Doctor in custody over cafe killing of schoolboy
Dr Bates Balew Estes, a 42 year old physician, was charged with murder after a 15 year old boy, Mike Arevalo, was shot in a downtown cafe. An unofficial ballistics test linked a pistol found on Estes to the fatal slug. Estes, a former major in the air force, denied the accusation and recalled drinking four beers before entering the restroom where the shooting occurred.
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John Ogden
Bates Balew Estes
Corpus Christi
Canton
Texas
Chase Estes
Mike Arevalo
Houston
Estes
G. E. Matheny
Standoff Baby Teeth Debut In Dog Fight
Jeffrey Lee Smith, a 2 year old, bit his dog and was bitten back. The incident at 230 Drake involved blood drawn from Jeffrey’s lip and the dog’s ear. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Milam S Smith and was treated at Baptist Memorial hospital.
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Jeffrey Lee Smith
Jeffrey
Jefrey
Milam S. Smith
Drake
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Week End Warmup in San Antonio Forecasts
San Antonio was chilly with a 32 degree low Friday marking the second freezing reading of the season. The outlook calls for partly cloudy skies, near 70 afternoons, southerly winds through Saturday, and an overnight low in the upper 40s. A five day outlook predicts mild days, cool nights, and light precipitation starting early next week.
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San Antonio
Weathersman
Eisenhower Returns to White House Duties After Golf Break
President Eisenhower resumes White House workload with renewed vigor after 17 days of golf in Georgia. The return marks a shift from leisure to leadership as the nation awaits ongoing policy decisions and daily executive actions.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Georgia Sun
Who Guides Marilyn's Destiny in The Sunday Light
The Light's Sunday Features highlight Marilyn Monroe in a revealing Maurice Zolotov article on those who guide her destiny. A dog feature promotes a puppy as a Christmas gift with grooming tips. Also previews UT foresees San Antonio 2010 and big week TV Week items.
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Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn
la Monroe
Maurice Zolotow
American Weekly
San Antonio
TV Week
Mexico and Laredo clash delays Pan American bridge dedication
Washington reports a sub rosa money dispute between Mexican authorities and Laredo over bridge fares delaying the Pan American highway bridge opening. Mexico seeks pooling fares for both ends while Laredo objects, claiming unfair treatment to bond investors. the pontoon bridge remains in use as winter tourist season nears.
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Washington
Laredo
U. S
Mexico
Laredo Bridge Delayed as Mexican End Not Handed Over
Mayor J C Martin Jr learns Mexico will not open its end of the new Laredo international bridge as planned. Augustine Arriaga Rivera says the Mexican section of the bridge is not yet delivered to the Junta Federal de Mejores Materiales, so the southern end cannot be operated. The northern end was turned over to Laredo last Monday night by the U S side.
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Laredo
J. C. Martin Jr
Mexico
Laredo International Bridge
Augustine Arriaga Rivera
Junta Federal de Mejores Materiales
Federal Agency of Better Materials
U. S.mexico
Junta
City of
U. S
San Antonio population to top 1 million by 2010 forecast
University of Texas researchers predict San Antonio will exceed 1,000,000 residents within 40 years, with 1,227,000 inside city limits, 463,000 in the urban area, and a 2,157,000 trade area. Aircraft industry and robust water supply underpin growth, yielding a regional income around $58 billion.
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San Antonio
Alamo City
Austin
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Gulf Basin
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
U. S. Bureau of Reclamation
Texas
Drouth Tour Plan for Eisenhower Visit Paved in Texas
Karnes County Judge W. B. Pickett announced that a formal invitation to President Eisenhower is being drafted to survey Texas drouth conditions during a mid January swing through the state. A Texas drouth committee meeting will be called in Austin to finalize the invitation. An Laredo stop was suggested to allow face to face talks with local leaders, with Gov. Shivers backing a statewide growth committee recommendation on a Texas visit site.
