Byrd seeks probe of UMW Welfare Fund payment to DOJ lawyer
Senator Byrd questions why a Justice Department attorney who had been paid $15,000 from the United Mine Workers welfare fund helped prosecute the miners union for contempt. Joseph M Friedman, who aided in earlier contempt fines against John L Lewis and the UMW, declined comment. Byrd plans a request for a full explanation while the department notes no rules bar outside legal work if it does not conflict with government duties.
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Rescue of 12 year old Sally Horner ends 21 month captivity
In San Jose on March 22, police followed a sister's late night call instructing the FBI to seek a highway court where they found Florence Sally Horner Camden New Jersey report of κραte a convicted person accused in the long captivity. The girl cried tears of happiness and asked authorities to pursue the suspect.
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FBI
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Slaying of Negro Children Leads to Life Prison Terms
In Kosciusko Mississippi a 38 year old white man Leon Turner was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 4 year old Ruby Nell Harris on January 8. The jury could not agree on the death penalty and Judge J P Coleman ordered life terms. Turner faces possible trial on two more murders of Mary Brunside eight and Frankie Thurman twelve. Windol Whitt 25 was also convicted of Ruby Nell Harris's murder and given life. Malcolm Whitt Windol's brother scheduled for trial next Monday.
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Frankie Thurman
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Whitt
Windol Whitt
Malcolm
Windol
Christmas Tree slaying convict gets two years in Canton
Richard Murdock, ex Grand Saline nightwatchman, convicted of murder without malice for the 1947 shooting of James David Mullican during a community Christmas tree gathering. Sentenced to two years in Van Zandt County jail. appeal noted. Trial delayed by absent witnesses. one earlier trial produced a hung jury.
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van Zandt
Murdock
James David Mullican
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Bill” Mullican
Louisiana
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Amarillo
Tucker Sues For Million Tucker Sues For Million
The suit targets the government over its failed bid to convict Tucker and seven associates on mail fraud and securities charges tied to a $28 million rear engine auto project. Tucker sought ouster of US Attorney Kerner and aides, while other named defendants include SEC officials and a creditor group attorney. The filing alleges private bias and aims to recoup damages amid the ongoing restructuring of the Tucker Corporation and related indictments.
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Otto Kerner, Jr
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Robert J. Downing
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Luis Ketner
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Oklahoma Backing Canadian River Dam Gains Momentum
Oklahoma reports favorably on the Canadian River Dam to the Interior Secretary. Rex B. Baxter, chair of the federal legislative committee, advised as Gov. Allan Shivers endorses the project with Texas support. A New Mexico endorsement is expected ahead of the April 18 Senate subcommittee hearing.
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Allan Shivers
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Bureau of Reclamation
Shivers
Beauford H. Jesr
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Bear Loose in Texas prompts unofficial hunt in Mineola
In Mineola Texas on March 2 an unofficial bear season began after a farm wife Mrs Falma Weaver reported a large black bear raiding a chicken yard. The bear frightened fowl and geese, but moved off toward a field. Fresh footprints indicate the bear remains in the area despite sightings.
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Bill Mason's Son Billed in Burglary
Galveston March 22 Burt Mason 23 was indicted yesterday by the 56th District grand jury on charges of burglarizing a tavern. He has been in Galveston County jail since Feb 9 on 1500 bond. Arresting officers said he climbed a window to enter the closed tavern. His father Bill Mason was shot to death last July at Alice.
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Sam Smithwick
Amarillo area forecast for today through Thursday
The forecast for Amarillo and vicinity calls for warmer conditions this afternoon tonight and Thursday with increasing southerly winds. Highs around 71 today and 73 tomorrow, with a 59 degree high for the 24 hour period ending 6:30 am and a low of 28. Fair and warmer today with partly cloudy Thursday. New Mexico expected fair today tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions in the eastern portion this afternoon.
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Choir Travel Fund Nears Goal For Amarillo Trip
Amarillo High School Bel Canto Chorale faces a $400 shortfall of the $2,500 needed for transportation and hotel costs for a downstate trip. A Herring Hotel Crystal Ballroom style show raised $161, with donors like Dr. A. E. Winsett and B. L. Hand contributing. The 75 member choir plans a downtown tag day and ticket sales for Snow Choir Travel Fund Now Only $400 Short, a Dolly Lynch Concert Bureau production. Tickets at Maxor Drug and Tolzien Music Store. A trip slated to begin March 30, with a highlight April 10 on a Houston Symphony Orchestra broadcast.
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Another Blow Due Tomorrow Another Blow Due Tomorrow
Amarillo meteorologist H C Winburn warns of increasing southwest winds tonight and strong winds Thursday with local blowing dust possible tomorrow. Temperatures warm this afternoon and tonight with a cooler turn late Thursday. highs near 71 today, 73 tomorrow, low tonight around 38, and yesterday's high 59 with a low of 28.
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Amarillo Air Terminal
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Police Tame Rioting Italian Communists
In Rome police fired into the air to disperse a Communist mob outside the foreign office during a 12 hour national strike. Government responded with 144000 armed police and carabinieri in major cities. riot squads scattered rallies and about 1000 arrests reported by noon.
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Fire kills fourteen horses at Washington County fairgrounds
A blaze at the Washington County fairground barn last night killed fourteen harness horses. Firefighters battled the flames as the building burned, with casualties confined to the horses and no immediate report of human injuries.
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An Explanation of Life Adjustment Education in Amarillo Schools
Editor notes this is the sixth in a series on Amarillo school expansion. The piece explains Life Adjustment Education as identifying each child’s best path, teaching reading and writing along with health and citizenship, and drawing on Bible and classics. It traces education from simple literacy to a broad, terminal, everyday system, emphasizing individual growth and practical knowledge over rigid college prep.
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Gilgus denies breaking law in meat case
Kansas City meat supplier Meyer Gilgus said a federal complaint in the Texas horse meat case struck him like a ton of bricks. He avowed innocence and vowed to prove it in court as charges outline interstate horse meat shipments not properly labeled. Riskin of Minneapolis faces similar charges. both cases include uninspected horse meat in commerce. Separately in Vera Cruz 135 of 318 cows aboard a freighter died from seasickness while en route to Mexico City.
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Sonny” Riskin
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