Henry W Karnes Ranger of Texas Revolution Born 1812
Henry W Karnes, born 1812 in Tennessee, served as a Texas Ranger and scout for Houston. He helped capture San Antonio and was captured twice by enemies, suffering a red hair incident and an Indian wound that led to his death in 1840. Karnes County bears his name.
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Justice Official Hays Smearing
US Assistant Attorney General Alex Campbell condemned congressional investigating committees for smearing individuals without defense. He cited Justice Tom Clark about no witch hunts and urged the DOJ to ensure charges can be proven in court before grand jury action.
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Supreme Court
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Justice Department
Light Quake Reported in Northern California
A light earthquake was recorded at 6 48 am 290 miles from Berkeley possibly in Humboldt County. The University of California reported the quake occurring Wednesday with a second light shock noted on Tuesday possibly in the same area.
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Vinson Notes Rough Load Of Prisoner Appeals To Supreme Court
Chief Justice Vinson told the St Louis ABA meeting that about half of the court’s appeals in three years were prisoner petitions for federal relief. He cited only four percent granted last term, urged states to improve post trial procedures, and praised Illinois for a new statute reducing in forma pauperis petitions.
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Plan Board To Study 2 New Subdivisions
The City Plan Commission will study two new subdivisions at its Thursday meeting. Marlo Heights, Section 2, lies south of Pecan Springs Road and west of Rimrock Trail for final plat consideration. Herman Brown Subdivision spans both sides of Westover Road east of Exposition Boulevard in east Austin. Acceptance by the commission is required before City Council action to file with the county clerk.
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Menuhin Reschedules Concert To Observe Yom Kippur
Violinist Yehudi Menuhin shifts a Manchester recital from the eve of Yom Kippur to the afternoon of October 2 to honor the holy day without breaking his concert contract with the Motor and Cycle Trades Benevolent Fund. Harold Holt, his London agent, confirmed the compromise and discussed a reduced fee.
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Navarro College Bond Election Set for Sept 22
An election is ordered for September 22 on a 540000 bond issue to fund a new Navarro Junior College campus on 47 acres in West Corsicana. The college has operated in Southeast Corsicana for three years after a petition with 418 signatures.
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New German Parliament Opens in Bonn After Hitler Era
Bonn reports the Bundestag and Bundesrat convened for the first time since the Nazi era as Germany forms the West German federal republic. Delegates elect Dr. Erich Koehler president of the Bundestag and Karl Arnold president of the Bundesrat, with vice presidents named from Kopf Mueller and others. The assembly urged halting dismantling by Allies and debated moving the capital to Frankfurt.
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West doubts Russ proposals on Reich issue in Berlin
Berlin papers report a Stockholm sourced six point plan alleged by Russia to settle East West German differences. Western officials dismiss it as a Communist trial balloon with no Moscow confirmation. The six points include recognition, Western rule for Berlin, a Bonn East Germany link, Hamburg corridor, Ruhr representation, and currency stabilization.
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Slum Clearance Plan Urged in Fort Worth
Fort Worth housing authority board urged the City Council to apply for 500 low rent slum clearance housing units. The plan calls for 500 more units in the next four years as part of a six year improvement period using federal funds.
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Fighter Pilots Wanted for Texas Guard Mustangs
Texas Air National Guard seeks 12 fighter pilots for the 181st Fighter Squadron at Hensley Field. With 25 new F51H Mustangs en route and two already arrived, Lt. Col. Robert Cheney says pilots under 30 living within 50 miles of Dallas are needed. 63 days yearly pay plus flying pay offered.
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