L Men Shun Chivalry In Island Raids
Galveston police and agents from several cities conducted raids on twelve to fourteen houses along Post Office Street, arresting a mix of women and one man. The operation, led by Tom McPhaul of the Houston office at the request of County Attorney Raymond McGee, produced no charges of operating open saloons or other crimes against detainees. Authorities described the raid as a bold, coordinated crackdown with participants from multiple agencies and a colorful mix of detainees.
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Galveston
Houston
Brawsout
Jasper
Lufkin
aAngietor
Brenham
Baytown
Overton
Mid
Raymond McGee
Tom McPhaul
WL Mills
Counterattacks Slow North Korean Assaults on Front
Allied lines report stiff counterattacks by North Korean forces along the central front. BETANKS: units from 7c company to four battalions countered near Inje and Sitke Ba, advancing 1000 to 4000 yards against resistance. Air cover and observation aided patrols as Reds withdrew northeast toward Yonchon and Yanggu Inje sector.
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He Gentral
Sitke Ba
Inje
Ward Kumbhwe
Pris- S
Reugi Tles
Yonchon
Hwachon
Ambiguous OCR Credit Unknown Winners at College Event
Incomplete OCR text mentions Texas A and M College related awards in a drawing department event. Names include Ronnie Frank Young Raymond of Robert Fasihe and Ross Incrande with unclear roles. No clear outcome, dates, or concrete facts available.
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Fys Bank High Brober
Lee Wich
Ene
Town Sant Deputy Benes County Court Week
A garbled OCR item mentions a deputy in Benes County and a court week with various names such as Dr. Ben Ammons and J. Reed. It references a holiday, a curtain club, an Army mention, and scattered notes about license plates and a reunion among triangle mates. The readable fragments indicate a local brief with multiple unrelated snippets.
Yanks Raid North Korea Details Emerged Before Senate
Admiral Forrest P. Sherman testified that a US warship landed a party on Korea’s northeast coast to destroy craft fit for laying mines. He said the unit returned after completing the mission and noted ongoing heavy unloading of supplies in Korea.
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Washington
Ives
Forrest PL
Sherimsu
Naval Operations
North Korea
Ming Jr
Shem
Karra
Korea
82 Feared Dead In Mine Explosion
Easington mine disaster leaves 82 feared dead after an explosion nine hundred feet underground. Rescuers work through debris as teams with breathing apparatus attempt to reach survivors while authorities report eighteen bodies already recovered and efforts paused for fresh shafts.
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Englsand
Sia Sc
Skinn
Coal Borad
Derham Jad
Ria
Old Soldiers Not Dead Yet Two Rebel Vets 105 Enjoy Reunion
Norfolk hosts a five day reunion of veteran Confederates aged 105 as General A W J Bush of Fitzgerald Georgia and General W D Townsend of Ola Louisiana share jokes and memories. A 15 gun salute marks the opening under a marble monument honoring the fallen and those unable to attend as the Stars and Bars are displayed around the seaport venue.
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Norfolk
Lee
A W. J. Bush
Fitzgerald
Georgia
W. D. Townsend
Ola
Louisiana
Fough
Dixie
Second Manassas
Committee Okays Redistricting Bills In Texas Senate
A Senate committee approved two congressional redistricting bills in Austin. One House measure, amended, would create a new 19 county South Texas district. The second bill would keep current districts and give Harris County two congressmen, with Texas entitled to a 22nd seat under the 1959 census.
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Austin
CPI
Senate
South
Texas
Searcy T Gracewell
Houston
Harris County
Crawford Martin
Hillsboro
Baby Snooks Dies Brice Ends Long Career
Hollywood remembers Fanny Brice as the beloved Baby Snooks for four decades on stage radio and screen. The 39 year old star died suddenly before retirement plans as funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 30 PM at Temple Israel with family and close colleagues present.
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Fanny Brice
R. Yester
Waorad
Babs Snooks
Toc Temple Israel
Max Nussbaum
Brice
Cedars of Lebanon
30Aur
Mr. Airs
Ray Starke
Lee Brice
Abe Lastieger
Rad
Wallard Leads at Memorial Day 40-Mile Auto Race
INDIANAPOLIS Ri- Lead feated Wallard cracks records at every milepost as the Memorial Day 5mile race tightens toward the finish. Houston's Cecil Green led at List lap but retired when part of his car came loose.
