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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1949

Page

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Shotgun Death Called death by own action

Justice of the Peace E H Talbert returned a verdict of death by own action in the death of George A Dilworth Sr 52 of 133 Belden Ave found dead in a garage Monday evening after a nip to his ranch A 10 gauge shotgun lay by his side A note on Bleper 40n notified a brother Dilworth a native of Tilden lived in San Antonio 26 years Survivors include his widow sons daughter brothers sister and parents Funeral arrangements at Southside Funeral Home

Justice of the Peare E. H. Talbert George A. Dilworth Sr Belden Ave Dilworth Talbert Dsworth Tilden San Antonio Maude Rogers Dilworth George A. Jr Rogers Dilworth Lubbock Ada Laura M. Rleh Brooklyn Andrew Dilworth Seonis Dilworth Beaver City Ore William P. Dil

Services Held For A. Lawyer McFarland

Services for Guy S. McFarland 75 were held Tuesday at Christ Episcopal church. The San Antonio lawyer and church leader who died in a local hospital had practiced over 50 years, began at the University of Texas, and partnered in several firms including McFarland and Sewright with Chandler. Survivors include his widow Ledora, two daughters Gladys Hoyland and Ruth Kessinger, and a son Guy G. McFarland, with interment at Mission Burial Park.

Guy S. McFarland W. Elsmere Christ Episcopal Church Church Ieader San Antonio University of Texas McFarland Tactics Law Barnard and McGown Denman, Franklin and McGown McFarland and Sewright Chandler E. B. Chandler E. B. Chandler & Co San 1 Antonio Independent School District San Ansistfo Citizens League M. Chambers Alamo Ledora McFarland Gladys Hoyland San Angelo Ruth Kessingrs Ft. Sill Okla Guy 4. McFarland Wink Missioh 3Urda] Park Samuel Orr Tapers

War Exercise Cactus 1 Preparations at Ft Sam Houston

Preparations underway for Exercise Cactus 1 at Fort Sam Houston in February 1920 with general and special staffs from two national guard and two reserve divisions plus four special reserve units. The 36th Infantry and 49th Armored divisions to send 67 officers. the 90th Infantry and 22nd Armored divisions with other reserves to contribute nine staff members. In Athens, John Toannides named temporary president of the guerilla government per rebel radio.

Ft. Sam Houston National Guard 90Th Infantry NEI Red Athens John Toannides Greece

Cardinal Mindszenty Trial Sparks Western Outcry

The article reports a global protest against the Mindszenty trial in Hungary. It notes torture and drugs used on the cardinal and a defense by Communist lawyers. House Republicans condemn the trial unanimously, urging protection of religious liberty and human rights amid charges of tyranny.

Justee Lacey Hungary Cardinal Mindszenty Mindszenty House Rep Hale R-Afe

Mindszenty Life Prison Term Sparks Vatican Alarm

In Budapest and Vatican City on February 8, U S Minister to Hungary Selden Chapin expressed fears Mindszenty faces hard labor in a life sentence. A Hungarian spokesman later said collective imprisonment would be used. Pope Pius XII, informed of the ruling, grew pale and grieved, and a Vatican official predicted a strong denunciation of the Communist trial.

Paris Kingsbury Smitil Europeza Gea International FARIS U. S Hungary Selden Chapin Joséf Cardinal Mindszenty Budapest Vatican Pius

Mindszenty Trial Sparks British Outrage Across Faiths

Catholics and non Catholics across Britain united in indignation over the Mindszenty trial. The broadcast of the proceedings drew sharp protests across cities as leaders called for fair treatment and respect for religious affairs amid unsettled postwar tensions.

London UINS Britain Josef Cardinal Mindszenty

American envoy expelled from Hungary over Mindszenty trial

An American legation official, Stephen Koczak, second secretary in Budapest, was expelled from Hungary on 48 hours notice last week. He charges the move aimed to obstruct accurate reporting at the Mindszenty trial, with no explanation given for the expulsion.

Vienna INSI Legation Hungary Josef Cardinal Mindszenty Stephen Koczak U. S Budapest

Mindszenty jailed as US officials condemn verdict

Washington reports the sentence of imprisonment for Cardinal Mindszenty drew swift American condemnation with officials predicting a formal protest within 24 hours. Paul Hoffman warned that without the Marshall Plan similar tragedies could recur, while church leaders denounced the Hungarian judges as craven cowards and condemned the crucifixion of justice.

