Tragic Death of Lita Youngblood by Train
Lita Youngblood, eighteen, died Monday morning near Valley Mille after walking onto a railroad track and being struck by a southbound engine. Police and witnesses described his deliberate approach to the approaching train and noted the body was found near the highway, with investigators later confirming death by self-inflicted action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lita Youngblood
Bork Youngblood
D. R. Youur
Valley Mille
BBC
Oswald
Teniety
Henry Gratude
Yoreman
W. T. Dixon
Wis
Pampl
Henry Cooper
Mercantile Company
La 40
Charlo Oxon
Ervin Young
Clifton
Gutton
T Dee
Youngblood
Teave ‘Hind
Tinfahed
Ie Wisitinur
Cliftaw
Santa Fe
Tallriad
Justice of the Peace
Henry Gooper
M Lockett Former Basque Citizen Dead
M Lockett a long time Roscoe resident and former Basque citizen died after injuries from a bull attack on his farm. He had been confined to his room in recent weeks and died early morning after a severe illness brought on by the incident. Burial followed from the Church of Christ with interment in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockett
Clifton Five Win At Tournament
Clifton five captured a county tournament title as Cub Baskaisers, led by Conely Smith, defeated Walnut Borinury and Ruppert with 28 to 18 and 80 to 19 scores. The team played a consistent, clocklike offense and prepared for the next trip to the District Tournament in Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pounds
Inkwowle
Conely Smith
Cub Baskaisers
Koppert
Cubs
Clifton
Cifton
Ruppert
Morgan
Thradatewet
Louisiana Tax Law Declared Invalid by Supreme Court
Washington February 10 The Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana tax law taxing newspapers advertising revenue. The act, tied to Huey P. Long’s legacy, imposed a 3 percent receipts tax on ads in papers with weekly circulation of 20,000 or more, citing constitutional issues.
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Washington
Mnt
Pletire
Nenta
Supreme Courts
Huey P. Long
Congress May Quit By April Says Speaker Hyman
Washington February 6 Congress may be able to adjourn by April if appropriations bills are passed Speaker Joseph W. Hyman said He opposed any House rules to expedite legislation but warned he may crack down to curb debate He noted the farm bill would not come up until the following week and the War Department supply bill would take priority next week Byrne commented the House could leave by noon and possibly in May with April as an option
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Washington
Congress
Joseph W. Hyman
House
Byrne
War Department
Foreign Countries Represented at U. of Texas
Foreign-born students from 21 countries attended The University of Texas this past year, with 118 total foreign-born students enrolled across The University and University School of Medicine at Galveston. Mexico provides 49. Belgium and others are represented. England, Germany, and Poland have students. China also appears in the roll.
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U. of T
Tustin
Tees
Texas
Ate
University School of Metictue
Galveston
Univers
Ome
Mexico
Ban ‘da
Wich
Cube
Beate Leach
England
Germany
Poli
Ching
Meridian Court and Local News Highlights And Visitors
Meridian Court and Local News cover a week of visitors and moves. Mentions Paul Brown in Temple with brother Preston Owen and family, Yeigin Gundy and Cynthia of Waco visiting relatives, and several Clifton and Union Hill residents visiting Temple, Waco, Fort Worth, and Walnut Springs. Also notes Commissioners Court meeting February 10, 1996 and welfare association actions.
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Ars
Paul Brown
Temple
Preston Owen
Aim
Yeigin Gundy
Cynthia
Waco
Grady Cooper
H. Cooper
Jakey Dunlap
Mexin
L.A. Dunlap
Claude Thompson
Familly
Clifton
Merilian
C. D. Gillaspie
Dawgenter
Margaret Ano
Mies Pearl Billings
Union Hill
Momaite Hobin
Mia Jonieath Yan
Mian Lynn Webster
Earl White
Mra MY Thuy Biter
Tublin
D. Horns
J. T. Lomas
Tre
Loman
Grandview
Commissioners’ Court
Jesus Far
Welfare Association
Miss Havel Frasier
Pat
Sas
Interesting News at Cranfills Gap
Community notes from Cranfills Gap recount visits of Mrs Carrie Diegler and Rev Bernt Swenson to see ill father B B Swenson, with updates on Burteson family from Muleshoe and progress from Providence Sanitarium surgery. Arlie high school trio repeat county champions at a recent tournament amid eligibility changes, plus local remarks on Terrel Miller’s operation and nearby social visits.
