Mexia Weather Mixed As Texas Sees Heat Spikes
Mexia records 94 high and 72 low with thunderstorm talk forecast. Sunshine state-wide shows Presidio at 108 Dallas 102 and Galveston 88. Mexia Daily News editor explains plans to expand local coverage and publish daily area news with weather from Josie Newman and UP wire service.
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Dallas
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van Horn
Josie Newman
Official Weather Observer
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Week's Calendar Events For June Highlights
A compact listing of community meetings and events begins Monday June 7 with VFW and Auxiliary at 8:00 p.m. at VFW Hall. Through June 19, activities include Lions Club and J and Y Cafe events, Rotary Club lunch, Mexia Auto Auction, Jaycees Annual Meet, Daily Day Free show, Trades Day draws, Healthiest Baby and Milk Drinking contests, and a city auditorium tour.
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Truman Campaign Tour Deepens Western Push
President Truman spoke from the Truman Train at Pocatello Idaho urging support for his reclamation program and river basin funds while criticizing the Republican Congress. He noted a Nebraska party split with William Ritchie opposing his renomination as he toured into Idaho with Mrs. Truman and Margaret observing.
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Nebraska
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Henry A. Wallace
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Ritchie
Capper, Kansas Senator, Declines Reelection Bid
Sen. Arthur Capper 83, a longtime prohibition advocate, says he will not seek another term in the U S Senate ending his 30 year tenure. The retirement clears the way for former Gov. Andrew F. Schoeppel to seek the GOP nomination with support from Kansas City Star editor Rey A. Roberts and National Committeeman Harry Darby.
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Washington
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Senate
Capper
Kenneth McKellar
Tenn
Mexia School Bond Election Date Delayed by Error
Mexia Independent School District reports a filing error in the bond and tax election notice, delaying the June 12 vote. The board will announce a new date soon and provide further details after review.
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Mexia Independent School District
Automotive Industry Pioneer Dies at 84 in Beverly Hills
Charles W Nash a pioneer of the automotive industry died yesterday from a heart ailment at 84 in Beverly Hills Cal Messages of sympathy poured in from across the nation Nash who rose from farm boy to industry leader his wife Jessie Halleck Nash had died less than a year before on August 19 1947 at 83
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Jessie Halleck Nash
Wage talks resume between Lewis and soft coal operators
John L. Lewis revived wage negotiations with soft coal operators in Washington under court direction. He urged the industry to make the first offer for a new contract and linked progress to pension payments for aged miners from the 1947 fund. Negotiations were set to resume the next day at 2 p.m. EDT.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
UMW
Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
Senate Rejects Civil Rights Amendment in Draft Bill
The Senate refused to erase racial segregation in the armed forces by defeating Sen. William Langer's proposed amendment banning race based discrimination. The vote was 67 to 7 to table the civil rights measure as part of the draft bill. Chairman Chan Gurney said civil rights legislation must stand on its own.
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Senate
William Langer
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Langer
Chan Gurney
Senate Armed Services Committee
Auto agency boss Climer to showcase Studebakers in Mexia
New Auto Agency Bill Climer announces a Studebaker showing at his 405 East Commerce showroom on Tuesday June 8. He secured the Mexia Studebaker agency after returning in 1945 from U S Army Signal Corps service and forming a business with his father in law Bert Capps, starting his own venture in February 1948.
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Climer
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Mexia
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Bert Capps
Benes resigns as Czech president after Communist coup
President Eduard Benes announced his resignation in Prague amid a political shift that clears the way for a Communist president to replace him. Reports say his health deteriorated, leaving him wheel chair bound, as Gottwald and Nejedly were considered candidates for the post.
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Dewey Presses Congress to Restore Recovery Cut
Albany June 7 Gov. Thomas E. Dewey demanded restoration of the 77.9 billion recovery cut in European and China programs by the Republican-led Congress. Detroit June 7 The CIO United Auto Workers approved an 11 cent cost of living increase and the contract from May 25 with General Motors. New York June 7 Eisenhower became president of Columbia University four years after directing Allied invasion. Washington June 7 Senate Finance Committee failed to decide on a compromise bill. Washington June 7 Supreme Court action noted. Oklahoma City June 7 State Democratic event noted.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Finch Predicts Bright Future for Westminster College
Dr Willian C Finch of Georgetown told Tehuacana at Westminster College commencement that faith in the college's future exceeds that for another school in the Southwestern University group. He spoke to the largest graduating class, praising the school’s growth and work program and thanking supporters in the region.
