Bag Found in Boston Robbery Probe
A suspected $1,500,000 Brink’s robbery case widens as a bag believed to carry loot is found near a Newburyport overpass. Six suspects are in custody, including Richard and Robert Doucette and John Oliver. Detectives pursue possible links while a newspaper bag bears Federal Reserve Bank markings.
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Boston
U.P
Federal Reserve
Brink
John Oliver
Federal Reserve Bank Boska & No
Thefeeele Bestor
Noves
Sheldon Man Killed When Hit By Car
Charlie Pate aged 26 from Sheldon died in a local hospital at 1am yesterday after being struck by a car driven by a Magnolia Gardens youth. He suffered a fractured skull after the vehicle passed between two parked trucks. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Barthman’s.
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Charlie Pate
Iver
Mag-Gardens
Earthman Ambulance
E. L. King
Magnolia Gardens
Pate
Barthman’s
Round Town Roundup: Local Happenings and Snippets
A bustling roundup of small town notes covers academic events, community discussions, birthday greetings, fines, and local incidents. Names mentioned include Hinson, Bridges, Strickler, Kelley, Masser, Cater, Ballard, and others as residents share routines, train delays, water bills, and dog tagging concerns.
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LL Shrhardt
Bill Hinson
Bill Bridges
Strickler
Bil Buelow
Man
Theo Wilburn
Harry Masser
Larry
Paul Cater
Milton Kelley
D. Ballard
Moto
Uncle
Julian Spring
Flood Forces 10,000 From Missouri Homes
The Mississippi River threat forced about 10,000 Missouri residents from lowland homes as floodwaters rose across the Midwest. Ohio and Wabash crests shifted downstream while engineers weighed drastic spillway action. Red Cross shelters remained open for hundreds in Kentucky and Missouri as evacuees sought refuge with kin or in shelters.
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Missouri
Charleston
Midwest
Birds Point
New
Cairs
Illinois
Mississippi
Ohio
Cairo
George Klein
Illnosis National Guard
Vintinnes
Indiana
Carmel
Tlinois
Old Shawneetown
Hinois
Edward Heke
Illinois Highway Police
Kentucky
Red Cross
Smithland
Tennessee
Malden
Issouri
Houston Mother Commits Death by Own Action
Houston report states Mrs Ramona Smith aged 21 an Houston mother of a 28 month old child died from asphyxiation after she used a gas hose to inflow into a clothing bag. Husband Percy Donald Smith found her and notified police two hours after the incident. A note was found beside the body but not released.
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Houston
Dems Confident on Defeating Excise Cuts in Senate
Senate Democratic Leader Scott W. Lucas predicted party votes to table Senator Cain's bid for an immediate vote on repealing wartime excise taxes. Lucas said a later Senate review would occur after Truman's tax message, as the president drafts proposals to cut excises while boosting corporate and estate taxes. Other items note coalition pressure on rules, margarine tax repeal progress, and scolding of General Vaughn over political activity.
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Washington
G.P
Senate
Scott W. Lucas
Wllneis
Harry P. Cain
Cain
Lucas
Truman
Congress
House
Bermanncrats
Rules Committee
Files
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wisconsin
Harry H. Vaughn
Vaughn
Karl 5. Mundt
South Dakota
Johnson
White House
Brady Agog Over Trial Defense Star Witness Says She Killed Motorist
In Brady, Massachusetts, a murder trial enters a new round as Sandra Peterson faces the court amid sensational testimony. Loretta Mozingo claimed possession of the gun, contradicting earlier statements while Sandra’s defense presses to cast doubt on the State’s case.
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Brady
U1pi
Sandra Peterson
Tria
Massachusetts
H. H. Taylor
Austin
State Department
Public Safety
Lewis Patterson
Patterson
Sandra
Loretta Fae Mozingo
Ralston P. Hatin
Hatin
Loretta Fae
Ed Ag Hatis
Mozingo
Haunt
Texas
Loretta L
Baytown Backs U S Survey Of Proposed Lake Near Liberty
Baytown officials and civic groups urge a U S Engineers survey for a Trinity River lake near Liberty. The Chambliss Liberty County Navigation District filed the application. representatives from Houston Baytown Galveston Conroe Crockett Anahuac La Porte Highlands join local support. The drive aims to secure long term water supply for industrial use and Houston Ship Channel needs. a pre survey interim report will estimate costs for local funding.
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Liberty
Baytown
Baystown
U. S. Engineers
Trinity River
Chamibers-Liberty County Navigation District
Grover C. Chambliss
Houston
Texas
City
Galveston
Conroe
Crockett
Anabuac
la Porte
Highlands
Harris Co. Ild
San Jacinto
Chambliss
Engineer Corps
Iseal
Wallace Sought Coalition Government in Postwar China
Former Vice President Wallace advised FDR that Chiang Kai-shek lacked strength to govern postwar China and urged a coalition with liberal elements. He predicted revolution or evolution, and advocated US military and economic aid to foster a coalition government. The document resurfaced amid China crisis debates.
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Wallace
FDR
Chiang
U.S
Coasation
Ashington
Henry A. Wallace
Roosevelt
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Wellece TM
Sen_ate
Str
Herbert O'Conor
Maryland
Dean Acheson
State Department
Acheson
United States
James F. Byrnes
Truman
Russia
Miz Roosevelt
George C
Maritime Agency Cleared of Fraud Charges in War Risk Insurance
A House subcommittee cleared the U S Maritime Commission of alleged irregularities in war risk insurance profits. The investigation found syndicates earned over 20 million dollars on 103 million in surplus funds but legally, with no government losses.
