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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1948

Page

2

Salem youth to face murder charge in Beatrice Blanchard case

Taurence J. Reddy, 21, described as husband of Beatrice Blanchard, 17, will be arraigned in district court in Salem Mass on a murder charge. He admitted slaying his former girlfriend after the couple left a taxi two hours after Beatrice’s battered body was found. Medical examiner said Beatrice, a Parachejal High School senior, suffered multiple skull fractures and knife wounds. no sexual assault found. The second item reports El Paso holdup shooting victim RD McNip, 43, died from gunshot wounds. Maurice Beaton of Los Angeles identified as the gunman.

Salem Mass Taurence J. Reddy Brigrmom Beatrice Blanchard Eddy Beatrice Lester Oppenieil William H. Ttfa Reddy Tim J. R. Shaiknessy EL Paso McNpil el Faso Maurice Beaton Los Angels Panson

Davis Act 14 Typists Add to Tax Office Effort

Davis Act 14 Typists joined Tax Commissioner C Ray Davis in preparing 97 000 tax statements with work starting Monday and a target date April 1. A separate item notes a $100 fine in a Marble Play Raid case tied to County Court proceedings. H Henley pled guilty and paid $124 in fines. The report references Willion N Henley and details from the H Henley case and local business pages.

Willion N. Henley E. Houston

Plea Guilty Ends in 45 Year Murder Sentence

Henry Jones, 39, of 1518 W Saiinas and Stevenson Rd, pleads guilty to murder in Judge W M McCrary's court. Jurors hear how he shot Hallie Alexander during milking, delivering a 45 year prison term.

Henry W. Saiinas Jones Hallie Alexander Stevenson Rd W. M. McCrary

Breckenridge Truck Driver Reports Pocket Pickup

Produce truck driver C. Crowley said he left a Breckenridge cafe in the 200 block of Produce Row when a shove caused his pocket to be picked. His billfold containing $160 and $190 for the weekend was taken early Monday.

C. Crowley Breckenridge Produce Row

Flood Threat Diminishes as Cumberland Recedes in Tennessee

The Cumberland River in Tennessee receded from a crest of 49.5 feet at Nashville, easing upstream danger but remaining high downstream. Evacuations occurred in Hardin and surrounding areas as water blocked roads and homes along Clarksville and Hartsville. Sunshine returned but many towns faced lingering mud and repair needs after days of heavy rainfall.

Tennessee Troy Rosell Park ST Rendall Cumberland Nastville Fenn Cathare Clarksville Haptsville

Obituary of William Simpson Hargett

William Simpson Hargett obituary notice from 115 Webanest server at Clarance Kau details arrangements by McColuni's.

William Simpson Hargett Webanest Clarance Kau McColuni

Obituary notices and funeral arrangements listed in local memorials

Isabel Cepeda 62 obituary indicates services Thursday at Cheeles Hunivan Furie home and interment at St Joseph's Society cemetery. Other notices include Mrs Eni Nent, Raymon Edwin Travis 46, and infant Perevi with services at Porter Loring chapel. Interments at San Fernando and Confederate cemeteries noted.

Raymon Edwin Travis Fair Ave Cheeles Hunivan Furie Titer Wagak Fi Sam Muuston Wativital Evilets Auitary Howe Eni Porter Loring Tederate Cemetery

Mild weather brings warmth to Midwest amid cold spell

The nation enjoyed mild weather with the Midwest seeing a welcome break from prolonged cold. Temperatures were forecast to rise to 45 degrees or higher, the warmest of the year for the region, while northern New England faced a cold front with Caribou Maine around 14 below.

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Storm Rattles Oregon Coast Amid Prolonged Winds

Storm winds and rain battered the Oregon Washington coast for about 24 hours before subsiding. The winter storm lashed the region Saturday night leaving lingering effects and damage likely.

Arattle Oregon-Washington

Bronchial Cough Relief Emulsion Promoted at Summers Drag Stores

An advertisement touts Bronchu-line Emulsion as quick relief for bronchial coughs caused by colds. It claims the first dose loosens phlegm and soothes irritation, with a full bottle offering noticeable improvement. Customers are urged to ask for the pleasant tasting Brotchustine emulsion at Summers Drag Stores.

Notting Thal Bettey

Civic Leader Killed by Auto in San Antonio

Albert Coppel, a well known Western San Antonio civic leader and business figure, died Monday after a hit and run outside Casa Blanca following a La Prensa anniversary banquet. He owned AXTA Films and co owned ABC Baking, helped found the Pan American Progressive yassi, and served on LULAC board and Pan American Optimist club. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Angelus Funeral Scheme.

Albert Coppel Ineima Dr San Antonio Coppel Casa Blanca Santo Rosa Ave Houston St la Prensa Cappel Denver Axta| Films Tie ABC Baking Co Yassi Lulac Board of Trustees Pan-American Optimist Club Angelus Funeral Sheme

Veterans sale at arsenal offers organ and tools

An assortment of items including a portable organ and a steel work bench will be offered to veterans at a sale by the WAa at the arsenal from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. The organ and a drawing for a adding machine will be included. other items such as electric lanterns, saw vises, saw sets, brushes, chisels, wrenches, rasps, knives, and rock bits will be sold on a first come basis.

Waa Arsenal

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