West Texan hunter tracks down 1090 swindlers in long career
J Frank Norfleet the rancher turned detective spent two decades pursuing confidence men across the United States and Canada. He tracked 1090 swindlers, captured in cities from Denver to Los Angeles, and lived to see his tale in a second printing of his book. Now 91 and retired to Hale Center Texas he enjoys raising fighting cocks and racing horses when health allows.
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Norfleet
West Texas
Hale Center
North America
United States
Canada
Los Angeles
Georgia
Salt Lake City
Denver
Nuclear Navy Reveals Nautilus And Atomic Sub Progress
A Navy hosted overnight tour of the atomic powered submarine Nautilus in New London highlights the leap in nuclear propulsion. Experts explain benefits like extended submerged operation and global travel without refueling, with Sea Wolf and more subs planned.
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New London
Conn
United States
Navy
Advertising fragment lists cosmetic products and prices
A brief ad snippet shows items including 5 oz baby powder and 9 oz Lie spray deodorant for men with prices around 57 cents to 47 cents and mentions 5 oz quantities. The readable text emphasizes consumer goods and sale pricing from a period newspaper page.
Auto Inspections Behind Schedule in Texas
Texas safety inspections of about four million registered vehicles are severely behind schedule with the April 15 deadline approaching. The Texas Highway Safety Council reports stations, especially in metropolitan areas, have fallen behind in the past six weeks after a satisfactory start. Executive Director G. C. Moitie notes many motorists have yet to present vehicles for checks.
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Texas
Highway Safety Council of Texas
G. C. Moitie
Morris
Inspection Delays Stall Local Activity
Fragments indicate inspections are ongoing but progress has halted and overall activity has come to a standstill. No further details are clear from the readable text.
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