Jury Acquits P G Reneau in Second Offense DWI Trial
In 47th District court jurors acquitted P G Reneau of a second offense driving while intoxicated after an all day trial. County records show a prior conviction. Court recessed with two more trials set for 10 a m tomorrow: T R Griffin charged with attempted robbery assault and Leon Trigg charged with arson in North Heights.
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47Th District
P. G. Reneau
Lipscomb
Reneau
T. R. Griffin
Dumas
Amarillo
Potter County
Griffin
Thompson Park
Leon Trigg
North Heights
Markets Close With Mixed Kansas City Livestock Notes
Merrill Lynch reports Kansas City markets show cattle and calves steady to lower for the week. Hogs trade 50 to 75 cents higher, with top near 24.10 to shipppers. Sheep and lambs hold above 20 dollars amid delayed trade and firm demand.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
USDA
War Spending Probed by Senate Committee
Chairman Mead of New York said the Senate war investigating panel will study boom spending in wartime for the automotive aircraft aluminum and shipbuilding sectors before drafting fraud prevention recommendations. The panel, after a month of hearings on the Garsson munitions case, will reconvene in executive session to map its next steps.
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Washington
Mead
New York Democrat
Senate War Investigating Committee
Garsson
Freighter American Farmer Sinks After Collision
The 8258 ton freighter American Farmer sank about 400 miles west of the English coast after colliding with the cattle ship William J. Riddle. The Riddle rescued all aboard and reported no injuries. The Riddle, damaged at the waterline, slowed to seven knots and headed toward a British port expected to dock by weekend.
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New York
Great Britain
William J. Riddle
Riddle
Farmer
London
The
London Dispatch
Truman Declines Comment On Tennessee Senate Nomination
President Truman refused to discuss Tennessee politics at a news conference. Asked about supporting Senator McKellar’s renomination, he said he was not in Tennessee politics and gave only a “no comment.” He avoided Missouri and other political questions.
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Washington
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Chicago Livestock Market Sees Mixed Gains and Declines
August 1 Chicago livestock prices show higher bids for some classes with good and choice cattle at 170-260 pounds around 24 dollars, larger weights near 23 to 24.25 dollars, sows up 50 to 75 cents, vealers down to 1850 dollars, stock cattle slow, spring lambs about 22.50, slaughter steady around 7.50. Financials note a fund liquidation with a 2.63 offering.
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Chicago
Courthouse Records and Transfers Notice
Warranty deeds list transfers including Mrs Florence Hardin and others for lots in Miller Olite and San Jacinto Heights. Parked entries show divo rces and a marriage license for J McBride and Dorothy Jenkins. District court notes Sumrow Green and Green divorce cases with Sides divorce and Atchison proceeding.
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Florence Hardin
Richard David Austn
T. M Bruner
Olite Lee Hawkins
Richard David Austin
Miller Fits
Jem Anderson
Paul Coaty
San Jacinto
J. Lockett
G. L
Plemons
Charles A. Green
Tom D. Pittman
Old Town
Charles A Green
Charles R Walker
J. M. Sides
Edwin L. Hart
Bivins
Civilian Commission Gains Near Total Atomic Control
President Truman signed the atomic control bill placing near complete authority over domestic atomic energy development in a civilian commission to be named. The law arrives nearly one year after the Hiroshima bombing, marking a pivotal shift in nuclear policy.
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Washington
Truman
Hiroshima
Texas Governor says no radio reform legislation
Governor Coke R. Stevenson announced there is no known bill proposing changes to radio operation in Texas. He stated stations have been fair in handling political matters and the issue requires no new laws at this time.
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Austin
Coke R. Stevenson
Texas
Globe News
Chinese Reds Claim Marines Struck First
Chinese Communist New China News Agency admitted that a Marine truck convoy was attacked on Monday but claimed Marines raided Anping first and fought in self defense. Chiang Kai-shek ordered an investigation and safety steps for the Peiping Tientsin highway were issued.
