Mexia Weather and Community Notes in Brief
Texas weather update shows clearer skies with warmer temps across the state. Mexia reports a 52 degree high with cream colored skies and forecasts fair weather. A local reader shares a gift from Monroe Drug Store and recounts the value of a button hook for shoes. The Mexia News covers oil tests at Stubenrauch and Focke farms with signage blocking visitors and no information. Church services are listed for Sunday despite a holiday edition gap.
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Probe Hints At Further Spy Findings
Investigators signal more discoveries in a spy case as the House Committee confirms Robert FE Stripling resigning his post as chief investigator. The panel weighs links to alleged Soviet espionage and potential names connected to the theft of sensitive documents.
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Washington
House UnAmerican Activities Committee
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Chatman Karl
Daniel to Be Installed as Texas Attorney General
Austin December 3 1949 Attorney General Price Daniel was to be sworn in for his second term at the state capital with ceremony planned in the afternoon at the attorney general’s office.
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M. Tod Hi Makimony
Fragmentary note hints at midseason timing and antics
A garbled fragment references midsummer, times, and a humorous line about a mother avoiding something. The readable text points to a casual, unclear remark rather than a clear event or identity.
Mindszenty to face Hungarian people's court in February
Budapest dispatch reports Cardinal Mindszenty will face a Hungarian people’s court in early February. Charges include espionage and attempts to undermine the government, with possible foreign press permits to attend being considered.
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Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty
Hungary
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Texas Violent Deaths For Year End Report Not 119
United Press reports Texans have suffered violent deaths during the long holiday period. The tally shows 21 deaths in fires, 20 by miscellaneous causes from accidents to fatal beating, and 9 in unspecified incidents.
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Texas
United Press
Roy Texans
Demos Promise New Review of TH Labor Law to Congress
Democratic spokesmen commit to a new Taft Hartley review before Congress amid party divisions. The administration faces pressure over labor policy as debate intensifies in Washington and within the party. Local VEW Post 3 plans a meeting tonight to discuss organizing efforts and related dues.
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Washington
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house-Senate
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Stratien
Mexia Daily News New Year Editorial 1949
New Year message from Mexia Daily News editors wishing readers a hopeful 1949. Calls for peace, wisdom, and goodwill among nations, and thanks readers for their support while pledging continued local and foreign news coverage.
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Mexia Daily News
Mexia
News Picks Out Ten Top Stories Of 48 In Mexia
Mexia picks out ten top stories for 1948 highlighting events from MAIL ROUTES EXTEND to THE SCHOOL SITUATION. The feature notes a tragic FIRE incident in which three youths died on February 8 at Clint Street, detailing names and context from local coverage.
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Clint
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Chiang Ready to Step Down for Possible Chinese Peace
Rotarians hear official on highway dangers as the article notes rising accidents and the push for safer roadways. The report mentions a Texas incident injuring 600 people in a transport collision and references ongoing political actions related to peace efforts in China.
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New Year Message Planned After Execs Meet In China
Reports from authoritative sources say Chiang Kai-shek and the Kuomintang executive committee plan a New Year message to the Chinese people. The message aims to outline a path to peace talks as leadership seeks to present a united front for China despite internal and external pressures.
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Chiang Nat-shing
China
Chiang
Kuomintang
Ching
New Year Close Date Teles Past Won
Fragmentary text notes a New Year close date and a possible reference to Mexia and nearby locations. The readable parts suggest a dated report or notice without clear event details or outcomes.
Billy Walker Named District Manager of Investment Company
Billy Walker has been named district manager of an investment firm with operations across several Texas counties. Walker, with 22 years in banking, previously worked at First National Bank and Cattle National Bank. He will lead investment services and related regional activities, while maintaining ties to his local community and church.
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Beec Halliday
Billy Walker
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Catt National Bank
National Bank
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Mexia
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Janeiel Industrial
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Roamin with Rip Tn en Browite esha TG Wage Freed Opt
Fragmentary note references Roamin with Rip and bakery mentions. Indicates a column or feature page 4 with related items and a greeting to readers. No clear events, names, or locations beyond generic bakery references.
Don Edd Hamilton Injured in Traffic Accident
Don Edd Hamilton sustained injuries in a Thursday traffic crash. Authorities investigated the incident and transported Hamilton to a local hospital for treatment. Police reported no immediate citation or further details available.
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