Temperatures Drift In Texas With Rain Expected
Weather data from the Dallas Weather Bureau notes light showers across Te as returning after noon today tonight and Tuesday. Reports cite 10 at El Paso 03 at Biz Spring and Midland and 02 at Wink. Daytime highs ranged from 56 at Del Rio to 32 at Guadalupe Pass Texarkana with lows near 24 to 52 across major towns.
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Biz Spring
Midland
Wink
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Guadalupe Pass
Texarkana
Clarendon
Amarillo
Corpus Christ
Weekly Calendar Tuesday and Thursday Notices
Lions Club meets at noon at J V Cafe in Springfield. Springfield Lodge convenes at 7 30 p m. IOOF meets at 7 30 p m. Rotarians gather noon at J and V on Thursday December 30.
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Springfield Lodge
Dutch Army mops up in Indonesia after weeklong campaign
In Batavia and Paris datelines both report the Dutch Army has neutralized the Indonesian Republic on Java. Republican forces are said to be broken into guerrilla bands while the Dutch pursue mop-up operations in scattered Java sectors. UN Security Council defeats Russian moves calling for Dutch withdrawal.
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Western Europe Officials Seek U S Troop Strength Increase
Berlin dispatch reports Western European officials urging a rise in U S troop levels. Army Secretary Royall toured European installations with American Military Governor Grennhamius and adviser Murphs. Royall indicated no firm recommendation was made and noted strength is relative to overall deterrence and occupancy needs.
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Clark Declares Duggan Cleared of Prewar Red Links
Justice Department officials say Laurence Duggan was cleared of any prewar Communist ties after an FBI interview and prior to his death. Attorney General Tom C. Clark said Duggan rejected Communist attempts to recruit him in the late 1930s and noted recent prosecutions of alleged subversives in DC.
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Communist Party
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Dallas Woman Killed in Car Wreck Near Groesbeck
A Dallas woman died in a Friday car wreck south of Groesbeck between noon and 12 30 PM. Initial reports state a vehicle swerved toward the shoulder and rolled after hitting cattle on the roadside. Local authorities are investigating the crash details and identifying the victim.
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Groesbeck
One Woman Survey Finds Pres. Turman Best Dressed Man
Mount Vernon dispatch reports a one woman survey naming President Turman as the best dressed man. The item references Mrs Veronica Dengel as part of the American Women's visit list and notes style judgments by a single respondent.
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Woman Charged With Murder After Holiday Stabbing
Virginia Stephens is charged with murder over the holiday stabbing of her friend since childhood Lloyd Carter, 41. Stephens said Carter visited Saturday, argued, and was knocked down four times. Carter then died in a hospital about an hour later after being stabbed with a butcher knife outside the house.
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Tex
Virginia Stephens
Lloyd Carter
Fire damages sofa in Sunday blaze at George E. Petty home
Firefighters contained a Sunday night blaze at 401 No Ross injuring nothing but a living room sofa. The cause was not determined.
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George E. Petty
Ross
Hit and Run Fatality Near Mexia Injures Driver
A hit and run near Main Street and Groesbeck intersection leaves 69 year old Mexia plumber Raft Jones dead. Police continue to search for the vehicle and driver believed to have fled the scene after the Friday night incident.
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Main Street
Groesbeck
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Mexialte Attends Brother's Funeral In Fort Worth
Mrs. W. C. Draper returns to Mexiatrea Fort Worth to attend the funeral of her brother, aged twelve. The past eleven years have seen him employed as foreman for the City Packing Company in Fort Worth.
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Fort Worth
W. C. Draper
Mexiatrea
Fireworks Bring Tragedy to Two Houston Homes
A Houston incident left a 36 year old woman dead and a 51 year old man gravely wounded after a fireworks related argument escalated into a shooting at two Houston residences. Police reported a pistol was used and the victims sustained fatal and critical injuries.
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Houston
Telo Browen
Stouth
Sir Gonden
R L Maddox Jr Suffers Severe Leg Injury in Accident
Report indicates R L Maddox Jr sustained a severe leg injury in an accident. Details are sparse with mentions of hospital care and related medical transport. No further names or locations are clearly provided in the readable text.
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R. L. Maddox, Jr
Coast Guard Rescues Two Drifting Seamen
Two sailors were rescued by the Coast Guard after their drifting vessel began taking on water. The details describe a swift nighttime response and the crew’s survival as the craft listed stern-first, with onlookers noting the dramatic sequence before rescue.
Soldiers Held By Russian Guards, Say German Police
Frankfurt dispatch reports German police claim 60.5 soldiers held by Russian guards. Fragmentary OCR text contains garbled phrases about SS and aims to report details once clarified.
Accidental Holiday Deaths in Nation May Set New Record
The nation logged 473 deaths during the Christmas weekend with weather and icy highways driving the toll. Texas led with 69 deaths, 17 from traffic, as Houston and Harris County reported high totals.
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United Press
National Safety Council
Fhursis
Devin
Texas Salet Association
Houston
Harris Clonty
Mort Asw .H
Truman Supporter Opposed to Excess Profits Tax Law
A Washington report notes Olen Manreney, a Truman supporter, opposing the excess profits tax law amid ongoing political debate.
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Washington, der Als
Olen Manreney
To Address War Dads Fo RT hs ORTH
War dads join efforts to address road hazards and safety in the city. Community group seeks improved traffic planning and emergency response coordination.
Cotton and Grain Market Report from Dallas Texas
Market notes from Dallas dated December 27 report cotton prices with various basis levels and movement. Wheat and hay values are listed with small gains noted while prices for other grains show modest increases and declines.
Markets at a Glance by United Press
Livestock and produce markets are surveyed with pricing trends and activity notes. The column summarizes market conditions, demand signals, and notable shifts in prices across key commodities and regional outlets.
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