Snyder City Charter Election Set for Sept 18
The Snyder city council set Sept 18 for a vote on whether to frame a new city charter and for a 15 member charter commission ballot. The proposed commissioners include Renal Rosson, D R Ratliff, W H Cargile, George Frazier, Herman Doak, Wayne Boren, and others. If voters approve a commission, work on the charter will begin after a second election to confirm the finished document.
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Snyder
Charter Commission
Renal Rosson
D. R. Ratliff
W. H. Cargile
George Frazier
Herman Doak
Wayne Boren
G. B. Clark
John Sentell
Joe Graham
Harry Holbrook
Russell Yorgeson
Jim Mixon
Harry Reed
D. C. Drinkard
Marven Stevenson
Colorado City
Sears
Wells Deepen to Ellenburger in Kent County Prospects
Chapman & McFarlin Producing Co has filed for a permit to deepen two Kent County prospects No 49 and No 51 D M Cogdell to 8500 feet to test Ellenburger pay. No 178 Fuller in Cogdell field to 7980 feet to seek Ellenburger pay after a Strawn zone drillstem test. Garza County No 1 Jeff Justice Jr in Southeast Garza County runs electric surveys after salt water in Strawn lime test.
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Chapman & McFarlin Producing Co
Kent County
Ellenburger
Canyon Reef
Cogdell
D. M. Cogdell
H&tc
Snyder
Texas Co
P. L. Fuller
Scurry County
Fuller
Garza County
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Jeff Justice, Jr
Garza County Exploration
Strawn
Justice
Tobe Pool
Justiceburg
Another Delay in New Bracero Agreement
In Mexico City on August 8, ratification of the new United States Mexico migrant labor agreement was postponed to Friday or Saturday as Mexican legal experts study the text. The delay prevents Mexican harvest workers from going to U S fields before late next week unless provisional contracting is agreed.
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Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Ranch House Motel in Night Fire Gutted
A night blaze at the Ranch House Motel a 14 unit rooming house at 1309 Avenue S destroyed about three quarters of the roof and 10 rooms with no injuries reported Fire Marshal Ivan Gatlin attributed the fire to wiring in the northeast part of the building owned by J C Umphress who said insurance covered the property Two engines fought the flames A second small fire at Riley Cafe in the 2400 block of Avenue S was blamed on a cigarette in sawdust and caused little damage One truck responded to that blaze.
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Avenue S
Ivan Gatlin
J. C. Umphress
Umphress
Gatlin
Odessa
Riley Cafe
Expansion Promised by Rene Pleven as Premier Candidate
Paris reports Rene Pleven promised today that if elected premier he will offer France a sweeping economic expansion program. He outlined plans to boost growth, employment, and industrial investment, signaling a comprehensive policy shift pending leadership.
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Paris
Rene Pleven
France
British Negotiator Optimistic on Iran Oil Settlement
British negotiator Richard Stokes said Iranians want a quick settlement on oil nationalization. He noted progress hinges on Tehran’s stance at today’s talks after a visit to Abadan where the world’s largest refinery is idle due to disputed oil receipts.
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Iran
Britain
Richard Stokes
Mohammed Mossadegh
Anglo- Iranian Oil Company
Stokes
Abadan
Privy Seal
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Keenan Sworn In as Snyder Chief of Police
Ray Jerome Keenan aged 51 was sworn in as chief of police in Snyder replacing acting chief Leonard White. Keenan, born in Ohio, has El Paso and Ward County sheriff experience and prior construction business in Snyder with Keenan Construction Co. He will oversee a 13-member force after recent resignations and plans to move to Snyder.
