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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1956

Page

2

Kilday Defends Shaw Appeal In San Antonio Case

Sheriff Owen Kilday and Maj Ed Feille testified as former Vice Squad head Lt Wilton Shaw challenged his suspension by the fire and police civil service commission in a Special Thirty seventh District court. Burkett for Shaw argued against illegal outside city investigations and arrests, noting past practices and urging city cooperation in such actions.

Owen Kilday Wilton Shaw Fire and Police Civil Service Commission Special Thirtyseventh District Court Yor Burkett Shaw Widay Hs Belien Mayo Galindo Kilday Ed Feille Army Shaw Feille San Antonio

Four of Gary Family Die in Christmas Night Crash

In Illinois ten miles south of Springfield a Christmas night auto collision killed four members of a Gary Indiana family. Cleo Evans aged 43 and his wife Georgia 38 died alongside their children Ernest six and Jennifer two. Also killed was Matilda Remington 38 from Glenarm. Six others were injured.

Springfield Gary Cleo Evans Georgia Ernest Jennifer Matilda Remington Gt Glenarm American Weekly

Red as Ever Youths Claim Moscow Dec 26

A group of Soviet youths challenged Allen Dulles at Moscow asking for a critical look at the infallibility of the Soviet system. They labeled his Princeton speech as misleading and urged a seller analysis of the people’s psychology amid a restive student body.

Moscow Allen Dulles Wes and Tlanders U. S. Central Intelligence Agency Princeton University Dulles Acletter Komsonol Pravda Moscow Power Institute

Mad Bomber Hunted by Police

New York detectives hunted a so-called mad bomber after a third device failed to explode. A dud found in a public library telephone booth Monday intensified the scare as bomb calls continued.

New York TNS al Public Library

Charges Set In Killing Of 3 In Miami

A financially distressed father, Laslie Exar McChire, 52, faces murder charges for killing his wife Ruth and their two children Arma Tara 22 months and Leslie Edward 7 weeks, then attempting suicide. He told police he killed them to avoid debt and had cancer. police and psychiatric tests followed. He expressed remorse and prayed before the shootings.

Miami Fla Bec Eter George Brautigam Laslie Exar McChire Nik Pastor Frase Ruth Arma Tara Leslie Edward T

Indonesia Cabinet Stands Firm Amid Sumatra Crisis

Jakarta December 26 The insecure coalition government of Prime Minister Ali Sastramidjaja rejected resignations amid army revolt pressure in Sumatra. A cabinet spokesman announced the resignation of Dachian Ibrahim from the Veterans party. Tham Chulid replaces him. Moslem, Catholic and Protestant factions threaten to quit if Sukarno is not asked to form a new regime as naval says all leave canceled and units recalled.

Jakarta Ali Sastroamidjoja Sumatra Dachian Brahim Tdham Chulid Sukarno Indonesia Ali Sastraamidjain China Soviet Union Nationalise Moslen

Hungarian Replacements Planned for Japanese POWs in Siberia

Disjointed dispatch reports Hungarians to replace Japanese prisoners of war in Soviet Siberian camps. The Soviet Union reportedly detains thousands, with names such as Yoshimichi Nakagawa cited among Japanese released today. The fragmentary text mentions Russian officers and shifting prisoner policy amid wartime exchanges.

Maizuru Japan Deo. Wi Anese Topatriain Inday Yoshimichi Nakagada Khatrayevsk Cmp Siberian Soviet Union West Cima Nakagawa

Radical Transit Control Plan Unveiled in New York

New York City Transit Authority reveals a new control system using helicopters and radio to reduce rider wait times. The plan aims to prevent buses from bunching and arriving simultaneously, addressing chronic delays at stops.

New York New York City

Vienna club thumps New York in football match

In a rapid football clash the Vienna based champion club defeated the American Soucer league team 71 to 0. Zerega efforts highlighted the decisive win Tuesday, as the Austrian side asserted dominance in the international contest.

New York Der Rapid Football Clu Vienna Austria Islars AL Zerega

Court Rules For Acme Insurance Co

Austin December 2 Acme County Mutual Insurance Co San Antonio remains operating under a Travis county district court order The order blocks the state board of Insurance Commissioners from placing the firm into conservatorship A suit to set aside the board s order halts the state move until court arguments The case concerns interpretation of a new insurance law The board says the company must have 300000 in assets to operate statewide while the company claims 150000 suffices The board has instructed its liquidator J S Wheeler to take charge of the company for three days to allow management to continue The filing kept operations in the hands of officers and Wheeler did not assume control

Austin Acme County Mutual Insurance Co San Antonio Travis County District State Board of Insurance Cemissioners Fnv Justge Charles O. Betts Gandiue Acme County Mutual Petaling Tis Mie Hoard J. 6B Wheeler Ofrers Mnstake

Chou Donates Funds to Pakistan Welfare Drive

Chinese Premier Chou En Lail Ilolay announced a donation of 40 060 rupees for Pakistan's underground welfare fund. It was his second contribution since arriving in Pakistan, a nation that receives military land economic aid.

Tahore West Pakistan Dee Chay En Lail Ilolay Pakistan Ubgreulnsis Welfare Fund Chou Pakistuan

Light Society Writer Claudia Patt's Home Robbed on Paradise Lane

Police search for burglar who burglarized Claudia Patt, living at 1107B Paradise Lane. Victim reports an ermine coat valued at 3000 and a shotgun clock radio missing after forced front door entry. Reports indicate property loss and ongoing manhunt.

Light Society Claudia Patt Paradise Lane

The Eisenhowers Welcome Grandchildren for Christmas Day

Washington reports Christmas at the White House with President Eisenhower and First Lady greeting their grandchildren Barbara Ann Susan Mary Jean and the baby Mary Dean. The children arrived with their parents Army Maj. and Mrs. John Eisenhower and Mrs. John S. Doud. The president posed for photos holding the infant and gave wife monogrammed silver match boxes. gifts to the president were not disclosed. Also noted is a feature about Captain Richard Ogg hailed as Hero of the Year in The American Weekly.

Washington White House Millons of Amess Jean Eisenhower David Barbara Ann Susan Almost Mary Jean White Howse Army Mas John Eisenower John S. Doud

Heart Fund Chairman Named

Kenneth C. Royall, former secretary of the army, named chairman of the 1937 Heart Fund. Rear Adm. Richard B. Byrd to assist. New York dispatch notes Royall’s appointment as the drive enters its open year.

New York Kenneth C. Royall Army

January Better Homes and Gardens seed preview

January Better Homes and Gardens presents a preview of new easy to grow seeds for the garden. It highlights Scarlet Pigs my Marigald Gloriosa Daisies Red Satin and Mammoth hybrid Marigolds that resemble footballs, appealing to both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Bester Hones & Gardens Petunias Better Homes & Gardens

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