Confederate Vet Seeks Part Of $4 Million
A Civil War veteran in Texas claims he is half brother of the late Samuel Riddle of Philadelphia and seeks a share of a $4 million estate. Attorneys said Riddle promised care for the Confederate veteran and deposition testimony was pursued to confirm genealogy. The plan includes using funds to travel, with Lee Riddle among others involved.
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Riddle
Myers
Samuel Riddle
Wichita Falls
Tex
Lee Riddle
Texas
Government jobs open for stenographers and more
The Merit System announces openings for stenographers typists field workers and interviewers across 23 cities with monthly competitive exams. Officials advise applicants to contact the Texas Employment Commission or State Department of Public Welfare or write Merit System Post Office Box in Austin for exam details and career prospects in state service.
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Charles
Gariser
Texas_ Employment Commission
Public Welfare
Box Fell
Austin
Texas Gambler Binion Delays Dallas Return in Court Fight
US authorities acknowledge it may take months before Benny Binion can be compelled to return to Dallas to face charges after a Nevada ruling delays his appearance. Binion, who runs a Las Vegas casino, seeks to avoid Texas venue via appeals and a stay, with extradition disputes and a possible Supreme Court intervention shaping the timeline.
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Dallas
Benny, Binion
Texas
Incom Binion
Las Vegas
Arges
T. Whitfield Davidson
U.S. Supreme Court
Binion
High Court
Nevada
Ve. Us
Lester May
Davidson
Binio
May
Union
Russell Allen
Nash Adams
Fort Worth
Texas Fort
Houston Airport Shows Record Year Net Income
Houston's municipal airport earned 111,599.82 dollars in 1952, the facility's highest total to date, Airport Director Paul Koons reported. The airport also handled 733,788 passengers, up 66,567 from 1951, reflecting growing traffic at the facility.
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Houston
Paul Koons
Modern Conveniences Improve Life for Fighting Men
An aviation of wartime progress shows sleeping bags with quick escape, diesel stoves, ready meals replacing earlier rations, and ample meat and poultry to sustain troops. Front camps gain showers and recreation rooms as rotation boosts hope with seven days leave after overseas training or schooling, plus travel time. soldiers may return home after 15 weeks of overseas duty or after course completion, with a 34 day maximum stay.
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Korea
Fugitives and a Running Battle With Police
A long page describes Antonio Tavara a Mexican born ex serviceman now a fugitive sought by FBI for assaulting and killing a federal officer. June 1945 near Calexico involved a smuggling arrest, a crash, a gunfight, and Tavara’s escape into Mexico where he was recaptured and again escaped. Also noted are his prior aliases and a December 1943 induction and desertion. The tale includes a separate Michigan courtroom scuffle involving Judge Alger Saltiette and Robert Topolewski ending with injuries and an assault warrant.
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Calexico
Tavera
Dsts
Ecorse
Mid
Alger I
Saltiette
Robert Topotewski
Wyandotte
Topo Jewski
Ecoree
Claim Exemptions On Dependent Kin
Baytown taxpayers were told they can claim a $600 exemption on income tax returns for dependent kin closely related and supported. A tax agent explained restrictions: if the relative earned $600 or more, owed another taxpayer, filed a joint return, or was not a U.S. Mexico or Canada resident, the exemption cannot be claimed.
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Baytown
Internal Revenue
Gal Neff
United States
Mexico
Canada
Billy Sanders Returns Home From Japan
Cpl Billy Joe Sanders arrives in the United States by plane from Japan for discharge. He has served two years and nine months and will be home about a week, volgens Mrs. Maley. His twin brother Ray Sanders is headed overseas to Korea with the U S Army.
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Billy
Joe
Maley
Ave. T
San Francisco
Japan
Sanders
W-2 Forms Required On Tax Statements
Internal Revenue agent C A Neff urged Baytown area employers to issue W-2 statements to all employees as early as possible to speed tax returns and enable early refunds. The advisory stresses employers must provide earnings and tax withholding details for each job held in 1952 for efficient filing.
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Internal Revenue Agent
C. A. Neff
Nel
Baytown Area
Neff
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Chaddick Insurance Agency
Woods
News of Service
Sarge
Arter Sugraver
Trinity College
Hartford
Y General Telephone Compan OF
FBI
Antonio -Tavera
Antonio Tavera
Fal
Tenes
Ipeo-Operatian
J. Edgar Muever
U.S
Celif
Ale
Monterey
Cal
Chula Vista
Miguel Rico-Leon
Miguel Leon Rico
Antonio Tevera-Véra
Antonio Vera
Guadalajara
Sears
Re” Fae
Robert
KING
Walter Winchell
Columbia University
Eisenhower
Columbia
Presbyterian Hospital
Damien Runyon
Zany
Jerry Lewis
Dean Martin
Cedars of Lebaron ‘Hospital
Hollywood
Roezbuek and CO
Curt
Ra Tp Ff Ecole
Texas Ave
Spee
Billy Sanders
W. Main
T.travis
D.C
Chirofractor
East Sterling
Gia
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