Post Office Site Change Approved And Work Is Begun
Pascal Farley won the bid for furnishing new post office quarters and began work after official site approval. The relocated building will replace the Farley & Hill Grocery at 25 by 82 feet with an awning for rural mail loading and unloading, and is slated for completion in about two months.
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Pascal Farley
Sam Rayburn
Sam
Mr. Rayburn
Farley
Main Street
Q. K
Farley & Hill Grocery
Ed LaRoe
A. J. Fiorini
New Orleans
Air Force to Open Door Again Feb 1
The Air Force resumes volunteer enlistments February 1 after a halt last week to ease crowding at Lackland Base. Daily admissions planned at Lackland reach 1,200 recruits, with 300 daily at the Sampson New York Air Training Base and more trainees expected as buildings are finished.
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Washington
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
Lackland
Sampson, N. Y., Air Training Base
Sampson
Burchfield Taken to Penitentiary in Huntsville
Burchfield, under a 6 year term from Fannin County, was escorted to the state penitentiary at Huntsville today by Sheriff Milam Anderson and Ranger Denson. The man received a 3 year term on a guilty plea for swindling and a 3 year suspended burglary sentence from last summer was revoked and added to the total.
No Shortage of Cotton Goods Seen
Fred W. Symmes of Union-Buffalo Mills, Greenville, S C, told a Nat ional Cotton Council Convention in Biloxi Mississippi that the cotton supply will be tight this spring but should not curb sales of manufactured goods. He saw no reason why white cotton shirts sheets and similar consumer goods would be hard to buy. He added the shortage predicted by the council was expected due to higher demand this year.
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Biloxi
Miss
Fred W. Symmes
Union-Buffalo Mills Company
Greenville
S. C
National Cotton Council
Symmes
Army morale questioned as 18 year olds serve
The Senate preparedness subcommittee questioned General Bradley on possible moral effects of Army service on 18 year olds. Senator Stennis remarked church services in the armed forces were not well attended, Bradley noting civilian attendance may not be 100 percent. Antelopes are native of Asia and Africa.
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Washington
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
Bradley
Stennis
Mississippi
Newsprint Allocated On Basis Of Past Purchases
The Sun reports its newsprint supplier has been placed on allocation due to a national shortage. The Sun will receive the same quantity as 1950 if the mill maintains allotment, otherwise reductions will follow for all customers. Current paid subscribers will be spared first if cuts occur.
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The
Sun
Paper House
Texoma Fishermen Seek Unified Lake Texoma Regulations
Texoma fishermen and officials at Denison urged Oklahoma and Texas to adopt uniform Lake Texoma fishing rules. They propose lowering the annual license to 2.50 and adding a 10 day license at 1.25, tightening commercial nets, trotlines, and shore distances, and permitting rough fish sales while seeking state regulation over federal law.
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Lake Texoma
Oklahoma
Texas
Denison
Elgin Sanders
Texoma Sportsman's Club
Red River
Game Departments
End of 4-F Athlete Era Suggested by Marshall
Defense Secretary George C. Marshall told the House armed services committee that the era when many athletes were deferred for physical defects due to wartime needs may be ending. He said soldiers healthy enough to compete are unlikely to be deferred, addressing concerns about prior exemptions for professional baseball and football players.
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Washington
Defense
George C. Marshall
Marshall
House
Armed Services Committee
Charles H. Elston
Ohio
Mosquitoes Tap Taste At Blood Type Levels
Pennsylvania State College scientists Drs. Hubert W. Frings and Charles L. Hamrum report that female mosquitoes test taste on their antennae and legs before biting. They say mosquitoes identify suitable blood type through a keen sense of taste, explaining bite selection. Saragosa in Reeves County was named for a Mexican general.