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Pickett
the Light
Texas
Texas Drouth Committee
Austin
Emergency Assistance Association of
South Texas
Dobie Ranch
Duval County
Eisenhower
Laredo
Webb County
Carlos Palacios
Palacios
South
Texas Growth Committee
Shivers
Ike's Secretary Promoted to Brigadier General in Army
Washington December 14 President Eisenhower promoted his White House staff secretary Col Andrew J Good pastor Jr to temporary brigadier general in the army The president also elevated Brig Gen Stanley W Jones to major general as assistant judge advocate general Jones will succeed Maj Gen George W Hickman Jr who becomes judge advocate general on January 1
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Andrew J. Good, Pastor Jr
Stanley W. Jones
Jones
George W. Hickman Jr
Less Spent For Yale Gifts New York shoppers cut toy and gift spend
New York shoppers spent less on toys apparel and other gifts this week than last year per Dun and Bradstreet while auto purchases rose. Total retail volume for the week ended Wednesday ranged from unchanged to four percent below the prior year's levels.
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New York
Dun & Racers
Queen Mary Delayed by Heavy Weather Arrival
The liner Queen Mary arrived in New York but 17 hours late due to gale force weather. The ship encountered rough seas causing the delay, disrupting schedule and coastwise travel plans.
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New York
Lobbyists Plead Guilty in Texas Natural Gas Case
Two lawyers Elmer Patman of Austin Texas and John M Neff of Lexington Nebraska pleaded guilty to violating the lobbying act by failing to register while working for a controversial natural gas bill They were fined 2500 each and received one year jail terms which were suspended The Superior Oil Company of California which employed them was fined 5000 on each of two counts of aiding and abetting the failure to register The government dropped other indictment counts including an allegation they sought to influence senator Case on the bill The guilty plea carries a maximum 5000 fine and one year in jail for the misdemeanor
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Washington
Elmer Patman
Austin
Texas
John M. Neff
Lexington
Neb
Superior Oil Co
California
Patman
Neff
Sen. Case
R-Sd
Women More Knock Elbowed Study Sparks Hiring Trend
Scientific notes claim women are more knock elbowed than men, aiding circular hand motions. Companies may favor women for certain jobs, with light classified ads quickly reaching suitable applicants. Dial CAG-1231. Light Want Ads reach South Texas' largest circulation.
Today’s Index and Page References
Amusements on page 38 Around the Plaza on page 53 Classifieds pages 43 to 51 Comics on pages 38 40 and 41 Death Notices page 43 Editorial page db Features page 37 Financial page 42 Goren on Bridge page 41 Jumble Puzzle page 57 Marriage Series page 52 Radio TV page 22 Rudolph page 32 Society pages 33 to 37 Sports pages 59 to 64 Texas Trails page 37.
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Goren
Radio TV
Rudolph
Society
Texas Trails
Atom Arm Aid For NATO Atom Arm Aid For NATO
Paris dispatch reports the United States promising to supply NATO allies with modern weapons capable of firing atomic charges while retaining ownership of the warheads. Dual capacity arms will be provided with conventional use only due to U.S. law, plus aid to Allies who can develop their own systems with technical data. Spaak named new NATO secretary general as Ismay retires.
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Paris
U. S
NATO
Wilson
Paul Henri Spaak
Spaak
A United Europe
Lord Ismay
Britain
Council
U.S
America
Warmup Due in Texas as Fog Clears for Warmer Weather
Fog covered eastern Texas on Friday while the Weather Bureau forecast warmer conditions for a large portion of the state. The coldest reading was 22 degrees reported at Junction, marking the chill before the warmth to come.
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Associated Press
Texas
Weather Bureau
Junction
Coupling Breaks injure twenty on Seaboard Gulf Wind
A Seaboard Airline Jr.'s Gulf Wind train near Lake City Florida split a coupling today causing the rear cars to strike the front. About 20 people were injured in the crash and transfer of passengers to nearby facilities followed the incident.
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Lake City
Fla
Seaboard Airline Jr
Gulf Wind
Weather forecast for Central Texas Friday to Tuesday
Partly cloudy through Saturday with a bit warmer Friday afternoon and night. Gentle southerly winds becoming moderate southwesterly. High near 70, overnight low around 40s. Friday morning low 32, Thursday high 62. Daily temps near normal west, 24 degrees above east. No major changes expected, with light to moderate precipitation early in the week.
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Texas
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