Record of Coke Stevenson pardon sparks Texas critique
San Antonio radio address by M Riley Wyatt cites 1946 Texas Police Association report showing 1084 criminals released in a 1945 period with a majority having prior prison records. Wyatt notes 8500 convicts freed during Stevenson's term and lists burglar, murderer, robber, thief, forger, sex offender, embezzler figures, plus cases of notorious criminals. He cites shocking cases including Walter Henry LeMay and other repeat offenders. The report emphasizes perceived dangers from gubernatorial clemency in Texas during Stevenson's administration.
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Coke Stevenson
Texas
M. Riley Wyatt
San Antonio
State Prison Board
Wyatt
Stevenson
Texas Police Assny
Walter Henry LeMay
Tan
Fat
Top Secret Parley Sets Defense Chiefs Meeting
A closed gathering of U.S. joint chiefs of staff at the Naval War College Newport Rhode Island conferred with Secretary Forrestal on weapons and strategic air warfare. General Hoyt Vandenberg arrived fresh from observing the Berlin airlift as Forrestal prepared to report on talks with Canadian defense chiefs. The defense department said such meetings will occur periodically away from Washington.
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U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Naval War College
Newport
R. L
Defense Department
Washington
Spy Probers Move to Subpoena J Peters Witness
The House Un American Activities Committee prepared a subpoena for J Peters a former head of the Communist underground in the United States amid doubts he will testify even with potential deportation immunity. Immigration Commissioner Watson Miller said Peters cannot be produced for a congressional hearing. Representative Nixon said Willer would notify the committee of timing for an early deportation hearing but no sessions are planned before next Wednesday.
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Washington
House -un-American Activities Committee
J. Peters
Peters
Watson Miller
Immigration
Rep
Nixon
R-Calif
Willer
Johnson Hits Radical Fringe Rally in Longview Texas
In Longview Johnson argues minority groups must not steer government toward extremes, denounces right and left fringe. He calls for experience in Washington to counter threats and criticizes Coke Stevenson for attacks on Gen Ira Eaker. Rally precedes Galveston coast swing, with local leaders urging strong support.
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Lyndon Johnson
CIFES
Neva
Washington
Jeff
Johnson
Coke Stevenson
Texas
Ira Eaker
Stevenson
Eaker
Liana County
San Angelo
John Ben Sheppard
US Junior Chamber of Commerce
Peddy
Gregg
C.F. Wellborm
Gladewater
Galveston
Texas City
Port [ Arthur
Man Injured in Commission Market Auto Collision
Carlos Gonzalez, 39, of Laredo, was injured when his auto collided at Parr Drive and Montrose Boulevard, with the other driver identified as Mrs. Hazel M. Wirth of Buchanan Dam, Texas. The incident was reported Saturday.
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Carlos Gonzalez
Laredo
Parr Dr
Montrose Blvd
Potine
Hazel M. Wirth
Buchanan Dam
Texas
Davis Okehed For Nov Ballot As Independent Judge
The name of William Davis as independent candidate for the 37th district court judge seat is certified for the November general election by Secretary of State Paul H. Brown. Davis was appointed by Gov. Beauford Jester to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Robert W. Terrell. Terrell died before the Democratic primary, but his name remained on the ballot.
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Jek
Paul H. Brown
Davis
Beauford Jester
Robert W. 5
Terrell
P. C. Sanders
Sanders
Stevenson Heads South Texas Campaign Tour
U S Senatorial candidate Coke Stevenson moves into the lower Rio Grande Valley continuing his effort to win territory in the first primary. He stresses foot and mouth disease is a real danger to ranchers and the public and criticizes federal taxes saying most tax dollars stay in Washington.
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Kerens
Tex
U.S
Coke Stevenson
Rio Grande Valley
Tower Valley
Fiseti
Lyndon Johnsant
Contry
Texas
Stevenson
Washington
Dispute Ends in Stabbing
An automobile collision dispute on Saturday ended with a man stabbed and another hospitalized. Julius Barksdale, 35, of 219 Belmont Street, was stabbed in the lung and listed in serious condition at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Essex Stevenson, 122 Martposa'dr, faced assault to murder charges in connection with the incident.
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Julius Barksdale
Bellmont'st
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Essex Stevenson
Mart Posa'dr
Crash Victims Out of Danger Near Seguin
Mary Stephenson eight, the sole survivor in a Seguin area automobile crash, and Reverend Gerald T. Cates, the other survivor, are reported out of danger by Seguin hospital physicians. Mary is in San Antonio with a friend after treatment for shock and injuries. Cates remained conscious and received a broad transfusion for shock. Friday X-rays showed a broken pelvis and a compound fracture of the elbow, with plans for elbow surgery Friday afternoon.
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Mary Stephenson
Seguin
Gerald T. Cates
Seguin Hospital
Mary
San Antonio
Cates
Gift Center Open House At Light House Gift Center
Open house runs Sunday from 4 to 8 p m at the Light House Gift Center 623 Fredericksburg Run Space for the Center has been donated by Mr and Mrs R D Carssow Pat Webb state teacher of home bound blind and daughter of Mr and Mrs Carssow will be in charge Numerous products crafted by the blind will be on display This non profit enterprise benefits the blind and offers mail order sales through which wares can be marketed
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Lighthouse
Fredericksburg Run
R. D. Carssow
Pat Webb
Many Aug 21 Dances Across City Venues
A cluttered listing shows dances on Aug 21 at venues like Beethoven Garden 429 Pereida St and VFW Patio 10th Ave B with Lottie and His Band The Rythmaires Niemeyer s Orch and other acts. Also notes private parties at Hermen s Hall Oak Grove Hall and Hill Top Hall with assorted bands and admission usually 50c.
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Beethoven Garden
Pereida St
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The
Rythmaires
Alex
Hermann Sons
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Niemeyer’s Orch
al Schnabel
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Dane
Legion Chief Raps Truman at Legion Convention
National Commander James F. O'Neil denounces President Truman's red scare framing amid the wartime spy probe. He attacks Moscow hucksters, urges bipartisan, nonpolitical pursuit of espionage at home, and calls for stricter loyalty laws, stronger counter espionage, and a professional response corps.
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the Light
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Philadelphia
Truman
James F. O'Neil
American Legion
O'Neil
Henry Wallace
Hucksters
Moscow
Wallace
Pennsylvania Department of the Legion
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Stalin
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Congress
Q'Nell
Legion
Auto Turns Over Hurting Man and Girl
Timmie Gonzales aged 32 and his 3 year old daughter Mary were seriously injured when their auto overturned near Xannes city early Saturday. Mrs. Gonzales sustained cuts and bruises and they were taken to Santa Rosa hospital in Rhod ueara bulanes.
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Mary
Xannes City
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