Obituary notes for Marler and Lord siblings
John Roscoe Marler of 1214 Millam died Saturday at age 32. He is survived by John Robert and Billy, and by his parents J. R. Marier and Mrs. Walter Harper. Service will be at 2 PM Monday at Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel with burial at Liano Mausoleum. Francis Marion Lord of Lamar MO died Saturday at 79. Wife of G W, mother of James E and Mrs. Katherine Leisering. Body shipped to Wickenburg AZ for service and burial.
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Marler
John Roscoe Marier
Milam
John Robert
Browner
Billy
J. R. Marier
Walter Harper
Sertice
Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel
Liano Mausoleum
Francis Marion Lord
Lamar
G. W
James E
Katherine Leisering
Wickenbure
Ariz
Llano Mausoleum Open Sunday Afternoon
Llano mausoleum is open Sunday afternoon for visits and inquiries. The facility invites families to view available spaces and receive guidance on burial options.
Bids Sought to Widen Third AvenueProject
The city commission will receive bids tomorrow for widening Third Avenue from Western to Grand. Also to be received are bids for storm sewer construction linked to the widening project.
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Third Avenue
Western
Grand
City Commission
Kefauver hearings seek witnesses as probes continue
The Senate crime committee may revise hearings to compel action witnesses with warrants to appear. It aims to allow those named to explain or submit statements for the record. McGrath urged annual state boards of inquiry and immunity power for the attorney general in grand jury disclosures. O Dwyer calls firemen union chief Crane's $10 000 contribution claim a vicious lie and asks Kefauver to read his telegram into the record.
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Kefauver
Senate
Duke
McGrath
Congress
Attorney General
O'Dwyer
Washington
U.P
William O'Dwyer
New York
Firemen’s Union
Special Crime Investigating Committee
John Crane
New York Firemen’s Union
Markets 12 O Clock Market Quotations Listing
New York quotations from Merrill Lynch offices show broad stock activity with numerous named companies and percent figures across industries. Chicago grain prices update with wheat corn and soybeans reflecting market changes at 12 30.
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New York
Curb Amer Maracab
Fairchild Eng
Am Super Power
Kaiser Fraser
Ark
Nat Gas
Lone Star Gas
Atlas Plywood
LaLand&Exp
Burma Corp
Nil Bellas Hess
Catalin Corp
Nat Fuel Gas
Cessna Airerstoe Niles-B-Pond
Claude Neon
Northrop Avia
Cosden
Pacific Petrol
Pantepec Oil
Sonotone Corp
CSPE
East Timms
Cccciesene
Southern Union Gas
Chicago
Uhlmann Grain Co
Kansas City Livestock Market Report March Kansas City
USDA market summary from Kansas City shows cattle 9 000 head with calves 400 and varying classes. Slaughter steers heifers and cows strong to 25 cents higher. stockers and feeders up to 50 cents. good to high choice steer prices $33.50 to $38.00. high demand yearlings $41.50 to $43.00. Hogs 4 000 head open active, steady to 25 cents higher then steady to 25 cents lower. 180 to 260 pounds $21.75 to $22.25. 270 to 325 pounds $21.00 to $21.65. sows $18.50 to $19.75. Sheep 1,500 slaughter lambs $41.00.
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Kansas City
USDA
Market Lambs and Cattle Prices Reported in Chicago
Chicago market data shows hogs 3,000 head with prices steady to up 25 cents on heavier weights. top hogs at 22.25 for 200-240 lb. cattle and calves 9,000 with vealers firm and steers up to 50 cents. Heifers and mixed yearlings varied with cows and bulls higher, and sheep at 1,500 with good to choice lambs 42.00-42.50. fall-shorn 38.50. wooled ewes 22.00-24.00 and shorn 19.00 down.
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Chicago
USDA
Eavier
Antelopes Africa Habitat Share Dominates World Count
A fact highlights that nine tenths of the earth’s 159 antelope species reside in Africa, emphasizing the continent’s rich biodiversity. The statistic underlines Africa as the primary home for antelope diversity and concentration.
