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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1950

Page

4

Thieving Robins Finally Defeated by Judge Gambrell

Kansas City reports Judge Harry Gambrell finally deterred cherry-picking robins after three years with a cheesecloth tent over the tree. He spent $8.96 on the cover, estimating cherries worth about $2.10. The birds now target his strawberry patch and await new tactics.

Kansas City Harry Gambrell Gambrel Jackson County

Singer Declines Barefoot Ball Title Offer

New York June 6 Dorothy Shay refuses the Barefoot Ball title offered by sponsors explaining the suggested label is too suggestive. The annual Eureka Springs Arkansas event will feature the contest title.

New York Dorothy Shay Eureka Springs Ark

Truman Brushes Off Finletter Criticism Over VFW Spat

President Truman declares debates over a man’s organizational ties a pain in the neck in a letter to VFW Commander Clyde A. Lew is. He defends Thomas K Finletter’s Air Force appointment amid VFW objections and urges veterans groups to praise good points rather than tear down officials.

Washington Truman Veterans Groups Criti

Wandering Wallet Now Back Home

Mason Lemon of Danville Pennsylvania recovered his wallet eight months after it vanished during a crate shipment. The wallet contained one dollar and papers and was found in Southampton England en route to Foster ee Limited. The owner works in the crating department of the Kennedy Van Samn Company and was notified by a letter from Southampton.

Danville Mason Lemon Atlantic Ocean Lemon Kennedy van Samn Company Southampton England America Fosteree Limited Irm

Freight Agent Owen Dies in Houston Hospital

Chancey H. Owen, 62, an assistant Southern Pacific Railroad freight agent for Texas and Louisiana, died Monday night in a local hospital.

Houston Chancey H. Owen Southern Pacific Railroad Texas Louisiana

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