Epidemic Palio Report From Houston Amid Outbreak
Houston officials report palio outbreaks classified as an epidemic by a National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis expert. Dr. William McD. Hammon says Houston shows typical southern palio patterns but not a major epidemic. the year tally reaches 76 city cases with 1 death, 53 county cases with 3 deaths, and 35 out-of-county cases with 3 deaths.
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Weather notes and anniversary in Flatonia
Weather data from Friday to Saturday shows humidity, precipitation and temperature ranges with monthly deficits and tides at Aransas Pass. Extended forecast covers Texas Gulf plains, with above normal temperatures by 3.6 degrees and scattered thunderstorms midweek. Special to The Light FLATONIA reports the 61st wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Paul Simeek observed at home with several children and one son noted.
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U. S. Probes Airline Crash Continues Report
Emergency office set up in a colliery as miners were shaken when Captain George Warner the pilot veered away from the anthracite break er towering 265 feet. The crew included first officer Richard Schember 26 Elgin Illinois and stewardesses Nancy L Brown 23 Florah Myers Florida and Lorena R Berg 28 Woodstock Illinois.
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Show Goes On in Hollywood After Producer Earl Carroll Dies
Hollywood reports Earl Carroll, famed producer of Vanities and head of a large stage operation since 1938, was killed in a Mt. Carmel Pennsylvania plane crash. He was 34. Beryl Wallace, 30, also died among 43 victims. Carroll’s business manager said the current revue will continue as Carroll wanted. Carroll had served a four month federal sentence after a 1926 jury conviction.
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Coal Pact Effort Fails Between Miners and Operators
Washington report states Government efforts to break the contract deadlock between John L. Lewis and the soft coal operators failed today. Cyrus Ching said he would report the failure to the White House, with President Truman possibly reconvening an inquiry board or appointing a new panel under the Hartley act. Senator Bridges asked federal court to dismiss a suit blocking the proposed $100 a month pensions for miners, acting as neutral trustee of the UMW welfare fund.
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Draft wartime draft provisions outlined by the House
Washington June 1 INS major outlines show induction through 25 for one year and registration 18 to 30. 18-year-olds could enlist for one year with no limit, exempt from overseas duty, then join reserves. Other items include authorized strength 2,005,882. selective service timing tied to presidential proclamation. extensive exemptions for veterans, reserves and certain professionals. aliens to be limited to 25,000. reemployment guarantees. power to seize industry. extended duties and ROTC/Holloway plan delisted to graduation with active service terms.
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House Votes Draft Bil could spark war danger
The draft bill discussion reveals critics warning it might lead to what lawmakers want to avoid, namely war. The exchange highlights the political risk of military conscription proposals and their potential to escalate rather than resolve tensions.
Kilday Predicts Draft Bill With 18 Months Service
Washington reports Rep. Paul J. Kilday of San Antonio predicts the draft bill will go to conference with 12 months service and emerge with 18 months. He also foresees a 90 day induction postponement and says the final form will resemble the original bill. He urges members to support stronger national defense and laments absent colleagues.
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Bradley says Congress delays draft amid political overtones
Denver dispatch notes Gen Omar Bradley voices concern over congressional delay of the draft until March 31 as national security is weighed against political considerations. Bradley addresses Reserve Officers as an national convention, suggesting some lawmakers doubt urgency of the emergency.
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Car Purchase Suit Filed Against Up town Mor Co
William L Condie sues R G Tyson doing business as Up town Mor Co for forty fifth district court to return $125 purchase price plus interest for a 1939 Cadillac bought February. After service a shop informed him the engine lacked a Cadillac motor and used a 1940 LaSalle motor.
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Ship owner dies as back pay board to be created
Manila reports the death of Harris, 59, a ship owner and official connected with the Philippines government, while New York confirms President Quirino signed legislation to form a board to receive back pay for the yearly period of Japanese occupation. The item notes a proposed board to oversee compensation, with references to government action in Washington and Manila.
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