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Ray Keenan
Police
Ray Jerome Keenan
Leonard White
Chester Barrrington
Keenan
Ohio
Tucson
Ariz
Weldon Johnson
George Rhodes
Eugene Harper
Contract
Boren
West Texas State Bank
Cludes
Ward
el Paso
Monahans
Keenan Construction Co
Barrrington
Coun
Snyder
Man Charged With Theft From Sunbeam Cash Market
Billy Jack Bennett, 23, faces charges of burglarizing the Sunbeam Cash Food Market safe at 1101 Twenty-fifth Street on July 30. About $4,000 was taken, including $700 in cash and the rest in checks. Bennett was arrested by Deputy O. O. Dever and handed to Chief Deputy Vernie Head. The sheriff indicated about $200 was deposited in a San Angelo bank. The arrest followed a tip about a car near the store. the grand jury was convened to probe the case.
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Sunbeam
Twenty - Fifth Street
Billy Jack Bennett
W. C. Davidson
Lloyd Merritt
Bennett
O. O. Dever
Vernie Head
J. L. Rogers
Merritt
San Angelo
Mahon Warns There Is Only a Minimum Hope for Peace
Washington August 8 Congressional military expert Rep Mahon warned there is only a minimum hope the United States can avert an all out war lasting ten years Opening debate on a 56 billion military appropriation bill Mahon cautioned against complacency and said the world could move from cold to hot war unless conditions improve He predicted continued growth in American and Russian power and urged further funding for the Air Force and Navy and a larger fighting force He also estimated Korea cost the United States about 5 billion in the first year and warned Congress against major bill reductions amid the international crisis
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House
United States
Rep. Mahon
D-Tex
Russia
Mahon
Appropriations
Defense Department
Navy
Congress
Appropriations Committee
Truman
Senate Appropriations
West Point Coach Says Recruited From High Schools
West Point coach Earl Blaik acknowledged that the academy recruits a portion of its football team from high schools. He defended the practice amid a controversy over cadet dismissals for cheating and a report that Duncan MacDonald was invited for informal talks. Blaik stated few recruits pass the academy entrance exams and that some take brief cram courses to improve chances.
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West Point
N. Y
Earl H. Blaik
Blaik
Duncan MacDonald
Flint, Mich
The
Chicago Tribune
MacDonald
Duncan
Republican Senators Honor Wherry in Dinner Tribute
Republican Senators plan a testimonial dinner Thursday night for Senate floor leader Wherry of Nebraska. Senator Taft of Ohio, chair of the Republican Policy Committee, says the event recognizes Wherry for his hard work keeping the minority alert in the Senate.
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Washington
Senator Wherry
Nebraska
Taft
Ohio
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Wherry
Senate
Egypt urged to sign non aggression pact with Russia
The pro-government paper A Mis ri suggested Egypt seek a non aggression pact with Russia as a counter to Britain.
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Cairo
Egypt
A Misri
Russia
Britain
Water Storage Maintained and Watering Schedule Announced
Reserve water storage in the city standpipes holds up better this week according to the water department. No anti watering ordinance violators have been issued courtesy tickets. Residents between Twenty fifth Street and Thirtieth Street may water 6 to 8 pm today. South of Thirtieth Street and east of the Big Spring highway may water tomorrow 6 to 8 am and 6 to 8 pm.
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City Water Department
Twenty - Fifth Street
Thirtieth Street
Big Spring Highway
Texans Aboard Ship Returning From Korea
A troopship brings a large group of Texans back from Korea to Seattle as part of the Army rotation program. Included are Pfc. Lawrence L. Ball of Big Spring, Duane B. Cammack of Odessa, Cpl. James K. Hickey of Vernon, Pfe. William McAlexander of Marshall, and Cpl. M. C. White of Paris, among others.
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Far East
Korea
Army
Lawrence L. Ball
Third St
Big Spring
Ste
Duane B. Cammack
Odessa
James K. Hickey
Del
Vernon
William McAlexander
Lakeview Dr
Marshall
Tension mounts as East Pakistan blackout reports rise
Calcutta reports indicate East Pakistan cities conducted effective blackout Tuesday night amid rising India Pakistan tension. Indian press claims Pakistan plans joint attacks on Kashmir and East Bengal areas escalating regional conflict.
