State Tax Measures Prompt Hearing in Texas Legislature
Austin reports brief sessions as both houses adjourn for weekend work on a plan to fund state hospitals and wartime needs through a tax levy. Three measures face public hearings by the House Revenue and Taxation Committee chaired by Rep. Jon Flasing. A resolution proposes a 12 member committee to study the tax situation amid financial pressures.
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House
Senate
House Revenue and Taxation Commie
Jon .Flasing
Wenderson
Herman Yerak
Bremond
Lee
Storms May Revive Dust Bowl Memories
The Salt Conservation Service reported renewed storms may revive Dust Bowl conditions across multiple states. Lee G. Barty disclosed existing reports show dust storms in New Mexico and nearby regions, with concerns extending to Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, and surrounding areas.
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Albuquerque
N, M
Salt Conservation Service
Inday
Lee G. Barty
New México
Lenna
Kansas
Solerada Brel
Neppaska
Weather forecast fragment with scattered rain chances
Cloudy and cold with occasional rain possible. A few widely scattered showers over the coast and inland areas through Friday night and Saturday morning. Partly cloudy and slightly warmer by Saturday afternoon with moderate north to northeast winds. Temperatures forecast: Friday high 46, Saturday low 40, Saturday high 56, Thursday 52, Friday morning 24.
Steer Price Sets Houston Show Record for Grand Champion
Oilman Glenn McCarthy reported a recent steer price of 15400 at the Houston Jet stock show. The 180 pound ribbon winner Plash was shown by Bolby Zane Ege ger Star, a 4 year old swher. Today's bid topped a 45000 record sale in 147.
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Houston
Glenn McCarthy
Bolby Zane Ege Ger
Hereford Grand Champion Steer Sells for 36500 at 1950 Show
Worth Show WORTH reports the 1950 Southwestern Mapo sition and Vat Stock show crowned an 1085 pound Hereford grand champion steer. The top bid reached 36500 with Amen G. Carter foundation listed as the high bidder.
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Worth
Amen G. Carter Foundation
Protest Meeting Formed Over Foreign Oil Imports In Texas
A protest gathering in Quitman and across Texas drew participants to urge action against foreign oil imports. Speakers included leaders from railroad commissions and oil associations, with mentions of state presidents and executive secretaries addressing the issue.
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Quitman
Texas
Feo
Climention
Cuhorson
Willian
Guy Warren
Corpus Christi
Texas Jnnieperstent Oilees and Royalty Assn
Ang T
Thompson
TIOP
Sevyrtary
City May Drop Parking Plan Amid Private Offer Talks
City officials may drop a downtown off street parking charter proposal if private groups present firm offers to run facilities. Commissioner Raymond South announced the potential shift after proposals previously failed at the Dec 30, 1947 election. They value additional parking to sustain downtown property values and discussed private operation options.
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City Inital
Raymond South
Aviv
Inter Ndt
Windsor Charm Visits Alamo and Randolph AFB
The Windsor dukes made a public stop in San Antonio seeing the Alamo and Randolph Air Force Base Friday. They rode in a private Cadillac with Mayor White, drew photographers, and signed autographs as crowds observed the informal royal visit.
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San Antonio
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Alamo
Randolph Afb
Randolph
Coll
Norther
Duke
Windsor
Drizzle Persists In San Antonio Despite Front
Weather report notes drizzle and thunder showers over San Antonio as tropical air overrides shallow cold air. After a brief overnight shower from 1:30 to 3:00 a m, 28 inch of rain accumulates to 2% inches in 24 hours. Temperatures rise slightly into the weekend with a high near 36 and Friday low around 40 degrees.
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San Antonio
Oren Edvington
Buy San Antonio
Army aid authorized for Hughes Arkansas flood relief
Fourth Army headquarters approves emergency assistance to Hughes Arkansas flood victims. Memphis depot to ship 10 assault boats 22 horsepower motors 9 paddles and 50 life preservers to evacuate about 950 families stranded along the St Francis River.
