Dellas Gang Credited With 12 Big Holdups
Dallas police credited a gang dubbed the Dellas gang with at least twelve robberies across the Southwest including Mississippi and Oklahoma crimes. The roundup began after a gun battle led to the capture of Van Derrick and several suspects, with victims and authorities identifying four principals in the March home safe robbery.
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Yes
Southwest
Gang i
Chickasha
Oxinoma
Joe Earl Knowles
Wich
Hansel
Wannie Frankin Rose
Jone
Irving
Texas
van Derrick
Acer
R. Brann
Oklahomen
Park
Janghesnitel
Belastory
Knowles
Strong
Jette Bass
Leroy Goss
Will Fritz
Fritz
Mississippi
Jackson
McKinney
van der
Ransom Leads Field in O Shanter Tourney
Chicago report says Henry Fansom, a veteran Texan, opened the third round of the Tom OShanter championship with a stroke lead. Tansom, now based in Illinois, carded 69 to sit two back at the halfway mark. Trailing are Chandler Per, the PGA champion from Portsmouth, Virginia, at 141, with Dick Meyer, Porky Oliver, and Sim Perrier tied at 142.
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Chicago
Henry Fansom
Tom O’shanter
Tansom
SE Andrews
Dlinois
Totel
Mark Fiber
Chandler Per
Portsmouth
Virginia
Dick Meyer
Porky Oliver
Inspection Shows City Cabs In Good Condition
Baytown taxicabs are in excellent condition according to Assistant Police Chief W R Montgomery s monthly report only two issues noted a faulty windshield wiper and a 1946 model in only fair mechanical condition the inspection covers liability bond lettering rakes lights horn windshield wiper mechanical condition and cleanliness with license number and cab make and model checked as well
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Baytown
W. R. Montgomery
Murber
Oil Field Worker Crushed To Death in Accident
Funeral services will be held tomorrow for Roy Birk, 29, an oil field worker who was crushed to death last night by a massive machine at a well in New Waverly. The Montgomery County sheriff reported a pulley failure allowed the rig floor to jerk upward, unloosing a 22,600 pound machine that toppled him as he worked.
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Conroe
Roy Birk
New Waverly
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Kirk
Mann Band Classes Resume Monday at Horace Mann School
Horace Mann School resumes band activities at 7:30 a.m. Monday with a schedule for eighth and ninth grade, including morning sessions and related band activities.
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Horace Mann
Democrats Happy Over GOP Split On Control Bill
Florida Senator Pepper announced a Senate subcommittee inquiry into wire tapping by Washington police. A House expenditures subcommittee found federally financed electric cooperatives in several states rife with fraud. Senator Pat McCarran criticized Secretary Acheson for wanting a weak Communist control law, saying he would pussyfoot as in the past.
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Pepper
Florida
Senate
Washington
Rea
House
Pat McCarran
Nevada
Dean Acheson
McCarran
Acheson
Nelson, Pack Lead Odessa Pro-Am at Halfway Mark
Nelson and Winninger led the Odessa Golf Tour Pro Am at midevent with 125 after two rounds. Williams Jr and Pflenger trailed by three strokes with 198 total. Welson and Winninger posted 60 and 65, pacing a strong start for their 125-? totals as teams vie for third round.
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Odessa
Byron Nelson
Bo Winninger
Morris Williams, Jr
Marlon Pflenger
Midland
Welson
Roanoke
Winninger
Sam Schneider
Houston
Billy Maxwell
Tso
W. A. Stackhouse
Taredo
Billy Erfurth
San Antonio
Labron Harris
Stillwater
Oklahoma
Ber Dickson
Oklahoma A. and
M College
San Antonio unit readies for active federal service
The 195 Medical Group of the Texas National Guard began preparation for active duty as the first state guard unit called to colors. Colonel Ceril Giesecke, commander of the 95th, said the 35th, formed after World War II from San Antonio men, was organized for active duty following a secretary of the Army order.
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San Antonio
Texas Nastional Guard
State Guard
Ceril Giesecke
95Th
Austin
Secretary of the Army
Giesecke
Funeral Rites Held For Slagle Infant
Funeral services were held at Salt Jacinto Memorial Park for Visa Louie Slegie, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Eugene Slagle of Lafayette Louisiana. Survivors include grandparents Mr and Mrs E E Slagle of 705 Bowie. Rev John H Osteen of Central Baptist Church officiated. Arrangements by Paul DU Lee Funeral Home.