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Calcutta
India
Pakistan
East Pakistan
Kashmir
East Bengal
Investigation Of West Point Is Doubtful
Senate investigators will not probe the West Point cribbing case for now. Senators Mundt and McCarthy noted Army handling of the issue while Hoey and six members approved keeping hands off unless cadets request a fair determination. The Armed Services Committee retains first rights on any probe.
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Senate
West Point
Army
Mundt
R-Sd
McCarthy
Hoey
D-Nc
Miles Reber
Congress
Joey
Senate Armed Services Committee
Colorado City Forms Civic League For Better Government
Colorado City Aug 8 Mack Carnohan appointed temporary chairman of the executive committee of the Colorado City Civic Improvement League formed Tuesday night at Carnohan Chevrolet Co. The aim is to seek better city government after the dispute over the dismissal of city manager Jack Tallent. Other attendees include Sam Majors Jr J C Bradley Rev Harold Tillman Jack Siegel L B Elliott Mr and Mrs Carnahan Claude Hooks Eq Strain N H White Jr Dick Barker and Milton Bodzin. Bradley Tillman Elliott and Hooks join the executive committee.
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Colorado City
Mack Carnohan
Boll Weevil Has Chance Ends With Big Pick
Harlingen Aug 8 Ed Keane aims to reach 198 pounds today to win 2000 dollars in prizes by proving he can pick a bale of cotton in a week. A radio disc jockey collected 249 pounds to lift his total to 1254 pounds through five picking days.
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Harlingen
McCarthy Ouster Move Tangles Senate Politics
Senator Wherry accuses the Democratic National Committee of sparked efforts to oust Senator McCarthy with Benton pressing for public hearings on his resolution. An Expenditures Subcommittee votes to probe Boyle alleged influence over loans or contracts. Boyle denies wrongdoing and remains as DNC chair until 1952.
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Aug
Wherry
R-Neb
Democratic National Committee Today
McCarthy
R-Wis
Benton
D-Conn
Senate Rules Committee
Senate Expenditures Investigation Subcommittee
William M. Boyle, Jr
Boyle
White House
Hoey
D-Nc
St. Louis
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Democratic National Committee
Charles van Devander
Democratic National
Val Devander
Wisconsin
Maryland
John Marshall Butler
Millard Tydings
Truman Seeks $21.8 Million Flood Relief Grant
President Truman urged the Senate to approve a special 21.8 million dollar fund for flood control in the Midwest. He also asked to overturn a House cut of twenty percent in regular flood control appropriations, calling the cut false economy in a letter to Senate Appropriations Chair McKellar.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Midwest
House
McKellar D-Tenn
Senate Appropriations Committee
UN delegates prepare to resume Korean talks amid neutrality pledge demand
Allied negotiators return to Korea ready to restart cease fire discussions if Communists pledge Kaesong neutral zone inviolability. Ridgway demanded a fresh Red pledge as Peiping and Pyongyang radios push back with word of waiting replies while U N and allied officials weigh next steps.
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United Nations
Korea
Kaesong
Peiping
Pyongyang
Matthew B. Ridgway
U. N
Ces
Kim Il Sung
Peng Teh-huai
Ridgway
Red Radio
Red
Adm
C. Turner Joy
Joy
William P. Nuckols
Orer
VU. N
Nuckols
Red Radios
Panmuchon
Heat Wave Drains Texas Crops As Death Toll Rises
The Texas heat wave worsens with record highs. Officials report at least thirteen fatalities and widespread crop damage across counties including Dallas, Houston, and Fort Worth. Water restrictions curb lawn watering as rangeland burns and cotton crops suffer due to kept soil moisture low.
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Wichita Falls
Richard Parker
Texas
Dallas
Houston
Sherman
Austin
Weather Bureau
Presidio
Henrietta
North
Tex
Panhandle
Amarillo Globe News
West Texas
San Angelo Standard Times
Scurry
Sterling
Taylor
Mitchell
Concho
Fort Worth
Weather outlook for West and East Texas
West Texas sees generally fair skies with high temperatures and scattered Panhandle thundershowers. East Texas remains partly cloudy with continued high temperatures through tonight and Thursday.
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Panhandle
East Texas
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