Slaying Investigation Reveals Family Tragedy and Confession
An eight year old boy’s slaying prompted Sheriff Prentice to recount an account by Maddux of a gun found at a home. Owens testified about a shooting involving his brother and a third boy, with Allen and Cate family members mentioned in the failing narrative.
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Preston
Maddux
Shatloy
Elmer Cateleston
Church
Tom
Riday
B. C
Polio Case Count Update in San Angelo and New Iron Lung
San Angelo reports 263 polio cases nationwide worst of the year with six new cases. A portable one pound iron lung shown in New York may aid doctors. it uses a rubber plastic plate with suction and straps and runs on battery. The National Foundation urges five health rules to curb spread including avoiding crowds and polluted water and maintaining cleanliness.
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San Angelo
Tex
West Texas
New York
J. J. Monaghan
Denver
National’ Foundation For
Deportation of Eisler’s Wife From United States
Mrs. Gerhart Eisler, wife of Communist leader Gerhart Eisler, is deported to Poland by plane. Immigration officials said she left voluntarily after being held at Ellis Island on overstaying a visitor visa. FBI took her into custody May 12 near her apartment. Eisler, once linked to Moscow, fled via England and is believed now in Germany.
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Gerhart Eisler
United States
Poland
Edward O'Shaughnessy
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Ellis Island
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Stona
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Moscow
Ingland
Germany
Dorothy Dix on choosing college over love in two girls case
In a letter from two high school graduates the adviser urges college over marriage to two boys, warning marriage alters life, limits opportunities, and risks old age neediness. A second letter from a young widow cites a temptation from a married boss and stresses courage and duty to her mother and children.
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Miss Dix
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Dorothy DIx
Lawmakers clash on House floor in housing bill dispute
In Washington on June 92 a clash erupted between Rep. Sabath and Rep. Cox. Witness Rep. Walter described Cox slapping Sabath, who countered with a right and left as others intervened. The incident occurred during a quorum call as debate on the housing bill loomed, prompting reporters to move downstairs. Delaney separated the men, Cox left then returned, and a crowd gathered to avert further fighting.
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Man to Trial for Shooting Daughter's Lover
Memphis June 22 M A 52 year old Atlanta father Albert J. Chessher goes to trial for assault to murder in the shooting of army Sgt Henry C. Hynds 30 of near Amarillo Hynds testified from a wheelchair that he had an affair with Chesshers daughter starting in 1941 and that a child could be his Hynds said a hotel room conference to settle the matter ended with a gunshot as Chessher allegedly snatched a pistol Hynds and Chessheres daughter both faced charges of self defense and accessory before the fact with both having married since the incident
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Tenn
Atlanta
Albert J. Chessher
Army
Henry C. Hynds
Amarillo
Ciid
Betty Jean Ortega
Chessher
Hynds
Chesshey
Washington
William Webster
Knoxville
Milan, Tenn
Wheat: the most widely distributed cereal crop
Wheat stands as the most widely distributed cereal crop, widely grown across regions and valued for its adaptability and yield potential. Its global presence supports food security and serves as a staple in diverse cuisines and markets.
Dear Miss Dix advice on choosing conscience over ease
A reader asks why a woman should refuse a powerful suitor who threatens her job to keep a relationship. Dorothea Dix counsels upholding decency, self respect, and family morality, warning that comfort gained at conscience’s expense harms children and lifelong dignity.
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Dorothy DIX
Truman Seeks New Welfare Department Plan
Washington June 22. President Truman proposes creating a new government department named the department of welfare by renaming the Federal Security Agency. He argues the agency, with 35 000 workers, already handles health welfare and social security and would gain a formal cabinet status.
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Phone Rate Hearing Postponed by Public Service Commission
The Arkansas Public Service Commission chairman Charles C. Wine says the hearing on Southwestern Bell Telephone's rate increase application will not be held in the near future. The pending request seeks roughly $2,000,000 yearly, following a prior approved increase of about $1,800,000 last year.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Charles C. Wine
Arkansas Public Service Commission
Southwestern
Silent spreader of hearts and nerves syphilis in Arkansas
Director of the Venereal Disease Control notes syphilis advances quietly for years before heart trouble paralysis blindness or insanity appear. The piece traces historic treatments from mercury and salvers to penicillin, cites Arkansas focus in eastern and southern counties, and highlights testing campaigns and Hot Springs treatment center. It ends promisingly with a preview of next article on transmission and stigma.
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Arkansas State Board of Health
Little Rock
Arkansas
U. S. Public Health Service
Europe
America
Nick
Alexander Flemius
London
Rapid Treatment Center
Hot Springs
Arkansas professional photographers elect new officers
Here and There in Arkansas reports Garrett Case of Harrison elected president of the Arkansas Professional Photographers Association. Elected officers include Bob Huff of Fayetteville as vice president Neal Rhodes of Crossett as secretary and Officites of Pine Bluff as treasurer. Malvern voted against parking meters 277 to 209 at a special election. Merman Carty of Little Rock won a capitol repair contract at 150000 after bid reductions.
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Garland Case
Harrison
Arkansas Professional Photographers’ Association
Bob Huff
Fayetteville
Neal Rhodes
Crossett
Officites
Pine Bluff
Malvern
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