Dulles Presses U.S. Foreign Policy Role in Cold War Debate
John Foster Dulles, named Republican adviser to the State Department, warns that the United States must not abandon European allies to Soviet aggression. He argues the nation cannot be an inactive spectator, and urges strength around the rim of the captive world to deter aggression while not overcommitting troops or dollars. The speech aligns with Truman policies though it critiques some home-front approaches.
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Washington
John Foster Dulles
U. S. State Department
Dulles
New York
United States
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Mr. Dulles
Mr. Hoover
Republican National Committee
Truman
Russia
America
Day of Prayer Set At First Baptist Mexia
The First Baptist church in Mexia holds a day of prayer this Sunday starting at 9 p m through midnight into the New Year. Rev E S Hutcherson invites church members and others without a Mexia church to attend with morning 9 to 12, afternoon 2 30 to 4, and evening 6 15 to five minutes after midnight services.
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First Baptist Church
Mexia
E. S. Hutcherson
Sally Rand to Make Houston Home Amid Dinner Club Plans
Houston welcomes celebrity Sally Rand famed for fan dances. She plans to lease and run a dinner club and perform nightly with her fans, citing the climate as ideal for her two year old adopted son Shawn.
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Houston
Sally Rand
Sally
Shawn
Mise Rand
New Years Holiday Not Published by Local Paper
Five dates including New Year’s are selected by Mexia business for local observance though the paper will not publish the list. The item notes a community plan tied to New Year festivities and local timing.
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Dey 'S
By & Mexia Business
Texans Hit By 147 Fatalities In Holiday Toll
Texas safety officials report 147 violent deaths during the long New Year holiday period. Traffic crashes caused 72 deaths, fires 26, and 49 from other violence. Officials warn the toll could surpass 200 before Monday midnight.
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United Press
Texas
Suns Owang
Howard Eugene Smith
McAllen
William R. Martin
Pharr
Zack Hinckley Dibrell
Coleman
Frank Delarosa
Victoria
Arcola
Fort Bend
Floyd Mitchell
U. S. 90
Nome
Margaret Olenburger
San Antonio
Killaa
National Safety Council
Seaboard
Midwest
Limestone Youths Enlist in U S Air Force
Two Limestone youths enlist in the United States Air Force with M Sgt William H Rosser confirming the enlistments Saturday They are Jimmy Gene Bob Watson of Mexia and James D Hardin of Prairie Hill Both joined as privates for a four year term Watson is the son of Mr and Mrs J A Watson of 308 South McKinney Street He graduated Mexia High School in 1948 Hardin is the son of Mr and Mrs J D Hardin
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Mexia
U. S. Air Force
William H. Rosser
Jimmy Gene
Bob Watson
James D. Hardin
Prairie Hill
I Watson
J. A. Watson
South
McKinney Street
Mexia High School
Irregularities At Mental Institution To Be Investigated
Larry Cox of the State Board for Hospitals and Special Schools heads to Wichita Falls to probe grave irregularities at the Wichita Falls State Hospital. He suspends the acting superintendent Earl Dean and two staff after a complaint by District Attorney A B Haley. Ranger Jim Greer reports conflicting records on patient Durwood Jackson, 28, missing since Sept 16, with other records listing a furlough. Jackson’s mother Ada Jackson reported the issue to Childress County Sheriff after inability to locate her son. Cox travels with W N Martin and Dr RC Rowell to review the case.
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Ranger Greer
Durwood Jackson
Dodson
Jackson
Ada Jackson
Childress
Wichita
W. N.martin
Vernon
State Board
RC. Rowell
Austin
Asid
Um Cok
Teenagers and Arkansas Cops In Gun Battle
Three Colorado teens from Denver were in a gun battle with police near Yellville Arkansas after robbing a Three Brothers Post Office and store. An 11 year old girl Juanda Bowen was critically wounded. two 18 year old boys Clarence Wallace and David Coffman fled on foot, firing at officers as they pursued. Police recovered rifles pistols and shotguns from the car, and Littleton Colorado authorities said the car was stolen.
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Ark
Colorado
Airl
Ozark Mountain
Juanda Bowen
Ernest Gentry
Clarence Wallace
David Coffman
Denver
Gentry
Three Brothers, Ark
Mountain Home
Littleton
Colo
First Aid Course Opens in Mexia January 8
A Limestone County Red Cross course begins January 8 in the American Legion room Mexia City Hall at 7 30 with 25 enrolled. Texas Highway Patrolman Jack Schuh will teach. Enrollment remains open with 75 to 100 anticipated and more sessions planned at Dunbar Negro High, VFW Mexia, and Mexia State School and Home.
