Golden Jackass speech sparks talk of gold fortunes
In a July speech, Vivien Ketteras lambasts a Hartford convention and mocks Fort Knox gold fears while recalling rowdy Derby season and wartime heroes. The reminiscence covers Louisville hostlery, Capone links, and a harsh portrait of early 20th century political culture with references to Robert Barry and old newspaper men.
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Senate
Hartford
Conn
Los Angeles
Italy
Fort Knox
Ohio
Louisville
Indiana
Beauty and the Chivalry
Capone
Chicago
Evansville
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cappy Wells
West Point
United States Army
Robert Barry
Marie Keary Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
James Barry
Brook Street
Mom
Pop Barry
Coast Guard
Barry
Pop
All
Robert
Charlie
Bes Bezo
Ingiti
St Baluabar
Bosangl Ts Abe
Bronx
Baseball By The Associate Fress Yesterday's Resuits
International League results include Baltimore 47 Springfield 25 with a suspended second game. Montreal 5 Rochester 4. Syracuse at Jersey City postponed. American Association shows Indianapolis 7 St Paul 3. Toledo 31 Kansas City 5. Milwaukee 6 Columbus 3. Minneapolis 19 Louisville 4. Texas League San Antonio 3 Oklahoma City 2. Beaumont and Dallas 7 Shreveport 6. Fort Worth 4 Houston 3. Tulsa 2. Southern Association Nashville 2 Lite Rock 2 after 12 innings. Birmingham 13 Mobile 5. Memphis 3 Chattanooga. New Orleans at Atlanta postponed.
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Montreal
Rochester
Syracuse
Jersey City
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Toledo
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Columbus
Minneapolis
Louisville
San Antonio
Oklahoma City
Beaumont
Dallas
Shreveport
Fort Worth
Houston
Tulsa
Nashville
Birmingham
Mobile
Memphis
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Atlanta
Church Council Statement on Korea Planned
The World Council of Churches drafts a Korea policy declaration amid a closed central committee session. The draft aims for public debate by Thursday, with a letter of sympathy to Korean Christians and a world peace prayer prepared for Protestant and Orthodox churches.
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Toronto
World Council of Churches
Korea
Commission of Churches On International Affairs
Commission
Council
Kenneth G. Grubb
London
O. Frederick Neltle
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Philadelphia
Evanston
University of Toronto
Nationals Eke Win Over American
Chicago July 12. National League defeats the American League in the All Star game after 14 innings. Stan Schoendienst hits a 14th inning homer into the upper deck to seal the win amid heroics by Slaughter Kiner and Robinson. Pitching by Jansen Blackwell and Dickson blanks the Americaners, crowd of 46,127. receipts set a record at 126,179.31.
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Brooklyn
Tommy Holmes
Boston Braves
Har Wise
Chicago
Cub
Joe Reichler
Red Schoendienst
Andy Patko
Lally Dansen
Ewell Black
Cody
SH. Schoendienst
Sthvendienst
Babe Ruth
Walker Cooper
Murry Dickson
St Louis
Detrott
Pinch Ter Fenrich
Jensen
Naer
Det Jin
Ihe Jong
Lon Werneke
Ube
Tithe Inn Lings
Blackwell
Jansen
Ieaders
Jone
Cincinnati
Joe DiMaggio
Slaughter
Walt Dropo
Ralph Kiner
Jackie Robinson
Henk Sauer
Shovton
Sauer
Duke Snider
Hissirgiezic
Burt
Saverie Slaughter
Lees
Pee Somer
Hamme
Kiner
Bust
Ralph
Shotton
New Areas Menaced by Flood Waters
The Associated Press reports rising floods in Nebraska as water levels near York McCool Junction Crete and Beatrice threaten communities along the Big Blue River. More than 800 people flee homes as crews move families livestock to higher ground and preparations continue against crest levels expected Thursday.
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Associated Press
Nebraska
Ate
Golits
York
McCooling
Crete
Beatrice
Kansas
Uch Lane
Prescott News Socials and Class Activities Update
Local notes show Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kitchens of Nac Texas visiting Mrs. Kitchens sister Mrs. H E Dorris and Mr. Dorris. John Phillip Dixon of Parras Texas visiting relatives. Families travel to Long View to visit Clyde Cox and others. Miss Mary Jo Fischer of Hope guest of Mrs. Howard Graham. Miss Rosalee Arnette of Long Beach Calif. visiting Prescott Emmet and Hope. Westyn Guild of First Methodist held meetings at Mrs. Jim Coie’s home on arrangements of dahlias and potted plants. Lelia Hayes presided. Circle 4 met at Mrs. Horace McKenzie’s on East 3rd Street with 12 members. J B Hesterly presided. program by Mrs. Ben Grimes and others. Mrs. McKenzie served lunch. Mrs. Calvin Burk attended in Texarkana. Harry Helion and Hugh Merrow joined Phillip Foster in Shreveport on business. Prescott Kawanis meets at Broadway Hotel for a dinner. the ge club hosts weekly band concerts on the courthouse lawn Fridays at 8.
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John Phillip Dixon
Parris Texas
H. E. Dorris
Long View Texas
Clyde Cox
First Methodist Church
Jim Coie
Lelia Hayes
Joe Smith
Vael Chamberlain
McKenzie
W.S.O.S
Horace McKenzie
East 3Rd St
J. B. Hesterly
Weather Outlook Across Regions Shows Rain and Cooling
Showers forecast in flood areas with rain possible across the northern plains central and southern Rockies and Texas. Much of Avante and New England remained cloudy and foggy while Pacific Northwest and northern New England stayed cool. Temperatures were below normal in the northwest and northern plains and higher in other regions with Presidio Texas recording 107 degrees yesterday.
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Plains
Rockies
Texas
Bue
Presidio, Tex
Republicans Seek Half-Billion Cut in Money Bill
Washington reports Republicans pressing an amendment to trim about 500 million dollars from the 34.6 billion one package money bill. The plan, debated at a Republican policy committee meeting, aims to cut non military spending by roughly 500 million while lawmakers foresee potential new billions needed due to Korea and Communist aggression.
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Washington
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Congress
Korea
Taft
Ohio
SOF
Appropriations Committee
Wherry
Repubican
Appropriations — Committee
Appropriations ‘Committee
Tomics to Play Legionnaires Here Tonight
The Red River Tomics of Texarkana visit Fair Park for an eight o'clock game against the Legionnaires with Charlie Gough listed as the Legion hurler. Friday hosts Hope versus the Silver Moon Cafe team from Little Rock in a non league game.
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Red River Tomics
Texarkana
Fair Park
Legionaires
Legion
Charlie Gough
Hope
Silver Moon Cafe
Little Rock
Hope Junior Legion Boys
Fairpark
Sports Roundup Bears Frustrate Eagles Feud and Old-Timer Feats
New York reports tie ups and feuds in pro football and college circles. Osterman and Clark allegedly plot to taint the Athletics while Arkansas and Texas Christian brace for sharp football charges. Bill Stearns and Johnny Parker are noted in recent athletic flux as players pivot to different roles and adventures.
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Inside
Clark
Football Eagles
Les Osterman
Bristol, Coonclus
Osterman
Mens Clothing
Storss
Shide Park
Arkansas
Texas Christian
Bill Stearns
New Hampshire US
Ward
Johnny Parker
Ami
Bill
Rye Harbor
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