Scientists Prepare For 19th Atom Test
Las Vegas reports that atomic scientists and military analysts plan a 19th nuclear detonation, likely involving troops, as the Atomic Energy Commission prepares another device before June. The prior blast near Yucca Flat drew a 300 foot steel tower explosion, heard across 400 miles, with troops in foxholes and damaged equipment and dummies exposed to blast heat.
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Las Vegas
Here
Atomic ‘Energy Commission
Los Angeles
Cedar City
Utah
Yucca Flat
Ground Zero
Stolen shoes mock thief with one leg clue in Paterson
A Paterson New Jersey report says a thief stole 77 shoes from a salesman and was advised to seek one legged men. The shoes were described as style samples not paired. Police noted the odd theft as the driver claimed the footwear were not in pairs.
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Paterson
N. J
Woman Mails Letter on Fire Alarm Box
Houston dispatch May 27 reports District Fire Chief J D Dawson sent six pieces of equipment to St Josephs infirmary after an alarm found there was no fire. Two witnesses saw a woman attempting to mail a letter in the fire alarm box.
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Houston
J. D. Dawson
St. Joseph’s Infirmary
Dean's Pills Kidney Health Ad
An old style ad warns that backache and headaches signal slowed kidney function from stress or poor diet. It promotes Dean's Pills as a mild remedy used for over 50 years to support kidney health and relieve discomfort from urinary issues.
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Dean
Rose POWs Slain Amid Peacekeeping Tension
Inside the sprawling POW camps 89,000 prisoners are rumored to be arming for possible resistance as Allied forces brace to split the compounds into smaller groups. Outside, flame-thrower jeeps tanks and troops from six nations patrol the perimeter while religious services mark Shavuoth and Pentecost at Congregation K Nesseth Israel.
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K’nesseth Israeli
Samuel Schwart
Toker
Baytown pushes for bridges over Trinity and San Jacinto
Baytown stakes a new bridge plan with Velasco design and Trinity river span. Army Engineers demand higher clearance while state and local officials weigh cost and navigational needs. Baytown residents and downtown merchants seek easier Houston access and trade expansion across the San Jacinto and Trinity routes.
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Velasco
Trinity
State Highway Department
Army
Baytown
San Jacinto
Crinit
Highlands
Houston
Chambers County
Gaytown
Montex Oil Firm Eyes Montana Well Push
Baytown investors track Montex Oil as it expands in Blaine county with multiple Texas leases and a North Dakota block. Appell Drilling Co. runs six Texas and Montana rigs while I J Schenin Co. handles stock at 28 cents per share for 1.2 million shares. The outcome hinges on the Montana well drilled by Driller McAlpin near Goose Creek, a pivotal test for local oil ambitions.
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Blaine County
Montex
Texas
Boling
Wharton County
Goose Creek
Duval County
Rio Grande
North Dakota
Appell
Appell Drilling Co
Montana
BK. E
Bob) Smith
Claud Hamil
I. J. Schenin. Co
New York
McAlpin
Sawyer Flowers
Baytown
Saratoga
Sour Lake
Less Courtesy But Also Less Expense
Santa Monica California May 27 Douglas Aircraft Co said it would save 3236 a year by deleting the word please from its notices. The company figures elimination of costly courtesy would save five 40 hour work weeks each year.
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Santa Monica
Calif
I — Douglas Aircraft Co
Japanese Arrest Reds Near Tokyo in May Day Riot Raids
Police in suburbs of Tokyo arrested 14 people tied to a factory raid and charged them with taking part in Bloody May Day riots. A total of 955 arrests were announced in connection with the demonstrations.
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Tokyo
Beaten Loyalist Democrats Bolts Rally in San Antonio
Adrian Spears a shivers-Democrat leader in San Antonio said blame lay in auditorium capacity and badge limits as 5 000 delegate badges issued with each admitting a guest. Loyalist anti administration delegates outnumbered pro administration supporters in 27 contested county delegations. executive committee backed the anti administration delegations. Pro administration planned a rump convention.