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Hughes
Fourth Army
Memphis General Depot
St. Francis Vile
Bell Mediators Set Strike Deadline
Government mediators fixed Monday as a deadline to judge progress in averting a Bell system strike. Conciliation Director Cyrus L. Chlog said he would know by then if efforts are heading toward a settlement in the threatened walkout by about 100,800 Bell system workers planned for Wednesday.
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Washington
Cyrus 8
Chlog
Bell System
Fire damages Hig House in Dallas visit of firemen
Dallas February 3 1944 visiting firemen filled Rheinus Hopson’s yard as Hig House caught fire. No injuries reported as crews battled the blaze through the night.
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Dallas
Rheinus RW
Hopson
Fant
Earthquake Shocks Yunnan Province China
Bombay reports a strong earthquake shock in Yunnan province China. The event was recorded locally amid reports of intense tremors and damage. No further details on casualties or specific locations are provided.
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Bombay
Yunnan Province
China
Rossellini Defiant on Ingrid Bergman Baby News
Roberto Rossellini announces his love for Ingrid Bergman as sacred after the birth of her baby in Rome, vows to endure insults. Bergman’s reactions are described, including her kiss and concern over a Catholic baptism and civil marriage. In Denver, Dr. Ben H Parkey urges immediate oil shale development for national defense.
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Roberto Rosselini
Ingrid Bergman
Italien
Miss Bergman
Sivank
Rome
Rossellini
Hiis
Mins Bérigman
Aval
Alsa Vk
Peter Lindstrom
Denver
Colorado
Ben H. Parkey
Colorado School of Mines
British physicist Fuchs charged with atomic secrets leak
London court files accuse German born physicist Klaus Fuchs of supplying atomic secrets from Harwell to the Soviet Union. Washington and British officials note his three years of work in U S British collaboration on the bomb. The case recalls the 1945 May espionage arrest and a new wave of concern over nuclear secrecy.
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London
U.S
Maungell
Washington
Wiph
Russia
Omer
Eaglin
Karl Puchs
Johe al He
Hrilish Tioinic Laboratory
Tn Harwell
Bow Street Court
Gms
Fucha
Fuchs
Garwell
Brule
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Los Alamos
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Abony Laboratories
Alan North May
May
Puchs
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Flood leaves tens of thousands homeless across seven states
More than 46,000 people were homeless after floods in seven geographic and southern states. Rains ended but rivers swelled, blocking highways and closing schools. Ohio River crest expected near 60.5 inches while colder air moved in. Weather bureau noted mostly clear skies and near normal temperatures elsewhere.
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Arkansas
Nilsson
Kentucky
West Virginia
Oho
Indiana
Tennessye
West Virgin
Ohio
Eather Bureau
Fii
Severe storm hits Texas causes widespread damage
A strong late season storm battered south central Texas Friday bringing heavy winds and up to 0.75 inches of rain in Austin. The storm knocked down lines and poles, cutting power to about fifty three towns and disrupting telephone service. Southwestern Bell estimated damages near 700000 dollars as crews work to restore electricity and communications.
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Texas
Movil
Bexaa
Austin
Brownsville
Southwestern Bell Telephone Egiesne
Bomb Espionage Case Bares Fuchs In U S Probe
New York dispatch reports Dr. Emil Julius Fuchs named as spy suspect who worked in the United States. Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves chaired emergency talks with top British scientists about arrest timing and hydrogen bomb development at Los Alamos. Officials confirm Fuchs had access to critical weapon information at Los Alamos and was among those summoned to an emergency congressional meeting.
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England
Southern Pacific
Alamo
Fnterest
P. J. Deegan
New York
Mann
Robert R. Young
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
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Groves
Fuchs
Leslie R. Groves
Manhattan Atom
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London
Emil Julius Klaus
Sereyrsal
Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Emil Fuths
Los Alamos
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