Daniel Urges Federal Laws To Stop Bookies
Attorney General Price Daniel asked Congress to pass federal crime laws to stop bookmaking expanding across the nation. He warned state laws cannot combat a nationwide gambling network using telegraph and telephone links to coordinate betting. The statement was prepared for a Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee appearance in Washington. Meanwhile Soviet accusations of Western plot regarding Trieste shifted Cold War pressure as the State Department sought stronger U S propaganda abroad.
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Absent lawmakers blamed for stalling GOP economy move
Representative John Taber of New York blamed absenteeism in the House for hindering the GOP effort to trim a large federal budget. He said many lawmakers talk about cuts but fewer vote to back them. The House has only cut modest amounts so far while administration proposals remain extensive.
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Pied Piper of East Texas Aims to Rid Foxes with Horn Concert
Henderson County judge reports a mass fox problem with rabid foxes roaming East Texas. Adam Lindsey, a Brown Lindsey sewing machine salesman, claims he lured and dispatched about 200 foxes using cow horn sounds and teeth tapping. The method also draws skunks and opossums, prompting concerns over livestock safety.
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Adam L.indsey
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Round Town Notes From Ansoir Ne PS Tiscouci Visit
Miscellaneous neighborhood items mention Eddiemons and Mrs Warren Edwards, Les Robinson, Red Choate, and Cox in small game and bet contexts. References to Nacogdoches regional meet and holiday weekend plans appear among scattered names and activities.
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Les Robinson
Lee Ee Oh
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Navy Tests Mighty Mouse Air-to-Air Rocket in California
In Yokern California Navy scientists test the small light Mighty Mouse air-to-air rocket designed to overwhelm heavy bombers. The weapon fires 2.75 inch explosive projectiles from a lightweight launcher, potentially extending fighter firing range and reducing bomber threats.
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Naval Ordnance Station
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Pilot lands lightning struck C54 saving 28 lives
Lieutenant Billy Payne, 27, of Johnson City Tennessee, piloted an Air Force C54 from Kelly AFB Texas to Bolling Field after a lightning strike crippled the plane. On board were 16 military patients, five passengers, and seven crew.
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Washington
Billy Payne
Johnson City
Tennessee
Kelly Air Force Base
Texas
Bolling Field
Nabor Plane Hit by Lightning Lands Safely at Bolling
A big transport from Nabor to Gordonsville Virginia was struck by lightning at 6 30 pm EST yesterday over Virginia 160 miles south of Washington. Captain William O Connell 31 of Lone Pine California described a loud explosion in the cockpit. Payne said a sudden blast and fire from a left engine forced an immediate shutoff. With Payne piloting the plane limped the remaining 100 miles to Bolling Air Force Base landing safely. The lightning tore a 4 1 2 foot hole in the ship rear tar. No injuries were reported. Fourteen military patients were sent to Walter Reed Hospital while two others were to report to other facilities later today.
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Gordonsville
Virginia
Washington
William O’connel
Lone Pine
California
Payne
Bolling
Walter Reed
Isle Prepares For Splash Day Invasion
Galveston readies for Splash Day opening May 7 as 100000 visitors flood the island. Highlights include Miss Flying Saucer of 1950, King Neptune presiding, a $1300 flying disc shower, Neptune’s helicopter arrival, and a five mile Gulf swim with $1000 in prizes. Also Texas Fiddlers Association meet on Pleasure Pier with square dance jamboree and top swimmers aiming for Demmer’s 1948 record.
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Joe Demmer
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Demmer
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Isle
Nationalist forces crush Communist beachheads on Hainan Island
Nationalist troops report defeating nearly all Communist positions on Hainan's northwest coast with only one beachhead at Fu shan remaining. Communist forces retreat north toward the coast as Nationalists gain air and ground advantage and claim reinforcements from Formosa have not arrived. In Canton, Communist students tear down flags and banners expected for a victory.
