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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1950

Page

8

Spies Among Atomic Researchers Alarm Harwell Field

The article discusses Fuchs abandoning his Harwell role after passing uranium samples to Russia and the broader fear of spy networks in atomic research. It notes the FBI’s role in resolving the case and warns that more scientists may be implicated beyond a few. It also suggests political investigations may shift focus amid these revelations.

Klaus Fuchs Fuchs Russia Labor Organization Harwell FBI Alger Hiss

Popcorn Output Highlighted by Sac and Ida Counties Iowa

In Iowa's popcorn production, Sac and Ida counties stand out for their high yields, contributing significantly to the state's status as a top producer second only to Iowa itself in national rankings.

Sac and Ida Counties Iowa

Puppy rides tornado debris in long march

A farmer Hearod Ezell of Anderson County reports his small puppy survived a mile long journey after a tornado struck his home on Saturday night. The pup was found with the demolished furniture a mile away on Monday, appearing to have been riding the wreckage through the storm.

Palestine Hearod Ezell Anderson County Ezell

Indian Half-Breed Confesses Slaying of Socialite Matron

A 19-year-old Indian half-breed named Harley Lamarr confessed to the slaying of socialite Marion B. Frisbee in Buffalo New York. He said the shooting occurred accidentally during an attempted robbery when grabbing for her purse. The body was found in an ice-covered ditch and furs and jewelry remained on the victim. Lamarr was arrested at his home and taken to police headquarters where he admitted the slaying but denied raping Frisbee’s wife. The case raises questions about motive as police doubt a robbery motive.

Buffalo Marion B. Frisbee Harley Lamarr Lamarr Amelia Paliwodzinski Frisbee Mrs. Frisbee Willard J. Frisbee

Four Drowned In Truck Wreck Near Cape Girardeau

Four Chaffee residents drowned when a truck tipped into a 10 foot water filled ditch on the Illinois side near the Mississippi River bridge. Four others escaped, including Pleat Howell and his wife Mildred who helped daughters Patsy and Patsy escape and summon help. Roy Carroll Dora Warren Linus Leggett Editha Leggett were the deceased. An unidentified driver attempted a rescue but failed.

Cape Girardeau Chaffee Mississippi River Illinois Roy E. Carroll Dora Warren Linus Leggett Editha Pleat Howell Mildred Patsy

Texans Like Texans In D.C. Bonding In Daylong Pattern

In Washington, Texas lawmakers socialize constantly from coffee in the morning to lunch on the House floor and afternoon talks. They dine with colleagues and return to cloakrooms, then head home to their spouses and evening parties. Representative John E. Lyle of Corpus Christi shares the anecdote about Texas delegation camaraderie.

Washington John E. Lyle Corpus Christi Texas Congressman Combs Beaumont

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