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Adrian Spears
San Antonio
Democratic State Executive Committee
Ruel Walker
Cleburne
Executive Committee
Livestock Prices Report From Fort Worth Market
Cattle 3 300, market slow with good and better steady. Slaughter steers and yearlings 30 34, cutters 20 29, beef cows 18 50 24, cutters 13 48, bulls 18 26, stocker yearlings 23 35, heifers 32 50 down, stocker cows 17 23. Calves 11 00 slow, good and choice 30 34, utility 21 29, call 17 20. Stocker calves 31 37 50, light weights 30 45, common 24 30. Hogs 11 00, butchers 25 cents lower, sows and feeders steady, choice 18 0 260 16 20 50 21, light/heavy 15 50 20 25, load 312 pounds 20, sows 16 18, feeder pigs 15 17 30.
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Fort Worth
Three Confederate Vets To Have Last Fling
In Jackson Mississippi on May 27 three old Confederate veterans attend the 2nd annual United Confederate Veterans reunion. Generals William J. Bush 104 Fitzgerald GA John Stalling 107 Slant VA and William D Townsend 106 Olla LA join seven Confederates who will bid farewell as they leave their beds near Vicksburg, a Civil War turning point.
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Jackson
Miss
United Confederate Veterans
Vicksburg
William J. Bush
Fitzgerald
John Stalling
Slant
William D. Townsend
Olla
Million Dollar Gift For Dallas First Baptist Parking Building
Anonymous donors give 1 million dollars to the Downtown Dallas First Baptist church for a eight story parking and recreation building to be named the First Baptist church parking and recreation building. Jesse L. Henderson chairs the building committee and notes the site has been donated for the structure.
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Dallas
First Baptist Church
Bulding
Jesse L. Henderson
Lange Earns Eagle Badge At Scout Court Of Honor
David Lange, son of Rev. and Mrs. BE. F. Lange, received the Eagle Badge amid a Bay Scout ceremony. Other honorees included Don Meier and Bill Simmons with Bronze and Gold Palm awards, plus 37 merit badges and multiple second and first class, star, and life badges awarded to numerous scouts at Troop 255 North Pruett house.
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David Lange
BE. F. Lange
Don Meier
Bill Simmons
East Harris ‘District Court of
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Ronald Dean
Edgar Braka
Wayne Fortinberry
Wielford Hutton
W. Smith
Tom Meier
Donald Eat
Ronnie Cornelius
Paul Ash
Kenneth Davis Muller
Bobby Mullins
Robert Et
Tillman
O'Brien
IT Scouts
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Paul Ashe
Ament
Harold Barclay
Bobs
Boucher
Tommy Evans
Wy, Fortinberry
Adrian Hutton
Glen Kilgore
Rey Lucas
Bobby Julins
Man . O'Brien
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James M. Rhodes
Rober Smith
Lewis Wilburn
Philip la Fara
Don t Tell Kids AH Says English Pastor
In Bournemouth England on May 97 a Anglican clergyman preached to marriage guidance counselors arguing that sex instruction for youth is not desirable. Canon A L E Williams questioned if youth gain from knowing all about sex and suggested perhaps a little reserve and romance rather than full biological detail.
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Bournemouth
England
A. L. E. Williams
Supreme Court Rules Against Movie Censors
The Supreme Court ruled that states may not ban a movie for sacrilegious content. By a majority vote, the court reversed New York courts which upheld a ban on showing "the Miracle" after Catholic criticism. Catholics argued the film mocks the sacred birth of Jesus while Protestant leaders split on the issue.
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Washington
Supreme Court
High Tribunal
New York
Jesus
Jack Saunders Buys Ranch Near Bandera
Jack Saunders has bought a ranch near Bandera and plans to raise Whiteface cattle later. The sale was brokered by Reichart, a Baytown realtor, with the property located about 41 miles from Bandera on Highway 15 beyond Medenia.
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Jack Saunders
Bandera
Yodey
Highway 15
Medenia
Reichart
Baytown Realtar
Charles Lavelece
Bande
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