Veteran Seeks VA Aid After Military Service Hurdles
Frank A. Rekestran, a 24 year old veteran from Morgans Point, faces ongoing delays in VA relief. He will travel to Dallas for a VA hearing after years of hospital care and work on rehabilitation, hoping officials will renew his failed claim and grant aid for his service related injuries.
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Frank A. Rékestran
Veterans Administration
New Hope
Dallas
Young Rakestraw
R. Wrakestraw
Morgans Point
la Porte High School
Navy
Armed Services
Hollywood
Doc Corkle
Connie Marshal
Citrus industry braces as 14 million boxes move out
Rio Grande Valley expects about 14 million boxes of oranges and grapefruit to be shipped this weekend signaling a recovery after last year's freeze. State Agriculture Commissioner John C. White notes production exceeds last year though remains below pre-freeze yields. The citrus season opened Wednesday with first shipments anticipated by Saturday, meeting Texas maturity standards.
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Austin
Goi
Rio Grande Valley
John C. White
Texas
Elks Lodge Here Observes National Newspaper Week
Baytown Elks Lodge 1644 observes National Newspaper Week with a banquet at the Rehr Inn and a meeting at the lodge hall. Exalted Ruler Ben D Jones and Sun staff praised The Baytown Sun for representing the newspaper profession.
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Elks Lodge
Ben D. Jones
Baytown
Sun
Fred Hartman
Truman Gives Candidates Competition In 1952 Race
Springfield Indiana December 3 President Truman's whistle stop tour is already pressuring major party presidential hopefuls. Governor Stevenson leadership team assembles with young, driven aides while avoiding veteran bosses. Carl McGowan emerges as Stevenson’s key adviser, a poised figure likely to shape campaign strategy.
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Lyle C. Wilsson
Springfield
Truman
Adlaire Stevenson
Democratic Strategy Board
Stevenson
Stephen Michell
Chicago
Wilson W. Wyatt
Gev
Sonal
Hlsen
Meton
Truman Cdminisration
al M. Landon
Topeka
Clayton Fritchey
David Bell
Westt
Americans For Democratic Action
Tours
Manmare
Carl McGowan
Marty Hawkins
Clark Cliford
Record Breaking Polio Outbreak Past Peak
Washington report says the 1952 polio outbreak likely peaked with 3,535 new cases in the week ending Sept. 27, a drop of 693 from the prior week. The year to date totals 37,826, below 1949’s 42,106 peak, with the Midwest and California reporting the most new cases.
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Washington
Mearth ‘Service
Aleyirred
Midwestern
California
Ancient Aztec rites use captives in revelatory sacrifices
A fragmented report notes Aztec ritual practice employing captives for offerings to gods. It mentions prolonged ceremonies and ornate splendor, spanning multiple years as part of sacrificial rites.
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E. M. Goodsgn
Michigan
Mamie
International Soundpitetos
Harry Truman
New York
Grand Central Terminal
Boston
Buffalo
N. C
Philadelphe
Cleveland
Cincinnati
U. S. Louis
Belrait.International
U.S
Generali' Sie
Sad Orb
Iron Curtain
W. Burresstight
John Balquist
U.S. Sth
Wesuefap
SHAWS
Fleese
Rogers
Parton
Mane
Beall
Beals
Thrift
Texas Avenue
Westex Boots
Mike Franss
Olary
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