Miss Arizona Bets On Jacque Mercer In Miss America
Atlantic City reporters note Jacque Mercer of Arizona is a sure winner as Miss America prelims unfold. Mercer wowed judges with Juliet potion scene and tied for honors earlier with Miss California, while contestants mingle backstage and locals prepare for tonight’s finale. Betty Crowley from New Jersey headlines the platform as Lenora Slaughter reports sales surpassing $1200 for nearby supporters.
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Harman W. Nichols
Atlantic City
Bellhops
Jacque Mercer
X. Ranch
Litchfield
Arizona
Miss Arizons
Juliet
Jacoue
Jane Ann Pedersen
California
Western Union
Lenora Slaughter
Egg Harbor
Ghost Town
Birth Certificate Forgery Ties Murder Suspect to Case
Brady area case unfolds with district attorney Haun stating the murder suspect’s birth certificate may be forged. He cites confusion over the suspect’s identity with multiple names and ages, while attorney Evans J. Adkins and Baum stress intended justice for all parties. The investigation focuses on a hijack murder linked to Realtor Lewis F. and a yet unnamed female suspect.
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Brady
Sept
Ralston P. Day
Bean
Sophis
Sendra
Ehusetts
Gun Peterson
Massagiri
Lewis F
Baur Peid
Haun
Chinese Reds Open Assault Near Canton
Communist commanders hurled 1 900 troops toward Hensyens as observers foresee a possible full scale Canton assault. Nationalists set two new defense lines near Ying tak and Chacan to meet the expected onslaught. General Yeh Chien Ying, Peiping veteran and top Communist general, is placed in charge of South China for the Canton drive.
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Hensyens
Yingtak
Chacan
Swatow
Peiping
Yeh Chien-Ying
South China
Yeh
Chaling
Bengyang
Caxton
Baytown Council Debates Subdivision Proposals And Tax Relief
The Baytown council wrestled with whether to approve a Central Heights subdivision linking to Goose Creek plant after developers failed to meet curb and water mains requirements. Britton Cravens Addition No 4 won tentative approval despite concerns. Mayor Ward warned of precedent. Tax reductions for Mr. and Mrs. Wolowski near Cedar Bayou Road were denied.
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Pruett
David Donoghue
Statter
Haywood Nelms
Radford Byerly
Carter Lumber Company
Boyston
Pelly
R. E. van Deventer
Britton-Cravens Lumber Company
Britton-Cravens
J.A. Ward
van Deventer
T. Wolowski
Knowlton
Cedar Bayou Road
Highway 146
Dale Picks Up Seven More Pinball Devices
Froston September 16. Authorities led by Constable Dele Richardson seized seven more allegedly illegal pinball machines, bringing the total salvaged to 58 in a warehouse. Richardson aims to reach 300 machines in the crackdown.
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Frouston
Bayou
Dele Richardson
la Porte
Totel
Richardson
County Grand Jury Eyes Union Actions
Houston September 10 The Hous ton County grand jury investigates union actions amid two chemical plant walkouts in the Houston area It will focus on picketing by Local 227 of the Oilfield Workers International Union and on restraining orders and damages sought by Consolidated Chemicals Industries and Mathieson Chemicals Corporation against unions A Consolidated Chemicals employee was arrested for displaying a pistol at a plant during a picket line investigation and the grand jury subpoenaed four union officers including presidents and secretaries of the Oilfield Workers union and an AFL local connected to a bridge repair effort near La Porte
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Herxis County Grand Jury
Oil Workers Union
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Mathieson Chemicals Corporation
Oilfield Workers International Union (Ciu
Consolidated Chemicals
Grand Jury
Oilfield Workers Union
AFL
Mathieson
la Porte
Two GI Brothers Die In Auto Crash Near Harrisonville
Harrisonville Missouri September 16 two soldiers brothers from Camp Chaffee Arkansas died instantly when a Model A Ford left Highway 71 and overturned several times near here early today. Richard Wonderly about 22 and Lawrence Weasd erly about 21 are listed as fatally injured by Cass County Sheriff Temple Forrest. Charles M Rodenbeck 21 was taken to Memorial Hospital. The sheriff said the group were on leave from the camp.
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Camp Chaffee
Arkaz Sas
Cass County
Temple Forrest
Richard L. Wonderly
Lawrence Weasderly
Charles M Rodenbeck
Memorial Resvital
U. S. Highway No. 71
Here
Pickets Halt Trains On MP Tracks Across Several States
Pickets along Missouri Pacific lines disrupted rail service prompting union meetings to discuss strike strategy. Sedalia and De Soto Missouri and Dupo Illinois faced severe disruption at division points and yards. Road transport and Greyhound planned expanded service as chambers urged settlement while MP offered arbitration, which was rejected. Daily rail traffic moved roughly 12,000 passengers and 250 tons of freight across a multi-state region.
