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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1949

Page

9

Solon Raps Court Setup in Juvenile Case Bill

Ren Eugene C. Williams defended a proposed bill to designate one juvenile court in large Texas counties, criticizing current slipshod handling of cases involving minors. He argued continuity for each child, while opponents warned of practicality in populous counties as lawmakers debated jurisdiction, legality, and county-wide implementation.

Presty Bexart Ren Eugene C. Williams Texas Williams House of Representatives Judiciary Pipsqueak Texas League of Women Voters Bexar County S. J. Isaacks el Pago Nct Supreme Court Tis Louie DB. Godard Bob Young Worth Judiciary Committee

Still Growing Teeth At 94

Lake Hughes California reports a 94 year old man, George W. Risley, proudly displaying his two nose teeth and claiming more of a third set are on the way as he remains “teething.” He says he lost his second set about twenty years ago and continues tooth growth.

Lake Hughes Calif George W. Risley Risley

Man's Slaying By Sheriff Probed

An investigation was under way into the gunshot death of Eli Haines Phelps after Sheriff Wallace Riddell said he fired one shot to stop Phelps's speeding car. The incident occurred in February at Subnet.

Eli Haines Phelps Wallace Riddell Phelps

Boost Blood Strength with SSS Tonic Now

An old time ad promotes SSS Tonic claiming it revives weak blood, eases tired looks, and boosts energy. It markets vibrant exergy to muscles, improved appetite, and stronger resistance to infection, urging readers to start using the product for better health and vitality.

Raven Cece Mes Jou Boller Otte Sitney

Texas Inland Lakes Lift Navigable Water Law Debate

Texas attorney general aide Fagan Dickson spoke to Milam bridge Petroleum Club surveyors about a quirk in Texas law. He explained that a stream with an average width of 30 feet from its mouth to a controversy point can be navigable in law even without water, affecting riparian titles and ownership under navigable-water land rules.

Texas Fagan Dickson Dickson Petroleum Club Milam Bridge Supreme Court of U. S Supreme Court U. S

U S Faces 7th Plane Suit

Edward J Voltin filed a damage suit against the government seeking 5580 damages after a Randolph AFB crash in the 600 block of 1 E Quincy St last July. He claimed loss of clothing and personal effects and that the Air Force fails to protect youth from reckless impulse. His suit raises total government claims to 74000.

Randolph Afb Quincy St Edward J. Voltin Air Force William N. White Voltin

Economy Housing Plan Spurs Debate at Gunter Hotel

Ben Wooten of Republic National Bank urged 95 percent three to five year loans for low income home construction during a daylong economy housing discussion at the Gunter hotel. He warned buyers must make sizable payments to realistically own homes while blasting socialism and praising economy housing as a policy, with VA loan guaranty officer Ellis W. Conklin noting six month valuations for proposed low income subdivisions.

Blanket Ben Wooten Republic National Bank Dallas Gunter Hotel Wooten Reagan Holston Alamo National Bank Southwest America England Attoc Henry Wallace Arkansas Ellis W. Conklin Veterans’ Administration Loan- Guaranty

Bus Firm To Lose Rights In Wichita Transit Showdown

Wichita city council ordered preparation of an ordinance to des franchises the Wichita Transit Co which operates municipal buses. Mayor Harold Jones can appoint a committee to open negotiations with others who may run buses here. The move followed a long council session with company representatives and drivers union delegates. The union sought a 25 cent an hour wage rise while the company demanded a fare increase first. The council will not approve fares until the firm’s labor cost is known.

Wichita Falia Red CPE Wichita Transit Co Harold Jones Dele

Tax Dope Deadline Near

Washington February 15 deadline looms for informing the Internal Revenue Bureau about payments over 600 dollars to doctors lawyers dentists or house servants in 1935. Taxpayers must file information returns by tonight to report non withholding payments as required.

Washington Internal Revenue Bureau

Solons Kill School Plan In Texas Senate Vote

In Austin on February 15 the Texas senate defeated a bid to delay the public school reorganization bill by Jim Taylor. The measure aims to create a new state supervision system for schools as part of the Gilmer Aiken study. Also advancing was a prison rebuilding appropriation of 4 million dollars and an emergency pay raise plan for state employees. The house committee backed a bill raising the state superintendent of education salary to 10,000 dollars per year.

Austin Senate Noor Jim Taylor Kerens Set Gus Strauss Hallettsville House Audie Murphy Taylor Pope Grover’ C.mortis House Appropriations Committee Gilmer-Aiken Senate-finance Committee House Education Committee

Reds Try Czech Generals Trial Near Prague

Prague reports list new trials of Catchystovak generals escaping arrest as spying and plotting charges spread. Gen Kare walls and 32 officers face charges of plotting to overthrow the Communist government. hearings begin this week with many accused as British and American agents.

Prague Catchystovak Kare Walls Thelvast

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