Young Demos Aim for 10000 Members in 1947
Dallas February 1 Young Democratic club vows to reach 10000 members in 1947, pledging a middle of the road role between conservation and liberalism. The rechartered group set dues at 1 dollar and county charter fees at 70 dollars yearly. Pete Nee of Henderson tasked to tour Texas promoting Young Democratic clubs in all 254 counties.
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Dallas
Young Democratic Club
Ray Reberts
McKinney
Pete Nee
Henderson
Texas
Dewey Rivalry and Waiving Charities in GOP Field
Arthur Baer notes a crowded Republican race with Dewey as Albany favorite while Tall, Stassen, and others loom. He jokes that any nominee faces a “shave, shine and a passport” fate. Historical quips compare Dewey’s chances to a changeless, comic balance of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur “Bugs” Baer
de Iy
Dewey
Albany
Coyon Dewey
Tall, Stassen
Chamber of Commerce executive to speak in San Antonio
Kenneth Campbell, foreign trade manager for the U.S. Chamber, will confer with leading San Antonio businessman at a February 7 dinner. Elmer Dittmay, chamber foreign affairs chair, says Campbell will visit on a nationwide fact finding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Campbell
Foreign Trade Department
United States Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Elmer Dittmay
Dittmar
Foreign Department
The
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. Martin's Mother Dies in Oklahoma City
Mrs. John Callaway Wallen, former Oklahoma governor's mother and mother of Mrs. C. Early Martin of San Antonio, died in Oklahoma City Friday. Mrs. Martin flew in Friday morning and was with her mother at death. Funeral plans pending with services expected in Oklahoma City Monday. Surviving relatives include daughter Mrs. John Anschutz of Georgetown, D C. sisters Mrs. Raphael Semmes of Gary Indiana and Mrs. Judd Binyon of Houston. and five grandchildren.
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John Callaway Wallen
Oklahoma
C.early Martin
San Antonio
Oklahoma City
Martin
John Anschutz
Georgetown
D. C
Raphael Semmes
Gary, Int
Judd Binyon
Houston
Market Report Shows Wide Variety Goods and Prices
The listing catalogs produce and goods including avocados at 4.74 per crate, beans at 6.50 per bushel, lettuce 0.21 to 0.50 per crate, and peppers 2.25 per bushel. Also notes onions, potatoes, lemons, apples, and poultry with assorted unit prices, reflecting regional wholesale rates.
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Whuin Casles
Calif
Colorado
Idaho
Ras
Loz
Louisiana
Texas
Lunes
Mexico
D'Autvn
Oregon
Barnell
Divorces and Marriages Highlighted in Vital Statistics
A mixed list of names appears under vital statistics, noting divorces and marriage licenses. Entries mention Gladys W love, Virginia, Jesse J Roury, Delia, Michiel Mary Low, and numerous others among a jumble of incompletely legible lines.
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Yusarity
Gladys W. Love B
Virginia
Jesse J. Roury
Delia
Michiel
Mary Low
Tun A
Trinidad
A. Allan
Cailie
Davia
Lowe
Nester
Viol
Metiuffin
Vitals Chestov
Davitti
Bivid Stony van Kawaydy
Gio No Strom
Atgaret F
Pil Willie Mord
Barbara Thopbynt
Wittel FE Leal
Aultle
Orley Vinevit
Sania
Alice Garza
Weather Summary and Humidity Readings Across Cities
Weather readings show February humidity at 2 percent with no recent precipitation. Moon phases indicated, with first quarter on Saturday. Temperatures vary by city including Amarillo Austin Boston and others with several data gaps and OCR errors.
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Katie Gay
Jay
Amarillo
Austin
Boston
Wire
Chitney Corps
Wainwright's Jap Tormentor Dies at Shanghai Jail
Report from Shanghal states Capt. Joich Kuwashima, chief medical officer at a Japanese prison camp near Maiden, was executed at Shanghai Wid road Jail. The camp housed notable figures including Con. donaihan Wate rwelat and Gan. Artin Bey, with others noted among guards and captives.
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Wainwright
Shanghal
Joich Kuwashima
Maiden
Shanghai Wid Road
Kewashini
Donaihan Waterwelat
Gan
Artin Bey
Topsy Turvy Jap Living Topsy Turvy Jap Living
Tokyo reports a topsy turvy financial scene as inflation cuts real income and new classes struggle. Farmers reportedly earn up to 130000 yen monthly while former wealthy Japanese sell personal items to survive. Police note waitresses making as much as 50000 yen monthly as the yen’s fixed rate sits near 15 to the dollar.
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Tokyo
Japan
Daniel Asks Probe On Veterans Hospital Contract
Washington, Feb 1 Senator W Lee O Daniel asked for a congressional probe into a Nebraska contractor awarded the Grand Junction Colorado Veterans hospital contract after he acted on Truman complaints from Robert E McKee El Paso contractor who claimed he submitted low bids The Olson SeeC gH company Lincoln Web received the award and O Daniel cited potential bid irregularities and influence from the White House.
