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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1949
Page
3
Report from Praia Cape Verde indicates a massive wall collapse in the capital killing or wounding hundreds of residents awaiting aid. Dispatches claim 315,1 persons were dragged from rubble as screams drew rescuers through chaotic crowds seeking relief and speed in救.
Opera festival ends with Wagner's Lohengrin praised by a warm audience. Sweden's Svanholm as Lohengrin and Rose Bampton as Elsa headline a strong San Antonio Symphony under Max Reiter. Fourth annual series expands to four operas over back-to-back weekends, with ambitious sets by the Robin brothers and robust chorus. Some patrons note the performances are lengthy but the overall event draws growing local interest.
The Cactus II war problem closed Monday after a successful two day training run. Gen Thomas T Handy praised the outcome, with staff from eight divisions, three brigades and multiple national guard and reserve units cited for containing the simulated invader. Civil defense groups including state guards health departments and public safety agencies earned high praise for evacuation and civilian relief coordination. The exercise drew about 500 staff officers and enlisted personnel from five states in the Fourth Army area. Army officials and civil defense planning heads, including Aubrey H Mellinger, commented on the strong civil defense military coordination.
LAREDO on February 21 marked the fifty second annual birthday celebration with cross-border attendance from Mexico. Churches had special services, band concerts began the Pan-American Livestock show, and open house at the national guard armory drew many visitors. A Mexican village offered food games and music. Monday will feature a colonial pageant and a ball sponsored by the Society of Martha Washington.
Governor Jester will fly to Laredo at 3 am for the Washington's Birthday celebration and then proceed to Brewen sville for the annual Charro event. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Jester.
County Commissioner RB Reader voiced frustration over a deed issue linking the county and city as tensions rise. He told reporters the county only wants to clear title to satisfy government demands. District Attorney William N. Hensley was asked to review the 1914 40 year contract and joint title. The federal government insists the title be cleared de jure for additional grants.
Antoiie Davila, 25, of 5175 Pecos St, was arraigned Monday before U S Commissioner P A Lockhart on a charge of illegal possession of 15 grains of heroin. Bond was set at 1000 dollars.
Hollywood confirms a landmark $1,000,000 talent deal sending Selznick stars to Warner Studios. Joan and Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Gregory Peck slated for single pictures. Shirley Temple and Betsy Drake to appear in two. Jones heads to England to star in Down to Earth and may wed Selznick associate. Cotten co stars with Bette Davis in Beyond the Forest. Peck to select story assignments.
Columbus police hunted two black gunmen after they shot and killed Mrs. Mary Faust Jones, 45, inside a grocery store owned by her husband Edwin F. Jones. Thomas Joe Hall, 42, a neighbor who ran in with a crown pistol, was wounded critically as the assailants fled.
A group of San Antonio business leaders headed by A E Idack Lewis will appear before Austin’s appropriations committee Monday night to win state funding for a University of Texas Medical School branch in San Antonio. Painter toured arsenal property and Brooke General Hospital as hosts framed the push, with Dr Arthur Compton present. The city seeks 1 million dollars, Dallas 3.5 million. The hearing starts at 7 30 p m with hopes to clinch the deal for San Antonio.
Hollywood notes report Darryl Zanuck has secured Death of a Salesman for a future film with a $250,000 advance. The column also chronicles Palm Springs premieres for Red Shoes, parties for Hy Auerbach, and star sightings including Gloria Swanson, Dorothy Lamour, Bill Howard, and Brian Aherne. Plus updates on Dorothy McGuire, Marilyn Maxwell, and the Colmans family plans to England.
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