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Wallard
Indianapolis
Lee Wallard
Houston
Cecil Green
Sagary Woman and Heaven Cottage Timed Remark
A Chicago Sun-Times Syndicate note quips that admitting a sagary woman into heaven and granting her a cottage among mansions would be hell enough for her. The remark is framed as a biting social or literary aside.
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Chicago
Sun-Times
Syndivate
Fairbanks pilot Blair makes solo single engine transatlantic flight
Fairbanks Alaska pilot Charlies Blair flew a maroon Mustang fighter from Fairbanks toward New York in what was believed to be history's first solo flight in a single engine plane over the North Atlantic. The nine hour non stop flight faced cold high altitude conditions with weather winds aiding near the end. Blair, 30s, slept four hours before takeoff and wore oxygen gear at 22,000 to 25,000 feet. His wife Janice and son Christopher awaited his return in New York as officials noted no prior solo single engine transatlantic flight.
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Alaska
Charlies Blair
New York
North Pate
Blair
New York Wild
Weather Bureau
Aixyways
Bardufoss
Santa Claus
Pana American
Iney
Port
York
Janice
Christopher
Blairs
Memorial Day Quiet And Hot In Baytown
Baytonians spent Memorial Day seeking shade as temperatures hit 82 degrees with no rain forecast for services or picnics. Holiday traffic incidents were reported but toll appeared lower than expected while state lawmakers met on a tax bill in a conference committee amid a broader national toll of 18 traffic deaths across the country.
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California
National Safety Council
Officials Caravan Tours Baytown Area
A 10-vehicle state county and city officials caravan toured the Baytown area at 11 20 a m escorted by a State Highway Patrol car with representatives from Harris County Houston La Porte Chambers County and Baytown Chamber of Commerce. They inspected the Cove area Baytown Tunnel and the Trinity River crossing and later visited the Houston Ship Channel floor. State Highway Commission members including DeWitt Greer and E H Thornton attended though Thornton was delayed in court. The tour highlighted Highway 73 as a major regional project and included a lunch at the Repel Inn and visits to local industries.
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Baytown
State Highway Commission
Harris County
Houston
la Po
Chambers County
AW. TL. Busch
Chamber Highway Commuities
Truman Prays For Peace On Five Day Rest
President Truman rested on Blakiston Island Maryland during a five day cruise as he prayed for permanent peace. He urged the nation to join in the effort while aboard his yacht off the Potomac River. Newsmen and photographers accompanied the expedition aboard the Leonore and Vasga bondia Til as the flotilla moved toward Lower Chesapeake Bay.
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Truman
Fiiman
Na Hon
Ide
Williamsburg
Beas
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Slakision
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
Allies Should Join in Action Admiral Says
Admiral Forrest P Sherman urged a United Nations commercial and naval blockade of Communist China but warned a US only blockade could invite Russian opposition. He testified before the Senate on General MacArthur's dismissal, stressing UN allies should participate to enforce sanctions and that Russia might oppose unilateral action while backing a UN coordinated effort.
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U.P
Forrest P. Sherman
United Nations
China
United States
Russia
Sherman
Senate
Generalimatte MacArthur
Korea
Mac
MacArthur to Receive New Cadillac in Houston Visit
The Houston Hike Lodge plans to present General Douglas MacArthur with a brand new Cadillac during his June 13th and 14th visit. Lodge members voted to raise funds by contributions from Ellis and friends, with Pawl Ferguson, co-chairman of the Bik Fing Day Committee, noting the gift honors his patriotic service.
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Houston
Douglas MacArthur
Ellis
Pawl Ferguson
Ferguson
Holiday Hints Separates For Travel Ease
Holiday hints advise harmonizing colors when packing skirts and blouses to ease travel. Suggests long skirts and varied blouses serve as day and evening wear, with extra tips on earning money through Sun Want Ad rental of a spare room.
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