Wilson Faces Probe Report Controversy Over Alleged Records
Witnesses describe James stating Wilson took 19 pounds of documentary evidence and did not prosecute. Officials from Por polation of a 1951 injunction and Western Union files are cited. The attorney general and Jefferson County residents note potential political race implications as probes continue.
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Will Wilson enters Texas Senate race for special election
Former Texas attorney general and ex Supreme Court justice Will Wilson announced his candidacy for the special U S Senate race to fill Lyndon Johnson's former seat. He cited preserving local government and serving Texas as key aims and joined other candidates including Jim Wells Henry Gonzalez Maury Maverick John Tower. Wilson warned of a runoff if no candidate wins a majority on April 4.
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Fort Worth
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John Tower
Wichita Falls
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Chief Is Fired At Port Arthur
Port Arthur city manager Charles Brazil fired Police Chief G. B. Douglas after investigations into widespread vice and crime rackets in Port Arthur and nearby Beaumont. Jim Mulligan of Beaumont had been appointed earlier in the week. Douglas said he tried to resign but the action was ruled illegal, and acting chief Glenn Hamman declined the post.
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Jefferson County
Beaumont Citizens Group Organizes to Clean Up Vice
Beaumont citizens form a committee to curb vice in Jefferson County inspired by the Texas House General Investigating Committee. George W. Parks Jr. testifies for the Grand Jury Association on replacing derelict officials, prosecuting violators, and creating a lasting anti vice organization.
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UPI
Texas House General Investigating Committee
Jefferson County
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Canadian Fire Mystery Grows
The article covers a Texas real estate group banquet with officers named A T Cocanougher as president Leon Williams first vice president J E Maisen second vice president Jack Eastman secretary treasurer and directors including Osborne Glenna Briggs Pat Garrett Malcom Gar William M Moe Terrell Meeks and Wheeler. Jaunvey urged American uniqueness and warned of socialism while detailing taxation complaints and a personal anecdote about an Australian bonus. He arrived in the U S in 1948 and became citizen No. 11 in 1954 amid a ceremony at the Hollywood Bowl with 8000 others. He holds ten academic degrees across science psychology philosophy divinity history and mathematics.
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Moe) Terrell
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Laos approves use of American planes
The United States and Laos officials discussed the use of American planes in Laos to counter anti-government forces. A U.S. press officer said negotiations with non Communist countries aim to secure peace, sanity, and freedom.
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Georgia University Over riot clouds campus justice
Federal and state actions unfold after a campus riot at Athens. Miss Hunter and Miss Holmes face suspension while NAACP counsel defends their case. Police arrest eight Ku Klux Klan members and twelve students, all released on bond as court proceedings resume.
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35th Birthday Party Ends In Spokane Arrest
Lucile Boyd Gallegos Gillham, who gained wealth from uranium, celebrated a 35th birthday with a spectacular party. Police say her car faced the wrong way on a one way street and hit three cars. She faces charges of driving while intoxicated reckless driving no operator's license and being drunk. She was jailed in the city’s women’s section after the arrest noted.
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Lucile Boyd Gallegos Gillham
Warplanes Strike At Pro Lumumba Units
Belgian aircraft bombed pro Lumumba elements as Katanga battles raged in Elisabethville. An attack wounded two passengers in a car during the fighting while authorities blamed secessionists for strikes on villages and bridges.
Birthdays Today Two City Lads On Friday the 13th
Faye Lynn Thompson and Jon Holmes turn 13 today and face Friday the 13th with no fear. Faye lives with Mr and Mrs Marvin Thompson at 1909 South Street and attends Kay Carter Elementary as a sixth grader. her father is a stockkeeper for Plains Gas. Jon Holmes, son of Mr and Mrs J G Holmes, was born January 13 1948 at 1 20 p m, with a photographer father and a black dog owner. he once owned a black cat before Christmas.
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Saturn launch tower rises 310 feet as Cape Canaveral skim
The 310 foot tall Saturn gantry a Kaiser Steel built self contained unit with two hundred ten feet tall sections, 130 foot wide and 70 feet deep weighs 2800 tons cost four million dollars and withstands 125 mph winds. It houses a power station HVAC three elevators five moving platforms. Once serviced the tower will roll away on railroad wheels described as a skyscraper on wheels. Initial Saturn first stage tests set for next fall with full operation likely in 1961 at Huntsville NASA facility.
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Riviera Grocer Invited to Kennedy Inauguration in Nice
Georges Muller a Riviera grocer received a personal invitation from President-elect John F Kennedy’s father to Washington for the inauguration. Kennedy Sr mailed round trip tickets for Georges and his wife plus parade and ball passes and hotel room reservations. The man and his wife were astonished by the honor.
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Births and family notices from a 1900s era page
A string of early 20th century birth announcements lists newborns with hefty OCR errors. Names include Mr and Mrs Fred Tankersley and Mr and Mrs John Hines Mobere. Details mention weights around six pounds with times and hospital at Te Texas region, noting occupations such as crop duster and Hormel Co employee.
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Eisenhower's Farewell Message and Nominations Await Senate
The article reviews Eisenhower's farewell plan a State of the Union outline and foreign policy warnings including Berlin Laos Cuba and Africa. It notes domestic goals higher employment steady growth sound currency and a balanced budget while Senate confirmation procedures for Governor Daniel's nominations move forward with a large list of appointees and potential changes from the Kennedy administration.
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Uruguayan ousts Cuban and Soviet envoys over subversion
In Montevideo and Montpelier Vermont AP reports Cuban ambassador and Soviet Embassy first secretary expelled as persona non grata after protests and street clashes tied to pro Castel subversion. Parliament voices pay dispute over two weeks’ salary amid session delays.
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State Savings and Loan Assa Elects Charter Officers Again
Charter officers and directors were re-elected by stockholders at the annual meeting held Thursday afternoon at the firm’s offices on 1617 Broadway. Succeeding themselves are: Irving L. Jones president Noble L. Loving vice president James C. Edwards secretary treasurer and Everette Abernathie assistant secretary. Directors are Edwards Preston Johnston Jones Roger L. Kuykendall Loving Mack Mead and George W. McCleskey.
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George W. McCleskey
Safe Driving Proposals Hit Retroactive Penalties
Hazlewood urges changes to traffic penalties proposing bans on penalties for motorists in accidents unless court adjudges fault and excluding moving violations or pre January 1 1960 accidents from penalties. He favors exemptions for stopped cars minor violations and insists on ending retroactive enforcement.
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