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Africa
Charge Husband In Rival's Death
A Houston dock salesman, Mc Grady Dickey, was charged with murder in the slaying of James Calvin Bradshaw of Weatherford in Fort Worth. Dickey arrived ahead of schedule, found his wife with Bradshaw in a tourist cabin, and claims self defense. Bradshaw died from four bullets after an ensuing fight, as Dickey's attorney says he will seek unwritten-law and self defense.
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Fort Worth
Houston
James Calvin Bradshaw
Weatherford
McGrady Dickey
Dickey
Bradshaw
Clifford Mays
District Attorney's
Abilene
Blaze at Well Snuffed Out by Fire Chief Kilgore
March 26 Fire Chief W J McBride battled a 12 minute oil well blaze in the downtown district. He extinguished the 100 foot flames by shutting a cutoff valve while water from hoses cooled the fire. Switchman Jimmy Allen suffered critical burns over more than half his body. The blaze reached the K Walens Department Store but damage was slight.
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Kilgore
W. J. McBride
McBride
Jimmy Allen
M. W. McVey Company
Roy H. Laird Memorial Hospital
K. Walens
Masonic Lodge
He's Great Shakes At Failing Robber
A would be robber tried a holdup in Philadelphia. 29 year old William Fountain drove a taxicab and after the robber forced a back stun, Fountain slammed into reverse forcing the robber to lurch and tumble from the cab.
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Philadelphia
William Fountain
Fountain
Sleepwalker Causes Bed Mixup at Houston Hotel
A 34yearold sleepwalker returned from the bathroom and crawled into the wrong bed with a 69yearold woman at a Houston hotel. The startled roommate screamed as the man claimed he picked up the lady, tossed her, then turned on the light and apologized. He told officers he should not go to jail, then went to explain to his wife.
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Houston
Loss Heavy in Gas Station Fire
Fire destroyed 5925 gallons of gasoline at Branz Service Station on Highway 281 in San Antonio. A tank truck carrying 4125 gallons was heavily damaged and sparked the blaze. Flames spread to two storage tanks containing 1800 gallons. Firemen battled for 90 minutes, loss estimated at 7000 dollars.
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San Antonio
Branz
Highway 281
Air Base Payroll Bandits Sentenced
Wichita Falls report says three men received three year federal prison terms for the $33,000 payroll heist at Sheppard Air Force Base on February 28. Authors include William Garfield McNeely of Wichita Falls Cpl John Joe Hersch of Del Norte Colorado and Graden Arnold Miller of Rush Springs Oklahoma.
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Wichita Falls
Sheppard Air Force Base
William Garfield McNeely
John Joe Hersch
del Norte
Colo
Graden
Arnold Miller
Rush Springs
Okla
William H. Atwell
Easley in Good Condition After Hunting Accident
Earl Pat Easley 21, Fort Sill soldier home for weekend, was described in good condition at Veterans Hospital after a 12 gauge shotgun discharged in his father’s car. He lost the tips of two fingers. Incident occurred about six miles northwest of Amarillo at Cliffside Crossing. He is the son of E L Easley of 2116 Polk.
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Earl Pat Easley
Veterans Hospital
Easley
Fort Sill
Amarillo
Cliffside Crossing
E. L. Easley
Polk
Hungry Burglars Eat Half a Ham at Wilson School
Burglars broke into Wilson School over the weekend and ate half a ham from the cafeteria ice box. Police report nothing else missing and entry method undetermined. Janitor A. T. Fulkerson found the theft, suggesting entry may have been through a classroom window.
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Wilson School
A. T. Fulkerson
Negro Charged With Attempt To Murder In District Court
Harlan Stovall, a Negro man, was charged in 47th District Court this morning with assault with intent to murder after police arrested him yesterday afternoon in the 500 block on West Third. The victim, a 72 year old Negro man, was slashed with a knife in the incident at 516 West Second.
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Harlan Stovall
47Th District Court
Stovall
West Third
West Second
Smoking in Bed Costs Hotel Guest
A man who smoked in bed paid a $10 fine in corporation court for destruction of property. He burned a mattress in his hotel room and agreed to restitution for damages to the bed.
