Nationwide roundup targets drug peddlers big shots
Washington officials report a nationwide crackdown on more than 500 drug peddlers. Avowedly large operators were nabbed as part of the effort led by Narcotics Commissioner Harry Anslinger. The operation involved undercover work and could lead to grand jury indictments as part of a broad push against narcotics traffic across the nation.
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Washington
Ile
Harry Ansinger
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Grand Jury
Anslinger
New York
Texas
Aslinger
Truman
Ifer
Samia Abdullah Arrives in US Amid Confusing Report
Fragmentary text references Samia Abdullah arriving in the United States. The garbled lines mention ABROLaG King, an Immy dancer, a toy plane, and a misfired phrasing about Texas oil and opposition. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Texas Prey
Samia
Bis
Burned beans cause Arlington fire in apartment blaze
Firefighters were called to an East Wright Street apartment last night where a family’s oven fire burned supper. Fire Chief Arc Lintelman said the smoke resulted from a hood left in the oven while the family was away. The family returned to a charred meal as the chief turned off the oven.
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Re Department
Bian
East Wright
Pire
Arc Lintelman
Opening Salvos Fired In Looming Battle Over UMIT
Democratic senators attacked a proposed universal military training plan calling it a dangerous expansion of executive power. Senator Russell led concerns about a seven year obligation on youths and a six month training period viewed as wasteful. Johnson denounced the plan as atrocious and warned of threats to national safety if the nation lacks a more economical approach.
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Washington
Richard B
Russell
Georgia
Senate Armed” Ser
Irs
Ins Military
Johnson
Korea
Astin
Respectable Ladies Wear Mink Too at Wisconsin Show
A Milwaukee convention of mink breeders discussed the surprising link between mink coats and Washington investigators. A speaker from Worth, Madison, Wisconsin argued that no lot of respectable ladies wear mink coats, addressing public perceptions and industry concerns.
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Milwaukee
Ttur
Inter‘national
Washington
Add
Madison
Wisconsin
Baytown council urged to adopt prudent pay as you go plan
An unsigned Baytown editorial urges the city council to pursue a pay as you go strategy, avoiding new debt despite inflation and taxes. It argues for delaying large bond-funded improvements, reallocating funds from Humble Oil payments, and completing sanitary upgrades with minimal interest and risk.
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Baytown
Saime
Dolla
Humble ,Oil.and Refining Company
Marriages Dominate The News In Mixed Headlines
UNITED PRESS reports weddings fill the day with mixed outcomes and curious tales. An 11 year old Tennessee bride seeks consent as Arvel Ott waits years for maturity. New York births a six pound eight ounce boy as Tassoula Petrakazhiorgi faces family protests and a cave confinement past.
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United Press
Tennessee
Eve Dean Baggett
Arvel Ott
Niles Legel
Mountain Top Cabin
New York
Geraldis
Highlands Water District Supervisor Election Preview
Highlands Water District votes Tuesday with eight candidates on the ballot for the supervisory board including EL Hicks Moss Anderson Oliver Harmon JOC Patterson and Ww Ee Callison. Incumbent HL Patten not seeking re election. Harmon and Patterson refinery workers and Callison signs for B and C market. Election at water district office on San Justo Street with Brown presiding as judge and Mrs Harris assistant judge. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm.
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EL Hicks
Moss Anderson
Oliver Harmon
Joc
Patterson
Ee Callison
HL. Patten
Hicklands
Water District
San Jasinto Street
Mre
Tax Plan Urged Slow Policy By Republicans
A Republican proposal calls for a hard look at tax policy with a slow approach. It suggests putting internal revenue collectors under civil service, abolishing 64 local offices, consolidating into 25 districts, and placing most employees under civil service with the president appointing the commissioner with Senate approval. The plan aims for swift congressional consideration.
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Republic
Ronee
Arizona
Sche D
Mulida
Falorado
Gof
Senate
Tri
Internal Revenue
Bureau
Civil
Congress
Churchill Welcomed at York Harbor Tour by Officials
Welcoming emissaries Brigadier General Robert B. Landry and John Simmons greeted the President aboard a Cunard liner at York Harbor. The official reception followed a quarantine period as guards and officials escorted the President to the ship, marking the start of the coast visit.
