M. W. Smith Committed To State Hospital
M W Smith under indictment for assault with intent to murder was ordered committed to Austin State Hospital by County Judge Henderson on Sept 28 after a 12th District jury found him sane. If declared sane later, he will be returned to face the original charges. attorney Paul T Holt represented him.
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Court approves final accounting of Keene estate in Ireland heirs
In Los Angeles on October 2 the Superior Court sanctioned the 19th and final accounting of the estate of multimillionaire Keene who died intestate a decade ago. Citizens' National Bank says it paid 5.2065 million to heirs, with governments receiving portions. Over 1,000 alleged heirs sought a share, but a 16 month trial left heirs of three Irish cousins as recipients.
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Shortage of Steel Box Cars Impacts Xmas Tree Supply
The USDA orders fumigation of all New England and eastern New York trees in steel box cars to prevent gypsy moth spread, risking reduced Christmas tree shipments.
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Alien Wants To Enlist Still Alien Wants To Enlist
Carlos Echeverria, 23, freed on $250 bond after arraignment on illegal entry, vows to join the American Army despite citizenship bar. He walked 2000 miles from El Salvador, reentered Texas in January 1947, worked along the way, and says he still aims to see the world via military service. Attorney Lawrence Arnim represents him. status remains undetermined.
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City Spending Nears 3 1 2 Billion in 1947
Washington data show 307 cities with populations over 25 000 spent nearly 3 1 2 billion dollars in fiscal 1947, about 18 percent above the previous year. Of that total, over 255 million went to retire city government debt.
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G M Reports Record M8 Sales Earnings
Gen Motors reports nine months earnings with net income of 327 155 222 dollars and earnings of 7 22 a share after preferred dividends, up from 213 217 476 dollars and 4 62 a share a year earlier, for the first nine months of this year.
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New York
Florida Klansmen Plan Election Ride in Central Florida
The Florida Ku Klux Klan, dormant for years, announced a nighttime tour across five Central Florida communities. Handbills dated plans to gather at 6:30 p.m. Monday near Leesburg and ride from Plymouth, Mont Dora, Eustis, Tavares to Leesburg on the eve of the November general elections.
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Dying Tot To Have Birthday Party Early
In Pittsburgh on October 2 doctors told parents Fallon, a blue eyed four year old with cancer, she will not live to November. A party is planned early with a chocolate cake four pink candles and bright red presents to celebrate her brief birthday.
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Movie Listings and Reviews Highlight 1940s Chicago Scene
The piece reviews upcoming film screenings at local venues including Street With No Name and Julia Misbehaves, notes censorship and editing choices in Chicago, recalls Richard Widmark’s scenes and visage, and mentions stars Joan Fontaine Judy Garland Greer Garson Walter Pidgeon Elizabeth Taylor and Barbara Lawrence amid a burst of 1940s cinema adverts.
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Pact Ends Music Record Ban Reported
A five year agreement between the American Federation of Musicians and major labels RC-Victor Decca Columbia Mercury Capitol MGM and King ends a ten month ban on new disk manufacture. Attorneys for the companies prepared a contract with James C. Pet approval under Taft-Hartley Law as the pact awaited approval and signing.
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Israel Soldier Athletes Return to Military Service
New York reports that the Israel soccer team’s soldier athletes, after touring the east, are set to resume active military service. The group had been touring with expected follow-up duties to their service obligations.
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