Bodies found on Eau Claire golf course links
In Eau Claire Wisconsin an 18 year old bank clerk Raymond Smith and his 17 year old companion Gertrude Bauman were found shot to death on the city country club course after a Saturday hike. Authorities say both were hit by multiple 22 caliber bullets and slain likely Saturday evening.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Raymond Smith
Eau Claire Country Club
Gertrude Bauman
Lloyd Thompson
Wallace Stokes
Smith
California Fliers Down to Try Again
Fullerton California October 25 Bill Barris and Dick Riedel plan another takeoff in the Sunkist Lady to reclaim the endur ance flight record after a 106 hour dip due to magneto trouble. The record stood at 726 hours set at Long Beach in 1939. A refueling jeep crash near Hemet briefly halted progress but quick refueling from a coupe at Otario International Airport resumed the mission.
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Fullerton
Cal
Bill Barris
Dick Riedel
Long Beach
Hemet
Otario International
Tulsa Youth Slain by Police Sparks Monument Controversy
Tulsa police condemned a crude memorial set near the site where Jean Joseph Baisvert, 18, was fatally shot after a foot chase in a stolen car. The marker named "John King Jr" and blamed police, while fingerprints later identified the deceased as Baisvert from Providence Rhode Island.
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Tulsa
Okla
U.P
Jean Joseph Baisvert
John King, Jr
Bai
Lawrence
Lark
Baisvert
Lowry Field
Colo
McKinney
Pawtucket
McGinnis Assigned to Kobe with Occupation Forces
Sgt. Homer A. McGinnis of Lincoln has been assigned to occupation duties in Kobe Japan. He joined the service in October 1942 and was sent to Japan in January 1947. He has recently been transferred to the Quartermaster Depot at Kobe.
Churchmen Present Eskimo Brides With Ring Gift
In Greensboro North Carolina on October 25 Rev Robert Cox rector of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church received a dozen wedding rings from the local Greensboro congregation. Bishop William Gordon of Alaska noted many Eskimo couples lack rings. The gift was made to Cox for Eskimo brides he marries.
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Greensboro
Robert Cox
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
William Gordon
Alaska
Cox
Greensbro
Indonesians Tame Revolting Commies
Batavia Java October 25 The Dutch army confirmed the Indonesian republic quelled a Communist rebellion that began September 19 at Madioen. The communique said organized resistance largely ended with rebels retreating to the mountains and abandoning major towns.
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Batavia
Java
Madioen
Globe Girdlers Aloft Hong Kong
Mrs. Richard Morrow Tait and navigator Michael Townsend depart Hong Kong aboard a single engine plane. The Aviatrix aims to become the first woman to fly solo around the world, continuing the round-the-world voyage.
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Globe Girdlers
Hong Kong
Richard Morrow-Tait
Michael Townsend
Aviatrix
Fresh Texas papershell pecans for gifts and postage
Fresh golden tender meats from Lucas Pecan Orchards in Brownwood Texas offered in 11 lbs for $1.00 5 lbs for $2.50 and 10 lbs for $4.50 postpaid to U.S. and Canada. Order now for postpaid continental delivery.
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Texas
U.S
Canada
Lucas Pecan
Brownwood
Rules for Ladies Auxiliary VFW Essay Contest
Amarillo High School posted the 14th annual essay contest rules. Sara Wescoat, last year’s national winner from Amarillo, earned 1000 dollars and a gold medal for her prize essay. Eligibility includes high school students with no age limit. essays up to 1000 words. Submissions due by midnight April 1 1949 to local or regional chairmen.
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Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Amarillo
Roy Andrews
Fillmore
Sara Wescoat
G. C. Wescoat
Western
Wescoat
America
VFW
Dixiecrats Vow Persistent Fight After Election
The States' Rights Democrats adopted a 42 word resolution in Memphis pledging to continue the fight regardless of election outcomes. Party leaders from 10 states discussed a push to ensure local self government and constitutional government. Meritt Gibson of Longview Texas served as National Campaign Director.
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Memphis
Tenn
States’ Rights Democrats
Executive Committee
America
Merritt H. Gibson
Longview
Tex
Heavy Fire Destroys Odessa One Story Building
A one story Odessa building gutted by fire last night caused about 100000 in damage. Thomas E. Brandon, sole owner, estimated the loss and said most was insured. The structure housed oil well supplies and space was leased to other firms including storage of buses.
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Odessa
U.P
Thomas E. Brandon
Service Members Eligible for Withholding Tax Deductions
Navy and Marine Corps personnel here will face income tax withholding starting Jan 1. Withholding equals 15 percent of base pay plus longevity bonuses minus 56 dollars per month per exemption, with the service member listed as an exemption. A married Marine lieutenant with six years and $253 monthly pay would lose $21.15 monthly. Army withholding details to follow.
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Navy
Leonard V. Smith
Amarillo Marine Corps
Marine Corps
US Army
Hay Making Weather Keeps Politicians On The Move
The day brings favorable conditions for outdoor campaigning across the nation. Dry, pleasant weather favors vote seekers except along the Middle Atlantic Coast Montana and the Pacific Northwest with only light showers possible there. Fog. Michigan Indiana Illinois Ohio see visibility but campaigns can proceed with clear seasonal temperatures.
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Chicago
Middle Atlantic Coast
Montana
Pacific Northwest
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
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