Body of Lilbern Johnson Williams Found in Rio Grande
The body of 7 year old Lilbern Johnson Williams was recovered at the water's edge of the Rio Grande near Briggs Dairy Farm by Border Patrol Inspectors Edmund H. Lodge and George C. Caiton after flooding swept him from a tree where he clung during a river rise. He had been selling minnows when the flood occurred. Private burial services were planned for Tuesday at Westlawn Cemetery under Doran Funeral Home supervision with Dr. M. L. Baker officiating. Williams, a retired railroad man, lived on Devil’s River for six years and left a brother, five sons, and a daughter living in Northern States.
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Lilbern Johnson Willams
Rio Grande
Briggs
Edmund H. Lodge
George C. Caiton
Border Patrol
Wiliams
Devil's River
O. R. Williams
Ald
Norbert Kuna
Sheriff's Department
Doran
Westlawn
M. L. Baker
First Presbyterian Church
Williams
Tiinois
UN May Take Part In Berlin Deadlock
The State Department suggested the United Nations could play a role if the Berlin crisis worsens. Talks continue among the German occupation powers and no UN action is deemed urgent yet. Secretary Lie's Security Council appeal was referred to Washington for reaction.
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Berlin
Washington
State Department
United Nations
U.N
Lake Success
N.Y
U. S
Trygve Lie
Security Council
Lie
Oon
Lincoln White
Cougcess
Bnt
Leeta
White
Fukui quake death toll may hit thousands in Japan
Reports from Fukui on the June quake cite estimates of up to 2 600 dead and injured in the stricken area. American relief teams aid the injured and homeless as fires burn through collapsed streets and towns. Officials note no tidal waves and place Japan’s damage in the broader prefecture tally amid widespread destruction.
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Fukui
Japan
New Earth Terriers
Joseph W. Swing
U. S. Army First Corps
Kyoto
Pukul
Tokyo
Asahi
System For Checking Moving Permits In Del Rio
City officials announced a new plan to prevent confusion in moving buildings from Laughlin Field to Del Rio. The permit must be secured at City Hall by the building owner and the receiving lot owner and then handed to the mover. This process records ownership and the relocation site to improve accountability.
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Laughlin Field
del Rio
City Hall
Red Cross Man Checks On Flood Sufferers
George BR. Jackinson a Red Cross official based in St. Louis visited Del Hiv and Maverick County on Tuesday to assess flood needs. Applications for aid begin Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Warner Building Red Cross office and aid will be given as needed after review.
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George BR. Jackinson
Geld
Red Cross
St. Louis
del Hiv
Maverick County
Warner Bullring
Johnson
Druggists to Convene in Del Rio July 21
Members of the Southwest Texas Druggists Association will meet in Del Rio on July 21 to elect officers and reorganize the group. A prior meeting in Eagle Pass prompted the restructur ing move. Wyaydelle Hill invited the group to Del Rio and the assembly accepted. The convention will be at the Roswell Hotel with a banquet in Villa Acuna. About 40 are expected to attend. The district covers Kerrville to Laredo and Southwest Texas including San Antonio.
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Southwest ‘Texas Druggists Association
del Rito
Eagle Pass
Wyaydelle Hill
del Rio
Roswell
Villa Acuna
Kerrvite
Laredo
Texas
Hill
San Antonio
Only Highway 29 Still Closed Tuesday
Road reports show only Highway 29 remained closed Tuesday with Highway 48 between Junction and Mock Springs open. A high water incident west of Del Fue caused by a Sunday event led to the Sycamore Creek bridge being repaired after a 90 foot rise. A Digialt County farm market road closed Friday morning but expected reopen by Sunday or Monday.
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State Highway Department
del Fue
Othe Creek
Digialt County
Reds May Use Tito as Excuse to Move Troops
London report cites American sources noting Russia might exploit Tito’s crisis to justify troop movements in Yugoslavia. Cominform denounces Tito while Belgrade and Belgrade-backed outlets offer conflicting accounts of his status and power.
