New Shivery Wave in Midwest Brings Record Cold
A new cold wave swept the Midwest from Montana to the Dakotas and rolling east toward Wisconsin and Illinois. Subzero readings appeared in the Dakotas, Eastern Montana and Northwestern Wyoming as many communities measured deep snowfall, with Alpena and Milwaukee reporting heavy snow. Transport slowly resumed after days of disruption as forecasters warned the cold would spread toward Ohio, Indiana and Michigan.
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Truman joins Texans at Rayburn tribute in Texas State Society dinner
President Truman, despite laryngitis, attended a Texas State Society dinner honoring Representative Sam Rayburn. He recalled predicting Rayburn as future vice president in 1943 and joked about the political what if. Truman reported greeting about 2,500 people this week, many suffering laryngitis and unable to hear his remarks. Meanwhile Soviet Berlin commander Aleksandr Kotikov accused American deputy commander Frank Howley in Taegliche Rundschau of undermining Berlin trade unions and hindering democratic reconstruction.
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Truman
Sam Rayburn
House
Texas
State Society
Rayburn
San Francisco
White House
U. 5
Alexander Kotskov
Berlin
Frank L. Howley
Red Army
Taegliche Rundschau
Kolikov
Allied Commandatura
How. Wwyp
King Sails on New Battleship for Royal Empire Tour
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth embark with the royal party aboard H. M. S. Vanguard. The voyage takes them to South Africa in a bid to strengthen imperial ties, with princes and princesses accompanying the royal entourage.
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Tegest
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South Africa
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Queen Elizabeth
Tal Princesses
French Fight To Break Siege Near Hue in Indochina
Report from Hanoi via Manila broadcast says French relief forces clash with Vietnamese troops around Hue, the capital of Annam province, as battered garrisons attempt to hold out amid the siege. The fighting centers on attempts to break the encirclement and relieve the city.
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India
Hanoi Inc
Hue
Vietnam
Annam
Indochina
Belgium Demands Occupation to Deter Future Aggression
London Feb 1 Belgium demands Germany be occupied at least partially for 25 to 40 years to prevent a rebirth of aggression. Belgium’s peace terms for an unbeaten Germany were presented to the Big Four deputy foreign ministers. Russia’s Feodor Gousey pressed for a unified central German government.
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Belgium
Germany
Foreign Ministers Council
Russia
Feodor
R. Gousey
Bank Robbery at Valley National Bank in Phoenix
Two well dressed men robbed the bond redemption department of Valley National Bank in Phoenix yesterday, making off with seven thousand six hundred sixty one dollars in a smooth, well executed holdup.
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Ariz
the Valley National Bank
40 on Blazing Car Fights Way Out
Forty panic stricken passengers escaped a blazing Brooklyn trolley car in a shopping district. Mothers smashed windows and handed children to bystanders as two men freed doors after power loss trapped riders. Eva Rolings, a Black woman, aided others and police said she stayed until all had escaped.
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Brooklyn
Nally
Eva Rolings
HOGER
Oper
Palio Blanwal
Cadets Back In Cadence At Texas A and M
Aggie cadets resume status after mass resignations over school regulations. Col. Meloy warned cadets to apply for new commissions as 143 officers resign and 33 stay, with Gilchrist to judge final actions. Board member White cites hazing ban as a factor amid student demands for freshman service roles.
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Meloy
Cate
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G. R. White
Two Sought in Robbery at Elderly Doctor's Home
Police seek two youths after Dr. A. J. Sweeney 83 was assaulted and robbed at his home on Koehler Avenue. They took $27 and a pistol. the retired physician was treated for a head injury at Robert Green Hospital. A car drove up, one youth stayed in the car while the other asked to use the phone.
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A. J. Sweeney
New A-Bombs Hint at Advanced Weapons Progress
Washington reports the Atomic Energy Commission disclosed progress on improved atomic weapons in its annual two part report to Congress as senators delayed action on President Truman’s six nominations. Forecasts show fair to partly cloudy conditions Saturday and Sunday with highs around 65 and 60 degrees.
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Atomic Energy Commission
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Paris Models Win Raise in Cold Studio Pay
In Paris on February 1, unclad models in unheated studios will receive higher pay. The models' union ruled that nude rates stay at 33 cents per hour for those affording fuel, while a 30 cent hourly raise will kick in once models complain of goose flesh.
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Paris
Leaks Said to Ex Officers Stoking Military Secrets Fears
Washington officials warn that leaks in public writings of retired officers may reveal secret information. They fear non-authorized disclosures could aid foreign powers and prompt talk of invoking military law to curb such disclosures.
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Washington
22 Reported Dead In Bolivia Mine Row
LA PAZ Bolivia Feb 1 Authorities said today the government was investigating reports from the Potosi mining region that 22 persons were killed and 64 injured Monday in a battle between miners armed with dynamite and national police. Minister of Government Roberto Bilbao said if substantiated steps would be taken to prosecute instigators of the attack by miners on police barracks.
