Ice cream cone history and a drought note from Rochelle
In Rochelle Texas on August 11 residents discuss a dry spell and hoped for rain while recalling summer routines watering stock. The piece then recounts the ice cream cone invention sparked at the 1904 St Louis Fair and traces its rise to modern production and global popularity.
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Rochelle
Texas
J. P. Williamson
Brady
McCulloch
Marion
Star-Telegram
America
St. Louis
Ernest A. Hamwi
Damascus
Syria
Fred Bruckmann
Portland
Alexander McClaren
Jacob Fussell
U. S
Congress Acts On National Security Immunity and Wiretap Bills
The House approved an immunity bill to curb witnesses invoking the Fifth Amendment in national security cases and to punish perjury and contempt. It also passed a citizenship revocation bill for those seeking violent overthrow and a wiretap measure allowing evidence in security prosecutions after federal judge approval. These actions aim to curb subversive activity and plug legal loopholes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Peros
United States
Judith Caplan
Supreme Court
Congress
Hemphill Graduates From NCO Academy in Korea
Cpl. Kenneth R. Hemphill aged 20 and his wife Shirley of Brady were noted for completing the Second Infantry Division Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Korea. Hemphill, a combat construction specialist in Company D of the division’s Second Engineer Combat Battalion, attended the four week course because of leadership ability and soldierly appearance.
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Kenneth R. Hemphill
Shirley
Brady
Second Infantry Division
Korea
Hemphill
Nationwide Plea to Boost FBI Fight Against Reds and Pinks
The message urges stronger support for federal agencies in the anti communist campaign. It frames the effort as vital to national security and calls for expanded enforcement and public backing. It cites fears of subversion and urges unity behind law and order.
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FBI
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Mother's Death
Please accept our grateful thanks for all the loving acts of kindness shown us at the time of our mother's death. And Mrs. Robert Sellman.
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Robert Sellman
Hemphill Receives Army Tactics Training and Leadership Briefing
Hemphill, who joined the Second last December, received instruction in tactics weapon familiarization and leadership techniques. He entered the Army in July 1953 and completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. His parents Mr and Mrs C W Hemphill live in Pear Valley.
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Hemphill
Army
Fort Leonard Wood
C. W. Hemphill
Pear Valley
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Blanco
San Antonio
Otto Schwope
Trinity
New Orleans
John B. Peytoon
NCO Academy
Barton Motors
Nance Battery Service
R. Pow
Vas
Lia
State Farm
Tye Barnett
N. Blackburn
Gartmans
Nee Thene
C. Fisher
AL Imara
Dallas
Sre
Lipton
Black Pepper
Sunnybank Margarine
Bel-air
Dot
Pineapple
Prune Juice West Toi
Vienna
Lil
Roxb Family Candy
van Camp
Bot
Jor
Safeway
Ryt
Gal. Bot
Valencia
Edward
Banara
Sleepy Hollow
Beverly
Off-Iest
Cragmont Cola
Peach Preserves Express
Ando
Frankfurters Celle Pts
Turkey
Toms i
Stina Setewey
U. S. Gov't
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