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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
2
San Antonio records its first diphtheria case in August with a 14th total this year and no deaths. The health department noted the year boasts an all time low, compared to 21 the prior peak, and three deaths were reported last year.
Amid heavy fighting in Korea, trapped U N forces link up to press south along the Five-Det Highway toward Kotori as Marine regiments and Allied units retreat from vicious mountain terrain. Air strikes and naval support aid the retreating forces as they rally to break through toward safety.
Harold Meltzer a former associate of gambler Mickey Cohen was cleared after a week long trial of possessing a gun. Authorities had charged him with illegal possession when arrested on February 15 1949. Meltzer claimed the gun was planted in retaliation for failed extortion attempts on Cohen.
Sgt Robert Lewis of Detroit, a national guard mechanic, was nearly drawn into the intake of an F 8D plane at Wayne County airport. Fellow mechanic restrained him as the motor was shut off. he emerged with only bruises and lacerations. Captain Read praised the close call and Lewis’s luck with his eyes intact.
In Cheyenne a trap captured two soldiers Alfred O Neale and Tolland Cohen in a $10,000 extortion plot against Mrs Ralph Clarkson. FBI and local police surrounded the area after the note postmarked in Shevens demanded payment and warned against police contact. The investigation involved multiple agencies and a roadblock near lone tree site.
Special Criminal District Judge Joe Burkett denied a writ of habeas corpus for Nerbert Cochran who had a parole revoked after a 25 year burglary and robbery sentence from 1933. Cochran had been returned to prison following an attempted burglary at Summers Drug Store on Oct 18 and faced renewed charges in his indictment.
Fragmentary vintage ad copy describes a dental powder promising firmer teeth and reduced discomfort from looseness. It urges avoiding certain foil coverings and claims ease of use with sprinkles on plates. Provides no concrete dates or organizations.
A fragmented OCR note mentions a star named Fontaine and a claim about around 300 pals. The text is unclear but implies a social circle or entourage connected to the actor. Further readable details are minimal and uncertain.
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