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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1950

Page

5

Three Blamed In Jail Riot In County Jail

Three prisoners started a disturbance Tuesday night at the county jail. Richard Dingley faced forgery and passing charges while Richard Johnson was a federal parole violator. John Henry Garrett, just convicted of theft over fifty dollars, awaited transfer to Huntsville for a five year term.

Cara Sheriff's Department Richard Dingley Richard Johnson Dederal John Henry Garrett Huntsville

Tidelands Claims Tied To International Law Formation

Copenhagen reports Texas Attorney General Price Daniel described Texas seaward boundaries set three leagues from shore in the Gulf of Mexico and outlined international law points in the dispute between the U S government and coastal states over tidelands while noting Texas history from 1846 to 1845. The story weaves in a blend of unrelated ads and promotional copy following the political note.

Copenhagen Republic of Texas Texas Price Daniel Daniel Gulf of Mexico U. S

Scott Brady In Contract Row

Hollywood reports a contract dispute over Scott Brady with Eagle-Lion, amid a looming studio move and Brady’s potential casting in a major release. The feature notes Brady and John Darrow, with Irene and Rex Harrison in Broadway talks for a Bell, Book and Candle project, plus industry chatter on Irene and Harrison’s first joint stage appearance.

Hollywood INS Eagle-Lion Scott Brady Scott John Darrow Brady Mejor Releasing Rex Harrison Tren Selmick New York van Drulen

Sea Crash Probe Opens On Benevolence Sinking

Captain Leonard C. Smith of the Mary Luckenbach testified before a coast guard inquiry that fog and speed contributed to the collision near San Francisco. The Benevolence tragedy left 12 dead and 13 passengers missing while 492 were saved. Lyckenbach Steamship Co. faces $14,900 damages in a government negligence suit.

San Francisco Leonard C. Smith Mary Luckenbach Coast Guard Board of Lyckenbach Steamship Co

Junior Deputy Picnic Scheduled at Brackenridge Park

Deputy Sheriff S Fort Matheny and assistant Jimmy Flores supervise Brackenridge Park event set for Sunday. They anticipate a large turnout from about 500 members active in the company.

Fuang Tor Brackenridge Park Dep S. Fort Matheny Jimmy Flores Ns Companies

O'Dwyer Farewell Plans Public Sendoff

New York August reports Mayor William O'Dwyer will attend a farewell tomorrow with seven brass bands. After nearly five years, the mayor, chosen by President Truman as ambassador to Mexico, will depart with his wife for a vacation in El Centro California and aims to reach Mexico City by October 20.

New York William O'Dwyer Agu Elty Truman Mexico Tnmorrow el Centro Calif Mexico City

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