Federal agents probe Harris County racketeers and officials
A Houston official cites a broad Southeast Texas sweep tied to Kefauver probes. About 300 people statewide, including 200 in Harris County, are under investigation for past payoffs to operate from 1947 to last year. Names are unreleased as cases move toward federal action over months.
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South
G. C. Crawford
Internal Bureau
Harris County
Galveston
Beaumont
Port al
Crawford
Kefauver Committee
Intex
South Texas
J. County
Houston
Iian
Cease-fire talks press toward Kaesong accord
UN and Red teams prepared at a base 200 miles below Kaesong for the ninth cease-fire session after a four day recess. Optimism grows as they expect a possible compromise from Chinese Communists to move toward an eventual Korea cease-fire agreement. Talks focus on drafting a program for negotiations rather than terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munists
Red
Baytown
Korea
Gut
Kaesong
Turndown of scattered names and dated notices
Fragmented OCR text appears to include references to veterans, base Alaska, 1944 officer status, a Humiz Company dividend payable August 10, and various education, tax, and meeting notices. The readable items mention Hemant Torres, Rudolph son of Dinan Axx, E. Lee, Robert EB. Lee, and assorted scheduling notes with no coherent single event.
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Torres
Rudolph
Dinan Axx
Air Force Base
Alaska
Hemant Torres
E. Lee
Humiz _Company
Caldwell Town Outbreak of Unclear Events Mentioned
A fragmented local report describes a series of unclear incidents in Caldwell involving traffic delays, a hospital visit, and various named individuals including Elmo Anderson and Leonard Graham. The text cites street issues and a bridge problem, with references to a sailing event and a police officer, but details are incoherent and lack a single clear outcome.
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Elmo’ Anderson
Colin
Leonard Grah
Street Bridge
Seger
Billy Jack
Marking Time as Armies Trade Light Punches in Korea
Eighth Army and Communist forces in Korea traded light punches after 14 months of war as UN patrols pushed into North Korean territory near Kaesong and Haesong. Reports said a feared doublecross offensive failed to develop and warned of a possible summer push by the Red Army.
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Eighth Army
Korea
No Man's-Land
Kaesong
Red Army
United Nations
Hwachon
Kumhwa
Iron Triangle
Key West
Sariwon
Hich
Pyongyang
Tih
Kaesang
Kumuzong
Yorthon
Kansong
Haesone
DiSalle Rolls Up Sleeves in Battle Over Price Controls
Washington. Price stabilizer Michael DiSalle pressed for stronger price controls and vowed not to quit until defeated. He prepared objections to House and Senate bills and sought to show the bills fall short. A 31 day defense act extension expires in two weeks. DiSalle aimed to empower control over slaughtering and beef prices while a conference committee works toward a compromise measure. President Truman urged a workable anti inflation bill and indicated possible veto of inadequate measures. Speaker Rayburn and Senate Leader McFarland expressed support for a good bill.
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Washington
Ilet
Michael V. DiSalle
House
Senate
Ston
DiSalle
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Trumaan
Conference
Sam Rayburn
Ernest W. McFarland
Arizona
Truman
Nationwide manhunt for love crazed house painter
A coroner's jury ruled Frank W Kristy probably criminally responsible for the kidnap murder of his stepdaughter Betty Jean Hanson. Kristy, an ex-convict, is alleged to have abducted Hanson from their Los Angeles home at gunpoint on July 5 due to an obsession with her. Margaret Frances Kristy testified about the kidnapping.
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Los Angeles
Frank W_ Kristy
Margaret Frances Kristy
Kristy
Betty Jean Han
Department Heads Estimate Budgets City
City Manager C. D. Middleton has asked department heads to prepare estimates of their financial needs for the 1932 1952 fiscal year beginning October 1. Estimates will be compiled for budget hearings in August with council review. Budgets are expected to be similar to the 1950 51 figure of $561 000 as Middleton indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Middleton
Middleton
Adgst
Seaman Dies In Bridge Collision
Reported at the border amid rising smuggling tension smugglers are arming themselves for the first time. Customs agents cite three armed hijack raids in six days across Camargo and the Rio Grande with gun battles described by smugglers and authorities.
