UN Presses Open Talk on Final Armistice Clause
At Panmunjom the Allies push for simultaneous talks on the last armistice item, aiming to settle supervision and prisoner exchange. Joy suggests a working draft if the Communists agree to discuss item five now, while Nam Il receives a letter outlining the proposal. Brig. Gen. Nuckols notes Reds may seek a higher level settlement.
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Korea
U.N
William P. Nuckols
Reds
Panmunjom
Nam Il
Joy
U. N
Nam I
Chang Chun San
Air Force
Andrew J. Kinney
Military Armistice Commission
Don O. Darrow
Wildcat Abandoned In Southwest Scurry County
Southwest Scurry wildcat Guthrie-Conrad No. 1 financed by J A Price J H Bartley and Fleeger Riley Drilling Co is plugged and abandoned after low gas shows and salty sulphur water. Bottom at 7 469 feet with tests producing gas and water. Five miles northeast of Vincent in section 78 20 LaVaca survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A
Jim) Price
J. H
Jerry) Bartley
Fleeger - Riley Drilling Co
Guthrie - Conrad
Vincent
LaVaca Navigation Survey
Borden Wells
Amerada Petroleum Corp
Canon
West Borden Wildcat
Ellenburger
Borden County
Crown Central No. 1
Joe York
McAlester Fuel
T. P. Allen
Scurry County
Wildcat
la- Vaca Navigation Co
Diamond M-Canyon
Sharon Ridge
Cosden Petroleum Corp
W. G. Williams
Kewanee No
Wil Connell
Clairemont
Sun Oil No
Wallace
Union Sulphur & Oil Co
E. E. Erwin
Northwest
Mitchell Wildcat
Strawn
Weather Still Warm by Day Cold at Night
The forecast reports consistently warm days and cold nights this week with a high near 60 and a low around 28. Weather observer Mrs. D. P. Strayhorn noted the chilly low held until after 7:30 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Strayhorn
National presidential primaries urged in Congress plan
Senators Douglas Dill and Bennett propose nationwide presidential preferential primaries that would not bind delegates but aim to persuade them. The plan would have the attorney general arrange with states to run primaries for major parties with federal support up to 20 cents per vote and a 10 million dollar cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Douglas Dill
Charles E. Bennett
D-Fla
Douglas
Bennett
Sen
Smathers
Truman Attacks McCarthy as Character Assassin
President Truman denounces Senator McCarthy as pathological and a character assassin at a news conference. He rebukes McCarthy over Nash’s alleged Communist ties and notes McCarthy’s immunity does not apply to his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
McCarthy
R-Wis
Wisconsin
Senate
Phillip Nash
White House
Nash
FBI
Iran and Hungary sign barter trade pact
Iran and Hungary announce a barter trade agreement aimed at easing shortages. The deal includes provisions for export of Iranian oil to Hungary though details have not yet been disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehran
Iran
Hungary
Fifth Candidate Enters County Precinct 3 Race
J. H. Kimmel 39 and a farmer living 12 miles southwest of Snyder near the Lion Oil camp announced he will run in the Democratic primary for commissioner of Precinct No. 3. He promotes better roads and cooperative county government with law enforcement and officials. He has not held public office before and previously worked as an occupational therapist at a VA hospital in Waco before returning to farming in Scurry County. He belongs to Union Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kimmel
Kimmel
Snyder
Lion Oil Camp
Spur
Veterans Administration
Waco
Scurry County
Union Baptist Church
Maverick Withdraws From Texas Congress Campaign
Maury Maverick former San Antonio mayor and former U S House member withdrew from the Texas at large congressional race calling it preventive medicine and citing profound discouragement He said he would support the Democratic nominee and focus on affirmative democracy rather than campaign on personalities. He noted his wife serves on the state Democratic Executive Committee and recalled speaking to the Snyder Rotary Club last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Maury Maverick
Congress
Texas
Democratic Party
Maverick
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Snyder
Rotary Club
Information Centers Shut Down In Iran
A U S embassy spokesman said Iran ordered immediate shutdown of all American State Department information and education centers in the country except Tehran. The order also affected British and Russian cultural centers outside Tehran, with the draft closure order reported unofficially yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehran
Iran
U. S
State Department
33 Feared Lost In Bhairab River Launch Collision
A launch collided with a steamer in the Bhairab River in Dacca East Pakistan last night. One body was recovered and 92 passengers were saved while 33 persons are feared lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dacca
East Pakistan
Bhairab
City approves basin plan and calls for bids
City council approved plans for a 1 000 000 gallon sedimentation basin and water reservoir at Thirty third Street and Avenue M and will open bids on February 27. The project includes a new 2 ton Ford dump truck and calls for steel and concrete work with priority material supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Freese
Freese & Nichols
Fort Worth
Thirty - Third Street
Avenue M
Wade Pipkin Motor Co
State And County Poll Taxes Set A New Record
Texas faced a record poll tax turnout as the midnight deadline neared for the 1952 elections. Counties reported new highs in qualified voters with Texas totals surpassing 1948 marks and Dallas County approaching 200000 in filings. Substations and courthouses kept open to accommodate citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Texas
U. S. Senate
Tom Connally
Price Daniel
Tyler
Smith County
Aquilla Pierce
Pierce
