Most Texans Oppose Truman Steel Seizure Powers
A June 11 report from Washington notes strong Texas resistance to President Truman's call for wartime steel seizure powers. Lawmakers Tom Connally and Lyndon Johnson split on amendments, with Johnson supporting some and Connally opposing others. House members debated Taft Hartley law use, urging careful exploration of lawful options to avoid national disruption while defending defense steel output.
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House
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Tom Pickett
Congress
George Mahon
Olin Teagge
J. Frank Wilson
Omar Burleson
Wingate Lucas
Wright
Patman
Walter Rogers
J. M. Combs
Odessa Seeks Bids for McConnell Addition Water Sewer Work
Public notice calls for sealed proposals to City of Odessa for water and sewer improvements and extensions in McConnell Addition. Bids due 9:30 a.m. June 21 1952, opened 10:00 a.m. the same day in the City Council Chamber. Requires 5 percent bid bond. right to reject all bids reserved. Plans at Esmond Engineering Courthouse Odessa with $15.60 deposit refundable on bona fide bid. City Secretary R H Alvey signs. June 6 11 15 18
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Texas
McConnell
Pras
Sidners
Kenneth E. Esmond
Boy Seriously Injured When Shotgun Firing Accident
A 10 year old Tyler Texas boy was seriously hurt near Oklahoma City when his 12 year old cousin accidentally fired a .410 shotgun into his face. Bruce Johnson son of George E. Johnson of Tyler was visiting Robert Black near Britton Oklahoma. Four pellets entered his left eye but physicians expect recovery. Johnson is district manager for Sinclair Oil in Tyler.
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Oklahoma City
Tyler
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Bruce Johnson
George E. Johnson
Bruce
Robert Black
C. S. Black
Britton
Robert
Johnson
Sinclair Oil Co
Hottest suspect in county attorney slaying on loose
Mayes County Attorney Jack Burris was ambushed and killed while working on an air conditioner at his Locust Grove home. Harold M. Woodruff, described as the hottest suspect, remained at large as a large search continued. Burris prosecuted liquor violations and a cave near Jay, Oklahoma, was linked to the killer, with officials urging all state resources to solve the case.
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Pryor
Okla
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Crime Bureau
George Howard Wilson
Mayes County
Jack Burris
Wilson
Johnston Murray
Crime Bureau
Burris
Ralph Willcutt
Harold M. Woodruff
Wilcutt
Jay
Willcutt
Woodruff
Mayes
Agnes Moorehead Finalizes Divorce From Jack G. Lee
Film actress Agnes Moorehead wins final divorce decree from radio and TV actorJack G Lee. The interlocutory decree was issued May 18 1951 after allegations of excessive drinking and beverage throwing. The couple wed in New York in 1930.
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Los Angeles
Agnes Moorehead
Jack G. Lee
Lee
New York
Sun Sets Car Afire Near Fill Station
In Grand Rapids a motorist found his parked car ablaze after a bottle of distilled water on the back seat acted as a sun lens. Fire destroyed the vehicle and prompted investigation into the ignition cause.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
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