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Wm. B. Bertelsen
Bernt Swenson
Durand, Til
Carrie 2Iegler
Htohinin
Kansas
B. B. Swenson
Aire
Rank Burteson
Providence Sanitarium
Waco
Etting
Tanf-Vieliey
Tredell
Bennie Swenson
Clifton
Bosque County Approves New Highway Route Right of Way Planned
At a regular Bosque County Court meeting in Meridian the court unanimously approved a new highway routing from Clifton to Meridian via the Bosque River bridge, with a plan to buy the right of way. County officials and residents attended as the court sent the agreement to the State Highway Commission in Austin for action. The new route is expected to shorten distances between Meridian and Clifton and Meridian and Weisley, boosting daily traffic and county accessibility.
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Commissioners’ Court
Bosque County
Eal
Meridian
Highwey Nu
Bosque River Bridge
Fii
Cliftanaml
Tn Valley
Word
Tesporte
Austin
Cours
Harry Ines
The
Highway Commission
Prank Kell
Wichita
Clie
Chiftan
Wibeley
Wille
Admiral Byrd to Lecture in Waco Baylor University
Admiral Byrd famed for polar flights and exploration will speak at Baylor University in Waco on Thursday night at the mall. The lecture supports his Antarctic and Arctic expeditions as part of fundraising for further research. A full house is expected and tickets can be secured through Dr. A J Armstrong at Baylor University.
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Admiral Tyra
Inez Five
Atlantic
North Pole
Opervlini
Antaretica
Ra Ilion
Waco Mall
Baylor University
K.id. Triv
Tex
Admiral Hye
Admiral Byrd
Cary
Adentiie
Prine
Phos
A. J. Armstrong
Baylor
Waco
Beware Of Spectacle Salesman Targeting McGregor
Historic warning about a traveling spectacle salesman operating in McGregor and nearby towns. The con uses a home visit by an alleged optician offering eye tests and spectacles with a down payment, then vanishes with the money. Similar schemes previously appeared selling bed spreads and linens, leaving buyers cheated.
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McGragor
Maleanyon
Texas
McGregor
Magazine Club Meeting Focused on Germany Topic
The Magazine Club met February 4 at Mrs Robt Baldridge's home with seventeen members present. Guests Mines Grammer Friend Duncan and others attended. Discussions by Mrs Hyers and Mrs Mauke covered Contributions to Science and The National and Political Life of Germany. A dessert plate was served at the end. The next meeting is February 18 with an exhibition.
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Magazine Club
Robt. L. Baldridge
Prment
Mines
Grammer
Supreme Senator Norria Criticizes the Court
Supreme Senator Norria voices strong criticism toward the Supreme Court in a recent session. Political observers note the debate centers on judicial limits and legislative powers.
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Supreme
Norria
Pe Court
Historic Relics Wanted For Texas Centennial
Historic relics are sought for the Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas next summer. Collectors may loan rare items that reflect Texas explorations from 1519 onward, including diaries, letters, and books. Contact Professor Gambrell of the historical commission for information and shipment terms.
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Pallas
Teras
Dallenx
Fife
Texas
Iypf
Betsbert Gaibrell
Ablesion
Texhe
Pei ‘Ustuine
Gumbrett
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M. Lockett
Kelly
Ouisiana
Hyran
Robert
Dubbs) Martinh
Pace
Wet
Uniby
Marke Rewer
Meridian Court
Cranfills Gap
Ead
Cistar
Calwick
Farmers State Bank
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