Senate Judiciary approves anti lynching bill amid debate
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved an anti lynching bill by 19 to 3 despite objections from Sens. Edward J. East, Ferguson, and others. Supporters, including sponsor Hemer Ferguson, argued it would deter lynching with penalties up to death, while critics warned it may alter police jurisdiction and require broader attorney general involvement.
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Oak Ridge Wage Dispute Settled at Atomic Lab
Oak Ridge Tennessee June 14 settlement reached in wage dispute at the Oak Ridge atomic supply plant. AFL union workers had sought 26 cents an hour with 17 sessions totaling 42 hours. talks included mediation and coordination, no contract yet but a stalemate avoided. Company leader Glavk E Cen centers and Kenneth L. Scott reported ongoing cooperation to ensure continuous lab operation and future benefits.
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Businessmen of Ector Plan Community Yes Rally
Businessmen of Ector organize a Business Men's union led by H. D. Ray president and Moore vice president to promote town support. C A Jennings chairs the committee with W J Ferguson, E. E .Tt and Fred Wagoner as vice chairmen. A meeting is set for the night of June 15 to organize upcoming activities.
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Old Age Insurance Bill Sent to Senate by House
The House approved a federal old age insurance bill by a standing vote and sent it to the Senate. The measure is part of the Republican leadership's legislative push before adjournment.
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Fourth Columbia River Flood Threat Nears
Portland, Ore June 14 A fourth Columbia river flood threat nears Portland as Army engineers work around the clock to save the Reynolds aluminum plant valued at 43 million dollars. About 14,000 cubic yards of sand were dumped to build a barrier against backwaters swelling over 8,500 acres in the past 36 hours. Water rose three feet on the Campbell road embankment as sandbags were stacked by Fort Lewis troops and volunteers. A rock barricade near the Vancouver Avenue bridge aims to halt the next peak expected Monday. The Weather Bureau forecast the river top 30 feet today through Wednesday near Vancouver Washington, the highest since the spring deluge. National Guard and Civil Defense volunteers assist in dike work as a crisis could last up to a week.
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Fannin 4-H Girl Earns Chance at Movie Role
Fannin County 4-H Club announces nationwide talent search for an under 18 member to portray in The Green Promise. Four girls will be chosen for screen tests with expense paid Hollywood trip, requiring two years 4-H membership and active work. Entry forms available from Miss Margaret Jackson, county home demonstration agent.
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Lamouth May Earns Medical Degree at SMU
James Lamouth May son of the Rev and Mrs H G May of Wintersore received a medical degree at graduation exercises of the Southwestern Medical Foundation held in McFarland Hall at SMU Dallas in June. May was raised in Bonnam and attended Bonnam schools while his father pastored the First Methodist Church of Bonnah.
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Pincers Removed From Woman After Ten Years
Naples report says Mrs. Lucia Echilla recovers after surgeons remove surgical pincers that had remained in her abdomen since 1938. She had endured abdominal pain leading to the operation and the instrument’s long-term presence was confirmed by doctors.
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Italy
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Lucia Echilla
Showdown Fight Expected On Housing Bill
Washington reports a showdown planned to push the Taft-Ellender-Wagner housing bill to a House vote before week’s end. The House rules committee could pigeonhole or clear the measure for debate. hearing date pending. The bill, approved by the Senate, would authorize federal aid to build 10 million homes over ten years.
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Supreme Court Dismisses Major GI Insurance Case
The Supreme Court unanimously threw out a broad veterans life insurance claim that would have increased the cost of the government program by billions of dollars. The decision centered on the method of paying insurance claims and unsettled the Veterans Administration for years.
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City Police Report Busy Weekend With Arrests
Chief D R McKissack says about 12 Black individuals were arrested after a free-for-all gang fist at a local Black persons dance mall. Eight other defendants faced drunkenness and disturbance charges. some had fines paid in court while others were to pay later.
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Changes Made In Swim Schedules For Summer
Rus Baldwin announced summer recreation swim schedules with Tuesday and Thursday mornings for children ages 6 to 10 reporting at 3 00 pm for beginners and intermediates. At 9 15 am older swimmers over 11 report for advanced sessions.
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Senate Eyes Penny by Penny ERP Spending Oversight
UPI reports Senate watchdogs will monitor every cent of ERP funding in exchange for support of deep House cuts. Bridges and Hoffmann push tight fiscal control, aiming to ensure money is spent carefully both at home and abroad. The Appropriations Committee restores most of Europe Recovery spending, restoring 245 million dollars.
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Ten Mexicans to Be Sent Back after Illinois Truck Smuggling
Chicago officials said 39 men and a woman from Mexico will be flown back after seizure of a false bottomed truck carrying a 12-ton load of cantaloupes. They were arrested in a four-story building on Chicago's West Side following a five-day trip from Texas.
