12 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
1
New floods build in a four state area of the Midwest threatening cropland areas and adding to damage estimates. Texas relief looms as cooler air and scattered thundershowers shift heat and snow notes across the region.
The House un-American Activities Committee will spot observers at a Washington rally where Henry A Wallace is to speak. Chairman J Parrell Thomas said the committee will release a report on the Southern Conference for Human Welfare, alleging communist influence. Senator Claude Pepper will introduce Wallace.
The home talent event Corn-za-poppin scheduled for Thursday and Friday nights at the Mexia City Auditorium is postponed. Billy Sharp commander of the local VFW unit and sponsor confirms the delay.
Stocks fluctuated in quiet trading with irregular readings for many names. Bonds gained while U S governments did not trade. curbs and Chicago stocks moved higher. silver held at 70.5 cents per ounce and grains futures were irregular in Chicago.
President Truman concludes a three day goodwill tour of Canada with an informal luncheon at the Seigniory Club in Montebello Quebec. He plans to depart at 9 p m CST aboard a special train for Washington to decide on the tax reduction bill and the Taft Hartley labor act.
Dallas County farmers reinforced their front lines in a campaign against grasshopper swarms threatening corn cotton and grain. A poisoned bran and sawdust mixture was distributed to farmers in Carrollton Mesquite Seagoville and Hutchins to destroy the pests.
Houston June 12 The dispute between Sheffield Steel Company and CIO steelworkers ended after an eight hour conference with Federal Labor Conciliator Commissioner James Hubbard. About 140 Blooming Mill workers who had walked out Monday agreed to return to work today, averting a broader stoppage affecting 3400 other employees.
Col Myron C Blalock Texas Democrat urges President Truman to sign both the Taft Hartley labor bill and the tax reduction measure in a telegram to the Democratic National Committee from Marshall Texas The text notes a cemetery association meeting in Mexia and a city hall Legion room event.
The report outlines U S and Soviet tensions centered on Hungary with a three power inquiry and potential UN action. Secretary of State Marshall signals possible economic and diplomatic measures if Moscow rejects Hungary probe. A separate note details a band fundraiser totaling over 300 dollars for five students amid ticket payments.
Boston reports funeral rites were arranged for David I Walsh the ninth child of immigrant parents who served Massachusetts in the U S Senate from 1919 for 26 years. The 74 year old bachelor died after a cerebral hemorrhage following a fall campaign loss to Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. Walsh chaired the Senate Naval Affairs Committee during World War II.
In Nacogdoches Texas the state planned to finish its case today in the trial of Dorothy Stokes 23 charged with murdering her 20 year old sister in law and neighbor by poisoning buttermilk with strychnine Her 15 month old daughter is reportedly confined at home with whooping cough The defendant told reporters I have nothing to worry about I didn’t do anything and faced the courtroom for the conclusion of the prosecution case
The First Baptist Church reports 161 enrollments with 139 present today as the daily Vacation Bible School nears week end. Classes resume Monday at 8 30 AM and extend invitations to boys and girls aged 4 to 18 to enroll.
Mexia Junior Chamber of Commerce president Ozzie Edwards announced a 7 30 p m meeting tonight at Red Smith's Café. Food will be served and members will discuss important projects with the goal to be awarded.
Houston reports the commissioners court accepted plans and specifications for a $4,500,000 vehicular tunnel under the ship channel at Pasadena after a special meeting last night.
Austin reports the U S Department of Agriculture released a forecast predicting above average yields for watermelons and tomatoes in the current year, based on a ten year average. The outlook suggests greater than the decade average production.
The Texas Methodist conference appropriated 189000 dollars for next year to fund a new camp site and promote young peoples work across the state. The roundup also notes other national items including Social Security tax revision and Foreign policy concerns.
Col. Frank L. Howley, head of the U S military government in Berlin, said the United States does not intend to hinder socialization in Germany if the German people want it. He emphasized that actions will reflect the will of the majority, not a noisy minority.
A fire at Texas Tech University in Lubbock caused about 2000 dollars in damage to a stucco campus building. Officials attributed the blaze to electric welding work performed earlier in one of the rooms.
Curtis Morris of Longview will address the Mexia Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at the Country Club on Thursday June 26. Morris, manager of the Taxation and Legislation Department of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce, is famed for his informative talks on government reform. The committee plans a barbecue and entertainment before installing new officers and reporting on past activities. The Mexia Board invited the Junior Chamber to conduct their installations at the same meeting, with a Jaycee vote on the invitation expected tonight.
Texas grocers report mild interest in sugar ration repeal with Mexia stores selling full stock on day one. Dallas shops saw little run while Houston areas faced a big rush as housewives asked if wartime sugar shortages could be avoided without stamps. Sales gains varied up to fifteen percent amid a muddled situation.
Army Air Force officers report the C 54 transport achieved a successful 2000 mile voyage from Long Beach to Wilmington Clinton County Base with no human control. The only issue cited is a rather firm landing and overall landing technique to be improved. An emergency crew of 10 monitored the mission as the radio controlled system handled throttles takeoff and course.
Ford Motor Company offered a 10 percent pay increase to about 3,800 Independent Foremen Association of America members to end a 23 day strike. The move comes as 15,000 CIO United Auto Workers walkout halts production at Hudson Motor Car Company. John F. Bugas, Ford vice president, urged return to work and promised immediate raise.
Lt. Gen. Fred Walker commander of the 36th Division and Texas National Guard will retire July 31, returning to private life. Paris dispatch notes trains resumed on nationalized French railways after a six day strike ended with 300,000 workers back on duty.
Blazing Ben Hogan from Texas, nicknamed a blacksmith, shot a 33 for nine holes to take the early lead in the 47th National Open Golf Tournament in St Louis.
Mexia News reports Thursday that six stores were polled about sugar. Three had none in stock but many calls for sugar. one store held 3000 pounds and sold out by 2 pm, others sold 50 to 100 pounds early before a 10 pound limit. Another had 160 pounds with stamps on all sales, another 950 pounds existed but not all sold by 2 pm. Local wholesalers said stocks nearly exhausted with thousands of pounds sold recently and immediate shipments pending as phone orders flood in.
In Dallas the ration board could not confirm if sugar required stamps, while wholesalers report sharp sales gains. Houston stores see long lines and tenfold early sales, Austin reports all night rushes, and dealers predict a quick end to the spree within two weeks. In Asbury Park the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union pledges to push for national prohibition.
Mexia Rotarians heard a noon program by LaVerne and Ava June Albert with Ernestine Hereford of Mexia. The set included piano solos, duets, and sacred pieces led by C. S. Hereford. Jack Hughes spoke on Rotary in Hawaii after returning from the National Convention in San Francisco.
Mrs. W. P. Stewart 70, lifelong Limestone County resident, will have last rites Friday at 4 p.m. from Riddle Chapel with Rev. D A Bryant and Rev. E E Rogers officiating. Burial at Forest Glade Cemetery, Riddle Funeral Home in charge. She died at her daughter’s home after weeks of illness, survived by five children, six grandchildren, one sister Irene Fielder of Tyler.
The first truckload of watermelons hits Mexia grocery stores on Wednesday. Brought from warmer Texas regions near Corpus Christi, melons weigh 25 to 30 pounds and sell for five cents per pound.
Civil Aeronautics Administration engineers in Fort Worth will witness a demonstration of a new invention that lets a pilot control field lights from his aircraft. The event, noted from Dallas on June 12, highlights advancing aviation technology.
Delegates at a University of Texas school plant conference learned that the modern red school house is not sufficient and may require up to 9 billion dollars for proper construction across the United States.
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