Weather and business notes from Mexia and Temple
Mexia reports a 22 degree high and 1.23 inches rainfall with Rio Grande flood easing while Trinity River watch continues. Dallas received 2.92 inches total as showers linger. Local leaders warn agriculture drives area prosperity and farmers shape the economy. Plans include a Mexia Jaycees event, fireworks, calf roping, flag tournaments, and a proposed cattle auction ring from Pink Cox. Transportation mentions a Rotary District meeting in Temple with former Mexia editor Jack Dillard as guest speaker.
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Week's Calendar of Local Meetings and Events
Springfield lodge hosts a Tuesday 7:30 p m meeting. Wednesday features a candidate rally and box and cake supper at City Park. Thursday offers Rotary Club at 12:00 noon. Friday presents IOOF gathering at 7:30 p m.
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Berlin City Assembly Seeks UN Relief Over Crisis
The Berlin city assembly voted to appeal urgently to the United Nations for aid amid Russia's blockade aimed at expelling the Allied force from Berlin. Acting Mayor Louise Schroeder urged presenting the case to the world even if no UN nation accepts the appeal. Secretary General Trygve Lie noted he was polling responses in Lake Success.
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New Officers Installed at Mexia Lions Club
The Mexia Lions Club held a noon luncheon meeting to install new officers and directors for the coming year. Ralph Jones became President with W. D. Blank as 1st Vice President and W. L. Sewell as Secretary-Treasurer. Herman Baty, Lion Tanner, and Leon Flatt were named directors. Steve Hestner was chosen 2nd Vice President but was absent. Outgoing President G. E. Blair praised past efforts and welcomed continued support. </S>
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30000 Workers Strike at 12 International Harvester Plants
In Chicago on June 29, more than 30,000 CIO United Farm Equipment Workers walked out at 12 International Harvester plants. The strike began at midnight after a 30 day extension expired, despite ongoing talks under a Federal Labor Conciliator. The union had accepted a licenced hourly wage raise for 60,000 workers but rejected company contract changes that would nullify the wage increase.
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British Palestine withdrawal nears completion
To Complete Withdrawal Haifa June 29. British withdrawal from Palestine expected to be completed tomorrow. The last contingents of troops with their equipment were embarking today from this evacuation bridgehead.
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Yugoslav Communists Respond To Cominform Denunciation
Belgrade broadcast the Yugoslav Central Committee communique calling the Cominform charges against Marshal Tito unfounded. It urged all Yugoslav communists to support the Tito regime as it defies Russia and the Soviet satellites amid yesterday’s denunciation.
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Last Rites for Wm J Bryant Held in Mexia Wortham
William J Bryant former Wortham mayor died Monday night at a local hospital after illness. Born in Fairfield he studied law at Texas University and practiced in Mexia before moving to Wortham where he lived 40 years. Interment at Mexia City Cemetery with services led by Rev A W BeGuire.
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Helen Keller Plans Retirement From Public Life
Helen Keller, the blind and deaf American icon, announced in Adelaide that she will retire from public life after possible Japan tour this September. She intends to begin a new biography project on her first teacher Anne Sullivan, whose original manuscript was destroyed.
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U S Jet Fighters Plan First Transocean Flight Next Week
Sixteen P-80 Shooting Stars from the 46th Fighter Group will fly 5,209 miles from Selfridge Field Michigan to Furstenfeldbruck Germany with bombers and transports. They will conduct limited maneuvers in Germany under Lt Gen Curtis E Lomas and Cal David C Sehring. The mission aims to leave Selfridge July 7, covering Labrador Greenland and England en route.
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Reparations Cut in the Soviet Zone of Germany
June 29 Ps-Rusia lowers reparations demands on the Soviet zone of Germany by nearly half Walter Ulbricht head of the German communist party and economic chief in the Russian zone announced the move today.
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Earthquake toll reported in Fukui Japan
Gen Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters announced 3135 deaths from yesterday’s quake in Fukui prefecture with 1000 feared dead in the city alone. Allies said 3076 buildings damaged with 6306 burned while thousands are homeless amid ongoing relief efforts and medical shipments arriving from Osaka Maizuru and Tokyo.
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Rain Would Transfer Rebekah Candidate Rally to Auditorium
Rain would shift the Rebekahs and Odd Fellows rally from outdoors to the Mexia City Auditorium if rain interrupts plans. The event, organized by the Rebekah lodge and the IOOF, was set for Wednesday evening with a backup indoor location announced.
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Western Europe Awaits Yugoslav Statement on Red's Cominform Attack
Western Europe awaits a Yugoslav reply to the Cominform attack on Yugoslav leadership. British officials call the issue immensely significant for East European unity and possible Soviet influence shifts. Marshall Tito’s status and the fate of Yugoslavia loom as analysts weigh whether Moscow’s purge aims will proceed.
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Flood Conditions Along Rio Grande Eased Today
Rio Grande City reports easing flood conditions as only light showers fall in the watershed and a two inch main rain fell locally. Weather officials caution it is too early to gauge downstream impacts while broader parts of the state see heavier rainfall and forecasts call for more rain in the valley. The river breaches floodways inundating cotton creeks as debris laden waters move toward the border and delta lands.
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Mexia Jaycees to Wear Shirts Advertising City
The Mexia Jaycees plan new yellow shirts with brown trim bearing Mexia Texas Jaycees on the back. The group voted to officially adopt the design at last Thursday's meeting.
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Americans Deny Syrians Charge of Warship Fire
Cairo reports that American authorities rejected the Syrian accusation that a U S warship fired on Arabs in Palestine. The Arab League accepted the denial as fact.
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Market Snapshot from United Press Stocks
Stocks firm in quiet trade with bonds steady and U S governments easy. Curb stocks irregular as Chicago areas show mixed results. Silver held at 74 1 2 cents. cotton futures irregular. Grains in Chicago rise with wheat up fraction, corn up small amount, soybeans higher.
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