Yale honors 17 Texas graduates in 246th commencement
Waldo Sumner Glock Jr son of Dr and Mrs Waldo S Glock of 2305 A Broadway is among 17 Texas students graduating from Yale at the 246th commencement. Glock will receive a bachelor of arts degree. Theft report: a 1841 gray Ford coach license AP 326 missing from Tech Stadium after a rodeo performance. owner O L Brownlow of four and a half miles east of Shallowater reported it missing last night.
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Waldo Sumner Glock, Jr
Waldo S. Glock
Broadway
Texas
Yale University
New Haven
O. L. Brownlow
Shallowater
Brownlow
Tech Stadium
Victims Found In Plane Wreckage In Virginia
Rescue workers and Red Cross staff described a fatal plane crash near Charlestown West Virginia border. Witnesses said wreckage and bodies lay scattered as searchers cut through mud and rock to reach the site. Officials reported no survivors and noted charred remains and scattered personal belongings among the debris.
Secret Weapon Aims As Alternative To Atomic Bomb
Dr Leech says the weapon could be an effective atomic bomb alternative. Snodgrass notes initial reports are largely true but possibly exaggerated. The British led the project with Prof Leech heading it, with US naval officials not fully aboard. Snodgrass, a Dayton Acme engineer, joined British and New Zealand scientists after civilian service with the National Defense Research Council. He had prior psychology teaching at Oberlin College and prior work on electrical effects on the human body.
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Dr. Leech
Snodgrass
Dayton Acme Co
Cincinnati
New Zealand
National Defense Research Council
Leech
United States Naval
Pacific
Sulyok Rally Tests Hungary Response to Gagged State
Sulyok staged a Monday rally in Szeged to challenge Hungary's police state image and invited American and British correspondents. Parliament turmoil erupted after his Thursday speech claiming 400 to 500 armed, drunken supporters disrupted meetings. Hungary’s justice minister warned against foreign intervention amid Freedom Party boycott threats ahead of September elections.
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Szeged
Hungary
Budapest
Sulvok
Assailid
Sulyok
Istvan Ries
Freedom Party
Record Flood at Tracy Iowa Crest Reaches 26 Feet
New floods hit residents who had moved out as the river crested at more than 26 feet at Tracy, northwest of Eddyville. The town near the river suffered little damage, while 7,000 to 10,000 Iowans were homeless or would be by night. Earlier floods left about 16,000 homeless. observers warned of renewed floods along the Mississippi expected next week.
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Tracy
Eddyville
Rollo H. McCall
Red Cross
St. Louis
Des Moines
Iowa
Mississippi
Keokuk
Louisiana
Crashes Kill 42 and 43 in New York and Maryland
Sen Brewster questions engine failure as a cause after three crashes near LaGuardia New York and Port Deposit Maryland. Investigators will review tail assemblies of C 47 planes. Overdue flight departed Chicago at 12 45 pm CST stopping in Cleveland and Pittsburgh before loss of contact near Washington with crew Rh N Creekmore co pilot and Margaret Walls stewardess.
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LaGuardia Fied
N. Y
Port Deposit
Sen
Brewster
Senate Commerce Subcommittee On Aviation
Washington
New York
Aary-land
Army Aid Navy
Chicago
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Martinsburh
Virtua
Maryland
West Virginia
Stark
Rh. N. Creekmore
Margaret Walls
Creekmore
Wolfe
Texas
Weil
Ales Wass
Gunterville
Ate
Ene
Oneiare
Aurines
Solon conference labeled Communist front by committee
The un American activities committee branded the conference as a Communist front. It cited unswerving loyalty to Soviet policy, refusal to criticize Communist or Soviet actions, reliance on individuals trusted by Communist press, and anti American pro Soviet bias despite words of patriotism.
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unAmerican Activities Committee
Communist Party
Soviet Union
America
Youth Admits Thefts by Sheriff Hugh Rice of Littlefield
A youth admitted thefts linked to Sheriff Hugh Rice of Littlefield and released from Buena Vista reformatory on May 20. Sheriff Sam Floyd of Tohoka investigated. suspect not yet tied to burglaries. Suspects held include two Black men ages 25 and 45 in a case involving four tires from De Li e and Stanton Service station. Detective Le Roy Boling Jr. said tires, three new, recovered. Also a 50 year old Lubbock man held for check law violation. a food store manager reported bad checks from him. Thefts include a $10 camera stolen from the car of Wil Ship. Adamson.
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Hugh Rice
Littlefield
Buena Vista
Colo
Sam Floyd
Tohoka
Stanton
LeRoy Boling, Jr
Charlie Street
Tom Everheart
George Halil
H. F. McInroe
Bill Lamb
Lubbock
Wil- Ship
Adamson
Avenue
Boys Club Rodeo results from Montrose and Fort Worth
Montrose Colorado hosted boys club rodeo with Carl Dossey placing second and Tater Decker third. In Fort Worth Frank Quirk won wild bull riding and Wart Boughman finished second. Finals roping events saw Dan Taylor first and Zeano Farris third. Tater Decker led saddle bronc and steer wrestling with multiple top finishes.
