Rutledge Returns to Houston Awaiting Killing Appeal Result
Dr. Robert Rutledge Jr. of St. Louis, a pediatrician, arrived in Houston on May 14 awaiting the outcome of his appeal from a seven‑to‑life sentence for killing Byron Gattman in Cedar Rapids. He was released on a $40,000 bond and plans vacation with his wife, visiting family.
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Houston
Robert Rutledge Jr
St. Louis
Byron Gattman
Cedar Rapids
Doctor Rutledge
R. C. Rutledge
Galveston
Mrs. Rutledge
Iveston
Rutledges
L. S. Cornett
Omaha
Charles Miller
Annibal
Kosciusko
Miss
Alexis F. Hartmann
Cian
Children's Hospital
Clarksville
Rutledge
Hannibal
Doctor Hartmann
Bank Leader Says Bottom to Economy Bucket Still Secure
F R Peterson of Paterson New Jersey told the Texas Bankers Association meeting that the bottom of the economic bucket is not dropping. He cited sustained durable good demand high personal income rising employment and $62 billion held in ABA member banks as signs of resilience.
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Fort Worth
American Bankers Association
F. Raymond Peterson
Paterson
N. J
Texas Bankers Association
Eterson
United States
Peterson
ABA
Supersonic Flights Highlight Early Air Speed Records
Six airplanes including two U S Air Force experimental fighters have surpassed sonic speed, per American Aviation Magazine. The list spans 37 fastest world planes with 25 U S, 10 British, one Canadian and one French aircraft. Top figures include Bell X 1 at 146 percent, Skyrocket 140 percent, XF 92 Delta 110 percent, DH 168 104 percent, XF 93 110 percent, KF 88 105 percent, with a new X 1 variant projected near 256 percent and ~1700 mph at altitude.
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Washington
U. S. Air Force
American Aviation Magazine
Russia
Britain
Canada
France
Air Force
American Aviation
Consolidated Vultee
Navy Plane Repatriates Freed U S Airmen in Transit
A U S Navy patrol plane transported two freed American airmen, William C Smith and Elmer C Bender, from Red-held captivity to Pearl Harbor after 19 months in Chinese custody. The men were seized Oct 19 1948 when their trainer plane was forced down near Tsingtao.
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Hong Kong
Pearl Harbor
William C Smith
Navy
Long Beach
Calif
Elmer C. Bender
Cincinnati
Tsingtao
Usine
Smith
Bender
Wolfe Named Purple Heart Vets Texas Commander
C A Wolfe of Austin was elected State Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart at the group’s second annual convention in Texas. About 50 delegates from five cities attended as Emil B. Kuehne received a national citation for a decade of service above and beyond the call. Mothers Day services honored the Austin Gold Star Mothers with Chaplain Henry Duhan of Bergstrom Air Force Base speaking. Other officers elected include William C. King, John L. Gordon, Thomas R. Greening, Edgar Eichler, Frank W. Ward, and W. T. Roberts.
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C. A. Wolfe
Austin
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Emil B. Kuehne
Travis County
Veterans Service
Gold Star
Henry Duhan
Bergstrom Air Force Base
William C. King
Houston
John L. Gordon
Lubbock
Thomas R. Greening
Edgar Eichler
San Antonio
Frank W. Ward
W. T. Roberts
Purge Starts in Polish Communist Party Full Shakeup
In Warsaw on May 14 a broad purge of Warsaw Pact Polish United Workers Party leaders began. Reports say the central committee's three focus areas are tighter party binding, rapid collectivization, and intensified anti West agitation. Zenon Nowak joined the politburo alongside Konstantin Rokossovsky signaling major changes.
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Warsaw
Poland
Communist Party
Polish United Workers Party
Zenon Nowak
Nowak
Konstantin Rokossovsky
Used Cars For Sale Listing With Prices and Phones
A dense classified ad listing many used cars from 1934 to 1949 includes models from Chevrolet Buick Pontiac and Ford. Prices range from $25 down to about $2395 with multiple down payments and trade offers. Locations reference Austin Texas and contact numbers 6-7460 7-236 7-4208 6-823 6-5115.
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Chevrolet
Used Cars Ad Listing Multiple Classics and Prices
A historical classified ad lists several used cars with brief conditions and prices. Notable offers include 1937 Chrysler four‑door Bargain at 8688 Mac's Number 2 Station, 1937 Chevrolet sedan with convenient terms, 1946 Chevrolet, 1947 Plymouth four‑door fully equipped, and a 1942 Chevrolet sedan priced around $695.
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Plymouth
Dedes
B’ Smith
Aes
Chrysler
Chevrolet
NASH
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Oldsmobile
Eyte
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Teneree Ie
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Fred Foun Oe
Ace Seiders
Covert Auto CO
Bates Uick
FORD
Wally Times
Covert Automobile CO
Buick
Joone
Pordor Plymouth
Motorsocd && Gion
Lok
Psu
TUDOR
Crossey
Homer Stanford
Pami
Pontiac
Dr. R&h
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Howard Kuhlman
Wrens
Hollywood
Central Auto Parts
East Avenue
Lincoln
Safe Buy
Root Buy
Tadio
Mercury
Tokur
West Mary
Avenue C
G.M.C
LAMAR
G.mc
Swearingen-Armstrong
Barton Springs Road
Fae Radio & Heater
de Soto
Cpe
Studebaker Chamson
Dr. Overdrive
Eater
Cere
Dodge
R.&h
Dodge Club
Secior
Swearingen
Barton Sprgs
Rmstrong
West
Lh.c
Om.c
Austin Motor Truck
GMC
South Lamar
Alma House
S. Vauaoold
Mills Ave
Piaceele
University
Camp
Noouset
Nolen St Manor
Ts. Coffman
Otors
Bartoon
Dewey Puryear
Colorado
Austin Welding & Radiator Works
Lac Reed Pa
Johnson
Young
Mercury Bae
STR
Erson
Boston
Ratlw Express
Ave. F
Khart Road
Pleasant Hill
Weed
Betty Lee
Sun
Rane
Margie
Ella
Sabine
Es Hess
Austin Group
Lauty
Beauty West
Central Texas Beauty College
Reed
Jodie ‘Smith
Navasota St
Gates
Aouak
Fairey
East 1St St
Lot
Austin Rental
C. H. Lester
Ensleys
Leland Walker
AEX
Lavaca
G. Refinishi
Piano Co
Landering Ideal Washeteria
Maytag
Booth Congress
Stor’'Ge
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Cordell
WL. Lopez
Pete Sosa and Sons
A.A
Messenger
Bowe
Sunda
Ea E
American Statesman
Seventh
Rasio
Adewell
Clarks
Brazos
Pirmouty
Eby
HICKS
Travelite
Spartan
Kit
Travis Motor
East
Jack Stableford
11Th
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