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One Killed Two Injured In Wreck Near Hico
A car crashed into an excavation near Hico in Hamilton County early today. Tommy Cunningham 19 of Fairly was killed. Betty Lee Fairy 17 was critically injured and Margaret Whitehead 16 was less seriously hurt. Both girls live in Carlton.
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Hamilton County
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Carlton
Donation call for Dolbloud donors at 1003 North Center
Dr Juve A Ringer issued a charity patent call this afternoon asking Type O Army Navy or Type A American hospital donors and others to meet him at 1003 North Center at 10 38 a m Tuesday for typing.
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France presses Italy to deliver ships under treaty terms
Paris reports the French Navy, weakened to a quarter of its WWII strength, renews demands under the 1947 peace treaty for Italy to surrender fighting tonnage. Italy is said to have kept about 144000 tons, with 107000 slated for scrap or reparations, while only a portion has been transferred.
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Seventeen year old boy drowns in Lovelace pit
Seventeen year old Lee Radig drowned at Lovelace Texas seven miles south of here after he fell into a water filled pit while his friend Ralph Aller attempted a rescue. Rescue efforts were reported to be in progress.
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Fort Worth Markets Slow Steady Prices For Livestock
Fort Worth market report shows steady demand and varied cattle prices. Good and choice slaughter calves bring 26 to 31.50 per hundredweight while steers and yearlings sell 22 to 31.50. Calves around 2500 head and hogs noted at 18 to 20 for sows with stocker pigs around 21.
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De Gaulle Says France Drifted Under Weak Regime
In Nevers France June 14 1958 Charles de Gaulle attacked the current French regime saying it is weak and drifting as he campaigns to oust Premier Robert Schuman. He warned the six nation pact on Western Germany proves the government’s weakness. About 10 000 to 13 000 supporters attended rallies denouncing local officials and pressuring groups. De Gaulle urged independence and praised farmers for helping rebuild Europe.
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Soviet Redirects Rivers in Bold Plan Reported
The Soviet Union has begun diverting at least six northern Russian rivers to flow south toward the Caspian Sea. Reports from Czech newspaper Rudé Právo reached London, noting one river redirected the Pechora from the Arctic toward the Caspian, shrinking rapidly and risking sturgeon and caviar supplies.
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Plans Complete For Leonard Youth Center
Final plans outline a program at Leonard High School auditorium Monday at 8 p.m. to discuss organizing a Youth Center in Leonard. The city council, school board, parents and local organizations plan to house the center in the city hall and will screen the film Youth USA.
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Pistol and Shotgun Duel on Morgan Farm Leaves Men Unharmed
County Attorney George Truett Avery investigates after a late Saturday duel on Morgan farm. A pistol fired two shots, a shotgun blast was returned, and both men fled unharmed. Both were questioned as deputies gathered details of the incident.
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Official Death Toll In Ship Sinking At 31
Copenhagen reports the Danish steamer Ejsebern Eva Frida sank with 251 missing or dead after collision? storm. Officials say most passengers were aboard when the vessel went down near Denmark and Norway. Rescue efforts continue as inquiry and casualty tallies unfold.
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Austrian POW Release Demand Raises International Tension
In Vienna a government and military officials advocate freeing Austrian prisoners of war. Inter‑secretary Ferdi Grat denmaanden stresses Allied control over Austria should not be abolished, while Gruber signals no government desires ending allied supervision. The dispute centers on prisoner policy and postwar governance.
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AL Tie Gruber
Austria
Former Bonhamites Win Amateur Prize
Rose Mary and Joyce Wood and editors of Mr and Mrs T C Wood are former Bonham residents. Manhattan Beach Calis won first place in the weekly Amateur show sponsored by Hermosa Beach. The two girls presented a song duo act. Mr and Mrs Wood are former residents of Bonham.
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House Rules Clears Peacetime Draft for House Vote
Rep. Forest Harness signals support. Rules Committee, 12 members, delays finalized to noon. Chairman Leo Aten invites further testimony from pro and anti draft factions as momentum builds toward the House approving the peacetime draft bill after Senate passage.
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Congress Must Have Courage To Resist Demands
Republican Gov Horace A. Hil dreth of Maine urged during the 40th Annual Governors Conference that Congress must resist unwise demands to win votes. He said Congress should not bow to political pressure or federal overreach and warned against yielding to calls that would undermine state and federal balance.
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Cars Damaged In Wreck Saturday Near Frances Bayle
A Saturday wreck damaged several cars on South Ma Street near Frances Bayle. The front of a Waugh car was struck, with one driver identified as Mr Lithe Vavet. Police and witnesses described a chaotic scene as vehicles colliding near the bay area.
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Rash Talk Lands Speaker In Jail
A speaker known for reckless remarks was jailed after a Sunday incident in which he confronted law enforcement. Witnesses describe the moment he faced Chief of Police O. R. Mussack and Officer Neu Falls, admitting the rashness of his statements.
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