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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
2
City officials warn against a possible bus strike that could delay a rate study. Union president H A Laake says members will vote on strike this weekend. City utilities expert Bolen says full financial data will be ready mid next week and a preliminary operating report will go to the council, with a final rider check due in February.
Chief Petty Officer J. B. Norman of the local navy recruiting station was sent to Lackland Air Force Base to cheer up Bruno Tausch, a German air cadet, after a Houston district call and a meeting in Germany. The effort follows a Homesick concern relayed by the German national secretary and Tate’s uncle. Norman planned a friendly visit with San Antonio office support to lift the cadet’s spirits.
A compact city news roundup notes preparations for the new year in Pineville East as officials emphasize orderly events, community planning, and coordinated service schedules. Local agencies, including the police and public works departments, outline updated procedures and timelines for holiday operations.
The Birmingham bus protest movement continues with 21 arrests described as peaceful by Negro leaders. Rev. F L Shuttlesworth calls for court action to allow seating anywhere. His home and Bethel Baptist church were damaged by a Christmas night dynamite blast injuring two visitors. Mobile City Lines ends rear seating and urges diplomatic drivers. Mobile City Commission orders enforcement of segregation statutes. The company serves about 7,000 daily riders.
Senator Bricker arrives in Washington to seek President Eisenhower’s support for a revised Bricker amendment limiting treaty powers. He plans to present a new draft to the White House as administration opposition remains strong. In 1954 the proposal failed narrowly with 54 votes in favor and 42 against.
NEW YORK Dec. 27 The First National City Bank the country s third largest bank today appointed four new presidents Nos 113 114 115 and 117 who will lead the bank s worldwide organization including 70 branches and its affiliates in the City area and beyond.
The blaze continues from the canyon mouth toward Mulholland Highway in Los Angeles County. At least 27 homes destroyed and numerous outbuildings lost amid evacuations. Notable losses include a luxury beach house once owned by S Ralph Edwards. nearby residents Ray mond Burr Gordon Jenkins and Charles Erskine remain standing. Arthur Freed’s orchid nursery survived when the wind shifted but his brother Hugg Fre ed’s home burned. Wildlife fled as flames spread through canyons, threatening hundreds of families.
December 27 Malibu report details the death of Frank I. Dickover a 38 year old Hughes Aircraft electronics engineer. He stayed to save his home and family guiding his wife and daughter to safety before perishing in the blaze. The fire spared his dwelling after he attempted to outrun it using a tractor and a vehicle to evacuate and salvage belongings.
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