Smith Committed to State Hospital After Verdict
M. W. Smith, indicted for assault with intent to murder, was ordered committed to the Austin State Hospital by County Judge S. Matthews after a 96th District Court jury found him insane "in sanity at this time." If later declared sane, he will face the original charges. Smith, a barber, was represented by Paul T. Holt.
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M. W. Smith
Austin State Hospital
S. Matthews
Smith
Alvin M. Henderson
Henderson
Matthews
96Th District
J. Harris Gardner
Sieeele
Paul T. Holt
Final accounting of Francis O'Dea estate approved
The court approved the 19th and final accounting of multimillionaire Francis O'Dea's estate. Savings Bank disclosed it has paid $5,206,500 over 10 years to heirs and governments. More than 1,000 alleged heirs vied for shares, but after a 16 month trial a jury awarded the money to living heirs of three Irish cousins.
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Francis O'Dea
Los Angeles
Savings Bank
O’dea
Ireland
Alien Wants To Enlist Still Alien Wants To Enlist
Carlos Echeverria 23 of El Salvador is out on 250 bond after arraignment for illegal entry into the United States. He walked 2000 miles to Houston seeking to join the American Army and see the world despite setbacks and uncertain status. His attorney spoke as Echeverria pressed his resolve in a Houston jail interview.
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Houston
Carlos Echeverria
el Salvador
Echeverria
United States
Carlos
Lawrence Arnim
Arnim
City Spending Nears 3 1 2 Billion
Washington oct 28 city Sonemachbte spent nearly three and one half billion dollars during fiscal 1947 or 18 per cent over the previous year. A census bureau report covering 307 cities over 25 000 population shows debt retirement provisions and government spending trends.
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Washington
INS
Sonemachbte
Census Bureau
G. M. Reports Record M8 Sales and Earnings
General Motors reports record nine month sales and earnings with net income of 327.16 million dollars and 7.22 dollars per common share versus 213.22 million and 4.62 dollars per share a year earlier.
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G. M
Florida Klansmen Plan Election Ride Across Central Florida
The Florida Ku Klux Klan announced plans to ride again on the eve of handbills, revealing a nighttime tour through Plymouth, Mont Dora, Eustis, Tavares, and Leesburg. Gatherings were set for 6 30 p m Monday at the junction of the old Apopka and Plymouth Highways near Leesburg.
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Leesburg
Fla
Florida
Ku Klux Klan
Apopka
Plymouth
Mont Dora
Eustis
Tavares
Dying Tot to Have Birthday Party Early
In Pittsburgh on October 2 a family plans a premature birthday party for Joan Fallon a blue eyed brunette who doctors say may not live to four. A chocolate cake with four pink candles and bright red presents are planned as a hopeful celebration before her remaining time ends.
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Pittsburgh
Joan Fallon
Joan
Street With No Name Opens At State Theatre
The State Theatre screen opens with Street With No Name featuring Richard Widmark as a brutal figure whose onscreen scene caused censorship in Chicago. Audience anticipation runs high for a graphic moment and the film’s FBI file angle alongside co stars Mark Stevens and Barbara Lawrence.
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Hen
State Theatre
Richard Widmark
Barbara Lawrence
Pact Ends Music Record Ban Reported
A five year contract ending the ten month recording ban was reported Thursday by the Musicians AFL. Attorneys for RC-Victor Decca Columbia Mercury Capitol MGM and King prepared the agreement for submission to Justice for Taft-Hartley approval.
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Eperation
AFL
James C. Pet
Rc-Victor
Decca
Columbia
Mercury
Capitol
M-G-M
King
Israel Soldier Athletes Return to Active Duty
New York reports that the Israeli soccer team players who toured the east are to resume active military service following their athletic tour and appearances abroad.
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New York
Israel
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