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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1955

Page

2

Berry Gaming Raid Shows Police Muscles

San Antonio police led a midnight raid on Berry’s gambling mansion, seizing equipment, cash, and records. Officers, led by Police Chief George Bichsel, arrested Berry and patrons while avoiding arrests for the women present, and prepared further warrants to access Berry’s safe and accounts. Local officials plan more action through a city-wide crackdown and a planned Wednesday meeting of the Law Enforcement council.

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Power of prayer in faith and peace reach

Madame Chiang Kai shek recounts daily prayer and struggle to love enemies and accept Christ’s death. She explains how small daily prayer groups can foster global peace, as highlighted in August Reader’s Digest offering 41 concise articles.

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Train Strikes Woman in Indiana Street Collision

Mrs. Reda Carstanjen, 62, of 423 Indiana, was listed in fair condition Monday at Baptist Memorial Hospital after her car was struck by a switch engine Friday morning in the 30 block of Indiana where the Southern Pacific tracks intersect.

Reda Cerstanjen Indiana Baptist Memorial Hospital Carstanjen Southern Pacific

Dallas man’s gambling den raid nets equipment seized

A Sunday dawn raid on V. E. Berry’s residence in San Antonio led to the seizure of three blackjack tables two dice tables a roulette wheel cards dice and chips. Officers hauled the gear to a storage firm and opened Berry’s safe and desk retrieving payroll records and dice. Berry’s attorney disputes the raid as illegal and questions the equipment’s classification as gambling gear. Nineteen men were booked for being in a gaming house and later released after fines. Police say some names may be fake while others are known gamblers. The district attorney plans a new special vice section to pursue future cases.

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Rotterdam Dock Strike Paralyzes Port With 10000 Idle Workers

A 24 hour wildcat strike by Rotterdam dockworkers halted operations as about 10,000 sailors and stevedores walked off the job, shutting the Rotterdam port and leaving ships unable to load or unload cargo. The stoppage began early today and shows no immediate end. Local authorities and union leaders negotiate to resume normal port activity.

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Itching First Application Promises Quick Relief

An ad claims one application of Blue Stains Mint heals eczema, ringworm, pimples, and toe itch with nature’s aid. It promises money back if the product fails and urges repeat use as needed for relief.

S A Man Shot Twice in San Antonio

Cass Holmes, 47, of 402 Milam, was critically wounded Monday at Robert B. Green hospital after being shot twice, a bullet lodged in his back and another in his side. Patrolman Charles Harwood found him in his front yard. a neighbor said Holmes warned with a knife beforehand. Terman A. Scott, 42, of 401 Milam, was booked at the city jail for assault for murder.

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