British Unable to Appoint Jerusalem Mayor Emphasizes UN Role
London reports Bevin told the United Nations the British High Commissioner Sir Alan Cunningham could not secure Jewish and Arab agreement on a mayor for Jerusalem. Britain seeks a neutral city commissioner with UN aid as the mandate nears its May 15 end.
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Mexia Band and Choral Club Enter Waco Contest
About 100 Mexia High School students travel to Waco for Region II contest with the Black Cat Band at Waco High School and Halle Garden Theatres and the choir at Columbus Baptist Church Music Director Ralph Burford announces instrumental entries and rental solos by students including H A Dawson Roddy Peep Peggy Goodman and Jimmy Watson The choral and instrumental groups include a brass sextet a French horn quartet and a trombone quartet with multiple students named in each ensemble The choir notes their intense practice schedule versus competitors with full class time.
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Jimmuc Watson
Leon Hall
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Stockhandlers May Join Meat Strike
Stockhandlers in several major midwestern stockyards may join the nationwide meat strike. George Paulson of the CIO United Packinghouse Workers met with spokesmen for Stockhandlers locals in seven states. The meeting in Sioux City was closed and results were not released.
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George Paulson
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Sioux City
Market update shows mixed stock, bond, and commodity moves
Stocks firm in active trading. bonds irregularly higher. U S government and curb stocks up. Chicago London and New York markets report firm or higher levels. Cotton grains and lard futures show varied declines across wheat corn oats soybeans and lard.
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Four Injured in Railway Collision at Fort Worth Yard
A collision of a road engine and a smaller freight engine in the Texas and Pacific west yards at Fort Worth today injured four men. The hailer burst on the freight engine, releasing steam and burning two switchmen. The injured are Barney Capshew, engineer W. A. Womack, fireman, and C. W. Martin and B. H. Dillard, switchmen. All are Fort Worth residents.
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Taft backs blended draft to meet manpower needs
Sen. Taft says he will back a peace time draft if it proves essential to man the armed forces. He notes support for the blended draft universal military training and says floor action could come next week after Armed Services Committee approval. The House has approved a straight draft for 19 to 25 year olds.
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Robert A. Taft
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Roger Q Evans Enters Governor Race Via Citizen Group
West Texas citizens paid the filing fee to enter State Rep. Roger Q. Evans of Denison into the 1943 governor race. Evans, a World War II veteran and Grayson County representative, was announced by Robert W. Calvert, chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee.
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Learning Democracy First Election Campaign in 4000 Years
In Chunchon Korea May 6 1950 US and Soviet zones clash over Korea elections with illiterate voters guided by candidate marks. Town of 2600 near the Soviet American border prepares for one of southern Korea’s 200 assembly seats as residents learn democracy through ballots and posters.
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Arabs Agree to Jerusalem Truce Effective Noon Tomorrow
Jerusalem officials announced a citywide truce for the entire Jerusalem area. The agreement is to take effect at noon tomorrow following the latest talks.
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Churchill calls for crusade to unite Europe against communism
In The Hague Churchill urged a united Europe strong enough to resist communism. In Batavia 1000 Indonesians armed with bamboo spears attacked Dutch posts in the truce zone south of Cherbon. In Washington Pope Pius XII plans an English radio broadcast at 3 p m EDT from Vatican City.
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First French ERP Shipment Unloaded at Marquis Port
Paris May 7 Steve dores unloaded the first European Recovery Aid shipment for France at Marquis near Bordeaux. It arrived aboard the Liberty ship John H Quick. The ship will sail to Bordeaux for ceremonies marking the arrival Monday.
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Truman Tour Not Political Says Waite House
President Truman's planned transcontinental trip next month is not a political tour or political speeches under political auspices, according to the Waite House and Secretary Charles G. Ross.
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Pioneer citizen W L Dorsett dies at 78
Willard Lee Dorsett of Mexia died suddenly at home on Groesbeck road age 78. Funeral Saturday at 4 p m from First Methodist Church with Rev E C Carter. Burial in City Cemetery. Survived by wife, four sons Clarence Fort Worth Herman Alice Dick Kilgore Roland Dorsett of Mexia, one brother Brock Dorsett Tehuscana, sister Mrs Pearl Reed Coolidge and three grandchildren. Born April 17 1876 in Troup Texas moved to Mexia early, longtime Forest Glade School Board president and longtime member of W O W. Was highly esteemed locally.