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Nanking
Communist New China News Agency
Today
U. S
Anping
William A. Morton
China
Veneer mill imports African Logs for decorative veneers
In Bingham Maine a veneer mill imports logs from Africa including mahogany orfram and obechee. The timber is used to produce decorative veneers reflecting the region’s lumbering heritage.
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Newcastle
Bingham
Maine
Prussian Emperor Frederick the Great and the Mustard Coffee
Frederick the Great reportedly brewed coffee with champagne and added mustard for a stronger taste. The anecdote, cited by the Encyclopedia Britannica, notes his lifespan as 46 years.
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Emperor
Chicago
Frederick the Great
Frederick
Tombstone a Western mining hub rivaling San Francisco
At its height Tombstone Arizona stood as a major Western mining town, rivaling San Francisco in prominence and activity during its peak era.
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Tombstone
Ariz
San Francisco
Metal Wing In Production
A new all-metal wing for the Luscombe Silvaire lightplane debuts as a pioneer design promising safer, easier production and repair. The nine-panel aluminum shell wing with two spars and ribs eliminates fabric use, improves visibility, reduces maintenance costs, and enhances aerodynamic performance.
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Dallas W.P
Luscombe Silvaire
Luscombe
Tropics
Snake vs Snake Danger at Dulles Carnival
Chester Reed, a professional snake handler with the Meeker Brothers carnival, was bitten by a rattlesnake while a blacksnake coiled around his arm acted as a tourniquet, causing no serious injury.
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Orc
Chester Reed
Meeker Brothers Carnival
Reed
Vacation yawns lead to jaw dislocation for Randall
George H. Randall of Moultrie Georgia on the first day of vacation woke with a wide yawn and dislocated his jaw. He had it set and returned to bed for more rest.
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Moultrie
U.P
George H. Randall
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Eczema Relief
The ad cites thousands of bottles sold to ease itching from eczema toes and various skin eruptions. It invites buyers to try Emerald Oil for ten days with a full refund if not satisfied, urging readers to purchase from Cretney Drug Co.
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Moone
Cretney Drug Co
Simple home fat loss remedy promise
An old style testimonial advertises a quick fat loss plan using four ounces of liquid Barcentrate mixed in grapefruit juice. It claims rapid reduction of bulky fat from neck to ankles with two tablespoons twice daily and offers a money back guarantee if results are not seen.
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Cretney Drug Stores
Legislative Tiffs May Postpone Adjournment
Senate Majority Leader Barkley said plans to adjourn the 9th Congress tomorrow may be changed due to two disputes. One concerns a Senate resolution for United States acceptance of compulsory jurisdiction of the world court, and the other a House fight over Senate amendments to a social security payroll tax freeze bill.
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Washington
Senate
Barkley
Unites States
World Court
House
Socia Security
Woman Gets Quick Return On Eight Stolen War Bonds
Two months after a burglar took eight $25 war bonds from Mrs. P Layne in Dallas they were mailed back in the same envelope with no return address. The eight bonds were immediately returned to her, restoring the loss in a surprising turn of events.
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Dallas
U.P
Okay Union Election Set At Oak Ridge Plants
The National Labor Relations Board announced that collective bargaining elections will be held August 20 to 22 at three atomic energy plants in Oak Ridge Tennessee.
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Washington
U.P
National Labor Relations Board
Oak Ridge
Tenn
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Warner Bros
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Willys-Overland
Financial Industrial Fund
Courthouse Records
J. McBride
Dorothy Jenkins
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Albany
N. Y. UP
New York State
Frederick A. Moran
State Parole Board
Germany
Moran
Parole Ard
Armed Services
Velma Clanahan
Taylor
St. Anthony's Hospital
Midland
Allis-Chalmers
R. L. Graves
P. O. Box
Spearman, Texas
Blackham
Pierce
Amarillo, Texas
Hubert
Valley Food Market
Dalhart, Tex
Leederle
N. Fillmore
Loyd’s
East 7Th
Loyd Shackelford
Montgomery
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