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Limestone County
Mexia
A. W. DeGuire
American Red Cross
American Legion
Texas Highway
DeGuire
DeGire
Teen Thief Steals Metal To Pay Debts At Deserted Gin
Police report a Gainesville state school for boys parolee dismantled a cotton gin for spare metal. The teen stockpiled iron from the deserted facility to raise money, plans to sell it as needed. Temple Up notes the estimated $3,000 repair bill to restore the gin.
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Temple
State School For Boys
Gainesville
Americans in Largest Air Battle of Korean War Near Seoul
U N forces pull back to the south of the 38th parallel as 250000 Chinese and North Korean troops mass for a major assault on Seoul. American Sabre jets clash with 35 to 40 MIG 15s near the Manchurian border, downing two enemy planes while the rest retreat across the border.
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United Nations Army
Seoul
U.N
North Korea
South Korea
Korea
Blaney
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Taegu-Pusan
United Nations
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Matthew B. Ridgeway
8Th Army
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Yongpo
Germany faces bid for union as Adenauer rejects
Berlin reports East German negotiators push for merger with West Germany while Adenauer in Bonn declares no unity while easterners lack freedom. Washington mediators seek new moves in railroad dispute after Locomotive Engineers reject a three year peace plan. Mar del Plata crash leaves 17 dead with Susana Castilla as sole survivor. Scotland Yard deems the stolen Stone of Scone return offer authentic sounding. Matamoros leads Mexican exports in 1950 surpassing Nuevo Laredo and Tampico offices.
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Germany
West Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Herr Adenauer
Bonn
Temporary Mailman Dumps Christmas Mail in Fort Worth Creek
Fort Worth postal inspectors probe whether temporary carrier Don Gifford 22 took money from letters after dumping part of his mail into Marine Creek. He admitted discarding mail but denies theft. at least three letters opened. Held on 1000 dollar bond. federal prosecutors say possible five years. Children found many Christmas cards and a $100 savings bond. Also note: a silkworm cocoon can yield 400 to 1,000 yards of silk with 2000 to 3000 cocoons per pound.
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Fort Worth
Marine Creek
Don Gifford
Postal
B. F. Stanton
Gifford
Dale McKeith Joins General Motors Institute Training
Mexia youth Dale McKeith heads to Flint Michigan after being named to a General Motors Institute eight week dealer training course. He will return to Mexia in March where his father Earl J. McKeith operates the local Pontiac agency.
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Dale McKeith
Mexia
Flint
Michigan
General Motors Institute
Earl J. McKeith
Young McKeith
Pontiac
Record of Red preparations for invasion of Korea
Washington report reveals the United States is compiling a detailed record of Soviet and Chinese Communist preparation for the North Korean invasion of South Korea months before the war began on June 25. Officials say intelligence fixes responsibility on Chinese Reds and Russians for equipment and support, supporting U.S. decisions not to withdraw from Korea. Assistant Secretary of State Dean Rusk helped make the record public.
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Washington
United States
South Korea
St Fen
U. S
Korea
Boos Nese
Iiece
Dean Rusky
Cold Wave Fizzles With Fair Texas Weather Ahead
A backward shift in the cold front keeps Texas wind and chill high in many areas while forecasts call for generally fair conditions through Sunday and warmer temperatures. No rain is expected. Friday night temps fell to the mid teens in western towns with Dallas and Austin in the 30s.
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Oklahoma
Arkansas
Lone Star
U.S. Weather Bureau
United Press
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Dal- Abilene
Amarillo
Big Spring
Lubbock
Wink
Wichita Falls
Midland
Texarkana
Dallas
Waco
Austin
el Paso
Presidio
Mexia
Beaumont
Berserk Vet Slays Parents Then Burns Home in Akron
Akron police arrested 28 year old war veteran Eyvin Snodgrass after he battered his parents to death and set their home ablaze. He was found naked in the snow near the scene. Snodgrass had been released last year from a state hospital for the insane.
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Akron
Ohio
Ey Vin * Snodgrass
Government bans copper use in civilian items
The U S government will bar copper use in many civilian products starting March 1 to save metal for defense needs. NPA Administrator William H Harrison cites shortages and orders embargoes on ornaments decorations and similar nonessentials along with builder's hardware materials burial gear clothing furniture appliances jewelry novelties and auto dashboard ornaments.
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Washington
U. S
NPA
William H. Harrison
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