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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1950

Page

5

Ex Combat Officer Slain by Oak Park Officer

Ex World War II decorated officer George A. Gasser, 29, Cicero, was shot by Oak Park Sgt Anthony Sommer after Gasser overpowered a fellow officer and resisted entry into a reported stolen car. Gasser died from two head shots as he faced Sommer. the confrontation occurred on a quiet Chicago suburb street.

Oak: Park UNS Oak Park George A. Gasser Cicero Anthony Sommer Sommer Gasser Alvin Hildenbrand Chicago

Wife Freed in Husband's Death

In Chicago a 20 year old wife, Betty Fox, was released after a quarrel led to her shooting husband Albert Fox on July 7. A coroner's jury deemed the fatal shooting justifiable homicide and Judge John Gutknecht dismissed the charge of man slaughter.

Chicago INS John Gutknecht Betty Fox Albert Edward J. Finnegan

Small Fry Steal Fryers in Illinois Cattle Theft

The piece notes that hard riding westerns are seen as small fry as Illinois reports agricultural thefts. The state association says 9000 chickens were stolen in the last year while only 1241 head of cattle were taken.

Illinois State Agricultural Association

Advice From Married Couples On Starting Out

Four of five respondents offered sociological tips for new marriages. San Antonio's Mrs. J T Lee suggested waiting until age 50 for fun and timing, while Mrs J J Harshaw of Houston urged trust and shared interests. Others emphasized maturity, mutual hobbies, financial stability, housekeeping skills, and thoughtful surprises to strengthen partnerships.

J. T. Lee San Antonio Mare Tim J. J. Harshaw Houston J. Bawbargiple Arthur Murray

No Way Out stars forced to hide glamour says Justine

Justine and Bob Hope discuss Hollywood fashioning plain looks for Linda Darnell in No Way Out. The studio hasn't yet solved disguising glamour, as makeup may not fully erase star quality. The piece humorously notes Hollywood's battle to hide beauty while preserving audience appeal.

Hollywood Linda Darnell Crosby Fang Bogart

Ex Cop Goes From Police to Active Marine Duty

Terry McCluskey, former Alamo Heights police officer, reported for active duty with the Marine Corps on Tuesday morning after resigning Monday to volunteer. He previously served eight years in the Marines and had been with the Alamo Heights police department for 15 months.

Terry McCluskey Alamo Heights Marine Corps McCluskey Marines

Benefit Sale For Boysville With Local Dealers Auction

The San Antonio Antique Dealers Association will stage a September 28 auction on Boysville grounds at 521 Avenue A. R. J. Coffey says about 20 dealers will contribute antiques and art objects, with certificates of value attached. Each participant pledges at least 60 dollars in items, and every dollar raised goes to Boysville to support its expansion and ranch property project for underprivileged children.

San Antonio Boysville R. J. Coffey Association Avenue A. T Coffee Ithe Association Hoysville Coffey Boysville of Directors Ly ‘Heath

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