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[Report to W. P. Gannaway by Bob K. Carroll, February 26, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by Bob K. Carroll, February 26, 1964]

Criminal intelligence report addressed to Captain W. P. Gannaway of the Special Service Bureau in Dallas, Texas. The report, which was submitted by detective Bob K. Carroll, states that Howard W. Leatherwood was arrested at the Carousel Club on January 13, 1962 on charges of Investigative Theft. Leatherwood stated that he after a night of drinking, he exited the restroom and accidentally stepped into living quarters. He was held and then arrested.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note by 'A Friend of Oswald'] (open access)

[Note by 'A Friend of Oswald']

A handwritten note which reads: "Chief of Police, Dallas, Texas. The Warren Report is wrong 4 people were used to eliminte [sic] Kennedy 1 is dead - 3 live - Johnson knows 3 more 1eft to go. - A friend of Lee Oswald."
Date: October 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964]

Criminal intelligence report addressed to Captain W. P. Gannaway of the Special Service Bureau in Dallas, Texas. The report, which was submitted by detective R. W. Westphal, states that Hubert Clyde Savage, Jr. is a self-employed painting contractor aged 37 years. On April 2, 1955, Savage and several others were celebrating a birthday at the Silver Spur when Savage's wife accidentally broke a glass. In response, Jack Ruby cursed and brandished a weapon. A tussle ensued and the police arrived soon after.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964]

Criminal intelligence report addressed to Captain W. P. Gannaway of the Special Service Bureau in Dallas, Texas. The report, which was submitted by detective R. W. Westphal, states that William Stokes was involved in a police accident with Jack Hudson at the Silver Spur in 1953. The Silver Spur was operated by Jack Ruby at the time.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Lee Rankin to J. E. Curry] (open access)

[Letter from J. Lee Rankin to J. E. Curry]

Letter from J. Lee Rankin to Chief J. E. Curry. Rankin attached a list of staff members to be interviewed by the Warren Commission and thanked Curry for his cooperation.
Date: May 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964]

Criminal intelligence report addressed to Captain W. P. Gannaway of the Special Service Bureau in Dallas, Texas. The report, which was submitted by detective R. W. Westphal, states that Joseph Edwin Power, Jr. was arrested on October 22nd, 1961 after he and Jack Ruby got into a fight.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964]

Criminal intelligence report addressed to Captain W. P. Gannaway of the Special Service Bureau in Dallas, Texas. The report, which was submitted by detective R. W. Westphal, states that Victor B. Nelms is a self-employed painting contractor. He was arrested for being drunk and disorderly at the Silver Spur in 1953.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964]

Criminal intelligence report addressed to Captain W. P. Gannaway of the Special Service Bureau in Dallas, Texas. The report, which was submitted by detective R. W. Westphal, states that Harold W. Hodges is a self-employed painting contractor aged 39 years. On April 3, 1955, Hodges and four others were celebrating at the Silver Spur after curfew. When Jack Ruby told them to leave, he began to use abusive language and brandish a pistol. A tussle ensued and the police arrived soon after.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Swimming] captions transcript

[News Clip: Swimming]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the Dallas YMCA's Olympic-themed membership drive.
Date: January 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Mrs. Rogers] captions transcript

[News Clip: Mrs. Rogers]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about the mother of Ginger Rogers visiting Dallas, Texas.
Date: May 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Circus] captions transcript

[News Clip: Circus]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the opening performance of the Hamid-Morton Circus, sponsored by the Dallas Police and Firefighters Association, including midget clowns and lion and tiger taming acts.
Date: March 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Insurance Swindle] captions transcript

[News Clip: Insurance Swindle]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about conference for the National Association of Claimants Council of America.
Date: March 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Ruby trial] captions transcript

[News Clip: Ruby trial]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about three jurors being selected for Jack Ruby's trial in Dallas.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: MacArthur statue] captions transcript

[News Clip: MacArthur statue]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the reveal of a wax statue of General Douglas MacArthur.
Date: July 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Brother Bill] captions transcript

[News Clip: Brother Bill]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about a mission ran by Brother Bill Harrod in West Dallas.
Date: May 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Brother Bill] (open access)

[News Script: Brother Bill]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a mission ran by Brother Bill Harrod in West Dallas.
Date: May 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Dallas Craftsman (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 5, Ed. 1 Friday, June 26, 1964 (open access)

The Dallas Craftsman (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 5, Ed. 1 Friday, June 26, 1964

Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes news and information concerning the labor movement along with advertising.
Date: June 26, 1964
Creator: Reilly, Wallace
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History