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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1947
Page
6
Standard Oil of Indiana officials estimated the refinery fire caused $85,000 damage. Eight people were slightly injured as smoke rose over the site, one of the world’s largest refineries. Officials said a minor explosion sparked the blaze.
The famous Elsie from Borden Dairy gave birth yesterday at A B Cox residence 1219 North Grand producing her sixth offspring a male calf breaking the long run of female calves. The Cox property was the scene of the event with Elsie noted as the parent.
Navy Secretary James Forrestal has set aside the conviction of Marine Cpl. William G. Pierson of Sumter South Carolina. Pierson had been sentenced to 15 years in prison and a dishonorable discharge for an alleged rape in Peiping China. The action cites inconclusive evidence and possible nonviolent circumstances. Re trial is not stated and dismissal of the case is likely.
Honolulu August 12 Hannegan said he would resign as Democratic National Committee chairman rather than as Postmaster General if health forces him to give up one post He planned a week’s vacation as Edwin W Pauley’s guest and will return to Washington in September for a final health check before deciding on retirement.
In Texarkana two Frost brothers, Lou 22 and Raymond 24, were shot during a downtown street brawl after allegedly starting a disturbance. Lou Frost is in critical condition, Raymond wounded, and H E Dorr treated for knife injuries. Officer Floyd Watsom fired at the trio. A vacationing family notice follows in the column.
Berlin reports reveal the Kaiser Wilhelm I widow Princess Hermine’s missing jewel case was a family crime. Her son Prince Ferdinand and daughter Princess Carmo allegedly schemed to smuggle gems from Frankfurt with aid from mistress Vera Herbst. American investigators found no U.S. involvement and handed the case to German detectives. Vera admitted two trips to Hermine’s home to move 25 jewels for Ferdinand. Carmo later joined, taking additional pieces. Vera kept six gems before surrendering them. twenty five other pieces were recovered from Carmo. Hermine died in Frankfurt Thursday. Vera was arrested on poisoning suspicions.
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