League of Women Voters
Beaumont
Port Arthur
Jefferson County
Fort Worth
Dallas
Dallas County
House Approves Reorganization of Internal Revenue Bureau
President Truman's plan to move the Internal Revenue Bureau to a civil service system clears the House by voice vote. The proposal abolishes 53 collectorships and creates up to 14 district commissioners and state deputies under merit rules. If Senate veto is avoided, it takes effect March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Internal Revenue Bureau
House
Senate
Internal Revenue
Civil Service
Bureau
Congress
John B. Dunlap
Unlap
Senate Expenditures Committee
West Point Mired in Alumni Directory Scandal
A House Subcommittee condemned Maj. Gen. R. M. Danford for soliciting in an unofficial West Point alumni directory to attract defense contractors. The watchdog report likened his conduct to the West Point football scandal and called for stricter adherence to cadet honor codes. Danford says the letter was sent without his knowledge and was stopped after notification. The alumni foundation publishes a graduate registry and athletic event programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
West Point
House Armed Services Committee
R. M. Danford
Gen. Danford
Covecwenens
New York
Danford
Foundation
Flood Threat Looms Over Cincinnati Area as Ohio Rises
As the Ohio River climbs toward a crest of about 57.5 feet, residents in Cincinnati and nearby Kentucky and Indiana towns brace for widespread inundation. Upstream damage mounts, with 10 deaths and 10,000 displaced in the early flood phase, while President Truman planned an aerial survey of the area. Red Cross and federal disaster units staff the scene, and coast guard helicopters are prepared for possible rescue use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Truman
U. S. Weather Bureau
Red Cross
Coast Guard
Showdown Seen In Parliament
London Britain’s conservative government faced a confidence vote tonight on austerity measures while the Labour opposition sought to oust Prime Minister Churchill. A Tory victory would preserve wartime leadership. a Labour win could force resignation amid Butler’s plan to slash 150 million pounds of annual imports and collapse 10,000 civil service jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Churchill
Doughty
R. A. Butler
United States
Truck Drivers Threaten Nationwide Strike in South
AFL official warns 50 000 truck transport workers in 10 Southern states including Texas will strike at midnight if no new contract is signed. Teamsters demand 19 cent wage rise above 1 41 hourly minimum and a 6 cent mileage rate, while carriers offer 12 cent raise and 5 1/2 cent per mile. Southwest includes Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas. Southeast adds Tennessee Kentucky Alabama Mississippi Georgia Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
AFL
Texas
M. W. Miller
Southern Conference of
Teamsters
Southwest
Southeastern Motor Carrier
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Helpers of America
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Alabama
Mississippi
Georgia
Florida
East Highway Widening OK Set by City Council
The city council unanimously approved state action to widen East Highway from Avenue H to the city limits into a four lane road. Property owners mostly agreed to fund curb and gutter costs, with paving to start after guttering is installed. The plan mirrors the Avenue S expansion and may extend toward the Roby and Sweetwater highways. Four organizers led the effort: Von Roeder Ely McCormick and Harper. Curb and gutter funds total about one dollar thirty five per running foot. E L Fikes Concrete Contractor will perform the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Avenue H
C. N. von Roeder
von Roeder
Twentyfourth Street
Roby
Sweetwater
von Roder
W. J. Ely
Claude McCormick
Eugene Harper
Noney
E. L. Fikes Concrete
Rush to Meet 6000 Tax Receipts Goal Surges Past
Tax collector office reports 6836 receipts and exemption certificates issued by 10 a m far exceeding the 6000 goal set by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Officials plan to stay open beyond normal hours to accommodate voters turning 21 and those qualifying for exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Jim Skard
Howe
President Seeks Name Removal From New Hampshire Primary
President Truman said he will have his name withdrawn from the New Hampshire primary ballot though he may still run for reelection. He declined to state if he will seek another term or when he will announce his intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Washington
Truman
Weather Outlook for East and Central Texas
Partly cloudy to cloudy and mild this afternoon through Friday with showers near the coast. Southeast to south winds along the coast. In North Central Texas and West Texas partly cloudy this afternoon and Friday with locally warmer temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas
Texas
West AS
Red Prisoners Photograph Of War Captives At Pyokdong
Associated Press staff photographer Frank Noel, a long time prisoner of war, took the image with captors’ consent at camp No. 5 Pyokdong North Korea. The frame sent to Panmunjom and handed to the AP shows prisoners Clayton Rogers Little Rock Arkansas Charles Davis Mount Vernon Ohio and Hamilton Middletown Ohio.
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Frank Noel
Associated Press
Camp No. 5
Pyokdong
North Korea
Panmunjom
Noel
Clayton Rogers
Little Rock
Ark
Charles Davis
Mount Vernon
Hamilton
Middletown
Ohio
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Taft
Lewis
Robert A. Taft
John L. Lewis
James E. Murray
Mont
Ohioan
Senate Labor Subcommittee
Bob Taft
Munsan
Adm
C. Turner Joy
Sen. McCarthy
Colorado River
Freese
Lion Gasoline
Forest G. Sears
Internal Tax Bureau
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