Mechanical Strippers Make Big Stride Here
In Scurry County the adoption of mechanical cotton pickers rose this fall due to a lean crop and fewer Mexican pickers. About 75 machines operate statewide with several dealers sold out and importing units. costs run about 1100 to 1200 dollars each and harvest 3 to 15 bales daily depending on yield. Disadvantages include defoliation timing, loose open cotton, and field chokes from tumbleweeds, which can affect gin quality and raise vigilance for weather risks.
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Scurry County
Snyder
Clyde Binion
Glenn Marr
Watson
Bill Bryant
Paul Keaton
Snyder Truck & Tractor Co
Snyder Ginners
T. D. Craft
Helmleigh
W. A. Lock
China Grove
Bryant
Truman Disturbed By Airman's Trial In Hungry Row
President Truman and State Department officials view Hungary's plan to try four American airmen as spy carriers with great seriousness. The fliers Capt. Dave Henderson Capt. John Swift Sgt James Elam and Tiget Jess Duff were handed to Hungarian authorities after a forced down on the Budapest flight path. Diplomats will press for their release while warning Moscow against escalating tensions in the American Soviet standoff.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Hungary
State Department
Red High Command
Moscow
Truman
Budapest
Russia
United Nations
Vishinsky
United States
Air Force
Germany
Yugoslavia
Lincoln White
Dave Henderson
Shawnee
Okla
John J. Swift
Glens Falls
N. Y
James A. Elam
Kingsland
Ark
Tiget
Jess A. Duff
Spokane
Wash
Dallasites Form Group To Demand MacArthur Be Elected
A Dallas organization named Demand MacArthur formed to back Gen. Douglas MacArthur for the presidency. William S. Henson serves as temporary chairman and plans incorporation. Founders signing papers include Mrs. Al L. Slaughter Neely G. Landrum J N Fisher Elmer Adams E Constantin Jr Mrs Gordon Rupe and others. local offices opened today.
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Dallas
MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur
William S. Henson
Henson
Community Chest
al L. Slaughter
Neely G. Landrum
J. N. Fisher
Elmer Adams
E. Constantin, Jr
Gordon Rupe
Alvin Lane
Millionth U S Traffic Fatality Mark Reaches Milestone
The Associated Press reports the United States buried its millionth motor vehicle death, a milestone reached after 52 years. Victims include Dave Dawson and Elma Wischmeier, with the tally continuing amid holiday travel and safety cautions.
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Associated Press
Dave Dawson
Danbury
Tex
Elma Wischmeier
Cleveland
Man Dies From Head Injuries In Oklahoma Work Accident
Billy Crow Coleman 21 died from a fractured skull after an accident at Hobbs Pipe & Supply where he worked as a roughneck on his first day. He was treated at Snyder Hospital in Idabel and died the next morning. Funeral services are planned in Idabel, with survivors including three brothers and three sisters.
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Idabel
Okla
Billy Crow Coleman
Snyder Hospital
Hobbs Pipe & Supply
Coleman
Company
Jack Raymond
Ernest Raymond
Maid Raymond
Churchill Urges Three Year Battle Against National Bankruptcy
Prime Minister Winston Churchill called Britons to a three year fight to avert national bankruptcy. He warned Americans cannot solve domestic troubles and outlined a joint but limited effort with the United States, then urged an end to political wrangling as the regime seeks time to prove its plans.
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London
Winston Churchill
Churchill
United States
America
Anthony Eden
Washington
Ottawa
Churchill Card
Britain
Truman Sends Steel Strike to Wage Board
President Truman moved the deadlocked steel dispute to the Wage Stabilization Board to avert a nationwide strike on New Year’s Eve. He warned the conflict threatens national defense and urged both CIO steelworkers and steel companies to await the board’s forum for a fair settlement. The move follows federal mediation collapse and a union demand for wage increases potentially over 30 cents an hour.
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Washington
Truman
Wage Stabilization Board
CIO
Reds Invite Inspection of POW Camps in Korea
The United Nations proposed Communist inspectors visit POW camps near Pusan to verify that about 37,500 listed prisoners are South Korean civilians, not Red army personnel. Libby urged a swift exchange of sick and wounded and noted Koreans reclassified as civilians would return to the North if desired.
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Munsan
Korea
Sumlny
Red Army
United Nations
Pusan
Panmunjom
Adm
R. E. Libby
U. N
Libby
Lee Sang Cho
Red Subcommittee
International Committee of the Red Cross
Geneva
North Korea
Red
William P. Nuckols
U. N. Command
Nto
Beloved Miser Left Orphanages Most of Estate
In El Paso 90 year old Maria Garcia died leaving about 9000 dollars in local banks with clear wishes that funds go to old people and orphanages. Executor Jose McDonald revealed prior gifts to the Zacatecas church and local orphans, and described Garcia’s frugal, kindly life and long friendship with the McDonalds who cared for her in a bare one room home.
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EL Paso
Maria Garcia
Jose McDonald
Zacatecas
Mexico
McDonalds
Dona Maria
Royal Family to Gather at Sandringham for Christmas
Britain’s royal circle will convene at King George’s Sandringham estate for a Christmas gathering. Attending are Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother Mary, Princess Elizabeth with Charles and Anne, plus about a dozen relatives. The Duke of Windsor and Princess Mary will not attend.
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London
Sandringham
George
Elizabeth
Mary
Prince Charles
Princess Anne
Fens
Norfolk
North Sea
Duke of Windsor
Christmas Dinner Planned for County Jail Inmates
Prisoners at the county jail will have a Christmas meal with no tree but a special dinner and gifts. Sheriff Lloyd H. Merritt said most inmates have already received gifts and plan to open them Christmas Day. The meal will be simple yet nourishing with ample meat and wholesome foods.
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Lloyd HH. Merritt
Merritt
S. Loses In Air Highest Instant in War
The Fifth Air Force reports a record seven day loss of 14 planes from Communist ground fire across missions against supply lines and troop concentrations. Eighth Army notes a small pre dawn probing attack near Yonchon repelled. elsewhere only patrol actions.
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Fifth Air Force
U.S
Eighth Army
Yonchon
No Trace Found of Mother of Children After Accident
George Perry remains near death after a three car crash 25 miles west of town. His wife Hazel is unlocated despite leads to Arizona and Colorado. Their children Betty 7 and Bunny 5 stay with Mrs. Dawson as relief funds aid clothing and essentials. Officials seek any information on relatives or mother’s whereabouts to reunite the family.
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West Frankfort
Til
John F. Foster
Foster
Deneen Taylor
CTIL
George Perry
Snyder Hospital
Perry
Here
Arizona
Arthur Perry
Colorado Springs
Colo
V. A. Dawson
Betty
Bunny
Avondale
Ariz
Buckeye
Phoenix
Dawson
Marquette
Mich
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
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H. H. Bliss
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Ned H. Dearborn
Council
Chicago
Orient No. 2
Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin Coal Co
Walter Eadie
J. L. Black
Howard Wall
William R. Smith
Charles R. Smith
Carroll Bridges
Heartset
Benton
South Korea
Miser
Jay
E. P. Ketner
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