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City approves city crews for Goose Creek Baytown water main
Baytown City Council green lights using its own labor to lay the eight inch Goose Creek Baytown water main after comparing City Engineer Joe Nelson's estimate with bids. City Public Works Director Red Grantham was instructed to proceed with digging and laying the project first link to consolidate three water systems.
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Red) Grantham
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Old Pelly
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Niles Construction Company
J. H.brett
H. L Davis
FR. H. Pruett
W. C.williams
Rufus Bergeron
Buelow Sworn In as Councilman Amid Fast Six-Item Session
City council last night swore in District One representative W. Bil Buelow and cleared six items in a rapid 2 1 2 hour meeting. Bids were opened for insecticide fogging machines with three bidders. a field test was approved for the machines. The council granted preliminary approval of Milby Dale Number Five subdivision and road-fire plug plans with FHA clearance expected.
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Central Baptist Church
Air- O-Blind Company
Houston
Martin- Smith Company of
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Martin Reeves
Todd Shipyard Company
Martin- Smith Company
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Milbydale
J. W. Saunders
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Richardson
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New Ferries Set for Christening in Galveston Bay Area
Galveston will christen two new ferries the R Sterling and the Cone Johnson, replacing the old Galveston and Jefferson boats on the Galveston Bolivar run. The Sterling should start May 1 and the Johnson June 1. Built by Todd Shipyards, the 50 percent faster vessels carry more vehicles and feature radar and fog safety gear. The christeners will be widows Mrs Ross Sterling of Houston and Mrs Cone Johnson of Mercedes.
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Bolivar Peninsula
Sterling
Galveston and Jefferson Ferries
Gulf Water
Texas
Ross Sterling
Houston
Cone Johnson
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Abilene
D. C
Todd
State Highway Department
Jim Douglas
I. E. Briese
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Highlands Home Burned Down in Weekend Fire
A house on Wallisville Road in Highlands owned by Homer Warnner, a night watchman at San Jacinto Monument, burned to ashes with an estimated loss of 4500. Fire Chief Jim Collins said the blaze was spotted by a volunteer firefighter and two groups of girls from a nearby slumber party. The Wagner couple were away. their daughter collapsed en route to a hospital after notification. The fire’s cause remained undetermined. Firefighters saved the Dewey Courvelle home next door and prevented spread to nearby outbuildings. The five room house, built over 20 years ago, was valued at about 3500, while furniture loss was estimated over 1000.
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Homer Warnner
San Jacinto Monument
Jim Collins
Wallisville Road
Wagner
Collins
Dewey Courvelle
Wagner Place
Wailisville Road
Coastal Seaman's Strike Called Off
New York reports a mediation led to the cancellation of a regional strike by East and Gulf coastal maritime workers. Talks halted disruption to ports as unions and employers reached a tentative agreement.
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Gulf
Donoghue to Form Houston Partnership
David Donoghue announced his resignation as Baytown city attorney effective May 15 to join private practice in Houston with Franklin C. Jones Jr. The office will be in Shell Building, moving by July 4 to Houston Title Building. Donoghue has served since July 1948 and will leave Baytown roles, with no replacement planned. He was born 1910, educated at Houston Law, and is active in local and state bar associations and civic groups.
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Texas Bar Association
Atomic secrets and press freedom worry editors
Washington a government dilemma on keeping atomic secrets while preserving press freedom was outlined by Henry Smyth to the American Newspaper Editors. He warned secrecy harms democracy and urges informing the public about war and policy, while protecting military plans and armaments details. The balance between security and transparency remains a core issue.
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Dilemms
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Lishers
Nktomic Energy
Henry D. Smyth
Smyth
Cloudy Skies Don't Stop Holiday Fun at San Jacinto Day
Cloudy skies and threats of rain dampened San Jacinto Day festivities in Baytown. Despite limited activities, residents tried to enjoy the holiday as schools and stores adjusted and city officials coordinated around the weather.
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