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State College
Pennsylvania State College
Hubert W. Frings
Charles L. Hamrum
Saragosa
Reeves County
Experts Warn Truman to Go Slow on Taxes
Washington reports the Truman administration pushes a Feb 1 deadline for detailing a 16.4 billion tax increase with no final plan on where extra money will come from. Lawmakers debate gradual steps, possible excise or sales taxes, and changes to personal and corporate rates to balance the budget.
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Truman
Washington
Congress
A. Willis Robertson
The
Treasury
Robertson
House
Senate
County Boys Five Special Built Cars For Sheriff Force
Grayson County Commissioners Court approved buying five new specially equipped police cars for the sheriff department. They accepted a Roach Motor Co bid of 8029 for five 1951 Ford sedans with $400 trade ins, to be delivered in February. They also let an 4851 contract to J C Willis of Dallas to install jail door locks and repair others, with work to start within 10 days and finish in 20.
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Sherman
Grayson County Commissioners Court
Sheriff's Department
Roach Motor Co
J.C. Willis
Dallas
Camp Wolters Reopened by Air Force Feb 1
Mineral Wells report says Camp Wolters known as WWII infantry training site will reopen February 1 under Air Force control. Continental Air Command instructed to train engineers to build runways quickly. First troops expected about 5 000 to 6 000 arrive.
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Wolters
Air Force Blues
Tom Connally
Omar Burleson
Air Force
Continental Air Command
War casualties rise to 46,201 in Korean conflict
Defense Department reports a weekly increase of 1,064 bringing total Korean War casualties to 46,201 as of Jan 19 midnight. Army accounts for 37,953. Navy 519. Marines 7,369. Air Force 360. next of kin notified. One ton coal equals four barrels oil for fuel.
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Washington
Defense Department
Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
High School Award Fund To Present Magicians Tonight
Rae-Jo-Jean, world famous mystic family, will headline a show at the Grade School auditorium tonight at 7 39 under the High School Award Fund auspices. The troupe billed as the most amusing on earth will perform along with an all star supporting cast including magic, art, comedy, music and mysterious birds and animals. S T Montgomery of the High School faculty says the event aims to raise funds as the carnival was not held this year.
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Rae-Jo-Jean
S. T. Montgomery
the Sun
Amateur Contest Promises Night of Talent in Whitewright
Whitewright and Trenton talent gather for an amateur contest Monday night at 7 at the Grade School auditorium under the Whitewright Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Admission is 10 cents with prize donations from local merchants and out of town judges. Aunt Beuna will sell home made candy. Everyone is invited.
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Whitewright
Trenton
Whitewright Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
G. L. Baugher
Eastern Star
Carter Draws Ten Committees in 52nd Texas Legislature
Senator Joe Carter of Sherman received ten Senate committee assignments in the 52nd Texas Legislature. He chairs Counties and County Boundaries and Public Debts, Claims and Accounts, and serves as vice chair on Aeronautics Insurance and Public Printing. He also sits on Congressional Districts Finance Military and Veterans Affairs Public Buildings and Grounds and Public Health. He invites public input via the Senate Chamber in Austin.
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Joe Carter
Sherman
Texas Senate
Texas
the Sun
Carter
Senate Chamber
Austin
Sun Honor Roll and Local Place Names Highlight 1950s Idaho
Mrs Mildred Benedict Bow of Caldwell Idaho renews The Whitewright Sun with a note praising the paper and Down Memory Lane. The list includes numerous subscription acknowledgments and two place name etymologies: Milford Ellis County named for a mill by a creek ford and Trickham Coleman County named after a prankster merchant.
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Mildred Benedict Bow
Caldwell
Idaho
Glenn
Whitewright Sun
Memory Lane
E. W. Fields
R. W. Terry Data Nicalyv
Milford
Ellis County
Price Freeze Expected Today In War Boom Inflation
Washington reports a general price freeze likely within 24 to 48 hours under the direction of Price Director Michael V. DiSalle and new stabilization chief Eric Johnston. The plan may roll back prices to Jan 2 levels while exempting farm products below parity, with wage ceilings to be flexibly adjusted. The move mirrors wartime controls, and nickel use ban expands to auto trim and about 400 civilian items.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Michael V. DiSalle
DiSalle
Eric Johnston
White House
CPA
Whitewright Tigers remain undefeated in district play
Whitewright coach Glenn Howard saw the Tigers beat Howe High School 32 to 26 Tuesday night as Whitewright stays unbeaten in the early second round. Musser and Christian each scored 11 for Whitewright while Rogers led Howe with 11. Hayes had 20 for Howe and Pannel May and Jones added six for the Howe team.
