Spy Ring Tales and Key Atomic Secrets Exposed
The report details Soviet and Canadian atomic espionage during World War II and after. It highlights Klaus Fuchs, his arrests in London in 1950, and his confessions about passing US atomic data to Russia. It also covers the Rosenbergs case, other defendants, and penalties given, including executions and long prison terms, with notes on related spy networks and individuals such as Harry Gold and Morton Sobell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
England
Montreal
U.S
May
Fuchs
Senate Atomic Energy
Russia
Pst
Ethel Rosenberg
Glass
Harry Gold
All Fay
Brit“savs
Emil Julius Fuchs
Iy Alesandrovich Adams
Zubilin
Soret
Witczak
Ottawa
Sre
N May
Atom
Germany
Briain
Britain
New York
Los Alamos
N.M
Harwell
FBI
Fuchsn
London
Boston
Raymond
Philadelphia
Gold
Ying
Greenglass
Julius Rosenberg
Ellet Rosenberg
Morton Sobell
Rosenbergs
Sing Sing
Sobell
Oilman’s share of Wilbarger Ranch valued at 14 million
Dec 22 1920s report states Hird Share Of Pier Ranch sold his portion of the Wilbarger Waggoner Ranch for about 14 million dollars. The land on 4100 acres is part of a trust headquartered in Vernon and operated by Waggoner and A. B. Wrarton Jr. The sale details were disclosed by principals to state authorities.
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Tex
Tip Fagtoner Jr
Wilbarger Rigsener Ranch
Yagnener
Waegouwr
Tate Guy
W. Ty
Vernon
Waggoner and
A. B. Wrarton Jt
Removal of Organic Compounds in Carbons Study
A vague OCR fragment mentions Epperson hospitalized after a car accident near San Tacinto at a hospital. It references authors Ley and J.T. Horeeau and a patent titled Removal of Organic Compounds carbons. The text is garbled with miscellaneous technical notes on hydrocarbon mixtures and refinery research.
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Riperson
Iurns
San Tacinto
Mineriti
Epperson
Sere Hind
Am Automobile
Ouson
Gon
Ley
J.T. Horeeautors
Ag US
Debut At Metis Cup Sparks Town Oddities
A garbled hometown notice highlights a debut at the Metis Cup, mentions a youth named Sam Bramsett, a woman named Jane Kinnaled, and a series of quirky details about local happenings, a stadium, and a party. The fragmentary text references a fine, a fibbing parakeet, and a Christmas month caption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bramsett
Jane
Bank Robbery Reported at Vian Oklahoma Bank
Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the bank at Vian was robbed about 9:30 am. Two men took money while a third waited in a cream colored car that fled east toward Arkansas. One robber had curly blond hair, glasses, and a 45 caliber submachine gun. the other wore black hair and a black coat with a .45 caliber automatic. Agent Johnson said federal agents would assist. The crime occurred in Sequoiah county near the Cookson Hills, a noted outlaw area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vian
Ohis
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Bank of
Sallian
Sequoiah County
N. OR
Arkansas
Deputy Sheriff Freed Of Charges In Fort Worth
Fort Worth December 23 UP Indictments against former Deputy Sheriff A B Carter charging him with demanding and receiving legal fees for transporting mental patients were dismissed. Dismissals cited missing exhibits and vague memories. A theft indictment for stealing 60 dollars from Mrs Alia Hensley was also dropped, but she will get her money already paid for transferring her nephew from Lubbock to Fort Worth.
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Fort Worth
A. B. Carter
Howard Fender
Carter
Alia Hensley
No Santa? Kids Hapn' Anyway
A chaotic Christmas party at St Alphonsus Orthotic school in Baltimore amid news of no Santa. Children heard there is no Santa as parents and staff tried to soothe fears with talk of freedom. Meanwhile, reunited and unrepatriated prisoners faced barbed wires and crowd scenes as Allied reporters watched a tense decision deadline unfold in Korea.
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Baltimore
Bre
Christina's
Evren
Santa Chris
Moerr
Danis J. Mendelis
St. Alphonsyy
SGU
Santa
Ster
Mansa
Fugitives From Michigan Prison Captured In Hotel
Two Southern Michigan prison escapees were arrested in a Richmond Indiana hotel after police followed a car stolen in Detroit. Roman Usiondek, 37, a convicted killer, and Robert Dowling, 27, serving burglary terms, were jailed awaiting Michigan authorities. Dowling struggled for a pistol but was subdued. Usiondek surrendered with no resistance. The men were among 13 inmates who escaped Jackson State Prison last Saturday.