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Georgetown
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Finch
Joint Lions Rotary Club Meeting Postponed
Mexra Lions Club President Jimmi Bliar announced a regular meeting moved to noon Tuesday to accommodate a joint session with the Rotary Club. Ellis, general at the prison, had a schedule conflict and may prompt a later joint meeting this month to hear him.
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Company B Reunion Plans Meeting at Armory
Ray Purcill announced a Tuesday night meeting at 7 30 at the veterans armory to plan the annual Company B reunion. Last year’s gathering was held in July at Fort Parker State Park.
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Call of the Veterans
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Fort Parker State Park
Western Allies Outline Self Government Plan for Germany
Washington reports six friendly powers propose self government for western Germany with Soviet troops kept until Europe peace. Communique favors internationalizing the Ruhr and convening a German constituent assembly to draft a new constitution. Western states say withdrawal before a constitution is secured cannot occur. Soviet participation would be possible once free to join.
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Congressman Owens Dies at Bethesda Hospital
Rep Thomas L Owens of the Seventh District died at Bethesda Naval Hospital from coronary thrombosis. Capitol physician Dr George W Calver said the AYear old congressman had been hospitalized about two days prior to death.
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Thomaas L. Owens
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New Ford Show Delayed by Typo Error
A typographic error in the Mexia Darky News misdated a Ford showing. New Fords will be shown at Driver-Scotts in Meats on Friday June 15, not June 18 as printed.
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B and P W Club Meeting at Fort Parker State Park
The Business and Professional Women Club will meet Tuesday at 6 30 p m at Fort Parker State Park to elect officers A picnic supper will be served by the group.
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Professional Womens Club
Fort Parker State Park
County Votes to Buy New Meter Grader
The county approved purchasing a meter grader for roads at an estimated cost of $10,000. The vote occurred Monday morning in the Lime Street area with local officials citing road maintenance needs.
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UN Mediator Plans Palestine Truce Amid Jerusalem Assault
UN mediator Folke Bernadotte voiced a four day cease fire plan while Cairo dispatches claimed Israeli forces advanced on Jerusalem. Russia warned it would send observers to Palestine to join UN efforts. Bernadotte pressed Arab and Jewish leaders to accept the plan within two days as new talks aimed to end hostilities continued.
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Columbia River Crest Seen. May Recede Slightly Today
Army engineers say the Columbia River has reached a temporary crest and might recede very slightly today. Upstream reports show the river dropping one eleventh of a foot at Pasey Washington while the Snake River fell four tenths of a foot in 19 hours. The news reassures troops and volunteers still battling floods along the lower reaches.
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Four Die In Kilgore Fire At Tulsa Hotel
Kilgore Texas June 7 four persons were dead and three others burned when a pre dawn fire swept the Tulsa Hotel. Firemen searched the ruins for additional victims as $150000 damage was reported. Victims identified include Victor Fasan 34 Kilgore Gerald Ler 19 Gden TL and George Clifton Young Jacksonville Texas.
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Malcolm McLain
V.F.W. Social Planned By Charles Barker
Charles Barker announces a V F W social for members Monday at 8 00 p m at the V F W Hall Ladies of the V F W invited to attend
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Selected Stocks and Market Patchwork From Noted Listings
A snapshot of stock quotes shows American Airlines at 8 percent, AT&T at 157 percent, Anaconda 39, Chrysler 44, General Motors 62, J Penney 47 44, Phelps Dodge 52, Sears Roebuck 40 7, Sinclair Oil 26 32, Sun Ray Oil 14, Texaco Oil 49 1/2, US Steel 74 1/2, Humble Oil 83, Lone Star Gas 22. The list mixes varied utilities and manufacturers with notable percentage values and rounding marks.
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Chrysler
Camn & Sau
General Motor
Penney
Phelps Dodge
Pure
Sears Roebuck
Sinclar Oil
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Tex Par Co & Oil
US Steel
Lone Star Gas
Markets at a Glance United Press Brief
Markets at a glance report from United Press notes uneven activity in U S bonds and stocks. Silver held at 74 4 cents per ounce in New York with no trading in U S gaments and irregular activity in Chicago grain futures including wheat corn oats and barley.
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