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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1950

Page

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Man Admits Girl's Slaying Solved, Lettrich Confessed

Chicago reports that 31-year-old George Lettrich Jr. admitted kidnapping and slaying 8 year old Roberta Rinearson near LaGrange on December 17, 1948, during lie detector testing. He described luring Roberta into his car, assaulting her, and concealing details while denying final harm. His signed statement cites forceful actions leading to her death.

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Light Want Ads: hire help through Light Want Ads

San jor promotes hiring through Light Want Ads. The ad writer urges readers to dial F-1231 for 1 way phone service to place quick, easy ads. The message emphasizes knowing sweat by ads and recommends Antonians use this resource for renting, selling, or buying.

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U. S. Aims to Prove Soviet Arms in Korea at UN

The United States plans to reveal evidence in a second MacArthur report to counter the Soviet claim that North Korea uses only leftover Russian tanks and weapons. UN delegates expect the report within two days and Jean Chauvel will lead in the Security Council as Malik counters. If proof shows Soviet access to material after June 25, Russia may face formal UN indictment.

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Leave Ends Woman Back in Jail

Mrs. Hope Vidaurri returned to county jail Monday after a 30 day leave granted by the Governor. In 1849 the County Court sentenced her to 18 months for aggravated assault on her 3 year old son Elma. The leave let her be with her husband Set Leonel Vidaurri who was slated for overseas assignment.

Hope Vidaurri Asault Elma

Monsignor Wolf Services Pending in Fredericksburg

Monsignor Francis Vavier Wolf 68 longtime St Marys Catholic parish rector died from a stroke during Mass in Fredericksburg. Born August 27, 1862 in Bavaria he served in Indiana and Texas, was named monsignor by Pope Pius XII in 1947, Memorials include St. Francis Xavier church. Funeral services pending at Schaetters Funeral Home with survivors in Germany and Milwaukee.

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Weather map shows showers in western Texas and plains

The forecast indicates scattered showers for western portions of Texas and northeastward through the southern and central plains, with the middle and upper Mississippi valley likely to see rain. Minor rainfall is expected elsewhere and little precipitation is planned across the rest of the map.

Texas Plains Mussissippi Valley Portons Pacific

Weather and notices from Monday to Tuesday with moon phase

Humidity at 6 30 am and mean August figures. Precipitation for past 24 hours and month totals with year deficit and excess. Gun schedule and delivery times. Moon at 8 10 pm Monday and 7 58 am Tuesday with New Moon phase. Wind speeds noted. Classified lines mention housekeeping and rental ads with contact hints.

Mondey Tiseg

Schulenburg Homecoming Queen Named at Jubilee Dance

Diane Schwartz was named homecoming queen for Schulenburgs diamond Jubilee celebration closing the festivities Sunday night. Awards went to William Tauch oldest home com er and Mrs Al Matocha longest distance, with Tauch born Feb 2 1820 in High Hill. Parade drew about 7500 and nearly 1000 former residents registered at homecoming events.

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Light Classified Ads Offer Quick Deals Tonight

Read tonight's Light Classified Ads to buy, sell, rent, or trade. The section promises economical, efficient options and highlights the reader’s ability to act on listings tomorrow.

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