This Should Cure Drunks For Good in Bellengram WA
Chief of Police George Horde orders the walls of the town drunk tank to be painted with xray and psychedelic imagery including pink elephants and green snakes in a bid to have a psychological effect on intoxicated residents.
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Bellengram
Wash
George
Cere Town
Fireball Sighted Over Watsonville in Fireball Sighting
In Watsonville California a fireball shaped object with a string of lit beads raced across the sky. Patrolman George Brautovich said it resembled a ball of fire with a bluish green tail and appeared to crash toward the city. Deputies Batman and Mattney reported sparks and flames, seen about 100 feet up, as the object moved away.
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Watsonville
Cal
Georgt Brauto
Vich
Batman
Jim
Mattney
Wasder, Central
Truce Talks Stall as Soviet Delegation Faces UN
Western delegates in Paris resist Soviet aims to move truce talks to a UN security council meeting. Libby cites hardline Communist arguments against the UN plan for voluntary repatriation of prisoners and civilians.
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Wwas
Sodrei
Vishlasky
UN- General- Assembly
Patrs
Paris
Libby
Lee
Sanz
Local News Originates Ment Improving Te Viame Walté
A brief item discusses efforts to improve Te Viame Walté University amid World War I context. Institutions and goals are mentioned with a focus on educational progress and civic support during wartime.
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Te Viame Walté University
One of the enemy after two falls Mafia adds light tack
A fragmented report notes an adversary taking two falls before the Mafia adjusted tactics at Punchbowl valley front, mentioning a light counterpunch and defensive adjustments without clear names or dates.
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Punchbowl Valley Front
Soviet proposal eyed for high level UN talks
Western powers resisted a Korean armistice topic while Russia urged a broad Security Council discussion on Cold War tensions and possible steps against aggression. US fears grew that the move could disrupt Korean negotiations, even as informed sources noted Western acceptances to probe tensions.
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Paris
Allons Security Council
Russia
United States
Pas
Security Council
Fragmentary police report from Brownsville shop incident
A damaged OCR item reports officers responding to a Brownsville area disturbance. Readable parts mention police action, merchandise disruption, and vague references to stage area activity and a penny box of matches. The fragment omits clear names, dates, and outcomes.
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Browns Svtree
Alg
Brownsville
Atorekees
Troitiess Ararch
Tug Towing Stricken Carlson Wins Battle At Sea
The freighter Carlson drifts in the Atlantic southwest of Ireland as Tug Turmoil works to tow the crippled ship. Captain Farrier reports attempts to lash lines failed in fog while English seaman and salvors promise rescue as the Flying Enterprise becomes a complicating factor in the perilous operation.
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Carlson
Lonpox
Wes Tirmpit
Atlantic
Ireland
Ladon
Avan
Sto Falmouth
Tip
England
Henrik Kurt
Liquor Control Deputy Faces Charge in Expense Row
AMARILLO deputy supervisor Joe M. Sites is charged with nursing a false $80 expense account. The case involves state liquor raid activities and confiscated cases of beer as part of the investigation.
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Amarillo
Joe” M. Sites
Borth
AmaziNg Jackson
Danish Captain’s Wife Seeks News From Vessel
In Woodbridge a Danish captain named Henrik Garise1 is reported missing at sea as his wife waits anxiously. A freighter, believed to be Br Tarmioil, is involved in efforts to locate the ship and confirm the fate of the missing crewman and his family.
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Woodbridge
Tha Slim
Henrik
Funeral Rites Set For Gerald M Camp Lieutenant Lost His Life
Lieutenant Gerald M Camp veteran of World War II and Korea was killed in action May 17. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Grammar Oberle Parerat Home in Port Arthur with burial at Woodlawn Garden of Memories near Houston. Rev G Elmore of Pleasance Retreat Methodist Church will officiate. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Bart Camp of Baytown and married Jane, now of Port Arthur.
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Gerald Bf
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Elmore
Sastor
Pleasance
Methodisc
Churgh
Wier
Will
Hinabor Led Korea Platoon With Infantry Division
Lt Hinabor served as platoon leader with the infantry division in Korea and saw action during World War I, earning commendations for his wartime service and long years in uniform.
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Korea
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