Calls For War as Texas Leads Nation in Slot Machines
Attorney General Price Daniel urged a grass roots war on gambling at a two day conference. Texas leads the nation with the most slot machines and other gambling devices in operation. He noted 8134 machines paying taxes in Texas during 1950 51 and warned the state faces less organized crime but still a strong syndicate threat. Local enforcement officers report many machines removed from operation or stored for future use.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue Mai Tax
Offandour
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Fragmentary tale of a lost billfold and a returned card
A garbled notice describes a missing billfold recovered yesterday and returned, with a thank you note. Names and places are unreadable due to OCR errors, leaving the core event as a lost item found and returned.
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Noaymaus - Uens
Rectandes
Local Gazette Clipping Quoted in Fragmentary News Item
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names like FIGERALD and Bayou with unclear events. Reads as a garbled note on a talk, a trio, and unfinished business, with a site at Tullos referenced. No clear outcome or dates.
Warm Winds Bring Showers Across East Texas
Weather bureau predicts a southerly flow with a weak cold front bringing a few showers to western and southern East Texas. Moisture arrives Sunday as warmer conditions return after the recent chill with temperatures dipping to near 20s.
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Mercury
US Weather Bureau
Texas
Rabid Foxes Threaten Harris County Area
A distressed report notes thousands of rabid foxes invading Texas from Louisiana, with the city health officer stating no rabies cases locally while rural areas face risk. Vaccine shipments total 498 to Bexar County. cost remains high and concerns grow over vaccine supply and animal losses.
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Rayteny
Houston
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Bexar County
Lost Crew Tells Of Sea Adventure with Busy Girls
The 40 foot Tropivair schooner, towed into port last night after a six day voyage, carried 47 year old skipper Lee Hedearman and a group of red shorts wearing girls who spent spare time sunning themselves. He said the crew were not frightened, rather busy and confident, as search efforts continued to locate the vessel.
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Petersburg
Lee Hedearman
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Baytown Fizzles as Big Shot Gambler Is Run Out
A garbled Baytown news item reports a famed gambler fled the city amid rumors it would become a city of sin. The fragment references Houston radio and newspaper sources, with unclear details on individuals, dates, or exact actions.
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Rosalie
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Gambling Rumor Leads to Houston Sheriff Investigation
A Texas case centers on a Spicewood man tied to a Texas gambling past. Police report says he ran a dice game in Austin, gambled in San Antonio, and faced frequent vagrancy arrests. Deputies say he leased the Main Hotel to run a house, carried utility receipts totaling 23.73 dollars, and was taken to the sheriff’s office in Houston for inquiry.
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Spicewood
Texas
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
Roundup of Good News and Bad War Balance Sheet
Week's balance sheet notes cautious progress toward a potential fourpower conference in Paris to discuss cold war causes. Chinese Communists struggle to block US-organized patrols while Red China shows no talk of immediate negotiations in Korea as tensions rise. Charles E Wilson urges readiness to defend against aggression, warning potential enemies of America's resolve.
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Paris
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Russia
Charles Ewiison
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MacArthur
May Sees Speedy End To Troubles Over See Drive
Fragmented OCR reads like a local note about a drive and a commission dealing with security and aliens. The text is garbled but implies a May event closing disputes and addressing drive issues and a commission's actions. No clear names or organizations are fully legible.
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May
Car License Sales Show Big Increase
A fragmented note suggests a surge in car license sales with mentions of earlier shortages. The text references county action, receipts, extensions, and a grant of an extension, indicating administrative steps to manage license issuance. The exact figures and entities are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Nurses Say Thanks At Duke Hospital Night Shift
Nurses at Duke Hospital express gratitude for patient care during night shifts. The brief note highlights appreciation for teamwork and dedication among staff, reflecting the hospital’s daily round the clock service.
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