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Washington
House
U. S. Maritime Commission
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Alvin F. Weichel
Wretchel
Maritime Commission
Herbert C. Bonner
North Carolina
June In January Theme in Baytown Weather
Baytown residents faced unseasonal warmth with a January day up to 81 degrees and a night low near 67. By noon the temperature rose to 73 as windows were being reinstalled and locals recalled a June like day.
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Baytown
Official Got 75000 For Siegel Killing
Fresno report says California Attorney General Fred W Howser received 75000 when racketeer Benjamin Siegel was slain. A witness testified in the conspiracy trial of two former Howser aides that Mulloy claimed he could influence Howser and that the file, now with columnist Drew Pearson, contains the cash link.
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Fresno
Calif
California
Fred W. Howser
Benjamin (Bugsy) Siegel
Beverly Hills
Hrs
Howser
Amit Demes
James T. Mulloy
Long Beach
Siegel
Demes
Drew Pearson
Army Leader Hails Unification Plans
Lt Gen Leroy Lutes, fourth Army commander, says unification will create a cohesive military team. He urges coordinated roles for the three services to avoid duplication and save taxpayer money, speaking before the Dallas Salesmanship Club. He notes his WWII logistics work shaped support for overseas forces. The piece also notes General H H Arnold’s funeral with President Truman among mourners.
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Dallas
Leroy Lutes
Fort Sam Houston
Lutes
Reserve Officers Association
U. S
Rice Farmers May Get Disaster Loans
The U S Department of Agriculture cleared the way for Best Harris rice farmers to apply for disaster loans to cover wind and rain damage from October’s hurricane. Eleven Texas counties including Harris and four Arkansas counties were designated disaster areas with insufficient credit facilities to meet crop losses. Thousands of Texas and Arkansas farmers will be covered, with rice losses in East Harris and West Chambers up to 50 percent. Loans are available through the Farmers Home Administration at low interest for farmers unable to obtain credit from private sources.
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Best
East Harris
West Chambers
Home Administration
Jow
Arkansas
Texas
Jefferso
Jaras
Orange
Chamin
Brazoria
Oilman Honored At Banquet Teague Day Celebration
Teague hosts a banquet honoring William R. Bill Boyd former president of the American Petroleum Institute. More than 30 attendees paid $5 for dinner to laud him as Bill Boyd Day closes with remarks from Boyd thanking friends and noting his wish to live among boyhood friends in Texas. Speakers included Senator Tom Connally and Humble Oil president Hines A. Houston among others applauding his wartime service and leadership in the petroleum sector.
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Teague
William R
Bill Boyd
American Petroleum Institute
Boyd
Gertie
Gertrude Boyd
API
Texas
Gertié
Twain
Tom Connally
W. Alton-Jones
Presi
Dent
Petition to Extend West Pearce Open to Main Road
A petition signed by over 100 property owners seeks to open West Pearce from Commerce to Main, to ease traffic and divert load from Texas Avenue. The meeting at City Hall, chaired by Cornell, will discuss the proposal and related city business, including oil well regulation and fire zone updates.
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West Pearce
Commerce
Main
Baytown
Cornell
Henry Cathriner
Texas Avenue
Sam Como
Tion
Makire Thera
Kilgore
David Donoghue
Truman says no national coal emergency yet
President Truman stated there is no national emergency in coal supply and no plans to intervene in the coal contract dispute. He added he will decide if an emergency exists and may act against John L. Lewis and the United Workers Union if needed. Officials say action could come within days.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Mark Truman
Svill
John L. Lewis
United ‘Workers ’Union
Lewis
Union
Robert Denham
Rational Labor Relations
Bear Denham
Richmond B. Keech
Gra
Tremansmount
Coal
Denham
Toich
Robert A. Taft
Meneuger
Missouri Seized In Norfolk Bid To Free Warship
A civilian offered to free the battleship Missouri for 5208,000 and claimed the Navy is resisting efforts to get her out of bondage in Hampton Roads for three days. The report notes the ship remains in captivity and negotiations or actions are ongoing.
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Norfolk
Issouri
Missouri
Bampton Roads
Sex Parties Probe Shocks Missouri Town
In St Charles Missouri police and high school authorities investigate sex parties involving high school girls and married men. A 14 year old girl confessed intimacy with 74 men, naming six to seven. A second girl aged 46 identified 17 participants. Pages describe pickups after classes at Bum's Hollow near the city park and other secluded county spots. Authorities study warrants as more men may be charged.
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ST. Charles
Missouri River
St Cuaries
Bum's Hollow
Belvidere
Illinois
New Haven
Indiana
EL RA Stumberg
Statutory Rape Case Involving Teens And Adults
Police arrested Vernon Schreder 24, John Regot, and Richard Neusche 26 for statutory rape after a 16 year old girl and a 20 year old sophomore girl gave conflicting statements. The teens admitted intimate relations. the adults pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor. All three were sentenced to 96 days in St. Charles county jail.
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Itl
Hoswever
Vernon Schreder
John Regot
Richard Neusche
B. R. Creech
St. Charles County
Sinclair Fights Houston Annexation Ordinance
Sinclair challenges a Houston annexation ordinance in court after refinery tax issues. The case centers on Citco related taxation and corporate actions in the city, with a $10,000 figure referenced amid proceedings.
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Sinclair
Houston
San
Ge ‘Clair Refining Company
Gan
Ieptal
Cortion
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Amos ”. Crowley
Ellen Swiers
San Francisco
Stanford Hospital Eye Bank
Sheldon
Round Town
Iddie Cleveland
TJ. Massin
Tnez ‘Mendenhall
Winfree
Grandson
Martha Jane
Kelley
Man House
Senet Dar
Bett City
Hal
Mate
Faun
Haun
U.S. Survey of
Maritime Agency Cleared Group
Arnold
Air Force
Harris
NLRB
Hinabor
Olin
Mille
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