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Corporation Court
UN forces drive toward 38th parallel in major Korea push
United Nations troops report a rapid advance above Seoul as American tank and infantry columns join near Uijongbu and Munsan, linking up to rout 13 000 Chinese and 15 000 to 18 000 North Koreans. South Korean sailors raid Chinnampo coast and report heavy enemy losses.
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North Korea
38Th Parallel
Taedoung River
Chinnampo
Seoul
Uijongbu
Munsan
Espen
Imjin
Chingchon
Hangye
Crime Prober Warns Cohen Testimony Before Texas Hearing
West Coast gambler Mickey Cohen will testify before the House Crime Investigating Committee in El Paso after a subpoena. Rep. Fred Meredith said the committee cannot advance Cohen expenses beyond his El Paso subpoena point and hearings begin at 9 AM with six others summoned.
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U.P
Mickey Cohen
House Crime Investigating Committee
Fred V. Meredith
Terrell
Cohen
California
Texas
Meredith
el Paso
Tomorow
House
Senate
Graveside Services For Austin Baby
Graveside funeral services for Steven LeRoy Austin three months old son of Mr and Mrs B R Austin 917 North Mirror will be held at 2 oclock tomorrow in Llano Cemetery The baby died yesterday morning at 4 oclock at the family residence Surviving besides the parents is a sister Sandra Jean Burial will be under the direction of Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home.
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Austin Steven Leroy Austin
B. R. Austin
N. Mirror
Sandra Jean
Uesdar
Liano
Johnson Sterling Walter Johnson
W. 24Th
Snobia
Jess Maddox
W. S. Johnson
W. C. Munn
Jack Sides
Bob Shedrick
Ronde Sue Shedrick
Stephanie Sides
Blackburn - Shaw Memorial Chapel
Steven LeRoy Austin
North Mirror
Llano
Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home
Airline Seeks Use of Perrin Base in Texas
The Air Force said it is studying Central Airlines request to use Perrin Air Force Base in Sherman Texas while the municipal airport is repaired No decision will be made until flight numbers and other factors are evaluated by an Air Force spokesman
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Washington
Air Force
Central Airlines
Perrin Air Force Base
Sherman
Tex
Ticking Man Sconces Unravel Noise Mystery
The article continues on page 1 describing a man living with a persistent ticking noise nearly driving him and his husband to distraction. The husband, a student at Southwestern State College in Weatherford, Oklahoma, remarks on how the ticking is louder in his left ear and audible from four inches away.
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Husband
Southwestern State College
Weatherford
Okla
Navy Pilot Dreams Weigh On Man's Decision
A man discusses his future as a Navy pilot and the emotional burden of leaving a loved one behind. He fears the moment he takes to the skies and realizes he no longer has her by his side, weighing his ambitions against personal sacrifice.
Del Webbs expansion fuels Kraft firm growth across nation
The Del Webb empire pursues a billion dollar nationwide expansion for Kraft, with Amarillo slated for new activity. J N McPhee will supervise Amarillo Air Base construction, bringing a track record from Boulder Dam and Lake Army Air Base projects. Webb rose from a Fresno carpenter to a leading Southwest contractor, aided by swift wartime growth and a strong financial standing.
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Amarillo
J. N
Jack” McPhee
Amarillo Air Base
McPhee
Boulder Dam
Lake Army Air Force Base
Arizona
el Toro Marine Air Base
Santa Ana
Cal
Ernest G. Webb
Fresno
Del
California
Phoenix
Webb Company
Southwest
Webb Company Boss Webb Aides Big League Dream
Del Webb, payroll leader at Webb Company, earned a reputation as a sharp judge of people and a firm but kind leader. A partner in ownership of the New York Yankees and farm clubs, he also presides over the Kansas City Blues and pursued baseball from youth to professional ranks in California and other Western leagues.
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New York Sportsman
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Ty Cobb
Harry Heilmann
George Sisler
Rogers Hornsby
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Salt Lake City
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Landis
Yankees
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