William Prescott Allen orchestrates press empire amid political clashes
William Prescott Allen, 60, publisher jailed for refusing to reveal sources. Born in Olympian, Washington, he built a publishing group including the Laredo Times, Montrose Press, Gale, and Junot Empire. A champion of underdog causes and U.S.-Mexico goodwill, he earned the Aztec Eagle from Mexico’s government. His network spans Latin America and his son runs Gale.
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Laredo Times
Montrose Press
Montrose
Gale
Junot Empire
Juneot
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Mexico
Manuel Avila “Imacho
United States
Drunk Driver Fined After Chaos At Nighttime Intersection
A woman identified as England ye- a AtuNties 56 was fined 70 on drunken charges Thursday after weaving through a red light, striking a danger sign and two red warning signs. She left her car, hugged a nightwatchman, knocked off a police helmet, and was carried to a police station while yodeling Wahnet Here we arn.
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England
Lyndon Is All Saddled And Ready
Washington reports that Senator Lyndon Johnson and others discuss a proposed investigation of lobbying and campaign contributions. The article frames the debate as a push to curb corruption with remarks about staying ahead in the political arena.
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Lyndon
Washington
Lynedon
Johnston Textulas
Deliison
Penney
Dacron
P.S
Overpass Contract Let For Highway 90 In Houston
A bid of 738 308 from Po and t Equine ment Co of Houston is approved to construct two overpasses on the Gulf Freeway area in Houston. The project ties into the Wayshiy Extension running from Buffalo Bayou to Deepwater Street near Lyons Avenue, crossing the HRT and TaN Rail lines near the 1200 block Clinton.
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Po and T, Equinement Co
Tne
Houston
Highway Commission
Austin
Be& Tracks
Clinton
Yimeni
Buffalo Bayou
Deepwater Street
Lyons Avenue
Congress And Courts May Go On TV Screen
Washington officials suggest television may soon cover Congress and the courts live. FCC Commissioner George C. McConaughey told state NACRB presidents that new techniques could make more telecasts of legislative and judicial activities possible.
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Congress
Washington
Federal Communications
George C. McConaughey
National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters
NEA President urges teachers to change hair once in a while
Hartford report notes J. Lester Buford, head of the National Education Association, telling a teachers meeting to vary appearances. He quips about wanting a pretty look though he is bald. The dialogue opens amid discussions of schooling and morale.
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