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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1956

Page

2

Ready to Fight Fire Ready to Fight Fire Shaw Hearing

Shaw hearing in Special Thirty-seventh District Court Friday dragged as Chief George Bichsel hunted in hill country. Judge Wallwins ordered Bichsel to testify, while Shaw faces suspension overturned by the fire and police civil service commission over alleged irregularities in marble machine cases. Witnesses for Shaw included Odis Walker and Vic Decker, with Capt. Allen testifying on raid plans and evidence handling. The case centers on competency and proper marking of seized property as investigations extend beyond city limits.

Wilton Shaw Thirty-seventh District Court George Bichsel Eugene Wallwins Bichsel Jett Hunter Shaw Fire and Police Civil Service Commission ASE Joe Burkett Richsel Odis Walker Bob Benton Vic Decker Frank Lombardino R. A. Allen Allen Oliver Blumberg Robert Perez Binnheee

Loaded Dice Smuggling Ring Busted in Britain and Ireland

A long running investigation into a diamond smuggling network connected Britain and Ireland. Detectives traced trips between Britain and 14 camino to a group suspected of using loaded dice to move diamonds. The operation began a year ago following rumors of diamonds exiting the UK.

London Scottlard Yar Aard Lorlayyik Britain Ireland

Actor Loses Paternity Suit in Local Case

A man named Marga SA testified in the Sheridan Superior Court that the father of his child is Walter Ef Groinar. Barker, described as a lineman, faced questions over claims of support totaling around 40 dollars. The proceeding involved concerns over paternity and support obligations.

Marga Farhor Barker

Olmos Park buys temporary fire truck from McGregor Equip

The town plans a stopgap fire vehicle until a permanent department forms. Mayor Maxwell Parker and the council discuss funding about $1900 for a secondhand truck, with procurement from McGregor Equipment Maline and delivery soon. Residents fear delays in full protection and call for a ready extinguisher plan.

Olmos Park Maxwell Parker McGregor Maline Dalivers Parke Oliens Fark

Foreign Aid Study in Madrid

A U S navy plane brings members of the American group to Madrid for a three month study tour. The committee will stay in Madrid for two more weeks, examining aid in Europe the Middle and Far East as part of the ongoing foreign affairs program.

Madrid Mee Breslow

What we can learn from children

In January Reader's Digest Joseph Woedsberg highlights how children stimulate us, enrich long lives with insatiable curiosity and vivid imagination. The issue offers various titles condensed from reading magazines, newspapers, and books to save time for readers at the newsstand.

Asker Joseph Woedsberg

How To Be A Successful Widow Feature Debuts Soon

Light to Print unveils a new series starting next Sunday in which Zalk presents How To Be A Successful Widow a practical guide for widows and those married, drawing on data from many wives and friends. The column promises simple direct advice and constructive thinking to address financial and social concerns.

Josane Zalk Social Sac Financial Security Wirhawe Lesperate Mumber Deagha Wis Abie Lnek Orser Heroid Zalx Zak Linares Zash

British Doctors Threaten Nationwide Strike

British doctors announce a threatened nationwide strike over pay raises as negotiations with the government stall. The walkout could disrupt hospitals and emergency services across major cities if demands are not met by the current administration.

AF Probes Tanker Plane Crash in Alaska

An air force inquiry is under way into a Boeing KB-29 tanker crash near Bald Mountain Alaska on a Wednesday night. All eight crew members were aboard the four engine craft home based at Turner Field Albany Georgia and Elmendorf AP. The listed crew includes Thomas M W Pitney Corvallis Oregon James D Dellinger Chevrolet New York Luther G Lamm Lamoma New York TD McAdams Athens Georgia Thermen Rainer Raville Louisiana John R E Pyland Alaska William P Hurryson Newwood City California.

Anchorage Alaska Air Bald Mountain Elmendorf Turner Alb Albany Air Force Turner Allawine Thomas MW. Pitney Corvallis Ove James D. Dellinger Chevlatte Orns Bi. Bild Meksville Hyat LI Luther G. Lamm Laiama Myvsel Olio TD McAdams Fra Arlennke Pspl Thermen Rainer Raville Lay John RE Pyland William P. Hurryson Nwood City Callif

Jett Band Heads to Rose Parade in California

Jefferson High School band of 11 travels from San Antonio by three chartered buses to Pasadena California for the Tournament of Roses. They will escort the Miss Flext float at the Rose Parade, perform at Disneyland, tour Hollywood and Los Angeles, and attend the Rose Bowl game. Sponsors include Band Director Kenneth C. Emery and others.

Jefferson High School California San Antonio Pasadena Calif Mustang Tall Disneyland Hollywood Thos Angeles

Tribute to Wilson on 1000th birthday in 1924 ceremony

Three living men who served in the White House paid tribute to Woodrow Wilson on the eve of a special centennial ceremony. Eulogies from former Presidents Cruman and Menver were issued by the Woodrow Wilson centennial commission ahead of the planned event in Washington.

Washington White House Woodrow Wilson Mesuoet Eison- Lowrie Cruman and Menver Woodrow Wilsay Shunton Walsan Woden Wilwad Virginia

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