High Court Awards Damages in Mule Case
The Supreme Court awarded 126 against William Hagedorn of aldwell County for damages from an automobile wreck caused by a mule. The case arose after default judgments and later review found the mule belonged to Hagedorn’s son. Dissenting justices called the ruling harsh and inequitable.
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Search Pushed For Lost C54 As Hope Wanes
In WHITEHORSE YT February 1 UP five hundred American and Canadian airmen searched a lost US Air Force transport. Clues dwindled to a doubtful radio signal near Smith River Fort Nelson area, centering the area 300 miles southeast. Weather favored the effort but mechanical failures and crew fatigue undermined rescue hopes for 44 aboard the C54 including a mother and her two year old.
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Prolonged Oil Suit Won by Rail Panel
The Texas Railroad Commission prevailed in a seven year dispute over an oil tender. Beacon Oil had sought to move 76465 barrels after a 1941 denial. Travis County District Court granted the order in 1948, but the Civil Appeals Court upheld the commission and dismissed the suit.
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Aleut Descendants Tied to Pribilof Island Sealing Trade
Native people of the Pribilof Islands are described as descendants of Aleuts brought there by Russians to hunt seals, highlighting historical relocation and labor in the sealing economy.
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Jones Plea Denied In Bad Check Case
The Court of Criminal Appeals denied S. B. Jones of Hearne permission to file a second motion for rehearing and to recall the mandate upholding his five year sentence for passing a $18.85 bad check on First State Bank Franklin without sufficient funds. The court had previously overruled Jones' original motion for rehearing.
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Henderson Announces 67th District Leg candidacy
Otis Henderson of Waelder said on Wednesday he would run for the 67th District seat now held by House Speaker Durwood Mantford. The announcement came in February with Henderson confirming his bid in the race for legislative office.
Senate to Question TSU Directors in Confirmation
Senate committee on governors nominations will question two new Texas State University for Negroes directors Will Clayton and Tom Miller as part of confirmation hearings Houston representative Searcy Bracewell said the step aims to clear up university administration confusion Senate chairman Gus Strauss noted a meeting will be set after names reach the committee The interim gubernatorial appointees include boards for state hospitals schools and several professional examiners and commissions
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Governor Presses Broad Plan for State Hospital Tax Aid
Governor Shivers urged a broad tax plan to fund Texas state hospitals facing a $26 million deficit. He cited overcrowded facilities, dire conditions at Austin State Hospital, and a need for new revenue while warning that closing departments would not close the gap. Legislators prepared for a tax battle with hearings set by both House and Senate committees.
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Bridges Trial Turmoil Racks Up Rowdy San Francisco Session
In San Francisco on February 1, the Bridges trial produced a chaotic scene as defense attorneys clashed with Judge George Harris over conduct and mistrial motions. Priest Father Meinecke testified Bridges’s character and involvement with Catholic labor groups while defense lawyers pressed for delays and misconduct claims.
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Franchot Tone's Ex Weds Vet by Proxy
Jean Wallace former wife of Franchot Tone married ex GI Jimmy Randall by proxy in Tijuana United States press report states Randall a clerk signed papers in Juarez proxy documents sent for recording in Ciudad Juarez confirmation given by attorney R C Adnujo.
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