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Montrose
Colo
Carl Dossey
Chandler
Ariz
Tater Decker
Frank Quirk
Fort Worth
Wart Boughman
Larry Finley
Frank Finley
Dan Taylor
Troy Fort
Zeano Farris
Rankin
Tex
Carl Olson
Hood Abercrombie
Lubbock
Bill McGuire
Walter Kuykendall
Seymour
Labor bill may bar papers from campaign commentary
Senator O Mahoney called a sleeper clause in the Taft Hartley bill unconstitutional and said it would bar most newspapers from commenting on the 1948 presidential campaign. He criticized the drafting as careless and noted the drafters used loose language beyond their intent.
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Washington
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Truman
Thames River Length in England Reported
The Thames River runs for 269 miles in England, a detail highlighted in the geographic note. The figure emphasizes the river as a major waterway crossing southern England and shaping regional geography.
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Thames River
England
ICU Head Seeks FBI Probe Of Communist Charges At TCU
Fort Worth June 11 Texas Christian University president Pr Dr M F E Sadler requested an immediate FBI investigation into alleged Communist fellow travelers on the faculty. He telegrammed J Edgar Hoover urging a thorough inquiry and offered to purge any identified Communists. Rankin also was asked to publicize any errors in earlier accusations.
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Fort Worth
M. FE. Sadler
Texas Christian University
Oday
FBI
Sadler
J. Edgar Hoover
Congress
Rankin
TCU
Tom Connally
W. Lee O’daniel
Hoover
Mississippi
Star-Telegram
Davis Re-elected GM as Highway Group Elects Officers
Dan Maddox of Hardin Montana was elected president of the International 87 Highway association at its 1947 meeting in Denver. A. B. Davis of Lubbock Texas was re-elected general manager and Dean Chenoweth of San Angelo Texas named general vice president.
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A. B. Davis
Highway Association
Denver
Dan Maddox
Hardin
Mont
International 87 Highway Association
Dean Chenoweth
San Angelo
Tex
Texas
Ross Woodson
Lamesa
New Mexico
James Morrow
Raton
Matt McCall
Lubbock
Alex Snowden
Lethbridge
Alberta
Ira Young
Pueblo
Colo
State Highway Advisory Board
Mexico
Stench Bomb Shocks Jerusalem Cafe on Sabbath
Orthodox Jews threw a stench bomb into Europa cafe on Zion Square in Jerusalem causing patrons to flee. Police activated general alarm after the foul odor led authorities to believe an explosive incident occurred.
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Jerusalem
Europa
Zion Square
Trumpet Invention Traced To Around 1500
A historic note places the trumpet’s origin around 1500, with scholars attributing early development to European makers. The instrument’s evolution reflects changes in melodic and ceremonial traditions of the period.
Birth notices for four local families in West Texas hospital
Mr and Mrs J Ho McDaniel announce the birth of a daughter weighing 4 pounds 4 ounces at 3 20 a m on a Saturday in West Texas hospital. Mr and Mrs BON O’Brien report a baby boy at 4 30 a m weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces. E C Bogard and wife announce a son at 3 08 p m weighing 10 pounds success. Mr and Mrs William B Orr celebrate a daughter at 2 30 p m weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces. father is a student at Texas Technological College.
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J. Ho McDaniel
E. C. Bogard
Pretersburg
Welching
Lubbock Memorial Hospital
William B. Orr
St. Mary's Hospital
Texas Technological College
San Angelo Man Acquitted of Murder in Las Vegas New Mexico
Frank K Reichline, a 44 year old San Angelo businessman, was cleared of a first degree murder charge by a district court jury in Las Vegas New Mexico. He flew home by special plane after the verdict and said he would begin a one month vacation while considering his future with wife Mary S Reichline. The trial centered on the shooting of Percy R Perry, ex Army officer from Detroit and San Angelo, who was found dead at an estate near Las Vegas last July 24. Reichline plans to avoid isolation and resume life with his five year old son.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Frank K. Reichline
San Angelou
Reichline
Percy RR. Perry
Mary S. Reichline
Lubbock, Tex
Rocket Test Success At White Sands Proving Ground
Lt. Col. Harold R. Turner announced at White Sands that an American made rocket was fired successfully at the rocket range Friday. He said the firing was routine and the rocket fell safely within the range.
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White Sands Proving Ground
N. MM
Harold R. Turner
White Sands
Turner
Quadruplets Born To Woman In Montana
Four babies born within 43 minutes to Mrs Edward Randash in Miles City Montana three girls and one boy. The quadruplets, in incubators, were reported to be doing well with attendants saying they would not weigh the infants to avoid upsetting their fragile condition.
