery across the Mississippi.
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Carl Mosser
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Seattle
Bryson
Billy
Jae Serted
Ron Ae
Oklahoma City
Stephen S. Chandler
California
Roper
Peace
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Missouri
Christmas Home Decorating Contest Deadline Updated
The Chamber of Commerce sponsored contest directed by La Belle Maison club now has a Dec. 20 deadline for entry instead of Dec. 16. Cash awards will go to the top three homes for outside decorations, with judging on Dec. 21. Entry blanks available at downtown businesses.
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Church Service Set at Prairie Grove
The Prairie Grove Baptist Church invites the public to Sunday events. Sunday school starts at 10:00 AM, morning service at 11:00 AM, and evening service at 7:30 PM led by Rev. Wilson Brumley.
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Prairie Grove
Wilson
Eisenhower flies toward California amid Korea progress
General Dwight Eisenhower departs Hawaii en route to California on the next leg of his Korean journey. In New York he is expected to make a major statement after arrival, while South Korean forces reclaim Little Nori Hill with UN support in a three day drive against Chinese forces.
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New York
Honolulu
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Eisenhower
Korea
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Charles ©. Wilson
Defense
Herbert Brownell
Douglas McKay
Oregon
George’ Humphrey
Secretary of Treasury
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Arthur W. “Radford
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Wilson
Texas
General Motor
Arlington
Allan’ Shivers
Austin
Little Nori Hill
Big Nori
United Nations
Little. Nori
Fur auction runs Fridays in Western Canada
A terse notice from Vancouver reports a raw fur auction held each Friday in Western Canada with a stated price of 12 dollars per unit, occurring every twenty years ago.
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Canada
Santa Claus Phone Line Opens For Mexia Children
Local Santa helpers report 212 area youngsters calling No. 1123 in Mexia between 7 and 9 PM, Santa answering calls and playing music. Letters to Santa should read Santa Claus North Pole with a 3 cent stamp and sender’s address, as post office notes rising workload and rush for Christmas mail.
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Mock Atomic Raid Dramatizes NYC Air Defense Drill
New York City shut to a hush after 579 air raid sirens signaled a mock atomic attack drill. An announcer urged cover as a simulated Hiroshima level blast rumbled near Times Square, producing 203000 dead and 277000 injured in the staged scenario. Civil Defense head Herbert O Brien praised the test but urged more workers and warning that the metropolis remains at risk.
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Times Square
New York
Civil Defense
Herbert R. O'Brien
Gore
Fat Cattle Market In Groesbeck Hit By Decline
Eight hundred thirty four head of fat cattle were sold in Groesbeck this week as the market suffered declines seen nationwide. Prices dropped to levels that alarm operators who warn there is little relief expected this year and cattle feeders feel the impact amid waning demand and faith.
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Groesbeck
June de Cordova
J. F. Jackson
Mr. de Cordova
Jackson
Bandits Rob Sick Texan on Highway Near Bertram
Two highway bandits robbed John Reed and his family near Bertram as they slept along the road. The sick man, his wife and four children were sleeping when the men demanded cash, struck him, and fled in an old convertible. Sheriff had no description.
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Bertram
John Reeds
Orange
Mr. Reed
Shepperd Names First Assistant Attorney General
Attorney General-elect John Shepperd announced Robert S. Trotti of Port Arthur as first assistant attorney general effective January 1 after Shepperd takes the helm. Trotti, 35, from Brookeland, headed the corporate charter division and served as assistant secretary of state and was a World War I veteran in Europe.
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Austin
John Shepperd
Robert S. Trotti
Port Arthur
Mr. Shepperd
Brookeland
Trotti
Secretary of State
Europe
Bradley briefs Truman on Korea trip during 200 minute session
Gen Omar N. Bradley chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met President Truman for a 200 minute briefing on the military situation in Korea during a three day visit. Details remained secret.
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Washington, D. C
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Truman
Gen. Duright
Eisenhower
Korea
Truman
Weekend Freeze Threatens Bi Stone Area Across Dallas Region
Cold front brings light rain and snow from Oklahoma into North Central Texas. Forecasts show possible snowfall reaching Dallas and Texarkana with dry conditions overall. Temperatures dip with lows in the 20s to low 30s across Dalhart Amarillo Lubbock Abilene and Dallas area.
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United Press
Oklahoma
Texas
U. S
Dallas
Texarkana
Bonham
North Dakota
la Corsicana
Mexia
Ide
Dalhart
Amarillo
Salt Flat
Wink
Junction
Wichita Falls
Lubbock
Abilene
Facey
Lufkin
Childress
USDA
Colorado
Wyoming
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
New Mexico
Acheson Arrives in France for NATO Pact Talks
U S Secretary of State Dean Acheson reached Paris to attend NATO discussions amid expectations of limited far reaching decisions. He said progress would focus on mediating oil supply tensions between England and other parties as the conference opens in Aris France.
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France
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Dean Acheson
Paris
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