Constable declines bat raid plan for Bandera rodeo parade
Houston constable Dale Richardson says he will not carry a ball bat to Bandera for a parade and denies plans to smash a gambling joint replica. Bandera officials said he would ride in Friday's parade with a private plane transport. The grand jury probes into Richardson’s gambling raids continue as Houston Police Chief Payne vows to curb bookie wire service use.
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Buster) Kern
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House Approves Women Juror Amendment in Texas
Texas House on second reading approved a constitutional amendment allowing women to serve as jurors by 93 to 24. The measure awaits third reading and final passage with Senate already endorsing it. The same session also passed a rural fire prevention district amendment, restricted to a three cent tax rate per $100 valuation and sent back to the Senate for approval.
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Anniversary sale promises top quality merchandise at low prices
The notice touts a mammoth 4th Anniversary Sale with unusually low prices on top quality merchandise. It highlights two large stores offering a wide selection and aggressive sale pricing.
Former Soviet Attache Warns Of Reds Spying
Kirill Alexeev, ex Soviet embassy attache in Mexico City, testifies before a Senate judiciary subcommittee that Soviet spies are highly developed in the United States and that NKVD agents often serve as embassy first secretaries with even ambassadors subordinate in espionage. He says not less than 50 percent of non-diplomats from Russia and bloc nations are obligated to spy. The hearing seeks to tighten immigration defenses against subversive foreign agents posing as envoys to the UN and other bodies.
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House Demos Delay Action On Labor Bill
House labor committee Democrats postponed a decision on a labor law for two weeks while seeking a compromise on injunctions amid President Truman’s insistence on repealing the Taft Hartley Act. The panel spoke of possible injunctions or seizure provisions, but the administration bill lacks them.
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US Identifies Stowaway As Gerhart Eisler
A stowaway aboard the Polish liner Batory en route to England has been positively identified as Gerhart Eisler, the missing former communist figure. Justice officials opened an inquiry as Eisler faces jail terms for contempt of Congress and concealing communist ties seeking leave to depart the United States. The ship is due to dock in Southampton, with Scotland Yard awaiting.
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Savings Bond Drive Launched in Travis County
The Travis County Savings Bond Committee outlined the Opportunity Drive opening Monday with a local quota of 740 000 dollars in E bonds. The national Treasury Drive aims for 1 046 000 000 dollars and closes June 30. Harry Phillips of the Treasury met with Chairman Fred C Morse and others to emphasize payroll deduction and buy a bond a month.
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Nurse Testimony Reveals W. C. Fields Will Details
Carlotta Monti testified in a trial over W. C. Fields estate that she served as nurse companion and friend for 13 years and was left at least 50 a week for life. She recounted Fields plans and family disputes including his son and widow Harriet and noted Fields time of death on Christmas Day 1946.
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Exams for Fire Hosemen Slated
An examination for hoseman in the Austin fire department will be held May 24. Frank Albrecht, Austin Civil Service Commission director, announced Thursday. Application forms and information may be obtained at the Central Fire Station, Fifth and Trinity Streets. All applications for the examination must be filed in that office not later than 5 p.m. May 20. All applications filed prior to Jan. 1 for employment in the fire department must be filed again.
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Fur Theft Trial To Open Today At 9
The wife of a former San Antonio detective faces a 53rd District Court trial Friday on theft charges involving a fur piece from the T. H. Williams store. Helene Maxine Smith seeks a jury trial and maintains her innocence.
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Misdemeanor Cases To Be Set Today
Trial dates on 86 misdemeanor cases will be set in County Court at Law by Judge Mace Thurman Jr Friday at 9 a m. The docket will be called and the cases set for trial. A jury has been called to report next Monday. More than half the cases involve driving while intoxicated charges.
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France rumor on Ruhr doubt in US by J M Roberts Jr
AP foreign affairs analyst reports a London diplomatic note that France proposed giving Russia a voice in Ruhr control. The piece notes Western Allies doubt such a move, warns of Russia’s potential aims, and weighs four power settlement risks and likely Allied counter moves.
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Fighters Leave Bergstrom for Matagorda Island Test Mission
About 50 F82E Twin Mustang fighters departed Bergstrom Air Force Base in the afternoon for a gunnery and rocket test at Matagorda Island. Led by Colonel Cy Wilson, the 27th Fighter Group completed the final flight of the Operational Readiness Test. An SAC inspection team in Omaha oversaw the evaluation of the 27th Wing during simulated combat across fighter sweeps bomber escort interceptions and night attacks.
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Central Texas unveils 3 million highway plan across seven counties
The State Highway Department announced a $3,000,000 highway program spanning Bastrop, Burnet, Blanco, Hays, Lee, Travis and Williamson counties totaling 123 miles. When added to farm to market roads, Central Texas projects push postwar highway spending beyond $10 million, with Travis County receiving the largest share.
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Police Seek Blouse-Ripping Robber In Chicago Holdups
Chicago police hunted for a blouse ripping thief who robbed three cleaning stores on Wednesday. The man took 95 dollars and abused two women by tearing their blouses, leaving victims furious.
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