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Salt Jacinto Memorial Park
Visa Louie Slegie
Edward Eugene Slagle
Lefeyette
Louisiana
Bowie
John H. Osteen
Central Baptist Church
Paul DU. Lee Fineral
Game Commission resumes studies of antler tags
Austin Texas October 1950 further studies to determine the best deer tag for Texas big game hunters will be made this fall according to HD Dodgen executive secretary of the Game Fish and Oyster Commission. The tag system was adopted by the Legislature to restrict hunters to two antlered deer in one season.
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Austin
Texas
HD. Dodgen
Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Game Department
Superforts Pound Main Supply Hub
B 29s attacked from the sea to avoid Soviet airspace, blasting a main supply hub as waves of bombers struck from bases in Japan and Okinawa. North Korea targets also hit with B 28s disrupting railway lines while earlier raids focused on South Korean towns and enemy convoys amid ongoing strikes. A lone US soldier was executed for desertion in World War I, under fire.
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Rashin
Japan
Okinawa
North Korea
Transit Strikes Narrowly Break On Expiring Pact
Armour and Company officials and CIO packinghouse workers ended a strike at 1 am and planned a new meeting to draft a contract likely to influence the AFT and Amalgamated Meat Cutters. Over 30000 New Yorkers faced commuting turmoil as CIO bus drivers in the Bronx and Manhattan conducted an unauthorized walkout amid internal union disputes.
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Armour and Company
CIO Packinghouse
AFT
Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union
CIO
Bronx
Manhattan
Fourteen Year Old Hurt In Moscow to Livingston Crash
Murray Manbum aged 14 sustained back and head injuries in an automobile accident near Moscow on the road to Livingston Wednesday night. Companion Buddy Boyder, 21 of Baytown, escaped serious harm. The car driven by the youth skidded off the pavement, overturned on soft driveway fill, and Royder Sr said the Mangum youth was en route to visit a Mangum relative. Royder is confined to bed at home. Mangum, son of Mr and Mrs Harry B Mangum of 3141 Barrymore, was transported from Livingston to San Jacinto Memorial Hospital Thursday afternoon.
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Murray Manbum
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Moscow
Livingston
Forrest
Buddy) Boyder
Baytown
P. Royder
Mangum
Young Royder
Harry B. Mangum
Barrymore
Liberty Network Saturday Through Monday Schedule
Radio guide listing station KREL programs from Saturday to Monday. Includes church calendar, news, gospel singing, sports broadcasts of Cleveland Indians vs Chicago White Sox, and various music and sermon segments. Names of programs and sponsors appear with times and some local business mentions.
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Herlem
Quack Shack
F. C. Fenney Co
San Jacinto Creamery
Weinpeneas
Wea. Baris
EREL
New Hope Gospel Singers
Central Assembly of God
Lowes “Letamers
Mavieland
Texas
Musts Ese Baptist Church
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Bigshore
Ea. T. Johnsic
Rumble Station
Iles College
Bert Roese
Cioce
Pearl Seer
le Porte
la Porte
Pearl Beer
Apronouis
Six Year Old Boy Stricken With Polio In Houston Ward
Ronald Riggs six, fostered by Mr and Mrs Arthur Theek, is in good condition at two Houston hospitals after polio confirmed at Jefferson Davis Hospital polio ward. He had earlier fallen ill, was taken to Faith Home, then reassessed.
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Ronald Riggs
Massey Teompkins Road
Houston
Arthur Theek
Ronald
Faith
Jefferson Davis Hospital
Crowds Gather for Birth of Royal Baby at Clarence House
Crowds from across Britain gather outside Clarence House awaiting the birth news of the child of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. Tourists spent days at the gates, some camping overnight with blankets and sandwiches as officials prepare an official announcement.
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London
Clarence House
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Chess game in England ends with both players asleep
In a recent England match both players dozed off during play. The contest valued the score over the score itself, highlighting an unusual lapse in concentration at the chessboard.
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England
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