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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1949

Page

2

Patrolage Dallas District Helps Nab Suspect in Shooting

Dallas June 3 Thirty state highway patrolmen at a district convention aided in arresting Ted Walker 30 of Combine in an assault to murder case. Walker held in Kaufman County jail after shooting at Woodson Walker John Valentine and L D Gragstone following a family dispute. Police spotted him near Pleasant Grove broadcast over patrol radio leading to three patrolmen and a deputy sheriff trapping him with his ex wife in a wooded area.

Dallas Ted Walker Combine Kaufman County Fred Guthrie Walker Woodson Walker John Valentine L. D. Gragstone Valentine Gragstone Guthrie Pleasant Grove

Khan and Rita Hold Thumbs for Derby Rain

Prince Aly Khan and Rita Hayworth awaited the Epsom Derby with a friend noting they are hoping for rain. Aly has entered the horse Iran while Aga Khan’s entry Hindostan prefers soft footing. They may fly to Paris after the race on Saturday with director Charles Vidor and Mrs Vidor aboard.

London Prince Aly Khan Rita Hayworth Epsom Khan Prince Aly Iran Aly the Aga Khan Hindostan England Rita Paris Charles Vidor Hollywood Vidor Cannes Britain Carmen

Male Comfort Club Campaign Prompts Summer Membership Drive

In Fort Worth on June 3, about 3000 members of the Male Comfort Club shed coats and loosened ties to begin their annual campaign. The club offers Class A membership for men coatless and tieless from June 1 to Labor Day and Class B for those who keep ties.

Fort Worth

Camping Shorts and Footwear Sale Listing

Cramerton cloth shorts with zipper front in sizes 6 to 18 priced per pair. Huskie Brand moccasins and tennis shoes offered with price details 53.95, 1.79, and 3.95.

Cramerton Moccasins Huskie

Monterrey Police Chief Killed in McAllen Shooting

Brigadier General Heron Ramirez 47, Monterrey police chief and rancher, was shot five times in an alley near D. V. Guerra. He died at McAllen Municipal Hospital. Suspect Estaban Garcia surrendered in Edinburg and faces murder charges. Ramirez owned Rancho de Periquitos near Reynosa.

Monterrey McAllen Heron Ramirez Mexico McAllen Municipal Hospital Hidalgo County George Ingram Clint Massey Estaban Garcia Ramirez Edinburg Garcia Jack Ross Massey D. V. Guerra Guerra Rio Greande Here

Army board confirms Texan Lt Helm shot himself

A US Army investigating board said Lieutenant James L. Helm 27 of Hillsboro Texas committed death by own action by shooting himself. Helm's body was found at his quarters at Akita May 25. There was no known reason for the act. His mother Mrs H P Helm of Hillsboro survives.

Sendai Japan James L. Helm Hillsboro Texas Helm Akita H. P. Helm

Ranger Child Killed by Car in Ranger Driveway

J D Eakin of Ranger backed his car from the driveway when his 3 year old son Bobbie Don ran under the wheels and was crushed to death. Funeral services were held Friday.

Ranger J. D. Eakin Bobbie Don

Disappeared Hospital Book Tied to Texas City Disaster

Witness Macio Ramos testified that a hospital theft of a ship contents book tied to the S S Grandcamp explosion undermined the Texas City disaster lawsuits. He and his brother had the book at US Marine Hospital in Galveston after the April 16, 1947 blast that killed hundreds and injured thousands.

Galveston S. S. Grandcamp Texas City Macio Ramos Ramos

Sanders, 65, Dies of Heart Attack in Houston

Charles Henry Sanders, a 65 year old linotype operator for the Houston Press, died Thursday from a heart attack in Houston. He had worked at the paper for many years and was a respected staff member. His death was reported by the press office.

Houston Charles Henry Sanders The Houston Press

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