Hoover sounds alarm on crime wave and 6 million criminals
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover warned of a growing crime wave in which a potential army of 6,000,000 criminals threatens homes and lives. He noted crime increased beyond 1945 levels, with serious crimes every 20 seconds last year and rapes or assaults every 6.4 minutes, blaming moral laxity, parental neglect, and penal system failures. He urged stronger family duties to curb delinquency and maintain good citizenship at home.
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Washington
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
America
Parole System Criticized by FBI Director Over Crime Rise
The FBI director warned that crime is rising and blamed the parole system being exploited by sentimentalists. He argued that dangerous individuals are released and prey on the public, urging public protection as the guiding principle in each case.
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FBI
Salt Use In Summer For Dehydration
The War Department manual Hospital Diets advises against taking salt tablets in hot weather or after heavy work. Use a light salt solution of about a quarter teaspoon per quart of water. Most people get enough salt from meals unless extreme thirst leads to high fluid intake.
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War Department
Tax Delinquent Block 35 Chelsea Park Denison Land Sued
Citation records the state and Grayson County suing J M Varner Nancy A Hubbard and Leota C Humphries and all heirs for taxes on all of Block 35 Chelsea Park Addition Denison Grayson County Texas totaling 35.99 state tax and 34.50 county tax with the July term of the 15th District Court in Sherman August 12, 1946 set to condemn and foreclose the land for taxes and costs of suit.
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State of
Texas
Grayson
J. M. Varner
Nancy A. Huggard
Nancy A. Hubbard
Leota C. Humphries
Grayson County
Sherman
Nancy Drake
A. D
State of Texas
Whitewright
S. H. Jared
Court House
Be on alert for termites in Texas and College Station
Termites are found across Texas and cause major damage, says Charles A. King Jr. of Texas A&M Extension Service. He urges a vigorous war, warns swarming season makes termites easy to detect, and outlines prevention and control steps for new construction and existing buildings.
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College Station
Texas
Charles A. King Jr
Texas A. and M. College Extension Service
King
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Harold Vestal Seeks Grayson County District Clerk Post
Harold H Vestal of Grayson County announces his candidacy for District Clerk. A native son, veteran of the U S Navy and former records clerk, Vestal cites local roots, family service, and extended schooling as qualifications. He notes delayed announcement prevented personal canvassing but asks for vote and support.
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Grayson County
Hugh A. Vestal
Sherman
Mildred Stamps
C. W. Stamps
Harold H. Vestal Jr
Normandy
U. S. Navy
U. S
Sherman Public
U.S
Harold H. Vestal
The Old Man In The Model Church Tribute From My Scrapbook
A poem recalling a Texas model church visit and the gospel singing that revived an old man. It blends memory with a courtroom notice dated 1946 in Grayson County about taxes and a sheriff sale of Lots 9 and 10, Block 13, O. T. P. in Whitewright, with dates and parties including The State of Texas, City of Whitewright, S. H. Jared, and sheriff G. P. Gafford.
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Model Church
John H. Yates
Grayson County Sheriff Sale No 54479 Legal Decree
A sheriff sale case in Grayson County Texas proceeds under an order of sale issued by the 15th District Court, with the Clerk overseeing the judgment decree and related proceedings.
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State of Texas
Grayson
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Texas
Judge Bond Praised by Regional Attorneys and Press
Terrell Tribune quotes Judge Bond as honorable in every position McKinney Gazette calls him an able lawyer and splendid Chief Justice Grayson County Bar applauds his training experience and aptitude voters urged to study his fitness for office
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Mobiloil
G. C. Stateville
Possum Flats
Hank
Graham Hunter
Lan
Lakes
Gladiola
Fant Milling CompAny
Sherman, Texas
Whitewright Lumber Co
Harold Vestal
Sexton
Christ
G. P. Gafford
Sam York
Reelect
Joel R. Bond
Justice Court OF Civil Appeals
R. P. Childress
L. LaRoe & Co
Orenduff
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