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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1948

Page

11

Watchman Loses Gun In Overnight Disappearance

Detectives search after a 45 caliber revolver and belt vanish from a table at Sweeney Land Co wholesale grocers on Roosevelt Avenue. The watchman Robert Scholl reports he left the weapon in a restroom area and returned to find no entry or signs of theft. A high protective fence surrounds the building as officers investigate.

Waichman Robert Scholl Drexel Ave W. A Doe” Scholl Comal County Sweeney Land Co Roosevelt

Stevenson evasive on Taft Hartley in Texas senate bid

CAMP HOOD Aug 20 Gen J Lawson Collins urged stronger national guard mobilization and employer cooperation for summer camp attendance. Texas 49th Armored Division cited. In Texas campaign coverage Gov Stevenson as yet silent on Taft Hartley repeal, despite Democratic convention stance and Labor Federation endorsement. Voters seek clear positions on key public issues.

Camp Hood Department of the Army National Guard J. Lawson Collins Ataff Collins Texas 49Th Armored Division 49Th Foggia Stevenson U.S. Senate Kimble Melvin Winters Blanco County Mr. Stevenson Winters Junction John L. Lewis Caesar Petrillo Congress Truman Philadelphia Onext U.S State Federation of Labor Camidale Gov. Stevenson

Wells to Ease Water Dearth in City Parks

The city plans three new wells to relieve summer shortages on the north and south sides. Bids are being accepted for wells to be drilled in September in Brackenridge park near Hildebrand and Blanvord, and near Conception park. A pipeline from Mission station to Marlandale carrying 5 million gallons daily nears completion, and residents are urged to continue alternate lawn watering to conserve water.

City Water Department W. Ad. Masterson Brackenridge Park Hildebrand Ave Blanvord Conception Park Masterson Mission Station Marlandale

Murder Suspect Is Under Arrest in Pa

Harrisburg police arrested Franklin Lindmuth on a murder charge tied to the death of nurse Lu vile Ramirez, 29, found shot beside the Rio Grande in Albuquerque. Sheriff’s deputy Lester Hays said Lindmuth was wanted for the Albuquerque case and was taken into custody early today.

Harrishurg Oscar L. Brought Franklin Lindmuth Albuquerque N. M Lester Hays Lindmuth Luville Ramirez Moniesto Calif Hio Grande

Wideman Cleared On Building Count In City Case

Carl F. Wideman former chief building inspector for the city was charged with violating a building ordinance. A six man jury found him not guilty after minutes of deliberation in corporation court. Chief Building Inspector Milton Landry filed the complaint alleging a frame addition at 2803 Blancord was started before the area joined the second fire district.

Carl F. Wideman Pnidag Resa W. F.‘Wright Corporation Court Milton Landry Wideman Blancord Second Fire District

Tax suit filed over 25,000 state tax demand in Austin

Great American Life Underwriters of San Antonio filed suit in 126th district court in Austin to recover 25,000 paid in corporation franchise taxes and penalties dating back to 1935. The payment was made under protest and directed at Secretary of State Paul Brown.

Austin Life Underwriters of San Antonio 126Th District ‘Court Paul Brown

Navy may retire two battleships to reserve status

Washington August 20 The Navy announced that the battleships Iowa and Missouri may be withdrawn from active service and put on commission status as reserve units.

Washington INS Navy Iowa Missouri U.S

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