Death Takes Maverick Texas Petrel
Maury Maverick, 58, former New Deal Congressman and San Antonio mayor, died after a 10 day illness. He outspokenly battled for reform, coined goobledy gook, and left supporters and foes alike mourning his passing. Sheriff Gwen Kilday recalled their rivalry yet friendship.
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Maverick
Congress
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FDR
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Flying Finn twins convicted in federal case in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles federal court jury found Charles and George Finn guilty on conspiracy and assaulting a government official related to their civil rights claim over a War surplus C46 aircraft. Each faced up to 9 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. sentencing dates to be set after a motion for new trial.
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Los Angeles
Finn
Charles
George Finn
A. S. Atty
Laughlin E. Waters
Waters
Vineland
Bakersfield
Calif
Shivers Leads Delegation Seating at 1952 Democratic Convention
At the Chicago convention the Texas delegation led by Governor Allan Shivers secured seating, while Maverick commanded a royalist faction pledged to back the Democratic nominee. The scene highlighted intraparty divisions over party alignment and candidate support.
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Chicago
Allan Shivers
Maverick
Murder case hinges on suspect freed to aid lawmaking
A Korean Assemblyman accused of attempted murder was released from detention to assist in forming laws. The Seoul district court ruled he may attend session after his firing incident amid a business quarrel, with prosecutors seeking more time to investigate.
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South Battan
Hel’ Kim
New Assemblying
Itos
Seoul
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