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Mexico
Camargo
Rio Grande
United Charity Drive Votes for Unified Finance Plan
One hundred eighty five people invited to a Humble dining room meeting considered unifying finance drives across agencies. Sixty seven attended and supported a Houston style plan, with some wary that Baytown must join via a Community Chest committee. Rev Karl Bracker introduced speaker Raimond A Baart who traced the Community Chest concept from 1923 Rochester to today and endorsed the united plan.
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Fred Hartman
Stxty
Houston
Lans
Didate
Baytown
The
Community Chest
Karl Bracker
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Stewart
WL. M. Knowles
Raimond A. Baart
Houston Community Chest
New United Funda
Rochester
New York
United Plan
United
Mama's Boy Wouldn't Go To Army
San Francisco case notes 34000 a week accordionist Contino, known as the butcher boy, testifies he is psychologically unfit for military service because he cannot bear to be away from his parents. Trial before federal court jury of 11 women and one man hears witness Betty Eshelby from Glendale draft board. Contino sought deferment claiming sole support of his family and grandparents amid draft dodging charges.
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San Francisco
Skp
Contino
Glendale
California
Betty Eshelby
Dreft
Fast Work San Jac Bridge Opens Sooner Than Expected
Lester Menson reports Baytown Houston motorists may gain earlier access as Market Street Bridge decks are patched and east approach tumblers leveled. Piling repairs and shoulder grading largely complete. county engineers yet to approve remaining bridge work. Officials anticipate resumed traffic once approved. closures have limited heavy loads.
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San Jac
Lester Menson
Tor
Baytown-Houston
Market Street Bridge
Henson
Holland Page To Start R. E. Lee Drive Friday
Holland Page Construction Company began moving in equipment to start Robert E. Lee Drive work. Baytown area superintendent Davia Fungerouri says the project should be completed by September pending weather. Bidder Holland Page offered 194 522 for a 36 foot wide road with curbs and changes. Work starts at Market and West Main, aims to cross the Lee College campus and provide campus access with drainage work at both ends.
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Holland Page Construction
Robert E. Lee
Davia Fungerouri
Baytown
Holland Page
Pany
May
Holland
Hooke B
Weshburn
Funderburk
Lee College
Market
West Main
John Gray in Critical Condition After Collision
Witnesses say John Gray was struck on North Main at Sterling by a car driven by 28 year old Larkin Sims of Bassinwan. Gray suffered torn ribs, a punctured lung, and other injuries after being carried a half block before the vehicle stopped. Mrs Gray reported the extent of his injuries and stated he was conscious briefly.
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Gray
North Main
Sterling
Larkin Sims
Bass Iawn
Britain Receives Iran Terms To Reopen Talks
Tehran reports Britain has received Iran's terms for reopening negotiations on oil, the first offer since the Anglo-Iranian talks collapsed 35 days ago. W Averell Harriman, Truman's oil envoy, handed the memorandum to Sir Francis Shepherd. The document reportedly requests 336 million dollars from Anglo-Iranian to Iran, recognition of nationalization, plus terms on oil sale and distribution.
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Tehran
Iran
Britain
Francis Shepherd
W. Averell Harriman
Truman
S Harriman
London
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Brave Little Cool Front Overpowered By Big Texas Heat
A fragile cool front over West Texas failed to slow the heat as the region baked under high mid 90s. Forecasters said the front weakened overnight with only slight cooling in some areas, while Dallas and Galveston recorded higher readings.
