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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1949
Page
1
Chicago February 25 27 The livestock toll in the recent bile yards which the nation's northwest quarter was estimated today at 200000 by the American veterinary medical association.
Police reported Friday that four people were hurt in street affrays on East Commerce Street. Jonel Willis, 20, of 224 Nf Solls and Camarino Castro, Swiss Street, were treated at Memorial Hospital. Willie Butler, 28, of Nixon, was booked for aggravated assault after being treated for a cut behind his head. Officer Howard Proxgia reported the incident and later booked Butler for the assault.
A court session involved forfeiture of cash bonds totaling 81,000 tied to a local cash register incident. Judge Phil Shook ordered bond forfeitures and $1,000 added to daily proceeds. Chief Clerk Frank Feille referenced proceedings as partially unresolved with several cases pending.
Excerpt from forthcoming Roosevelt letters recalls FDRs battle with polio and his towering resolve You sense the sorrow and humor that shaped his leadership The writer notes how fearlessness and cheerful bearing helped him guide the nation and viewers glimpse a life of public service and resilience The piece mentions a book installment and upcoming publications with sports notes about Johnny Perkovich and the White Sox
New York Central Railroad announced that 5055 employees, furloughed February 11, will be recalled March 16. The notice specifies the return date and confirms reinstatement for the recalled staff.
Listings announce social dances in San Antonio area venues on February 26 and nearby dates. Bands include Louie and his band, Niemeyer, Al Schnabel, and AL Sichnabel with admis sions around 66 cents to a dollar, public invited.
A wage cut claim amid price policy criticism sparks UAW controversy. T A Johnstone accuses General Motors of price hikes without wage gains, calling it hypocrisy. The contract’s annual wage increase and a May 29 pay rise aim to offset cuts, with a $15 salaried bonus next quarter. Cold weather saved one-cent losses, while Ford and Chrysler set spring bargaining in motion.
Early Friday police raided three bars in the 700 block of Pine Street on gambling in progress. Ten men were arrested, nine booked for gaming with cards, and bar operator Don Albert, 703 Pine, charged for violating state curfew law. Raid led by Lt. Ferdinand Fest with Officers Miles Hirsch and C. H. Rine.
Walter G. Rishel, freed Wednesday by a general U S military court, flew home from Vienna to America after a secret trial. Exact charges against the officers were not disclosed during or after the trial. Rishel faced trial at the army's orders, with Mrs. Rishel in San Antonio.
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