Leo Boone Admits New Orleans Killing Life Sentence
Leo Boone pleaded guilty to the mutilation killing of Houston woman Dorothy Dison found murdered in New Orleans. He receives a life term after admitting the crime. Dison was beaten to death with a soft drink bottle, with bite marks noted on the body. Boone was arrested after visiting his mother in New Orleans.
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Des Moines Fights Flood
Des Moines workers rushed to shore up levees as the flood crest in Des Moines feared to reach a record 29 to 30 feet Thursday afternoon. The river stood at 40 feet on Wednesday, with floods spreading across large Iowa regions and Red Cross reporting nearly 1,000 affected families and about 614 evacuated.
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Cost Of Living Rises After Three Month Decline
Washington reports cost of living rose last month reversing a three month fall. Food prices drove the gain, returning the index to near February levels and halting a wage loss for 2 million railroad workers tied to the escalator clause.
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Report on Cancer Stirs Up Ruckus
NEW YORK June 23 UP The tobacco industry and some medical professionals disagreed with the American Cancer Society report linking smoking with cancer and heart disease. Dr Charles Cameron said he was pretty well persuaded there was a relationship between cigarette smoking and lung cancer but not a general cause and effect. Dr Edward J McCormick called the ACS report not proving cigarettes as harmful as claimed and would continue smoking.
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Fort Worth Livestock Prices Mixed on June 28
Livestock market reports from Fort Worth show cattle at 3,500 head with slow demand and weaker classes. Cows mostly 10.58 to 13, with some utilities around 30, bulls at 14, stocker steer yearlings 13 to 18.50, calves 900 head slow with 15 to 19 for best slaughter offerings. Hogs at 300 head opened 30 cents higher, later steady to 25 cents higher. sow prices up to 50 cents.
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Beeville Rancher Attacks Johnsons Over Wealth Claims
Dean Acheson era politics cited as context. Beeville rancher and state representative Dougherty cites alleged Johnson family wealth growth since 1937, listing radio and TV stations in Austin and other properties. Yarborough appeals for sportsmanship and fair play, defending reputations against attacks and calling the governor’s charges dreamer labels.
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Rites Wednesday For Claire Rader 64
Funeral services for Claire Rader a 64 year old La Porte car penter were set for 4 pm Wednesday at La Porte First Methodist Church. Rader died Tuesday morning at his home 110 South Ohio with Rev Mendrick Garaycki to conduct the service. Burial planned at La Porte Cemetery with Art Simpson Funeral Home in charge. The passage also notes the Michigan State Police established a flip system in 1929.
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Western Hemisphere tensions spark congressional warning move
Senate Majority Leader Knowland backed a resolution urging the Soviet Union to refrain from meddling in western hemisphere affairs. The Inter-American Peace Commission planned an afternoon session to hear Honduras’ reply to Guatemalan charges of aiding the invasion, while Nicaragua faced accusations of aiding the rebel cause. In Montevideo Uruguayan students staged a peaceful protest against the Arbenz government invasion. The Chilean Chamber of Deputies voted 34 to 15 to protest to the U S House of Representatives against the invasion.
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Congress Blocks AEC Contract Over Power Plan Fight
Congress threatened to block revision of the atomic energy law unless President Eisenhower cancels a power contract between the Atomic Energy Commission and a private power group. The pact would let the group supply TVA power to match what TVA would give the AEC plant at Paducah Kentucky. The Senate approved a bill providing 182 billion in federal aid for hospital construction to expand facilities for victims of long illnesses, a boost for Eisenhower's health program.
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La Porte Bribe Inquiry Involving Local Officers
Testimony cited a possible payoff scheme linking pine ball operators to La Porte officers. Vondy denied bribery claims mentioning a $30 entry and a $290 entry as not bribes. The government alleges Halfen acted as the payoff intermediary. Former Constable Richardson is believed to reside in Houston and was unavailable for comment.
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Thursday Night Court of Honor at First Baptist Highlands
A Boy Scout Court of Honor and charter presentation is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Highlands. Charters will be presented to Cub Pack No. 87 Explorer Post No. 87 Boy Scout Troop No. 87 and Troop No. 87. Harvey James will receive the Eagle award, the highest scouting rank.
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Baytown Sur: Masthead and subscription details
The Baytown Sur lists staff titles including Editor and Publisher Syd Gould and Advertising Director Beulah Macan. It shows subscription rates by carrier and mail, with monthly and 3 to 8 month options, and notes wartime service advertising and post office entry details.
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Stork Brings Birth to Brom Family at San Jacinto
Stork Stops et A Son, Vaughn Lathan, born to Mr and Mrs Robert Brom at San Jacinto Hospital. New arrival weighs five pounds five ounces. Parents welcomed by grandmother Nancy Merchant, aide at 1102 5 Pruett.
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