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Sedalia
Desoto
Missouri
Dupo
Dinois
Duno
Gail Transportation
Southwestern Greyhound Busines
Harsar City Chamber of Commerce
St. Louis Chamber
Truman
Missouri Pacific Wed
Brotherhoods
Pastor Wins Sips Money Files Suits in Texas City
LA MARQUE Sept 19 Rev Harry H. Burch leader of the La Marque anti-vice league said his group still plans to push on slot machines after admitting he won 1.40 from two machines yesterday. He gave the coins to Justice P. Beddell along with two complaints charging two operators with permitting inter quittent gaming. The judge sealed the winnings as evidence and returned them to the minister.
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Harry H. Burch
Burch
Pevas
Justice of the Peace
Justice
P. Beddell
Texas City
Justice Riddell
Rev. Burch
Hev Burch
Justice Rutledge in Second coma at York Hospital
Justice Wiley B. Rutledge lapsed into a second coma at York Hospital as his condition remained critical. Attending physician Dr. Fred A. J. Geier reported relapses with high fever and pulse while Rutledge, age 35, had shown brief improvements earlier in the week after a cerebral hemorrhage. His family gathered as doctors continued constant care after his transfer from Washington.
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Maine
Supreme Court
Wiley B. Rutledge
Morning
Jurist
York Hospital
Fred A. J. Geier
Washington, D.C
Geier
Justice
Missing Houston Boy Found in California
Houston reports a 16 year old boy missing since July 26 was found in San Francisco in a dazed condition. He claimed he did not run away and is the son of Mrs. L A Duesterberge who never gave up hope he would be found.
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Houston
San Francisco
Clifford Alexander
Irs
L. A
Annexation Debate Centers on Baytown Plants and Taxes
A long dispute over annexing three synthetic rubber plants hinges on whether city tax costs would rise by about 90 000 annually and whether the plants remain assets providing jobs and buying power. Pruett and Ward clash over protection from annexation, with no official action taken as council members weigh risks and public sentiment.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Pruett
Baytown
Ward
Teesons
Gunman Kills Constable and Escapes in Gunfire
In St Louis Missouri on September 10 a gunman killed Constable Paul H Kissrgec and critically wounded two officers, Constable William G Mason and Constable Frank L Baur. Police named Andrew Betts, 29, as the shooter who fled after a brief exchange of gunfire with one wounded officer.
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ST. Louis
WEA
Paul Hkissergec
Andrew Betts
William G. Mason
Frank L. Baur
Malta Would End British Ties Join U S
Malta threatens secession from Britain and offers to become a U S base in exchange for Marshall Plan aid. Prime Minister Paul Boffa asks parliament for a plebiscite if Britain fails to grant Malta direct aid, as thousands of Yeberers face dockyard layoffs and employment hinges on the decision.
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United States
Girl Scout Workers To Meet Here
Girl Scout workers gather at the Humble Dining Room for a dinner and business meeting led by Eunice Mi Prein executive director of the three state Cactus Region. A chorus of negro Girl Scouts will sing and Baytown Scouts assist with hosting duties and guiding visitors to the community house. Reservations can be made with Aranna Watson Box 531 Baytown.
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Eunice Mi Prein
1 Scout Organization
B. M. Filbert
Aranna Watson
Baytown
Hila Scott Powell
Aree
Bartown
Watson
Bill Holland Faces Possible Suspension
Syracuse report states Bill Holland, winner of the Indianapolis 500 speed record race, faced a possible one year suspension after missing the New York State Fair qualifying event due to travel delays from Rutland Vermont. Separate item notes a Philadelphia police update: a 3 year old girl abducted in Trenton New Jersey was found near Fairmount Park.
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Mey
Rutland
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Janie Frenz
Trenton
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Thomas Seeks 1000-Bed VA Hospital for Houston
Houston congressman Albert Thomas pledged aid to expand the Veterans Administration Hospital in Houston from 300 beds to 1000 beds. He noted a 900 veteran waiting list and limited funds, praising staff for a strong record. He said VA will review capacity and plans to push for opening 500 more beds and adding 2000 beds total if possible, citing staff shortages but belief in recruitment. Thomas is on a brief Houston visit and will return to Washington soon. Theres a death listed: Patries Henry Cuencey, 74, father of Mrs. W. B. Ballard, died Friday. services to be held at Flerthman chapel in Houston.
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Albert Thomas
Veterans Administration Hospital
Thomas
Cspital
Washington
Toomes
Patries
Henry Cuencey
W. B. Ballard
Ceder Bayou
Sunder
Flerthman Funeral Chapel
Order of Arrow Scouts Plan Sunday Meeting
Boy Scouts who are members of the Order of the Arrow will gather Sunday at 2 p.m in the Bay town Chamber of Commerce offices to prepare for the Indian ritual act at the annual Boy Scout Circus. All members are urged to attend for costumes and equipment as the circus is set for October 29 at Humble ball park.
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Baytown
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