Truman Seeks $2 Million to Curb Illegal Mexican Labor
President Truman asked Congress to appropriate an additional two million dollars to stem the illegal flow of Mexican farm workers into the United States. Congress had cut nearly four million from the 44 million Immigration Service budget, prompting a cutback in border patrols. He said success of arrangements with Mexico relies on preventing illegal entry.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
United States
Immigration Service
Mexico
Grantham Attacks Mechem Over Extravagance Claims
Everett M. Grantham campaigning for governor on the Democratic ticket accuses Governor Mechem of extravagance and failing to deliver promised economy. He cites a stated five percent payroll waste, notes payroll increases, and says no new taxes will be needed if government runs efficiently.
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Socorro
Everett M. Grantham
Grantham
Edwin L. Mechem
Mechem
Woman swept to death at Niagara Falls
Scores of tourists watched last night as a woman plunged into the Niagara River and was swept over the American Falls to her death. The victim was identified as Mrs. Josephine.
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Niagara Falls
N’ Y
Niagara River
Josephine
Congregation Thanks God for Return of Boy
The Rev Anthem Wade's congregation praises the safe return of his three year old son Johnny who was found in Levelland Texas after being abducted May 4 by Mr and Mrs Fred R Elrod. The couple are jailed in Lubbock charged with kidnapping and Wade asks prayers for them and thanks for the community effort.
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Johnny
Wade
Levelland
Lubbock
Tex
John
B and P W Endorse Two Women Candidates for Vice President
The National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs endorsed two women for vice president. District Judge Sarah T. Hughes of Dallas was backed as the Democratic candidate, while U.S. Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine was backed as the Republican. The endorsements were unanimous and the federation represents about 150,000 women across the United States, Alaska and Canada.
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Boston
U.S
National Federation of Business and _ Professional
Sarah T. Hughes
Dallas
Tex
Margaret Chase Smith
Hughes
Smith
United States
Alaska
Canada
Notes link Cheektowaga woman to jump scene near cataract
In Cheektowaga, Stachowiak was identified from notes found in a purse left at the scene near the cataract's brink. Police kept the notes' contents undisclosed. Relatives said Mrs Stachowiak had been despondent over her husband’s death last fall.
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Stachowiak
Cheektowaga
Harriman Sees Unity Drive Backed by Voters
Averell Harriman said Americans are ready to fund unity against Communist aggression after a nationwide campaign. On CBS’s Harriman Faces the Issues he argued the United States can negotiate with Stalin on terms in time and foresees a weak Communist bloc, urging voters to judge candidates by their five year voting records.
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Averell Harriman
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Columbia Broadcasting System
Montgomery County
Dayton
United States
Russia
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Navy Cross Awarded Marine’s Parents in Plainview
The Navy Cross was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel G. Elliott of Plainview on behalf of their son Marine Pfc. R. J. Elliott, who died January 26, 1951, in Korea while aiding a wounded comrade. First Lieutenant David R. Cowling of Lubbock officiated at a simple home ceremony. Leaves Hospital in New York Bronx Democratic leader Edward J. Flynn shows improvement but may miss the July 21 national convention.
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Nathaniel G. Elliott
R. J. Elliott
David R. Cowling
Lubbock
Elliott
New York
Bronx
Edward J. Flynn
Walker Aero Club Gains Quick Strides in Four Months
The Walker Aero Club reports rapid growth since forming in February with 22 initial officers and airmen. They purchased a clipped-wind Piper Cub, doubled membership in March, and plan to acquire a Cesna 140 with two-way radio to serve as an instrument trainer. The group operates as a non profit under Strategic Air Command Aero Clubs, sharing flying costs among members. The next meeting is at 7 p.m. tomorrow in building T-785, with a new president to be elected. retiring president M/Sgt. Robert E. Howard departs for Brussels.
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Strategic Air Command Aero Clubs
T-785
NCO
Robert E. Howard
Brussels
Belgium
Burglar Rifles Deposit Boxes Burglar Rifles Deposit Boxes
State officers assisted Chilton case after the burglary of Chilton Citizens Bank. The private bank 12 miles west of here was broken into and about a dozen safety deposit boxes were rifled with no bank money taken. Loss to box owners could not be determined.
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Marlis
Chilton Citizens Bank
Chilton
Here
New Session Set In Phone Dispute Between Bell and CIO
In St Louis a fresh session was scheduled in the contract talks between Southwestern Bell Telephone Co and the CIO Communications Union. Negotiations resumed after a two week recess with spokesmen saying some progress but offering few details. The old contract, covering about 50,000 members in Texas and four other states, expired June 3 but remains in force until 30 days' notice is given.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
CIO Communications Union
Texas
Odessa Policeman Killed in Head-On Crash
An Odessa policeman Patrolman Allison F. Thomas, 47, was killed in a head-on two mile west of Sweetwater crash while driving alone. Five occupants of the other car were hospitalized. A garroo message contains an unrelated line about New Guinea fox terriers.
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Sweetwater
Odessa
Here
Allison F. Thomas
Buyer and Seller Of Fishing License Fined in JP Court
Ed Kidwell and T H Eicher were fined in justice court for selling and buying resident fishing and hunting licenses to a non resident. Kidwell admitted falsely claiming six months residency and had just returned from Kansas last February. Eicher was fined under a state law requiring sellers to know buyers are bona fide residents for six months.
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Ed Kidwell
Justice R. Pe Bean
T. H. Eicher
Bill Deane
Kidwell
Roswell
Eicher
New Mexico
Kansas
Kid
Man Faked Affidavits To Save On Licenses
Deputy Game Warden M F Embry filed charges against two men who allegedly made false affidavits to obtain non-resident licenses at a reduced price. The men saved two dollars per license by claiming prior residence. The origin of one man’s residence dates back before 1948 and he did not realize he had been away.
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M. F. Embry
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