Threat to General Gates's Child Prompts FBI Probe
At Chanute Air Base Illinois FBI and Air Force agents investigated a threat against Brig. Gen. Byron F. Gates 4 year old daughter while Gates and his family were visiting in a southern state. He believes the caller was an outsider and the base faces ongoing morale scrutiny by a House subcommittee.
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Chanute Air Base, Ill
FBI
Air Force
Byron F. Gates
Chanute Air Base
Gates
Charlotte Gates
Marcia
Bennett
Special House Armed Services
Shoeless Joe Jackson and Ty Cobb Batting Averages 1911
In 1911 Shoeless Joe Jackson batted .410 but did not claim a major league batting title. That year Ty Cobb led with a .420 average, illustrating the era’s high batting benchmarks and notable individual feats.
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Joe Jackson
Ty Cobb
Bickering Over Korean Command Hurts Cause
The article argues that criticism from democracies over the Korean war’s conduct benefits Moscow by aiding propaganda for Communism. Nehru of India criticizes MacArthur's peace talks, while editors in Britain and others urge ending the bickering. It stresses the need for clear political direction and unity under UN command.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Nehru
India
Douglas MacArthur
London Daily Express
MacArthur
the Express
United Nations
Peace Organization
United States
Washington
Bruce Bairnsfather
Bill
Accused Young Says He's Broke
E Merl Young tied to reconstructions loans showed debts of 149 792 66 against assets of 111 491 66 in a sworn statement released by a Senate banking subcommittee. He listed two heavily mortgaged houses including one valued at 52 500 in 1940 government service.
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Washington
E. Merl Young
Senate
Senate Banking Subcommittee
Young
White House
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Courthouse Records Warrants Deeds and Related Transfers
Courthouse records list numerous warranty deeds from W L Helton to Vincent M Khart and others, transferring lots in Wolflin Park Old Town and nearby areas, plus end of list noting marriages and domestic relations filings including two divorces. Vintage docket reflects property transfers, church parcels, and subdivision references.
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W. L. Helton
Vincent M
Khart
North Highands
Harold D. Grimes
Ivan Tucker
Wolflin Park
Chas. A. Crain
George
Eakle
Sara A. Roach
Bivins
John Brandon
Ralph Deeoees
Humphreys
James C. Terry
Roy Jack Huler
Mabel Rachel Huler
Denver Heights
Ella B. Triplett
San Jacinto Church of Christ
San Jacinto Heights
Selma Dittberner Benton
L. D
Vernon Slope
Whitaker
Value figures in property assessment dispute
In the record, values are listed for a loss or settlement: an item valued at $9,950, household furnishings, clothing and jewelry valued at $30,000, and $2,091.66 cash in the bank. An automobile is valued at $3,300.
Yacht Crew Is Rescued on First Havana Attempt
An eight girl crew aboard the Tropicair and their male skipper Le Hederman were towed safely to St. Petersburg after a voyage from St. Petersburg to Havana. They faced sails blowing out, fuel shortages, aerial transmitter failure, dead SOS gear, lights and bilge pumps failing, and a Coast Guard miscourse before rescue. The crew plans to try again next year, with Hederman praising the girls as a great, capable crew.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Havana
Coast Guard
le Hederman
Hederman
Dottie Sherrill
Janice Kaufman
Pat Fenner
Grant Delay in Trial of Agar
Los Angeles report says Screen Actor John Agar received a continuance to July 20 on his drunk driving trial. Municipal Judge Walter C. Allen had refused a six months delay due to Agar being in Canada for a movie starting May 1. The judge later extended the date after Agar's studio lawyer contended his attorney Llewellyn Moses is seriously ill.
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Los Angeles
John Agar
Walter C. Allen
Agar
Canada
Allen
Llewellyn Moses
Boston Braves 1951 Roster Birthplace Remark
Among the 38 players listed on the Boston Braves 1951 roster only one was born in Boston, highlighting the team’s regional diversity and hometown births.
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Boston Braves
City
Boston
Hand Made Boots and Shoes by Raines West Texas Shop
Raines West Texas Boot and Shoe Shop offers handcrafted boots and leather repair services. Located at 116 Bast Ith, the shop emphasizes durable leatherwork and traditional bootmaking skills for rugged wear.
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Raines
West Texas
Epidemics Hit North Korea Amid Military Strain
Tokyo reports an informed source saying diseases such as smallpox typhus and typhoid are killing thousands among soldiers and civilians in North Korea. With doctors drafted and vaccines proved ineffective the health crisis worsens as UN medical teams note depleted civilian care and limited aid. American troops are inoculated.
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Tokyo
Red Korea
United Nations
North Korea
Greats miss minor league batting titles by single point
Lou Gehrig finished with a .369 average for Hartford in 1924 and Joe DiMaggio hit .398 for San Francisco in 1935, each falling one point short of the minor league batting title.
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Lou Gehrig
Joe DiMaggio
Gehrig
Hartford
DiMaggio
San Francisco
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By Dewitt MacKenzie
Korea
Atlantic
Asia
Federal & Loan Association
OLD Hickory Distilling Corp
OLD
Bourb
Olds
Aury
Philadelphia, PA
Gabardines
Bert Levy
Courthouse Records
Here
Norris Ewing
Dresden Croft
Crary
Polk
Frontier Shop
Amarillo
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