Board Control Emerges as Key Issue in City Campaign
Former mayor Mauermann signals that control of the City Public Service board could drive the spring election as backers move toward a full ticket. He opposes Latimer’s bill to let the board issue revenue bonds without city council approval.
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Gus Mauermann
City Public Service Board
Cam’paign
Mauermann
Sen. Latimer
Public-Service Board
Victor Baunng
Good Government League
Citizens Committee
Public Service Board
John Zeller
Bill Bennett
Ed. Shearer
J. A. West
Mayor White
Glenn Lacey
William Barrett
Walter Rudeloff
H. L.dillashaw
Henry Gonzalez
West Side
West
Albert Penarr
Haseen
Mak
Mayermann
Shearer
Morris
Allison
Thurman Barrett
Zeler
Pena
Doctor to Pay Rhodes Eight Thousand Five Hundred and Toil
An agreed judgment for 9500 dollars was entered against Dr. RB Templeton in Fifty seventh District Court. David Rhodes, age six, sued alleging the doctor treated his fractured left wrist on June 17, 1954 and then applied a cast that was too tight, allegedly injuring the left forearm and hand for life or permanent disability.
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Templeton
David Rhodes
A. R., Rhodes
Rhodes
Dulles Warns Reds Could Attack Formosa Defense Line
Secretary of State Dulles says Chinese troop concentrations near Formosa could force U S use of air and sea power to strike bases and mainland targets. He warns non Communist nations may doubt U S resolve if allies perceive retreat. He rejects pacific concessions as a path to peace and stresses backing Asia against communism.
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U. S
U.S
Formosa
Dulles
Asia
Kefauver to Speak at San Antonio Rally in May
Senator Estes Kefauver will address a Democratic rally in San Antonio on May 6 or 7. The Texas Democratic advisory council announced the Texas visit as Kefauver prepares for a possible presidential bid. San Antonio is confirmed as a stop with Houston likely on the schedule.
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Estes Kefauver
San Antonio
Texas
Texas Democratic Advisory Council
Kefauver
Houston
Killed Defenders Of Island Honored
Taipei reports Nationalist China honors 720 guerrillas who died defending Yichang Island in last month’s clash with Communists.
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Taipei
China
Yichang Island
Three Hurt In Seguin Gas Explosion Continues
A gas explosion in Seguin injured three people and caused extensive damage estimated at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. The blast shattered windows at Reichman’s Department Store and the Furniture Mart, tore ceiling panels, and sent debris across the street while hundreds gathered and the National Guard secured the area overnight. Local residents described a blue flame and flying glass as the event unfolded.
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Reichman’s
Seguin National Guard
Medjin
Sonny Halm
Burglary Suspect Held After Cafe Heist Attempt
Daniel Reed 423 N Olive was captured after a second break in at the Playhouse Cafe 918 E Commerce. Owner W H Sterling and employee Charles Chandler 362 Come stayed all night to ambush the burglar who climbed through a restroom window. The suspect was held at gun point during the robbery attempt.
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Daniel Reed
N. Olive
W. H. Sterling
Playhouse
Sterling
Charles Chandler
Youth Held For Robbery at Edison High Drive-In
An Edison High School student Ronald McCommas, 16, of Venice Street was identified by officers as the youth who robbed Ellison's drive-in at knife point on West 2702. A friend, 74, employed at the drive-in, handed over $48.50 from the cash register. Patrolman Edward Guerra later found a knife and the money on McCommas who said he hijacked the drive-in because he owed money for wrecking a car.
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Edison
Ronald McCommas
Venice
West
McGommas
Edward
McCommas
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Gunter Hotel
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