29 Dec 1953
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1953
Page
1
The Associated Press reports a bitter cold front moving from the Canadian Rockies toward the Texas Panhandle. The Weather Bureau warned residents of dangerously low temperatures and blowing winds as the cold snap intensifies.
A lower Strawn wildcat near section 12-1-J was plugged and abandoned after a final drillstem test from 7,500 to 5, airlift with two hours of open tool. Recovery included 100 barrels of gas-cut mud and 400 feet of salt water. Other reports show multiple completions and tests in Dawson and Kent counties with oil potential and ongoing drilling in the region. Weather fronts bring severe cold to the Gulf coast and Texas panhandle, with subzero forecasts for northern states and scattered snow across the Great Lakes and northern New England.
Round Rock sold its jail for 212 dollars after a long history with the building. The town earlier faced Sam Bass gang activity with a 1878 gun battle near Main Street, followed by the gang’s confrontation with local law and a fatal shootout.
Austin warns of secret meetings by high members of the Communist party in Texas. State officials say the Distributive, Processing and other workers unions are trying to organize in Brownsville Corpus Christi and Texas City. The safety director cites Texas law requiring registration for stays over five days. Fulgham urges faster legal guidance to curb subversive activity targeting vital industries.
Nine youths aged 14 to 16 were detained at the county juvenile home after police said they smashed a teen age larceny gang. The 15 year old leader described car theft like lighting a cigarette. Officers recovered ten cars four motor scooters and various hubcaps and items from the group.
Texas police report 111 violent deaths since holiday count began at 12 01 a m December 23 through 9 a m today. Victims include Joe Cleveland 45 of East Texas Tuberculosis Hospital injured in a December 24 auto crash near Lindale Donald Congdon 20 El Paso student died of injuries from a two car crash northwest of El Paso Sunday Calvin Meador 29 Wildorado truck driver killed in a Bushland truck train crash yesterday Lavada Davis 49 who killed her husband then died by suicide in Pittsburg and Judge J A Chastain ruled murder and death by own action.
Worldwide talk swirls as officials draft a new farm aid program for Congress. The plan may push flexible price supports, a dual price system for wheat cotton and rice, and a modern parity formula, with potential wool and surplus reserves ideas shaping partisan opposition.
The Massachusetts General Court moves to correct a 108 year old oversight by recognizing Texas as an independent and integral part of the Union. Gov Christian Herter sent a letter to Texas Governor Allan Shivers signaling tentative approval and urging legislative action.
More than 10 000 American airmen in Europe will be replaced by European civilians under a new economy program. The switch aims to save about 36 million dollars for new Air Force wings in the United States. In Europe 10 662 airmen will be replaced by 8611 civilians with remaining jobs eliminated. Key American technical personnel will stay intact and combat readiness will not be reduced. Britain supplies 4237, Germany 3508, France 2282, French Morocco 626, Australia?
Paris officials downplay the Vietminh Laos push as a military concern. Saigon dispatches report no ground contact with French Union forces in 24 hours. Officials speculate the Vietminh unit may regroup for an assault toward Seno, Laos’s sole French strong point and airfield hub. United States Ambassador Donald Heath cites estimates of 180,000 to 165,000 men in Saigon.
Lindley Beckworth former East Texas congressman announces candidacy for the House of Representatives in 1954. He previously left the House to run for Senate where Price Daniel won. Brady Gentry of Tyler held the seat for 14 years.
Secretary of State Dulles indicated the United States would strike back by sea and air if Communist China openly intervenes in Indochina or renews Korea fighting. He linked Eisenhower’s decision to remove two divisions from Korea with potential actions outside Korea and Indochina.
Four men assaulted a woman on the road to Fort W causing injuries. Police described the incident as an assault and are investigating suspects. The victim was treated at a local clinic and is listed in stable condition.
A fragmentary notice notes weather or travel guidance with unclear place names and dates. The readable text hints at preparation or observation around a northern region and a date near the 29th.
Weather forecast notes partial sun in Central Texas and cloudy cool spells across West Texas. Scattered showers return tonight into Wednesday with light snow in the Panhandle. South Plains may dip to 13 while other areas around 20 to 35.
A forest fire in the San Gabriel Mountains near Mt Wilson menaces summit structures as high winds abate. Firefighters from multiple towns battle the blaze as about 8 000 acres burn and 1 000 people in foothill areas evacuate. Transmitters and observatory facilities face danger, with network operations rerouted if needed. Local crews guard remaining safe routes as residents flee.
Fragmentary text reports Communist Vietminh activity and French troop movements in Indochina. References to bombers and American involvement hint at escalating military tension and staged operations in the region.
Senator Hunt of Delaware urged forgetting the 22 American prisoners in Korea who refused repatriation. He said the sooner they are forgotten the better it will be for the nation and aligned with other military reviews and comments.
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