Texan Guilty In Veteran Funds Theft
Former Texas Land Commissioner Bascom Giles was found guilty as an accomplice in the theft of $6,800 from the veterans land program. The 12 man jury set his punishment at years in prison. he remained free on $2,000 bond after a motion for a new trial. The case centers on the Rosenaw Ranch purchase for veterans and involved 319 indictments across 9 counties.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Bascom Giles
98Th
Giles
Veterans Land Program
Veterans Land
Kenneth Towery
Cuero
Veterans Land Board
Kinney County
Tom Regian
Temple
Regian
Roberts Services Set For Today In Moulton
funeral services for William J. Roberts 73 a retired farmer were to be held today at 4 at the Moulton Baptist Church with Rev Roswell Owens officiating. He died Wednesday at 11 15 a m at his home after a heart attack. Survivors include sons Joseph M and William T Roberts both of Moulton and George D Roberts of Spring.
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Moulton
William J. Roberts
Moulton Baptist Church
Roswell Owens
Mr. Roberts
Joseph M
William T. Roberts
George D. Roberts
Teen-Agers Drown In Japan
A giant wave swept a junior high swimming class at the Sea of Ise, 45 miles southwest of Nagoya, drowning 36 teenage girls. Rescue efforts, delayed by no police call and slow first aid, left only nine revived from 45 pulled from the surf.
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Tsu
Japan
Antic
Sea of Ise
Nagoya
Honshu
Taro Tano
Susumu Nagai
Self Escapes Injury In Decatur Accident
Earle Self of 1217 7th Ave SE escaped injury yesterday morning when his 1950 Mercury, traveling west on 8th St SE, struck the curb on the left and spun around heading east. Police report he likely lost control at high speed. the car skidded about 20 steps before stopping.
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Earle Self
7Th Ave
Mercury
8Th St
Self
Kennedy
Terry
Youth Charged After Lawrence County Mishap
A 14 year old Moulton youth Laymon Jackson was charged with driving without a license after an accident on Five Points Road in Lawrence County at 10 55 a m. Police estimated damage to Jacksons 1954 Ford at 100 dollars. The Ford traveling south swerved into a ditch when a 1953 Chevrolet tow truck driven by Fed Jones Clebie Springs pulled onto the road.
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Moulton 2
Laymon Jackson
Lawrence County
Moulton
Five Points
Ford
Jackson
Roy Thomas
Wilburn Craft
Fed Jones
Clebie Springs
Arson Probed After Saratoga Fires Toward Track
Saratoga Springs police chief leads inquiry into two fires at the historic Sar atoga race track that destroyed three barns and damaged another. No horses harmed. Mayor Mallory warns of a fire bug as Saratoga opens its 90th season.
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Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Robert Flanagan
Buffalo
Saratoga Race Track
Addison Mallory
George KirkPatrick
Saratoga
Ruling Strikes Down Texas Segregation Laws in Schools
Federal Judge R. Ewing Thomason orders Texas Western College to admit Negro students and declares segregation in public schools illegal in the state. Governor Shivers cautions against rushed desegregation as districts move to desegregate, including Brownwood and San Angelo announcing next fall start.
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EL Paso
Tex
Texas
Allan Shivers
R. Ewing Thomason
West Texas
Texas Western College
University of Texas
Thelma White
John Ben Shepherd
Thomason
Shivers
Brownwood
Board of Education
San Angelo
Fire damages stables as 21 horses moved from damaged barns
Fire yesterday hit stables with 58 and 59 destroyed and much space unoccupied. A caterer chopped the back of one barn to allow grooms to lead out 21 horses, well known, as horses are being shipped here.
Trucks Roll Again in New England After Strike
Boston drivers return to work as AFL Teamsters Union and seven trucking firms reach a three year contract ending a regional stoppage. The deal gives Boston drivers 37 cents an hour raise and other regional drivers 50 cents an hour over the period.
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Boston
New England
AFL Teamsters Union
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
President Eisenhower Encourages Boys Nation Members
President Eisenhower told the Boys Nation group that firm right decisions and courage lead to success and possibly presidency. He spoke informally to two youths from each state, sponsored by the American Legion, and received honorary membership, a pin, and a motor tiller for his Gettysburg farm.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Boys’ Nation
American Legion National Americanism Commission
Gettysburg, Pa
Cooler Weather Brings Relief In Some Areas
The Associated Press reports refreshing breezes eased heat in northern sections but hot, humid conditions return for much of the country. A weak cool front fails to curb Gulf air, with many Midwest areas forecast to remain hot. In Detroit a thunderstorm dropped temperatures from 100 to 73 in an hour, two people died and property damage was heavy.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Gulf of Mexico
Plains
Great Lakes
North Atlantic States
Detroit
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Doan
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