Death sentence for Fort Worth rape upheld
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the death sentence of William R. Ray for the rape of a 9 year old Fort Worth girl. The 1948 attack occurred in a Fort Worth city park. Ray was convicted in Navarro County after a venue change from Tarrant County. The court overruled challenges to the indictment and to alleged prejudicial testimony and notes careless indictment drawing and crowded courtroom conditions but praised the presiding judge's fairness.
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Wiliam R. Ray
Fort Worth
Court of Criminal Appeals
Ray
Navarro County
Tarrant
Tom L. Beauchamp
Appeal Court
A. P. Mays
First Line of Defense in Governor Jester’s Office
Lawrence Daffin Ransom, governor Beauford Jester’s secretary and gatekeeper, uses the word jurisdiction to screen visitors. He handles guest schedules, keeps the mansion accounts, and acts as purchasing agent while recounting incidents with visitors who press for access. He notes the governor enjoys meeting people.
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Austin American Capitol
Lawrence Daffin Ransom
Beauford Jester
Defense
Ransom
Houston
Executive Department
Goveror
Corsicana
Marvin Swafford
Weatherford
Kearby
Tidelands
Last Marine pilots leave Hawaii for mainland transfer
The aircraft carrier Boxer sailed from Honolulu carrying the last Marine air fighter pilots and planes stationed in Hawaii. About 1,000 Marines and 100 fighter planes boarded for San Diego, then to the Denton, North Carolina Air Base, a transfer ordered by the Navy for economy reasons.
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Honolulu
Boxer
Hawaii
San Diego
Endenton
N. C
Navy
Lincoln Short Speech At Gettysburg Draws Two Minute Silence
Lincoln delivered a two minute Gettysburg address that left the audience disappointed as they sought a longer oration. The noted speech is remembered for its brevity and lasting impact on American history.
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Lincoln
Cut in British Meat Ration Soon Forecast
British meat rations likely to fall by 20 percent within 10 days, industry sources said. The cut would reduce weekly allowance from 10 pence to eight pence per person, with two pence extra for corned beef. Officials at the food ministry did not comment on the reports.
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London
Argentina
Food Ministry
Three Children Die in Maryland Farmhouse Fire
In Annapolis Maryland on March 16 three children Wesley Peugh Jr 6 Joan Peugh 7 and Dorothy Evans 14 were burned to death in a tenant farm home fire. Wesley Peugh and his wife were severely burned while attempting to reach the trapped youngsters. The children likely entered a first floor bathroom seeking escape after losing their bearings in thick smoke.
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Annapolis
Wesley Peugh Jr
Joan Peugh
Dorothy Evans
Wesley Peugh
Joan
Wesley Jr
Peugh
Dorothy
Farmers Benefit From Clear Weather Planting Crops
The Associated Press reports that clear weather last week allowed most Texas farmers to complete their first full week of spring work. USDA notes excellent range feed prospects for lamb flesh and near ideal soil moisture for plowing and planting, with regional variations due to mid week rain in East Texas and Upper Coastal counties.
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Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
East
USDA
South
Travis County Poultry Shortcourse Draws 0 Attendees
About fifty Travis County poultry producers, owning 130000 broilers and 5890 laying hens, gathered at the courthouse for the first annual Poultry Shortcourse. D H Reid, veteran A M College expert, warned against mixing pullets with older hens to avoid disease spread. W J Moore discussed housing standards and equipment, while Cecil Williams spoke on disease and parasite control.
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Travis County
D. H. Reid
A&m College
W. J. Moore
Extension Service
Cecil Williams
Trial begins for assault on Lamesa principal
Selection of a jury started Wednesday to try R. D. Taylor charged with aggravated assault on Ray Culp, principal of Lamesa High School, after Taylor says Culp whipped his son. Jack Alldredge faces the same charge and awaits trial.
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Lamesa
R. D. [Taylor
Ray Culp
Taylor
Culp
Jack Alldredge
Soap Factories Existed Since Pompeii Times
A note recalls that soap factories operated in ancient Pompeii long before the birth of Christ, illustrating early industrial activity in the Roman era.
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Pompeii
Christ
Caller's Tale Of An Elephant In Arcadia Yard
An Arcadia resident told the police an elephant stood in his backyard. The dispatcher dismissed it as a prank, but carnival trainers soon arrived claiming the elephant had wandered off after its mahout quit.
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Arcadia
Cal
Everybody's Got Fish But Not From Butcher
Laguna Beach residents found fish washed ashore after an oil exploration blast killed thousands of fish. Birds fed on the carcasses as locals collected what they could, while butchers reported slow business.
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Laguna Beach
Cal
Beach
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Relief
An ad promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for menopause symptoms and nervous restlessness. It claims to support the female organ, build up vitality, and serve as a stomach tonic, offered in liquid and tablet forms with price points of 50 cents for 35 tablets and one dollar for a seven ounce bottle.
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R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
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