Fort Worth pioneer W F Waggoner dies at 82
Fort Worth pioneer W F Waggoner, builder of a vast cattle fortune and founder of Arlington Downs, dies at 82 from a stroke after decades as a leading horseman. A key figure in Texas racing, he helped legalize the sport and created the Three D stable with his sons. He spent nearly 80 years in Fort Worth and remained active in his holdings despite blindness.
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Army Air Corps to attempt second stratosphere flight next summer
Capt. Orville A. Anderson, one of three pilots in last summer’s stratosphere hop over South Dakota, will lead a two second ascent from Kelly Field toward Washington in preparation for the big flight. He and two team members bailed out when the gondola tore free last year. Anderson is to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieut. Col. Henry B. Olegett at a Reserve Officers’ meeting, where he will recount the hop. Public invited.
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Outlawing Red Activities Ought to Be Considered
Washington lawmakers debate measures labeled to curb subversive movements. A chamber of commerce report proposes nine steps including creating a Justice Department subversive unit, banning propaganda by organizations promoting violent overthrow, tightening naturalization rules, and denying mail access to such materials.
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Walter Woodward's Father Dies at 79 in Coleman
Walter Woodward’s father, J. O. Woodward, longtime chairman of the board of pardons and father of State Senator Walter Woodward, died in Coleman after a long illness. He was 79 and passed away this morning at home.
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