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Tito
Forty Five Take Sales Course Of U. Of T.
Sixty words describe a sales training course at the University of Toronto led by Dr Wot Marto and Dr Matinea. The program praised for practical marketing and cooperative industry ties. workers from JC Penney and several firms completed the course.
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U. of T
Body Of Man Found On Tracks Near Ft. Worth
The Vesne & Pacifw reported Tuesday the body of a man identified as Ernest Boel was found on railroad tracks near Mingus, Texas. The corpse, cabial two, was towed by a freight train stopping for water at Mingus around 8:50 p.m. The body was later taken to Strawn. A letter from the mother, who lives in Arkansas, was found on the man.
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Dallas
Vesne & Pacifw
Eynest Boel
Mingdy
Mingus
Strawn
Fenarkana
Ark
Texas National Guard Still Taking Enlistments
Texas National Guard enlistments continue after Gen Berry says Washington ordered continued recruiting to meet state quotas. He notes reports from Guard units to assess remaining needs and doubts the maximums of 14 050 ground forces and 1 775 airmen will be reached.
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Texas National Guard
Austin, Tey
Kool Berry
Kenneth Royidll
Texas Natunal Guard
Washington
Berry
Adjutant General
Fifty-Two Scouts At Camp Fawcett Amended Ranks
A local scouting event at Brackettville and nearby areas saw Fifty-Two Scouts and five leaders modify ranks and advance several to first and second class. Names such as Maurice Westmoreland and Joe Lomas appear among the ranks, with details on Troop progress and merit distinctions. The report also notes market prices in San Antonio for livestock as of June.
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Meuit Badger
Atlatatas
Prdyo A Lomas
Johnny Steedy
Cba
Brackettvitle Botby Toaguwr Ses Ltd
Clase
Jeek Sabapre Iy
Casoline Colby Huise
San- Weg
Batider
Tibet
Witsoe
Weissels
Braye
Creugetla Celarns
Turbo Delia
Betett Locke
Kenneth Sayer
Matai
Howard
del Rio
Joel Wright Jr. to Practice Law in Del Rio
Joel Wright Jr. has become associated to practice law in Del Rio. He studied at the School of Albany and the University of Nordt Altieu, received education in Alpine, and was admitted to the bar in the United States. Wright died in San Antonio General Hospital, El Paso, after practicing law in Alpine and Del Rio. His father and his wife will make their home in Del Rio.
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Joel Wright Jr
del Rio
Batelligesce
Patricia
Juel
Wright
Suullweotcils General Hospital
el Pao
Neuvensbes
Goulig
Ty del Rio
CP and L Urges Off Peak Power Use to Conserve
Central Power and Light Company asks customers to shift electric demand to off peak hours amid a planned four plant shutdowns and a major desalination project. Large users including irrigation and pumps are urged to stagger operations. essential services must remain powered while non essential loads are reduced.
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Central Power and Light Company
Jane
Eteetrretty Podierevie Po
Romers
Lee
Devils River Steat
Devils Lake
Lake Wak
Atl Oh Desals
Baste Pass
Devils Rover
CPE
Chati
Walk
Base Pass
Plan Secrecy Shrouds Diplomatic Moves Warn Berlin
Washington reports indicate top officials confirm a discreet diplomatic stroke as Allied planning continues. A higher level discussion involves Britain and the United States with Berlin, as airlift readiness and potential swift actions loom amid urgent contingency plans.
CP and L Officials Inspect Flood Damage Here
CP and L officials survey flood damage in the area amid reporting of widespread impact on homes and infrastructure. The visit highlights ongoing assessment efforts and suggested repairs as residents seek relief.
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CP & L
Del Rio Weather Information Report
Fragmented weather notice from a governmental department discusses forecasts and temperatures. It mentions today and tomorrow with references to light and moderate wind, plus a January style temperature range and general meteorological terms.
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Minnow Sevier
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Vassily D. Sokolovsky
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Ici
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Peimtive
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