Milk Robbery Defendant Wins Patched Justice
Larry M. Lawrence, 63, appeared before Municipal Judge Armond W. Scott on a petty larceny charge after being found with four and a half pints of milk near a People's drug store. He claimed 25 years as a Texas attorney and asked for trial by the court. The prosecutor dropped the charge after Lawrence explained his hardship and past legal attempts.
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Armond W. Scott
Washington Daily News
Larry M. Lawrence
Armand W. Scott
Martin McNamara
Mr. Lawrence
People’s Drug
12Th
F Streets
Lawrence
Chevy. Chase Dairy
Scott
Texas
Supreme Court
Townsend Talk Weighs In Against Baggage Charge Rise
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard arguments from the United Transport Service Employees and CIO Red Caps against a prior ruling allowing three railroads to raise baggage handling charges from 15 to 25 cents per piece. President Willard S. Townsend argued against the change, stressing its lack of wisdom and presenting a cautionary view of disaster if enacted.
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Sion
United Transport Service Employees
Red Caps Organization
CIO
Willard S. Townsend
Congress to Move Faster Early Next Session
The piece notes Congress is adjourned until January third while many measures stay on the calendars. It cites organizational changes and predicts fewer delays in the next session, with faster action expected. It adds a flag about seventy one thousand Puerto Rico Americans serving in the Armed Forces.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Puerto Rico
Christmas Seal funds aid TB patients through Goodwill in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati Christmas Seals funds support tuberculosis rehabilitation via Goodwill Industries and its Rehabilitation Center. The Executive Director reports four people trained and employed, two in training, and six holding jobs with wages totaling $7,223.39 in ten months. The program aims to restore beneficiaries to taxpaying citizens.
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Cincinnati
Goodwill Industries
Bryce W. Nichols
W. K. Curfman
Goodwill
Treasury of the Blues collection review
A promotional blurb for a comprehensive blues songbook titled Treasury of the Blues. It lists editors Handy and Niles with Cavarrubias illustrations, published by Charles Boin and distributed by Simon and Schuster. The promotional verse urges readers to buy, promising a lasting treasury of Memphis blues era pieces.
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Memphis
Handy
Niles
Cavarrubias
Charles Boin
Simon and Schuster
New York
White Pair Confesses Slaying Of An Aged Black Farmer
Sheriff Eddie Weathers said James D. Lawing and Leroy Parker confessed to taking part in the robbery slaying of 69 year old Michael Rice of Valhalla. They described forcing entry, an assault after a flashlight was used, and Parker admitting to taking a money belt with $315.
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Columbia
S. C
Atlas
Eddie Weathers
Ocones County
James D. Lawing
Leroy Parker
Michael Rice
Valhalla
Lawing
Principal Phillips Selected for UC Development Committee
George A. Phillips principal of Harriet Beecher Stowe School named as a charter member of a Citizens Committee supporting the University of Cincinnati campus development plan. UC President Dr. Raymond Walters announced the group on Sunday December 4 and invited others to join.
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George A. Phillips
Harriet Beecher Stowe School
University of Cincinnati
Raymond Walters
Priests in Africa Carry On Despite Aid Cuts
Polish Catholic priests in Rhodesia continue their work in Africa as the Communist government cuts off all financial aid. The report from London notes persistent religious activities amid economic pressure and political tension affecting missions.
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Africa
London
England
Rhodesia
Miraculous Birthday Gift Recalled in Prayer Tale
A speaker recalls divine aid delivering needed undergarments through Rev Page and honors faith with nightly prayers. The tale centers on gratitude for a birthday gift and seeking forgiveness as age advances. He attributes the favors to God and the minister.
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Rev. Page
Dangers of Gas Warns Health Dept Over CO Poisoning
Health Department records show 35 people overcome by carbon monoxide in 1949 with four deaths from gas poisoning. Gas room heaters and unvented units are the chief hazards. Never sleep with such a heater on. Ensure safe burners with adequate air. Faulty stove operation led to many accidents.
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Health Department
Clarence J. Koo
Supt
Bureau of Food and Sanitary Inspection
Koo
Catholic Negroes Seek San Antonio Parish Credit Union Charter
Members of Holy Redeemer parish in San Antonio Texas are the first all Negro Catholic group in the state to apply for a credit union charter. Upon approval they will be the 13th Catholic parish credit union in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Father Edward F. Glancy led the application.
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San Antonio
Texas
Holy Redeemer Parish
Edward F. Glancy
Josephite Fathers
News of Bill Robinson echoes through New York era links
A reminiscence records New York figures Bill Robinson and Bill Foster, tracing their ties from 1897 through Hollywood years. Foster mentored Robinson, helped launch The Chicago Daily Times, and later promoted Buck and Bubbles and Stepin Fetchit era projects.
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New York City
New York
Bill Robinson
Bill Foster
Jack Nail
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Central Avenue
Foster
Chicago
Chicago Daily Times
Robinson
William and Walker
Broadway
42Nd Street
Hamerstines Theatre
Buck and Bubbles
Stepin
Fetchit
Clarence Muse
Pathe Studios
Haiti Raises Ranking of Vatican Envoy
Haiti has promoted its Vatican mission to an embassy and will appoint a new ambassador to Pope Pius XII, with credentials to be presented soon.
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Haiti
Vatican
Vatican City
Pius XII
Federal rule ends FHA aid for racially restricted homes
In Washington the federal government announced no further FHA financial assistance for racially restricted properties. The statement is seen as a step toward ending color restrictions in housing and promoting equal opportunity, with Dabney asserting broader implications for national progress and economic leadership.
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Washington
FHA
Dabney
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