Military Pay Boost Pushed
Washington May 24 Backers of a bill to lift the nation’s military payroll by over 400 million year renewed their drive to pass the measure. Rep Kilday Texas predicted quick approval but warned an amendment may be needed. The proposal faced strong opposition from Republicans and Democrats who argued officers already enjoy privileges and that pay for higher ranks would rise too much relative to lower ranks.
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Kilday
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Man shoots wife then compels son to shoot him
Fetzer Lee Talbert, 37, killed his wife Corrie, 35 at a farm home near MT Pleasants. He then ordered their 4-year-old son to fire a fatal shot into his own heart. The couple had been separated four years, and Talbert died after the child’s statement to police. Police noted the tragic sequence left seven children orphaned.
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MT. Pleasant
Fetzer Lee Talbert
Corrie
Sheriuf Ray ¢ Hoover
J Coupte
Suspects Returned to San Antonio in Somerset Robbery Case
Two 20 year olds, Marrel E. Williams and Doyen D. Laymoan, were brought back to San Antonio from Laredo on robbery with firearms charges tied to a Somerset refilling station robbery and kidnapping. A 1939 Mercury sedan stolen from Flores Street and $27 in small bills, a .32 caliber revolver, and a blackjack were found in the car. The suspects were earlier linked to the Watts service station cash register theft and the kidnapping of attendant Lon Yarbrough.
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Laredo
Jon
Marrel E. Williams
South Carolina
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L. G. Dunaway
J.J. Patino
A. C. Sandoval
Flores St
Watts
Somerset Rd
Lon Yarbrough
Malone St
Military service store expenses cited in hearings
Washington May 24 The armed forces nonprofit grocery stores spent over 4.8 million dollars from government funds for salaries alone last year. The House Armed Services Committee chair Vinson notes the figure excludes light heat trucking and other services provided free. Stores like post exchanges sell everything from grub to televisions as hearings proceed with witnesses from three retail associations.
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Armed Forces
House Armed Services Comminer
Wison
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Vinson
Lilienthal Removal Demanded Over Security Allegations
The editorial argues Lilienthal faces grave charges tied to national security. It contends the Atomic Energy Commission must meet high standards of loyalty, compares potential failures to court-martial offenses, and cites past associations with the Southern Conference for Human Welfare as evidence of Communist influence.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Army
Navy
Air Force
Congress
Hickenlooper
Senate Money Bill Faces Education Clash At Austin
Senate votes on state funding for two years with outlays slightly above governor proposed figures. debates over adding $2,000,000 for a UT medical branch sparked calls for adjournment. House and Senate move toward a joint committee to craft a compromise while other pay raises for judges and a guard medical expense bill advance.
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Austin
Nate
Fred “Red” Harris
University of Texas Medical
Tellas
Harris
W. A. Shotner
Temple
Temple Medical School
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Senate
House
James Taylor
Kerens
Finance Committee
University of Texas Regents
Supreme Court
Court of ‘Criminal Appeals
Adjutant General’s Department
Police campaign spurs stray dog report surge
Stray dogs apparently not informed of a police campaign. Over the past two days seven ideatide cases were reported to police, including two children and 11 adults.
Un-American Activities Panel Probes Uranium Deal and Espionage
The House committee opens a three way probe into Communist influence with hearings on missing uranium, a loyalty oath controversy for atomic fellowships, and possible use of United Nations agencies to sneak spies into the country. Clarence Hiskey and Paul Crouch are among witnesses.
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Harvard
Sen. McMahon
Joint Committee
Sen. Hickenlooper
Rua
Litenthall Fe
O'Mahoney
United Nations
Clarence Hiskey
Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute
Paul Crouch
Communist Party
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Weather and leadership shakeup at Rubber Union
Philadelphia May 4 The Rubber Union announces firing of international president Buckmaster after malfeasance charges. H. R. Lloyd elected in his place amid internal disputes with militant members. Weather data shows precipitation over 24 hours and temperatures around 82 degrees.
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Sagan Miaiaay
Cios United
Orkers Union
Buchonaster
le S. Bucamaster
Arartas
Robert Cruden
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Buckmaster
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Goodrich
Mocal
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