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Glenn Howard
Whitewright Tigers
Howe High School
Whitewright
Howe Girls
Musser
Christian
Rogers
Howe
Hayes
Howe Sextet
Pannel
May
Jones
Tigers
van Alstyne
Oil Leasing Active In Van Alstyne Area
Oil leasing continues west of Van Alstyne as buyers bid for leases causing landowner prices to rise with some reports of ten dollars per acre. Most landowners expect to be paid once title examinations finish in a few weeks. Drilling near Van Alstyne may begin before fall as oil companies seek new fields to boost supply for military and civilian needs.
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van Alstyne
U S Calls for Carb On Highway Building Slowdown
Austin reports the federal government asks the Texas Highway Department to go slow on advertising and awarding road projects. State Engineer D C Greer cites a Bureau of Public Roads report from Washington urging slowdown of non essential road projects using critical materials amid policy talks.
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Austin
Texas Highway Department
D. C. Greer
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Washington
Denison Denies Bell Telephone Rate Increase
The city commission on Tuesday denied Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's request for a rate hike in Denison. The carrier had sought a 58 percent increase last week, while unrelated note mentions ivory as a whitish bony material from elephant tusks.
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Denison
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Mass Meeting Called on Whitewright Housing Project
Whitewright has not applied for a low rent housing project yet. Mayor Summers says the decision hinges on City Commission action and public wishes. A mass meeting is set for 7:30 p m Friday in the city election room with Willis Duff of the Federal Housing Authority likely to attend. The area already has similar projects in Pottsboro Bells Ector Savoy Ladonia Honey Grove and Bonham.
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Whitewright
R. R. Summers
the Sun
Summers
Willis Duff
Federal Housing Authority
Bonham
Duff
City Commission
Pottsboro
Bells
Ector
Savoy
Ladonia
Honey Grove
Bon
Army Lengthens Overseas Service
The Army announced that overseas tours for personnel not in the Far East will be extended six months. This is the second extension since the Korean War began. Those whose tours would expire March 1 gain six months more overseas in Germany, Austria, and the Trieste area.
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Washington
Far East
Korea
United States Army
Germany
Austria
Trieste
Texas Coaches oppose anti gift proposal from UIL
Texas high school coaches, about 1500 strong, oppose a proposed UIL rule limiting gifts to coaches to under 100 dollars. If violated, the school faces suspension. The plan targets gifts like cars and cash from quarterback clubs and aims to prevent outside influence on coaching decisions. Publicity Director Stan Lambert notes the rule singles out public school staff. Grady Hester calls the measure a slap at coaching integrity.
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Texas
Texas Interscholastic League
Stan Lambert
Lambert
Grady Hester
Coaches Association
Durant Men Buy Bonham Papers and Radio Station
Durant business leaders announce the purchase of two Bonham newspapers and radio station KFYN to take effect February 1. T. Frank Stewart and associates will run the Bonham Daily Favorite Bonham Weekly News and KFYN, moving to Bonham soon. The outlets date back 56 82 and two years respectively. Stewart has led Durant papers and will oversee operations.
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T. Frank Stewart
Bonham
Texas
Durant
Bonham Daily Favorite
Bonham Weekly News
KFYN
Frank Svoboda
Stewart
Durant Daily Democrat
Durant Weekly News
North Texas
First Baptist Church
Rotary Club
Durant Chamber of Commerce
Durant Democrat
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J. C. Hasting
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