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Washington
W. Lee O'Daniel
Ert
Congressional
Nebraska
Texan
Truman
Robert E. McKee
el Paso
Grand Junction
Colo
Olson Seec Gh Company
Lincoln
Web
Boy Tries to Attack Woman at Her Home
A 15 year old Bible peddler attempted to abduct Mrs. R L Walker s children at 869 Thompson Place. The youth seized the 10 month to five year olds by the throat before fleeing when nearby noise drew attention. Officers held him for juvenile authorities after a city jail placement.
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R. L. Walker
Thompson Place
Walker
AFL-CIO Eyeing Organic Merger of Labor Groups
In Miami on February 1 the AFL and AFL CIO leaders urged unity and proposed a physical merger of their two rival unions. They pressed President Philip Murray to push joint action as antidabor forces faced, citing over 13 million members in combined unions. Murray had urged collaboration on December 5 to counter favorable legislation.
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Miami
Fla
Ihig
Murray
C. I
Railroad Brotherhoods
Groundhog Predictions Near for Six Weeks Weather
Groundhog weather forecasts loom as the Slumbering lodge of Groundhogs at Quarryville and the Grandson lodge at Allentown prepare to record predictions. The Punxsutawney group also plans pre-dawn forays to the woodenuck bars to gauge signals.
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Quarryville
Grandson
Allentown
Punxsulawney
Second Guilty In Rape
In Peiping a navy general court martial found Marine Pfc. Thomas M. Pritchard guilty of participating in the rape of a Chinese girl on Christmas Eve. The case links him to Cpl. William G. Pierson found guilty earlier of raping Shen Chung, age 13, with Pritchard also guilty of failing to detect, apprehend, and bring Pierson to justice and of joining him in the assault.
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Peiping
INSI
Navy
Thomas M. Pritchard
Peiping Ja
Cpl
William G. Pierson
Pretty Shen Chung
Pritchard
Pierson
Pentline Review
Dance Halls Advertised Across Town This Weekend
A string of social dance events spans Hermann Sons Hall on Austin Highway and nearby venues. January through February listings highlight bands like Melody Kids, Nie meyers Orchestra, and Willett’s orchestra with admission around 50 to 60 cents plus tax. Local venues include Oak Grove Hall, Reno Hall, and Helotes area halls, inviting community dancing and music with various names and times.
Chase Recovers Stolen Police Car
Patrolman A. H. Ethridge recovered a stolen police patrol car after a high speed chase from police headquarters to Brackenridge Park. The thief, not a police officer, fled on foot after colliding with a tree. two gunshots from Ethridge’s pistol may have helped halt the pursuit.
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Chase
A. H. Ethridge
Brackenridge Park
Ethridge
Fer
Etheridge
Soledad
Romana Plaza
Broadway
Dahlia Case at Standstill
Los Angeles detectives resume routine after a promised major break on the Elizabeth Short homicide fails to materialize. Inspector Norvis Stensland had said he received a hot tip, but the lead could not be substantiated during subsequent inquiry.
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Los Angeles
Elizabeth Short
Norvis Stensland
Sheriff's Office
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Baering
Enoch Arden
Rip van Winkle
Auto Glass
Lei
Izzy Nevelow
Auto Repare
Alamo Gothl
Fae Tow Theatre
Billy Burke
Lausdrys
Lee Falk
Phil Davia
Ete the
Ae Oy Tools
Casper
Ane
Aga Cata
Brass Monkey
Mister Hogs
Trigger
Ray Moore
Conto
Dimmy Murphy
Myrtle
Ero
Donald Duck
Mar
Walt Disney
Peng
Commission Market
SDURR
Redbur
Kedbhurn Funeral Chapel
Sueptus
Purpotas
Aktive Savage
Daniel Asks
Probe
Wallace
Deglines
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Henry A. Wallace
Ministry of Nformation
Afl-Cio
Air
Paris
Ruhr
Anana City
Herman’s
Austin Hwy
al Schnabel
Sun
Melody Kids
Hermann Sons Hall
Sat
Niemeyers Orch
Inel
Tax
Oak Grove Hall
Nacog- Goehes Rd
al Huegle
Reno Hall
E. Josephine
Willett
Bluebonnet_ Ramblers
St. Hedwig Sun
Idulius Dietert
Herman's Hall
Wideop Hall
Dial
Christian Church
Markman Place
Nugalites
Collins Gardens
Boe Tynes
D.,f. Kyndall, B.doolnister
the Theosophical Society
First Baptist Church
Fourth and
Taylor Streets
Perry F. Webb, D.D
Pastor
Rev. Hall
Wingo
District & Missionary
Kono—Umw
Chiang Kaishek
China
Luther C. Peak
Chiang Kai-Shek
Hendexter F. Byrnes
Huilache Avenue
Baptist
Hulaache Ave
Wasi Rey
T. Gerald Cates
Pasi Star
Baptist Temple
Gevers and
Drexel
Clyde ¥. Hickerson
Richmond, Virginia
Will
Merv Rosell
Howard Skinner
Como
First Baptist
Kid McCoy
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