Bob Hope Performs at Baylor and Texas A and M in Texas Tour
Bob Hope recounts college shows in Waco at Baylor University and at Texas A M College Station. He jokes about Dallas origins of Columbus, notes Baylor library, Cameron Park, and saddle gifts. A 30 dollar show followed by remarks on agriculture students and Irene Ryan. Broadcast on WOAT Tuesdays.
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Packard Auto Strike Put Off
DETROIT April 25 A proposed strike that would have shut down the Packard Motor Co and idled about 9900 auto workers was postponed two hours after midnight The narrow delay came as union leaders and company negotiators resumed talks under light wire coverage.
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British Ship Runs Aground Near Rio de Janeiro
The Royal Mail steamer Corazio ran aground off Rio de Janeiro. All 350 passengers were evacuated while the crew remained aboard. The danger of sinking seemed to pass and efforts to refloat the vessel were expected to continue.
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Health Plan Aims Wide National Health Insurance Push
Congress moves to enact Truman era health insurance covering about 120 million Americans with an estimated annual cost near 6 billion dollars. The plan, opposed by critics as socialized medicine, would tax payrolls, require federal grants, and finance medical care, hospital services, and child health programs through 1954 with full effect in 1953.
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Attentive Listener Encourages Quick Action on Ad Request
An urging to contact a Light Want Act-taker for effective ad placement. Prompt responses suggested, with reference to submitting an F-123 form and swift results emphasized.
British Communist Leader Sheltered Amid Plymouth Riots
In Plymouth England a crowd of about 300 attacked a hall where Harry Pollitt secretary-general of the British Communist party spoke to support Communist candidates in local elections. Police held the mob back as Pollitt escaped through a basement window to safety after faces of anger at four ships lost to Chinese Red fire on the Yangtze.
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Tidelands Bill Proposed by Rep Case
Washington April 25. Rep Case introduces a tidelands bill to establish a national reserve from one mile offshore to U.S. jurisdiction. It would distribute mineral revenues per capita to schools, with a portion set aside for needy districts, amid the ongoing dispute over offshore land titles.
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Engineering Talk Set Sparks Local Homebuilders Meeting
Frank Z. Drought led a Tuesday discussion on homebuilders’ plans in San Ananlo, focusing on new engineering ideas and local construction challenges. The session highlighted upcoming projects and the role of Menger in city development.
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