Explosion wounds Texas man after car bombing probe widens
June M Brady says dynamite bought at Broad Mercantile was not used in the Sam McCollum car bombing. McCollum, a lawyer, was seriously injured when a hidden explosive exploded under his car as he tried to start it. An ex Army explosives instructor linked the dynamite to a plating method, while Lampasas buyers are under scrutiny. Mrs. McCollum reports his condition improves with days of both good and bad news.
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Brady
Gully Cowgert
Broad Mercantile
Sam McCol Hham
Lampasas
McCoRum
Alcorn
Army
Brownwood
Lin
Chamber Asks Update on Road Bond Progress and Funds
The chamber of commerce called for up-to-the-minute reports from the county and city on freeway and road bond programs. It seeks remaining funds, unpurchased right of way, and spending by project, with a June 26 board presentation. Francis noted readiness to act when federal highway funds become available.
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Chamber of Commerce
Unsizoan Vanes Rrancig OL
Francis
W. J. Jones
Chamber’s
Highway Department
San Antonio
Texas
Chamber
Amount
Tt Francis
Whistling Blamed for Car Crash in Alamo Heights
Samuel C. Guajardo and James Scott Davis were found guilty of negligent collision in Alamo Heights Corporation Court. Guajardo claimed he stopped after hearing a whistle and Davis could not stop in time. Each driver was fined $10.
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Alamo Heights Corporation
Samuel C. Guajardo
Santiago
Roy McClanahan
James Scott Davis
Roosevelt
Guajardo
McClanahan
Oasis
Czechs Demand Broad Democracy From Regime
The New York Times reports Czech students advocate sweeping democratic reforms in Czechoslovakia. Demands include freer press and circulation of foreign literature, and end to jamming Western broadcasts. The Prague government faces pressure from a movement described as challenging Red rule.
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New York Times
Czechoslovakia
Useir
Ferrison Seisturg
Times
Moscow
U.S
Salisbury
Frague
Jury May Call Matthews In City Probe
District Attorney Hubert Green Jr says the March April grand jury has asked City Manager Matthews and other city officials to appear next Wednesday as part of a broadened inquiry into marble table procurement. Green cannot yet detail the lines of inquiry or which officials are slated to be questioned. The jury is reportedly discussing a final report.
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Hubert Green, Jr
Matthews
Green
Israel Reports Border Gunfight
An Israeli army spokesman said a gunfight broke several days of quiet on the Israel Jordan border after an exchange of fire yesterday near Jerusalem. The report follows rising tensions and border incidents in the region.
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Jerusalem
Israel
WA Zhour
Israel Jordan
Women stockholders rare in San Antonio broker offices
Betty Scheibi notes a 1 to 7 gender ratio in Bache & Co offices with about 35 male and 5 women observers. Keith Funston cites that women own a minority of publicly traded shares, often inheriting or managing from husbands, while few women attend annual stockholders meetings. A Chicago elevator opens as a separate item.
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Betty Scheibi
Bache & Co
Keith Funston
New York Stock Exchange
California
San Antonio
Jay
Lewis Rubio
Rubin
Alamo Stamp Honored By Official At San Antonio Dedication
Assistant Postmaster General Albert J Robertson praised the Alamo as a great American feat during the dedication of a new stamp honoring the Alamo in San Antonio. He said the stamp will bring the historic site to millions and help readers appreciate the price paid for liberty.
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Albert J Robertson
Alamo
The
San Antonio
United States
Ye Ie
America
Robertson
Republic of Texas
Oil lobby testified on funding for natural gas bill
Texas oil man testified that an organization he reads had over 1.72 million dollars to present facts about the natural gas bill to the public. He denied lobbying Congress members or giving money. Leonard F. McCollum of Houston led the Natural Gas and Oil Resources committees in a sworn statement to Senate lobby investigators.
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Washington
UPA
Texas
Congress
Leonard F. McCollum
Houston
Natural Gas and
Senate
Bombers to reach 690 B52s by 1959 despite costs
In secret testimony a U S armed services subcommittee heard Lt. Gert Irvine say the air force raised its long range B52 bomber goal from 503 to 690 by 1959 and production at about six aircraft per month. Irvine warned without action, Soviet air power could overtake U S leadership. Trevor Gardner was called to testify next month on Soviet versus U S air strength and rocket development.
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Washington
Gert
Irvite
Febige
Forte
Special Armed Services
Irving
Asiel
Trevor + Gardner
Air Force
Armed Services
Irvine
Presley Surrounded by Fans at Houston Rainbow Event
Elvis Presley drew a large crowd in Houston when Rainbow Girls and local supporters gathered for his unexpected appearance at a restaurant. Fans mobbed him seeking autographs as he visited with Miss JoeAnne Williams, daughter of the restaurant owner, and discussed plans to buy a Cadillac.
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Houston
Order of Rainbow
Elvis Presley
Tennessee
JoeAan Williams
Eresley
Rathben
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Sany
Ike
Dan Quillly
Robertson Robertson
Goodyear
KarotRins
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