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March 19, 1946
The Daily Bulletin
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Kenneth Long, a 24-year-old navy veteran, was shot and killed by Texas highway patrolman Holland near El Campo after an argument over a shirt-tucking order directed at his companion Causley Clay. Long's brother Marion and Clay were charged with aggravated assault.
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OVERSEAS VET SLAIN BY TEXAS POLICEMAN
HOUSTON, Mar. 19 (ANP)- Kenneth Long, 24, a navy veteran of more 30 months service, nine of which were spent overseas on Guam, was shot to death by a highway patrolman near here reportedly following an argument which ensued when a companion refused to obey a white man's orders to "put his shirttail in." His brother Marion Long, 22, and Causley Clay, 26, were jailed on aggravated assault charges, and will be held to the May grand jury.
Patrolman Holland, the slayer, fired because he said "the Negroes were over-bearing in their attitude." Long, shot three times, died instantly. The slaying occurred at Southport service station at El Campo, where Causley and Marion Long had stopped for a cold drink. The white man's command was directed at Causley, and Kenneth Long joined them later. Officers approached on the case were reluctant to give out information.
HOUSTON, Mar. 19 (ANP)- Kenneth Long, 24, a navy veteran of more 30 months service, nine of which were spent overseas on Guam, was shot to death by a highway patrolman near here reportedly following an argument which ensued when a companion refused to obey a white man's orders to "put his shirttail in." His brother Marion Long, 22, and Causley Clay, 26, were jailed on aggravated assault charges, and will be held to the May grand jury.
Patrolman Holland, the slayer, fired because he said "the Negroes were over-bearing in their attitude." Long, shot three times, died instantly. The slaying occurred at Southport service station at El Campo, where Causley and Marion Long had stopped for a cold drink. The white man's command was directed at Causley, and Kenneth Long joined them later. Officers approached on the case were reluctant to give out information.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Police Shooting
Racial Altercation
Navy Veteran Killed
Aggravated Assault
Highway Patrolman
What entities or persons were involved?
Kenneth Long
Marion Long
Causley Clay
Patrolman Holland
Where did it happen?
Southport Service Station At El Campo, Near Houston, Texas
Story Details
Key Persons
Kenneth Long
Marion Long
Causley Clay
Patrolman Holland
Location
Southport Service Station At El Campo, Near Houston, Texas
Event Date
Mar. 19
Story Details
Navy veteran Kenneth Long was shot dead by patrolman Holland after intervening in an argument where a white man ordered companion Causley Clay to tuck in his shirt. Long's brother Marion and Clay were arrested for aggravated assault.