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Bolivia
Potosi
Roberto Bilbao
Pickets Picket Open Manholes In New York Strike
Local 3 of the AFL International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers adopts picketing of open manholes where CIO men work. Pickets march in circles around manholes, shouting down to workers below. Thomas Gordon describes dizziness as an occupational hazard of the protest.
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
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Thomas Gordon
Fatal double shooting in parked car claims engineer and estranged wife
A Missouri Pacific engineer David F. Porter aged 45 and his estranged wife Detla Reininger Porter were killed in a parked car. Justice E. H. Talbert labeled the incident murder and death by own action after an inquest. Jerry Hartel 22, a grocery employee, claimed he saw Porter shoot his former wife and then himself as they sat in the front seat. Police say one bullet hit Mrs Porter in the heart and another killed Porter. the weapon was found in Porter's hand.
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David F. Porter
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San Antonio
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West
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Coyotes and other predators logged in quarterly Texas report
Federal summary shows a 7 percent rise in predatory animals taken in the last quarter of the year. Readouts list 411 bobcats 8053 coyotes 132 wolves and one Jaguarundi among the species hunted. C BR Landon district agent notes wetter conditions and a record bobcat coyote fox panther wild dog catch in the period.
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C. BR. Landon
Federal Fish and Wildlife Service
Buyer Strike Hits Sales Trend
NEW YORK February 1 Reuters reports that recent retail sales trends show early nationwide consumer resistance to high prices. Sales Management magazine stated the observation reflects signs of slowing demand and price sensitivity among shoppers.
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New York
Magazin
Icy Gales Batter Europe In Sharp Cold Wave
Snow and freezing gales continued across Britain and the continent delaying recovery from the severest cold spell in years. Primary cities faced travel disruptions as crews worked to restore power and clear roads amid record low temperatures.
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Britain
14 Thousand Get Inoculations
Denver reports 14000 soldiers quarantined at Lowry field due to a respiratory disease epidemic. An emergency flight delivered vaccine on C47 cargo, enabling Brig. Gen. Lowe to order vaccination for all personnel within 72 hours. Flight encountered bad weather. pilot reported three hours of instrument flight before landing safely.
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Lowry Field
Scott Feld
Sin Atirteks
Inka Guhenger
Elasimons General Hospital
Thomas M. Lowe
Palrfay
Raw
Pilo
di Martin
Burley
Calay
Paw Paw
Tot Torn to Death by 2 Dogs in Virginia Minn
In Virginia Minnesota on February 1 a five year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Glen Brace, was killed by two dogs that escaped from their pen. The dogs mauled the child as he arrived home, prompting the owner to order the seven month old dogs shot. Deputy coroner Dr Atold Malmstom confirmed the death and investigation ongoing.
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Minn
Howard Glen Brace
Brace
Daber
Tfey
Barricades In Palestine Reported Amid Evacuations
In Jerusalem on February 17 the British government tightened control amid underground violence. Non essential civilians mainly women and children were evacuated by Tuesday. Married soldiers' families were moved into barracks as officials prepared for similar future measures.
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Palestine
Nicaraguan Voters Face Gun Check At Polls
MANAGUA Nicaragua Feb 1 voters go to the polls for a new president and must check their guns with the national guard before entering.
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Nicaragua
National Guard
Solons Seek More Sugar in Postwar Shortage Debate
Washington Feb 1 The House appropriations committee investigating food shortages unanimously urged 10 pounds more sugar per American this year. Industrial users should receive a third more than in 1946, with the panel rushing its report to Secretary of Agriculture Anderson before an international sugar committee meeting aims to divide world supplies. Miners Strike In Sydney 5 Feb A contract with 13,000 United Mine Workers expired at midnight and the first coal field strike in 23 years was underway today.
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Toda
Three Fire Companies Battle Segment of Lemon Plant Fire
A midnight blaze gutted a factory owned by P W Lertion in Seguin on the new highway five miles from town. Three fire companies responded. about 30 carloads and 17 truckloads of lumber were inside. water supply was poor and hindered flames though crews saved adjoining structures. No injuries reported.
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San Antonio
Texas Shade
Venetian Blind
Famages
New Seguin Highway
LE. Rodriguez
Orn
Imperial
Steer bidding opens at ten dollars at Houston Fat Show
Auctioneer announces the grand steer for the Houston Fat Show with bidding starting at ten dollars. Jim Goldthwaite is named as owner, with Bill Williams and Bob Stee mentioned among organizers. Details on the steer and proceeds remain unclear from the fragment.
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Aew
Jim
Bob
Stee Goldthwaite
Nami
Bill Williams
Weekend Storms Forecast Dust Wave Ahead
A cold front moves in this weekend with temperatures staying above freezing. Winds are light and not enough to generate significant dust. No major dust storms expected in the tested area.
Demos Scoff at GOP Budget Slash
Washington debate erupts as Democrats denounce a 20 percent income tax cut plan and trillions in spending reductions. House figures advocate firing up to 10,000 federal workers to save 1.5 billion annually, while critics warn economic and military security.
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