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Richmond
Ind
Southern Michigan
Detroit
Roman Usiondek
Robert Dowling
Michigan
Dowling
Joh Riza
Mack
Rizio
Usiandek
Elwood Clark
Harold Ryan
Jackson
Mich
Usiondek
Baytown Lions Club Drive Nears Goal at a-Dimes Booth
Baytown Lions Club members plan to close their Lion-a-Dimes fundraising booth on West Texas Wednesday afternoon, a day early, after raising most of the $2100 goal. Chairman L C Fergueson said donations have reached $1,645 through Monday, with $291 added Tuesday, leaving $266 to reach the target. The effort funds charity projects including an incubator for premature babies at San Jacinto Memorial hospital. Kiwanis and Rotary are asked to contribute similarly. The club’s Christmas luncheon at the Tower featured Mrs M E McPhail’s story A Star is Born and will skip Dec 29 with the next meeting Jan 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Lions Club
West Texas
Baytown
Drive
L. C. Fergueson
Mmbers
Ferguson
Liena
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Tower
M. E. McPhail
Ben F. Ammons
Baytown Braces for Freezing Rain Blue Norther
Baytown endures a bitter blue norther with temperatures at 27 at 10 am and a forecast of sleet and freezing rain. Windy, cloudy conditions persist through Thursday with a low near 22. Water pipes freeze, travel hazards rise as Christmas shoppers stay indoors and city services plan weekend operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
U.S. Weather Bureau
U.S
Bayshore
Ward
Four Cars In Pileup On Highway 146 Near La Porte
Soldier Joe Griffin of La Porte while passing a pickup driven by Ben Johnson of Shoreacres at 72:40 a.m. Wednesday collided, sending Griffin into two parked cars owned by Homer Reeves and Dr Harris Santi. Both Griffin and Johnson were uninjured. Damages: Reeves and Santi cars totalled, pickup about 250 dollars. Deputy Crate and Constable Bussey investigated.
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Joe Griffin
la Porte
Stave
Ben Johnson
Shoreacres
Griffin
Highway 146
Pine Bluff
Homer Reeves
Harris Sanu
Jimmie Crate
Jake Bussey
Reeves
Crate
Santi
Johnson
Gift Spotter in Classifieds Helps Your Christmas Shopping
Baytown merchants offered popular gift items for Christmas morning shoppers. Read the Gift Spotter in the Classifieds to find a suitable present at affordable prices. Hurry to shop tonight and tomorrow for the best selection.
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Baytown
Low Bid Reported On Robert E Lee Construction
An apparent low bid of 824,473 was received for building a homemaking department and classrooms at Robert E Lee High. South Texas Engineering and Construction Co. submitted the bid among 12 opened Tuesday. award not yet decided, with work planned for Baytown and several nearby schools.
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Rohnert E. Lee
South Texas Engineering and Construction Co
George Gentry
Baytown
Junior High
Horace Mea Unior High
Carver
Ashbel Smith
Span Glass Co
Leftwich-Steins and Haris
Maxwell Construction Co
Maren Construction Co
Felix A. Davis
Marbin B
Ian Cleva
Moore
Howard
Cox and
Delivery Of Goodfellow Bags Underway
Needy children in the Fast Haring county area receive Goodfellow bags of toys fruit nuts and candy as Carpenters Union Local 1434 and volunteers begin deliveries. PTA workers packed bags for 601 children with funds and toy contributions from Buytonians and area residents.
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Goodbestlow
Merchants Taken For Santa Visitor Jailed On Hot Check Charge
Robert Powell Barron 35 of California is jailed on charges of issuing hot checks totaling over 200 dollars to buy toys in Clats, Arizona. Police say he passed a 50 dollar check to Carl S worth of toys, plus 20 and 2 checks cashed at a Sherwin Williams and 10 and 15 dollar checks at a Phillips station. Officer Allen says Barron has used the disguise of Santa Claus in recent town visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Powell Barron
Santa Clats
Barron
California
New Mex
Carl S
Justice At the Peace
Rostoe Zierlein
Arizona
Tuus
Gfe. Allen
Barron #lo
L. C
Sherwin- Wiliams Paint Co
Phillips Service Station
West Main
Allen
Baytown Fights Korea Rice Fund Surge Reaches 1980
Baptist Brotherhood contributions to the CROP fund toward rice for Korean children rise to 1980 dollars as campaign efforts expand. Men from the First Baptist Church pledge 260 and raise 314 with clothing drives aiding plans to support 400 children for a year, with donations still welcome at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Baptist Brotherhood
Korea
Tan
Clinton
Haring County
First Baptist
Church of Baytown
Houston
Lande
Port Houston
Baytown
QROP
Chamber of Commerce
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Espionre
Ples
Donovan Gion
Kremlin
Alger Hiss
Khalskey
Assourij
Livingston
Jimmy
Eddie Huron
Ner
Mes. c. D. Heanenclor
Oklahoma
Scot
James Watson
Preston
Wright Brothers
Preston Watson
Errol
Dundee
Perth
Scotland
James Morrissey Panmunjom
Jone
Aspen
Eddings Drive-in
Maples
Mercury
Holiday Baytown
Texas
Dalhart
Junction
Marfa
Presidio
Waco
San Angelo
Palacios
Chester Bulgier
Baytown Sun
Sun
Warkesarking
West Defoe
Hthe Andrews
Rail Pack
Jonger
Robert E. Lee
Knuytan Natural Gas Corp
Ta Porte Veeceeresieee Tio Ars
Mable Humsburg
John L. Wetscheepsenee
Benes
Tatar
Toval
Cecenineseeene
Rusglre
Chief Goodfallaw
Schoolchilren
Benes’ Roan
Lamar
4. C. Byte
Scott
Goodfellows
PTA
Grace Methodist
Trinity Episcopal Young Peoples Service League
Men's Brotherhood First Bay Sear Patels
al Melinger
Foxy Matherne
Trathserkers
Memorial Baptist
William B. Lee Doreas
Tae
Ry Fred Hartman
East
Harris County
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