Highlands Baptist Church plans August revival and days
Highlands area church groups met to set two days for special events in August. D Day aims at dedication on August 20 with Sunday School goals. R Day marks the revival starting August 23 with a 555 goal. Members chose the song Come Gather with Jesus and 14 superintendents attended along with officers. Doris Gentry celebrated her third birthday with family and friends at home.
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Eisenhower May Be Picked To Lead Europe Defense
Reports from Denver and Washington indicate General Dwight D. Eisenhower is favored to head Western Europe’s defense plan amid moves toward a unified command. The North Atlantic Pact nations reportedly seek a supreme commander for the combined chiefs of staff as the Atlantic Pact Council meets to discuss a streamlined Western alliance.
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Europe
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D. Eisenhower
Western
E University
Denver
Atlantic Pact Council
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Charles Bpotford
Unitedtates
Combined Chiefs
Saif Wes
Fashington
Worth Atlantic Miliary Committee
Judge Settles Case With Human Bark
In Chicago Judge John R McSweeney sought to learn what barking provokes neighbors to sue Barbara inton over her dog Spotty. The court tested various barks for annoyance and pleasantness, with neighbors choosing a low bark. the judge then dismissed the case.
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Iipi
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Barbara
McSweeney
Heflin Seeks Seventh Term On Record Of Service
J. M. Heflin, Harris County deputy in the House for 12 years, announced his bid for reelection to position No. 4. He trails his platform on past performance, citing 41 house bills last session with 27 enacted, and listing reforms for county workers, flood control districts, and tax remissions as key achievements. He claims experience and hard work define his record. In a separate note, a Wisconsin report records Susie Baxter, 42, underwent a double tonsillectomy, later found to have a third set of tonsils.
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Harris County
House of Representatives
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Custer
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Wisconsin
Desertion Report Claims Two Soldiers Joined Communists
Soviet zone chief Gerhard Hisler announced that an American and a British corporal deserted to the Communist side in East Berlin. He named Robert Natekakula of the United States and Corporal John Keith Waller of Great Britain as the defectors. U.S. officials said Natekakula, listed AWOL since April 17, faced three court martial matters and awaited return to the United States for a bad conduct discharge.
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Robert Natekakula
United States
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Great Britain
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16Th Infantry
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ADNW
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Natzkakula
Fishermen Lead In Wildlife Offenses
AUSTIN TEX as U P Texas wildlife law violations totaled 174 cases in July with fishermen responsible for 123. Howard D Dodgen executive secretary of the State Game Fish and Oyster Commission said 80 people were fined for lacking the new 15 license. A Refugio man paid 4625 for shooting a fish with a rifle. Fines and costs reached 3365, from 202 cases the previous month. Dodgen noted that violation of state game laws automatically deprives the offender of hunting and fishing privileges.
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U.P
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Howard D. Dodgen
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Truck Can Be Driven Through Deep Water
Lansing reports General Motors ReeMoto ors says it is producing a new Army ordnance truck named the Eager Beaver that can be driven through seven feet of water. The two and a half ton high speed truck, designed for extreme temperatures, has extension pipes for air intake and is completely waterproofed. REO previously secured large orders in 1950 and 1951 totaling billions for thousands of vehicles.
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Lansing
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Ge-Ree Motoors
Army Ordnance
Reo
Sears Manager Opens Temporary Baytown Office
Vernon VL Wright the new Sears manager in Baytown opened a temporary office in the Lerner Building on North Main to direct finishing of the building and prepare for October store opening. Wright a 16 year Sears veteran has worked across the Southwest, with positions in Sweetwater Oak Cliff Amarillo Tyler Lubbock San Angelo Enid Marshall Corsicans and more. He commented on serving the industrial community and rural areas nearby and said merchandise has been ordered. A separate Detroit note reports workmen found a petrified human jawbone believed to be an ancient Indian remains.
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Flynn dumps princess for her redhead leading lady
Hollywood star Errol Flynn announced plans to marry in Paris to Romanian Princess Irene Ghica but then met his film partner Patrice Wymore in Salina Kansas. Wymore, 21, will be his real wife in about three months as her mother confirms. The princess engagement is reportedly off though no comment from Wymore yet. Bathing suit brevity raises hookworm risk on Florida beaches as health officials warn with growing pet dog and cat presence.
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Highlands Brothers Join Armed Forces Debut
Two Highlands brothers were listed as enlisted in the Air Forces. One brother left Tuesday night for San Antonio while the other was employed at the Diamond Alkali Company plant in Pasadena before enlistment. Donald Ray, a Galena Park High School student, is among those joining.
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San Diego
Caliornia
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Harris
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Diamond Alkali Company
Pasadena
Donald Ray
Galena Park High School
Relatives End Search For Fliers In B-36 Crash Case
Relatives of two American airmen missing after a B 36 bomber crash off British Columbia six months ago admit they found no trace of the crew in a three week private search. Mrs Neal Straley of Fort Worth and Mack Phillips of Gabor Oklahoma traveled to the Royal Island area where some crew parachuted to safety, but they uncovered no survivors. They plan to write of the trip to raise funds for another search.
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Fort Worth
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Gabor
Oklahoma
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Two Year Election Plan Proposed by City Charter Reformers
Submissioners and officials propose a two year plan to stabilize government by extending terms to reduce annual turmoil. The revision committee argues officials would have more time to do a better job and the city would benefit from resisting political fluctuation.
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Ming
Cops Suspend Illinois Police Over Slot Machine Raid
Four Illinois State Police officers face charges for failing to report a slot machine raid in Pulaski County. Acting Director Thomas O'Donnell said one guard supervisor was suspended for dereliction of duty while names were not released. The raid seized gambling equipment as part of an ongoing investigation.
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