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Miles City
Mont
Edward Randash
Baker
Cousins Barred Fort Worth Teachers Rule
Fort Worth teachers may marry and both continue teaching if neither reaches the maximum salary. Superintendent J. P. Moore also ruled that more than two sisters may teach in city schools but not the first cousins of the superintendent and other admins. Trotsky's real name was Bronstein.
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Fort Worth
U.P
J. P. Moore
Wall Street gains ground amid bid for summer rally
Wall Street advanced with the Associated Press 60-stock average rising to 63.3, its best since April, as traders priced in a possible mid June rally. Volume surged with over 4.56 million shares traded, while investors weighed tax cut prospects, foreign lending costs, and domestic labor concerns.
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Wall Street
New York
Associated Press
Commission House
Stock’ Exchange
Nnld
Wheat Trends Fade as Prices Slip in Chicago Trade
Chicago market notes show wheat easing back into lower territory amid persistent selling and hedging. Corn and oats rise modestly on strong spot demand while rain and floods impact crop prices. Kansas and Fort Worth markets list prices for No 1 hard wheat and various grain types.
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Chicago
Board At Trade
Fort Worth
Grain and livestock market snapshot from Chicago trade
Wheat weak on limited buying support while corn and oats show strength. Cash oats benefit from floods in Iowa. Hog and cattle prices steady with little change.
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Chicago
Towa
Official Records of Local Couples Listed in Ralls and Lubbock
Edward F. Alsip and Naomi Alsip both of Ralls. G F Hyvalt and Josephine Timms both of Lubbock. W R Byrd and Earline Yount both of Lubbock. James L Vaughter of Little Rock and Alta Colleen Yates of Turkey. Willis Farrel Stephenson and Dorothy G Cooper both of Lubbock.
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Edward EF. ‘Jerry
Naomi Alsip
Ralls
G. F. Hyvalt
Josephine Timms
Lubbock
W. R. Byrd
Earline L. Yount
James L. Vaughter
Little Roeck
Alta Colleen Yates
Turkey
Willis Farre] Stephenson
Dorothy G. Cooper
Beckler Brothers and Wolf and Klar sue Etter over accounts
County court presides over suits on account involving Walter Davies as judge. Beckler Brothers Carbon company and Wolf and Klar Wholesale distributors sue Hugh R. Etter doing business as Etter Electric for amounts due.
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Walter Davies
Beckler Brothers Carbon Company
Hugh R. Etter
Wolf and Klar Wholesale Distributors
Hugh Etter
Etter Electric
California Firemen Lose Trailed Trucks In Blaze
In Angel's Camp California a volunteer fire department of 20 men rushed to a house fire on the town outskirts but their trailer and fire apparatus were destroyed. Fire Chief James Twisselman said the trucks were moved to an auxiliary building last week and volunteers believed earlier arrivals had taken them.
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Angel's Camp
Calif
Charles Kendalls
Traier
James Twisselman
Hartley Warns Taft-Hartley Bill Needed to Counter Lewis
Representative Hartley asserts John L. Lewis will call a UMW strike and says without Taft-Hartley the U S cannot cope with Lewis or other strong labor leaders. Government experts disagree on the bill’s effectiveness against a coal strike, while advisers urge Truman to sign it.
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Ren. Hartley
Lewis
Washington
Jupe Bt
Hartley
R-Nj
House Labor Committee
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
United States
Truman
Congress
Michigan Officials Plan Drive Against Used Car Loft Operators
Detroit June 4 64 the state attorney general says a drive will target used car lots selling cars as new at inflated prices. Investigations will pursue licensing breaches and possible penalties including fines up to 100 dollars or 90 days imprisonment.
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Michigan
Detroit
State Attorney General
Eugene F. Black
Black
Secretary of State
Colored birds at Cornell mark study specimens with eight color codes
Around the Cornell campus in Ithaca New York students use bright orange tails among eight colors to tag birds for study. The practice helps observers distinguish individuals and track behavior without claiming new species among common sparrows and chickadees.
Early English theater licenses began under Henry VIII
The first licenses allowing temporary theaters in England date to the reign of Henry VIII, marking a pivotal shift in regulated public performances.
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Henry VIII
England
Scientist Trails Meningitis Cure Across Soviet Research
In Moscow Jane Stern of the Soviet Academy of Sciences reports a breakthrough in treating meningitis with injections into the cerebro spinal fluid. The method, linked to wartime brain injections, has saved 80 children and stresses early detection within the second week to prevent paralysis, blindness, or deafness.
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Moscow
Jane
Miss Stern
Gautier
Wiedlwout
Mivs Stern
Union
Saviet
Monterey scientist notes squid tentacles misformed
A garbled Monterey report describes Tony Tarantino and a marine scene where a squid's tentacles appear distorted. Scientists at a nearby research station say the elongate arms may have been pulled or damaged, though details are unclear.
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Monterey
Tony Tarantino
Tapioca Returns to Shelves as East Indian Planters Harvest
Tapioca, scarce since 1941, returns to stores in ample quantity. The American Slacar reports East Indian planters are digging their first postwar harvest, boosting supply.
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