Policeman and wife die in double self-inflicted shootings
Police report that a New York policeman and his wife shot each other and killed themselves after a troubled relationship. The couple had separated multiple times and lived in Brooklyn a year. The wife, known as Stephanie Brooks, had filed for annulment and both families were impacted by the tragedy.
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Emil Binder
Binder
Jane
Jeanne
Lane
Myers
Stephanie Brooks
Coney Island Hospital
Brooklyn
Miss Mary Gray
Ruth
Leonard
Norman
Norway
Louisiana State Finances Reported for 1948 49
The governor cites 1948 49 fiscal year figures with oil and gas drilling up 11.1 percent and state lease revenue at 18 million dollars. Tax revenues total 203 081 281 dollars. About 300 900 brochures are being mailed to Louisiana voters. The administration invites public reports of waste or graft and pledges prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Ship’s Husband Role In Port Repairs Outlined
A ship is tended by a ship's husband who handles repairs and all essential tasks while docked. This role ensures the vessel is seaworthy and ready for its voyage, covering maintenance, rigging, and preparation duties performed in harbor.
Water Carnival Draws Boats Fans and Colorful Crowd
James V. Mathis reports on river boat racing fans at a water carnival in Vicksburg with Clyde Livingston and son David racing across Louisiana Arkansas and Mississippi. Judy Allen a Port Gibson teen races in class A hydroplane while spectators improvise shade under tents and umbrellas along the levee. The piece notes costs and risks of racing and a Jaycees presence with varied attire and makeshift seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Mathis
Morning World
Clyde Livingston
David Livingston
Lake Village
Ark
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Livingston
Texas
MIS Apoliel
Yedtruiadores R. Livingston
David
Judy Allen
Port Gibson
Miss
Bayou Pierre
Judy
Vicksburg
Races Report From Parish Boat Racing Results
Results list multiple classes of boat races with winners from Texas and Arkansas. G G Slack top in Class C Service Runabout with 7 37 and 7 38 minute wins. Other winners include James Phillips in Class B Hydro and Asa Perceto in Inboard Hydro. Scorekeepers include Bailey Grant and Goldman Grant.
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G. G. Slack
Dallas
Tex
Clyde Livingston
Lake Village
Ark
David Livingston
W. R. Russell
Slack
James Phillips
Harry Combs
Morris Wilson
George S. Hawn
Phillips
Henry Taubert, Sr
San Antonio
P. G. Sweet
Memphis
Tenn
Darrell Wilson
Brownville
Herman Mayhew
Taubert
Jack Barbee
Mayhew
Inboard Hydro
Asa C. Perceto
Port Arthur
Bob Hightower
J. C. Peek
R. H. Scott
Perceto
Asa C. Pereeto
George M. Sims
Hydro
Ft. Worth
Hank Bundick
Ernest Herbert
Jackson
Miss
Henry Taubert, Jr
Wilson
E. M. Barett
Houston
A. L. Leblanc
Racing Hydro
Jack Nini
Henry Taubert
Barbee
Ouachita Parish
Bailey Grant
Goldman Grant
Walter Fisher
Start Pnotos by Leon C. Woland Jr and Marvin DuBos
Start Pnotos is a feature by Leon C. Woland Jr and Marvin DuBos highlighting early stage notes and sketches. The column shares brief insights, sketches, and observations in a compact weekly format.
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Pnotos
Leon C. Woland, Jr
Marvin DuBos
Laredo murder tied to missing suspect Ochoa
Gallagher said motives are unclear as a hotel bellhop reported guiding Ochoa to Whittenberg's floor room. The killer forced entry at 4 am and shot Whittenberg and Lindsay, whose body was found hours later. Police expect to soon locate Ochoa, a skilled marksman likely crossing the Rio Grande.
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Gallagher
Ochoa
Whittenberg
Chhoa
Lindsay
Rio Grande
Lightning Strike Kills Two, Injures Fifty at Florida Baseball Game
In Baker Florida a Sunday afternoon baseball game between Baker and Munson clubs was halted when a lightning bolt struck, killing two players Allen L Joyner Jr 23 of Crestview and Harry Moore of Baker and injuring about 50 others. One critical, crowd of 300 witnessed the strike. A ditch three inches deep and 20 feet long appeared on the field as sparks flashed through the park. The location is near Pensacola.
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Baker
Fla
Munson
Baker Baseball Club
Allen L. Joyner, Jr
Crestview
Harry Moore
Florida
Pensacola
Weekly Editors And State Staff Line Up For Jobs
The piece lists editors and publishers from Georgia papers now taking or leaving state posts. Names include Walter O. Brooks of McRae, John Crouch of Albany Journal, Ira Butts of Blairsville, Henry Lee Wise of Gordon County News, John Henry Crutchfield of Eastman Advertiser, Joe Boone of Wilkinson County News, Roy McGinty Jr of Chatsworth Times, Robert Harrison of Charlton County Herald, with salaries or stipends and dates. George Washington noted as the son of a Virginia ironmaster.
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Journal
Tri-County News
Talmadge
Walter O. Brooks
McRae
the Statesman
Brooks
The
Statesman
John Crouch
Albany Journal
State Department of Veterans Service
Ira Butts
North Georgia News
Blairsville
Vogel State Park
Henry Lee Wise
Gordon County News
Department of Wardane and Paroles
John Henry Crutchfield
Eastman Advertiser
Joe Boone
Wilkinson County News
Milledgeville State Hospital
Georgia House
Roy McGinty
Chatsworth Times
Fish and Game Commission
Robert Harrison
Charlton County Herald
Monroe Water Carnival Sees Crowds Gather for Glen Gray Dance
The Monroe water carnival climaxed with a Glen Gray and his orchestra dance at Selman Field Officer's Club where Miss Atin Mims was crowned carnival queen. Sunday's events included races and skiing with 20 year old West Monroe queen reigning. Jaycees earned national and state honors for the project and Haynes Harkey credited strong cooperation and record crowds for a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Selman Field Officer's Club
Glen Gray
Gray
Atin Mims
West Monroe
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Haynes Harkey
Louisiana
Ouachita Parish
Chi Ber of Commerce
Twin Cities
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Fred Brooks
Lee Avenue
Cecil Avant
Georgia Street
Ronald Moore
Richard Poulous
South Grand Street
Jaycees
Post Office
Bill Crossfield
Jaycee
Navy
George Rogers Clark
XYGEN
Egeons
ANCE
United States
Canada
Polley
George Rogers Clark Mutual Casualty CO
P. D
Oxblood
C. E. Bracken
W. R. Livingston
James Thilhips
Abilene
Lex
George
George Criss
Galveston, Tex
Sims
Clark Refrigerator Company
Laredo
George Washington
Virginia
Norm Advertising
Ouachita National Bank
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