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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1944

Page

7

Dallas County bars races from voting in precinct conventions

Dallas County Democrats vote to bar Mongolian Malayan and Ethiopian or Negro voters from the May 6 precinct presidential conventions. Local experts spar over eligibility while noting a Supreme Court ruling on primaries may affect policy.

Dallas County Dallas Texas Solomon Ast. C. Chandler Rice Institute Houston Neeroes Bramfett Ife Chandler Ind Asia Griser

Theft of 150000 In Gems Nipped In New York

Police report a jewel theft at a fashionable New York home valued at 150000 with a suspect arrested moments later. A man named Freq Hanron, 40, reportedly used a window to enter the residence of Prince and Princess Serge Belossolsky Berozersky and fled with a 50000 dollar pearl necklace and other items valued at 100000. The jewels were claimed by the princess, Florence Crane Robinson, with ties to Chicago. the prince is linked to the British ministry of war transport.

New York Prince Serge Belossolsky Berozersky Uvor Volam Ua Aus Freq Hanron Florence Crane Robinson Richard Tever Crane Chicago Ministry of War Transportaten

Vigil for Cardinal O Connell Marks Final Rites

In Boston on April 24 scholastics of St John’s seminary kept vigil at the bier of Cardinal William O Connell who died Saturday of bronchial pneumonia. Final pontifical requiem mass planned by Apostolic Delegate to the United States Anielto Cagliani. Body lies in private chapel. removal at 4 p m to Cathedral of the Holy Cross for lying in state until Friday.

Boston St. John's Seminary William Cardinal O'Connell Jean America Aniletno Citognani D. D United States Cathedral of the Holy Gross

New Chain Letter Prompts Postmaster Warning

The Luck of London chain letter, called by Dat Quill, was announced Monday as cluttering mail. The postmaster says the letter claims origin in England with an American officer who has traveled the world four times and won a $4000 prize. He urges people to discard it and invest in war bonds and stamps.

Luck of London Quill England Grace Fields

O'Daniel Opposes Negotiated Peace At New York Dinner

Senator W Lee O Daniel told the Texas society of New York that Americans will not accept a negotiated peace and will demand a dictated peace with Allies writing surrender terms. The speech honored the San Jacinto anniversary as New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia sent greeting to Texas.

New York W. Lee O'Daniel D.tesx O'Daniel Texas Society of New York San Jacinto Sam Houston P. H. LaGuardia Texas Empire City Lone Star State Dilia Smith Texas Opera Cynthia Parker Ivalena Pette Cwart Ted Dealey The Dallas Morning News

Customs Guards Age Limit Raised in North Carolina

Milam announces raise in age limit for customs guards to 14 percent years and over, opening vacancies for a $2040 a year post plus overtime. A competitive written and physical exam is required, with applications available at post offices in the tenth civil service region. Forest Industries yield North Carolina $110,000,000 annually.

R. E. Milam Coral Civil Service Milam North Car Olina

Five Prisoners Escape Camp Bowie Rehabilitation Center

Brownwood police reported five prisoners from Camp Bowie's rehabilitation center escaped early yesterday. The names were withheld and a search for the men was ongoing.

Boys Impersonation Leads to Knife Attack on West Side

Two Anglo American youths aged 18 and 17 pretended to be county officers and patrolled the Mexican section in a convertible. A gang of five youths confronted them, slashing one boy from forehead to chin and cutting the other on the chin. The attackers shattered the car, then fled as rocks were thrown. One youth ran from the scene claiming to be a Dallas runaway. the other admitted membership in a South Side gang linked to burglaries.

West Side Bloré South Pecos Street Robert R. Creen Hospital Stewart Abs Ida Slowanl Dee W. Fienel Leopold San Fernando Melvin Virgin Melvin Chickering St John Dawehter Gtsham Floyd Coleman Dickarmistrone Akers Grover Lee Teresa Benke Hamilton Ave W. R. Hers John Michlowitz Theodore Behroeder Constaner Uear Jean Order Mary Paula Devine Providener A.m the Angens Henry Cine San Fernando Archidocesan Dallas Teg South Side

Gentile to Leave For U S Shortly

Capt Ton Gentile, top U S ace in the European theater, is expected to leave England soon for a one month furlough. The Piqua Ohio-born pilot has 23 aerial victories and seven ground kills, and will return to action after his leave.

U. S England Ton Gentile Gentile Piqua Ohio

Health Report Week Hailing April Twenty Two

Health report for the week ending April twenty two highlights communicable diseases with most cases among infants and diarrheal illnesses. It notes infant mortality highest in San Antonio and links deaths to diarrhea and dysentery from contaminated water and milk. Emphasizes treatment guidance and water sanitation as key prevention.

Sim Antonio Edese Dravi Texas

Frederic Haskin Columnist Dies After Illness

Frederic J. Haskin, 71, longtime columnist with a general information format, died today after several months of illness. He founded an information bureau over 28 years ago and contributed to more than 109 newspapers with a question and answer style column.

Wasninalon CPI Frederic J. Haskin Haskin

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