Mindszenty U.S Paul G. Hoffman White House Truman Patrick, A. laBoyte Washington

Young Pegasus Verse Contest Accepting Entries in San Antonio

The San Antonio library begins its twenty second annual Young Pegasus poetry contest for youths under 18. Submissions will be judged by April 1 with no length or style restrictions. Original pieces from Bexar County youths may be published in the verse anthology. past volumes held 15 to 40 poems. Each entry must include name age and address.

San Antonio Ibrary Young Pegasus Leah Johnson Young People's Department Bexar County Young Proiple Johnson

Weather and tides forecast with Gulf coast notes

Weather section reports extended forecast through Feb 12 with cooler conditions, below normal temperatures, and a shift to warmer midweek followed by colder conditions later. Moon phase, wind velocity near Bat west, tides at Pass Dipduesday with high low times. Also several travel notes mentioning Rome and Okinawa with brief military context.

Rome Royale Okinawa Seoul Ci —Army Erat Kenneth Royall U. S Korea Ilena

Mrs Arnold Services Slated for Mrs Arnold

Services for Mrs Année Meier Arnold 78 of 1609 Nolan Street will be held at 3 p m Tuesday at First Evangelical Church. Burial will be in Mission Park. A Nebraska native, she lived in San Antonio 68 years. Survivors include husband Charles A Arnold sons Milton Raymond W and Holland R all of San Antonio brothers Henry Meier and Milton Meier and six grandchildren.

Année Meier Arnold Nolan St First Evangelical Church Burlat Mission Park Nebraska San Antonio Charles A. Arnold Milton Raymond W Holand R Henry Meier Milton Meier Vanderpool

Smoker Reid Big Haul Prompted Police Action

Police aided a smoker and a large crowd described as principals in a show. Four hundred eighty persons including three men and four girls were seized. The building near city hall required 10 patrol cars and two hours to transport the crowd to Central Police court.

Philadelphia City Hall Central Police Court

Valley Sun: Sunshine Fails to Shine in Rio Grande Valley

In Weslaco on February 8, the Texas Rio Grande valley clings to a slogan promising winter sun but records show only eight minutes of sunshine since January 25, signaling an unusually cloudy stretch despite the winter motif.

Weslaco iTexas Rio Grande Valley Sol

Father Kills 3 Self in Medina House Tragedy

In Medina, WN, February 8, a shotgun tragedy left five-year-old Andrew Michael Hagerman, seven-year-old Nancy Hagerman, and their 60-year-old grandmother Mrs. Bessie Hagerman dead. Coroner LaVerne Waters reported Carl Hagerman, 29, took his own life after wounding his wife Francis, 28, who staggered to neighbors and collapsed.

Medina Ais Andrew Michael Hagerman Nancy Bessie Hagerman LaVerne Waters Carl Hagerman Francis

Schoolmen Off to Austin for Texas school bills hearing

Los Angeles Heights Independent School district teachers and principals will attend a hearing in Austin on Tuesday night to support Senate bills 115 116 and 117. Superintendent John Sullivan will lead a group of 31 departing at 414 p m. The hearing at 730 p m will discuss revisions to the Texas school system. Afterward the group returns to San Antonio for Wednesday classes. Sullivan's absence postpones the local school until next Tuesday.

Los Angeles Heights Austin Senate “Schoolme John Sullivan Ina San Antonio Sullivan

Peeping Toms Bill Advances in Fifty First House

Austin Feb 8 Peeping Toms are set for a rough time under a bill introduced in the fifty first house of representatives. Rep J F Gray of Three Rivers sponsors the measure making peeping into another's home after dark a misdemeanor carrying a fine of 10 to 500 dollars and 30 days to one year in jail.

Austin Feo Lins House of Representatives J. F. Gray Three Rivers

Doctor's truss trial offer for rupture patients in Kansas City

A Kansas City physician offers a trial of a rupture truss priced at 3.50 dollars. No leg straps or leather belts, the device holds rupture comfortably. Readers may test for 30 days and keep the truss if not fully satisfied, with return optional on conditions. Send name and address to the Physician's Appliance Co at 1771 Koch Bldg. or 2206 Main St.

Kansas City Thehysician’s Appliance Co Koch Bidg Main St

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