Jabara Home For Huge Fete
Thousands of Wichita residents celebrate Capt. James Jabara the first jet ace with a citywide Jabara Day parade along Douglas avenue. Mayor Floyd Amsden proclaims the day as the crowd cheers and a new song That Jabara Bird debuts. Jabara returns from Korea with his wife and two children amid family scenes. He heads to Topeka for the 35th division reunion parade tomorrow.
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Wichita
Kas
James Jabara
Floyd T. Amsden
Jabara
Korea
Douglas Avenue
Jabara Bird
Monte Wilhite
Jimmie
John Jabara
Jabaras
McKinney
Tex
A Shadid
Norma Abara
John Jr
Topeka
35Th Division
Parents Hide Son's Body In Oil Drum After Drunken Rage
In Detroit police say Leo Liss and his wife killed 2 year old Walter in a drunken rage last March. The parents hid the body for two months in an oil drum four feet from their bed, sealing it with plaster to mask odors. They were held for investigation as officers searched the second floor apartment. The father said he struck Walter after he cried while he tried to sleep off a drunken spell.
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Detroit
Mich
Leo Liss
Walter
Liss
No Shortage of Cattle for Slaughter in Arizona
PHOENIX June 7 No immediate difficulty in obtaining cattle for slaughter in Arizona is foreseen by L W Stringer general manager of the Cudahy Packing Co Stringer says cattle are usually bought four to six weeks ahead and the company has that much supply on hand He notes other areas buy daily which could lead to later open market purchases and possible difficulty.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Cudahy Packing Co
L. W. Stringer
Stringer
Cudahy
Radio Chief Richards Left Million in Estate
George A. Richards, 62, owner of stations in Los Angeles Cleveland and Detroit, died May 27 after FCC hearings on license renewals. His will names several relatives with specific bequests and establishes a trust for remaining estate income while his daughter receives the income and a Palm Springs home. The FCC proceedings seek a ruling on license renewal amid allegations he ordered biased broadcasts.
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Los Angeles
George A. Richards
Richards
Detroit
Federal Communications Commission
Cleveland
Rich
New York
Kansas City
Kas
Frances S. Richards
Beverly Hills
Calif
Rozene R. Moore
Palm Springs
FCC
Airman Sentenced For Extortion In Wyoming
Walter Repass a 26 year old Norfolk Virginia airman stationed at Warren Air Force Base Cheyenne was sentenced to a year to 18 months in federal prison for extortion. A district court jury convicted him of conspiracy to extort 500 from Mrs Ralph Clarkson of Cheyenne. Isaac Merle Boles an airman from Little Rock pleaded guilty to similar charges. The pair allegedly threatened harm to Clarkson's 7 year old son unless the money was paid.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Walter Repass
Norfolk
Warren Air Force Base
Repass
T. Blake Kennedy
Ralph Clarkson
Isaac Merle Boles
Little Rock
Ark
Husband Returns After 33 Years Absence in Dayton
Walter Thomas Benbow, 54, walked back into his Dayton home after 33 years away. He left in 1918 leaving wife and four children. now his former wife and three children greet him warmly. He says he and his second wife raised five children in Ft Worth Texas before returning to Dayton. He says he had thought of returning for years and finally chose east over west. The reason for his departure remains a past matter.
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Dayton
Ohio
Walter Thomas Benbow
Thomas
Benbow
Ft. Worth
Tex
Chicago
Benbows
Hope Everyone Evades Tax
Wisconsin official proposes an accident tax penalizing drivers for crashes. Raymond E. Jensen, vice chairman of the highway commission, speaks at the summer highway conference banquet detailing starting at 25 dollars with increases for each incident and a license risk for repeat offenders.
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Rhinelander
Wis
Wisconsin
Raymond E. Jensen
Highway Commission
Tax Evasion Warning Draws State Aid Contention
A quoted line argues the state would grant aid and instruction to dodge taxes, highlighting tensions over enforcement and taxpayer responsibility. The remark underscores calls for clearer penalties and consistent guidance to curb avoidance.
Golden Rule Realty Ad Offers Quick Low Cost Financing
A realty firm advertises low cost quick service for obtaining insurance money and private funds to purchase build or refinance using conventional or Haw solutions. Announces contact with Mr Grady at Golden Rule Realty Co located at 628 N 4th Ave and phone number 3 8636.
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Tofe
Grady
Golden Rule Realty CO
4Th Ave
VA Says GIs May Enjoy Vacations
The Veterans Administration states that summer vacations do not affect GI bill eligibility. Veterans already in school may pause for summer without losing benefits, while those not yet in programs must begin by the July cutoff to qualify for education benefits.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Train Tosses Farmer 85 Feet But He Lives
Oscar Thom, a farmer from Grand Junction Colorado, was hospitalized after his jeep was struck by the California Zephyr at a crossing east of Fruita. He was hurled 32 feet along the tracks but landed 85 feet away, suffering severe shock and bruises. Railroad official Frank Jonick said Thom appeared to recover.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Oscar Thom
Callifornia Zephyr
Fruita
Thompson
Frank Jonick
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad
Zephyr Crossing Nightmare Spurs Alive Day Marvel
A grade crossing incident leaves bystanders stunned as a Zephyr locomotive nearly misses a collision. Thompson expresses disbelief at the survivor’s luck, while onlookers recount the tense moment and the near catastrophe.
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Nat Bidg
Ceese
Amy
Hubby
Gabardine
Bentz
Doc
Sixth Ave
Tucson
Gilbey's Gin Sweet Wine
Nick-Un
ST. Joseph
Early
Zephyr
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Esquire
Dave Bloom and Sons
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Kentucky
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