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Texas
West
Baytown Mercury-Watchers
Miss Post Exchange of 1951 winner from Baytown
Betty Jo Fann, daughter of Mrs J V Fann of 1124 Sunset Drive, won Miss Post Exchange 1951 with 385 votes. A Robert E. Lee High School graduate, she led finalists and will attend Lee College. She was active in History and Dramatics clubs and Student Council, and works as a secretary at Kellogg Construction in Houston. Betty Jo is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 232 pounds.
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Baytown
Betty
Robert EH. Lee
Pretty Betty Jo
J. V. Fann
Sunset Drive
Robert B. Lee
Lee College
History Club
Dramatics Club
Texas
Greater Bartown
Kellogg Construction Company
Houston
Betty Jo
Left Wing Labour Seeks Peace With Russia
Labor left wingers published resolutions ahead of the October conference pledging to curb rearmament profits and push for negotiations with Russia while opposing the arms standard and aiming to change Britain’s foreign policy under Prime Minister Clement Attlee.
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London
Britain
Russia
Chance
Clement Attlee
Strange Murder Case Takes New Turn in Sanity Hearing
The case of John L. Rudasill, once ruled insane and hidden from trial, reemerges as doctors at Rusk State Hospital declared him sane after a 1950 observation. At a Groesbeck hearing, he seeks freedom while witnesses including DRO CEL. Jackson and Garey Riggs rebut concerns of insanity.
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Rudasill
Freedom Plea
Rusk State’ Hospital
Limestone County
Rudasil
Dro Cel. Jackson
Rusk
Stes
Garey Riggs
Groesbeck
Ciar
Two Suspects Held In Dallas Bombing Case
Texas Rangers and Dallas police announce the arrest of two suspects in a sequence of bombings terrorizing a Dallas fringe neighborhood. Officers indicated additional arrests would follow as investigations continue.
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Dallas
Dallas --Ier
Texas Rangers
Uth
Rangers
Arthur Eugenics
Driver Slams Barricade. Seaman Clyde Cheton Killed
A 20 year old seaman Clyde Roy Cheton of 13844 Bai Gera was killed instantly at about 12 35 a m when his speeding car rammed through a barricade on the west approach to Market Street bridge closed for repairs. Police report Lieutenant Eda White of the Light and Turn would investigate as pranksters were suspected of placing the barricade.
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Market “St
Clyde Roycheton
Bai Gera
Eda. White
Liteh
Nes
Fire damages Brown's Chicken shack on East Texas Avenue
Fire chief A H Line teiman reported a blaze at No 2 corner of East Texas Avenue and Alexander Street caused extensive heat and water damage before other units arrived. The structure was nearly fried but ultimately burned out. No additional details on injuries or causes were provided.
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Shack
Brown's Chicken
East Texas
Alexander
Drive
Eaugh
A. H. .Lineteiman
Drinkin Texans Urged To Use Valley Juice
A garbled regional notice urges Texas residents to support Valley juice from the Lower Rio Grande area. The clumsy text hints at a campaign or promotional effort to buy and use the juice, naming a manager and makers, but precise details are unclear.
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Valley
Weslaco
Jack
Drak
Tanner
Troubles Pile Up Mr Mick's S Seramen
Readable fragments describe a trouble pile up with Mick related dialogue. The text hints at a problem in a sequence or report but lacks clear facts, names, dates, places, or outcomes. The readable content suggests a discussion or note about accumulating issues and potential steps.
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Lst
Enford
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Kae —Ili
Com
Ames
Robert EB. Lee
B.D. Badgles
Wation Board
Wiel
Clix
C.D. Ting
Fin Trviews
Barber
Snown
Jincheon
S. Howard William Quarie
Ind Town
Caldwell
Baytown Organi
Art Lintelman
Epson
Gordon Ting
Lough
He.nabor
Chicago Sun-Times’ Syndicate
Olin Miller
Seaman
United Charity
John Gray
Chester Iage
Rio
Bryan
Bas
Perature
Mtrome
Palacins
Mick
Eramen
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