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Williams urges Texas Baptists to expand rural church work
Former Corsicana pastor Dr J Howard Williams spoke at First Thursday Baptist Church Corsicana on rural church work in Texas. He cited $113000 given in 1946 and $130000 in 1947, over 100 new churches, 50 000 baptisms last year, and 100000 patients in Baptist hospitals. He urged tithe growth and Mission Sunday Schools as keys to expansion.
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U S to Import More Oil Than It Exports
Chicago May 7 The Interstate Oil Compact Commission reports the United States will need to import more oil than it exports to meet rising home demand over the next 12 months. The advisory committee notes ongoing growth in domestic consumption and a persistent import surplus.
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Pie and Cake Sale By WML White PTA
Members of the WML White PTA hold a pie and cake sale in front of the Gaf ford Furniture store on Saturday morning. The sale starts at 30 am.
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Gafford Furniture
Anti Communist Rider Added To 1949 Appropriations Bill
The House Appropriations Committee attached an anti communist rider to a $37.98 million 1949 operating budget for over a dozen government corporations. The rider bars funds to pay unions whose officers refuse non communist affidavits under Taft Hartley. Agencies include TVA RFC IW C Agency and FHA along with Farm Credit Administration. The panel authorized $88.93 million use of own funds and projected a bookkeeping profit of $90.78 million by returning profits to the treasury.
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Fifth Shipment of War Dead Arrives At Pacific Port
The army transport Cardinal O'Connell docked in Oakland with 2,024 servicemen dead from World War II actions in the Pacific region including the Solomon Islands Australia New Zealand and India Burma and Hawaii. The USAT Albert Boe is due May 17 with about 1,900 more bodies.
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Former Brig Gen Heavey Named Houston Port Director
Former Brig. Gen. William F. Heavey will take command as Houston port director on June 16. Wilson G. Sanville announced the appointment, noting a two year contract at 15000 dollars per year. Heavey, 52, is a New York consulting engineer in the Machine and Aviation Department.
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Wilson G. Sanville
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New York City
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Vessel Freed From Ice Jam Off Alaska Coast
Coast Guard cutter reached the crippled cannery tender Tootsie near Kodiak Alaska and began freeing her from an ice jam that had trapped the vessel and 13 crew members for two days.
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Steelman Seeks Ways to Avert Rail Strike Talks
John R. Steelman met with the heads of three dissatisfied unions in Washington for a general exploratory conference on averting a nationwide railroad walkout planned to begin next Tuesday. The White House and Attorney General outlined authority to seize rails if no settlement is reached. Railroads prepared embargoes and limited service in anticipation of the strike, with multiple lines restricting livestock perishables and troop movement.
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Race for Atomic Control Hinges on UN Deadlock Break
Western powers plan to demand a full halt in UN Atomic Energy Commission talks unless Russia accepts the American plan. A nine nation majority is ready to endorse the demand, ending 22 months of UN work on global atomic control.
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United Nations
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Air Force Sets Aggressive Plan for Buying Planes
The Air Force announced a heavy jet and bomber buy, aiming to nearly double offensive power with 2,727 planes to be delivered in 18 months to two years. The Senate approved a 3.198 billion dollar aircraft appropriation, with the Navy receiving the remainder to buy about 1,500 planes.
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Air Force
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Cameron Fire Destroys Hall and Theater, Injures Fireman
An early Friday fire in Cameron destroyed a theater balcony and the Knights of Pythias Hall, injuring firefighter Frank Richter Jr. The blaze caused about 75 000 dollars in damage before a three hour effort with seven water streams controlled it. The Milam Theater origin was suspected in the balcony area.
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Ralph Michalka
Frank Richter, Jr
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Prisoners in Isolation After Huntsville Riot
Eighteen inmates at Ramsey State Farm Act in Huntsville Texas were placed in isolation after staging a noisy demonstration. The disturbance followed a prior night riot, triggering security lockdowns as authorities investigate the incident.
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