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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1955
Page
3
An inquiry into moral conduct in part of the Fort Jackson WAC detachment led to the discharge of six members for the good of the service. Officials described the firings as of the undesirable type and declined to discuss the investigation details. The unit has about 100 members.
A car driven by Shirley Tkadlee, 17, veered during Wednesday’s thundershowers near Leon Springs, killing John Tkadlee, 23, and his 8 month old son Daniel. Tkadlee’s widow was severely bruised as the vehicle overturned and struck a tree. The county traffic death toll for the year rose to 55.
Sheriff says Kilday will visit a physician to assess a possible gunshot wound from last Tuesday's county jail riot. He also remains treated for an accidental self infusion in his right leg from a discharge eight days ago. He claims a chest wound and notes a second injury could entitle him to two purple hearts.
A federal case filed in San Antonio seeks 1000 dollars on each of 27 counts against a Great Northern Jr. operator for 30 year safety violations on railroad cars. The action, by the U S attorney, notes faulty couplings and repairs as alleged violations in the Triangle area killing case.
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