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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1950

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Gunmen Captured After Greenwich Village Club Raid

Five people wounded in a chaotic nighttime robbery at the Moroccan Millage club in Greenwich Village. Gunmen seized jewelry and money as two detectives and guests ducked bullets. three assailants were later arrested after a taxi chase and dramatic takedown.

NEW_YORK Greenwich Village Wax Fellaw John O'Neill Mannattatt O'Neil Thomas Tyre Blackie Dennis Bandit Jean Tvel Paul Knips Fords N. 1 Hobby Dell New York James Ford Philadelphia Ford John Shelb George Warrell

Attlee Wins Narrow Labour Majority After UK Election

London reports Prime Minister Clement Attlee, amid a tight two seat overall Labour lead, rejects coalition talk and promises to press on. Final results show Labour with 314 seats, Conservatives 26 behind, with five Scottish seats pending and one by election. Twenty women elected to the Commons, including fourteen Labourites, five Conservatives, and one Liberal.

London INS Clement Attlee Labor Attlee Labor Party House of Commons Wiberaly Commons

Solon pushes US food for Army in appropriations

Senator Gurney urged inserting a provision in the army appropriation bill requiring that food for the armed services be purchased in the United States. He noted the 1950 51 bill did not include such a requirement.

Washington Fen Gurney Ursd Army

Housing Agency Names Two Officials to Manage 2600 Unit Project

Paul C. Rose of Fort Worth and Winston Martin of San Antonio were named by the San Antonio Housing Authority as development supervisors. Rose, assisted by Martin, will oversee planning for the 2600 low cost housing units in the Dublin San Antonio project over the next two years.

Paul C. Rose Ft. Worth Winston Martin San Antonio Housing Authority Rose Martin Dublin San Antonio

Vaughan Gets Works In Fun

New York scene reports Maj. Gou Starry Vaughan Truman's military aide attended a Circus Saints and Sinners club event as guest of honor. He endured playful sketches including neon medal pajamas and a mock display of gifts to government officials, while remaining unfazed by references to a recent political controversy.

New York Maj Gou Starry Vaughan Truman Circus Saints and Sinners Club Treman Vaughan Clan Harold G. Hoffman New Jersey

Job Insurance Payments Reach New High in January

Unemployment compensation payments rose to a record 1,952,000 applicants and a total outlay of 196,362,000 dollars in January, according to Robert C. Goodwin, director of the labor department bureau. He cited normal seasonal factors for the surge, noting the prior peak was 170,629,000 dollars in August 1945. Also in the report Hearne Texas won approval for 40 rental housing units with a 16,000 dollar planning loan.

Whshington Robert C. Goodwin Labor Department Bureau of Seaplane Security

China Reds Claim Island Namoa Fall in Far East clash

The China defense ministry said Red forces landed on Namoa Island, about 190 miles from Formosa, with reports the island fell to the Communists. Nationalists claim only minor forces defended it. Namoa, around 30 square miles, has been a supply base for Nationalist guerillas and guards the Communist port of Swalow, far east of Hong Kong.

Taipel Defense Ministry Red Namoa Formosa Wamaoda China Fukien Kangtung Swalow British Hong Kong

Mercy Death Trial Hears Defense Block Husband Link

In Manchester New Hampshire February 25 defense counsel for Dr Hermann N Sander moved to bar state evidence tying the patient Abbie Borrate s husband Reginald to her death by mercy injections. Judge Westcott sustained the objection and the sheriff s testimony was struck from the record as the murder trial recessed for the weekend. Nurses notes recount Mrs Borrate s waning life with mentions of drug injections and declining pulse and respiration starting November 22.

Manchester N. H Hermann N. Sander Sander Abbie Borrate Louis E. Wyman Thomas E. O'Brien Borrate O'Brien Reginald Borrata Dr. Sander Borrata Borrota Harald E. Westcatt Wyman Elizabeth Mose

Austria Holds 2 in Yank Death

Austrian authorities report two people detained in connection with the mysterious death of American naval attaché Eugene S. Karpe near Salzburg. Karpe’s body was found mutilated in an Alpine tunnel, amid hints of international intrigue and tensions surrounding the so called Spy Train Orion Express.

Salzburg Austria Nins Mysterion Eugene S Karpe Lcensed West, Presse Orion Express

Short-Changer Trims S.A. Banks

A fast street con operator known as Short-Changer Trims S A Banks works in sub par banks. In a Frogdway National Bank visit he confused a cashier into giving him a mix of $50 and $5 bills and then lines up a $100 bill for the bank’s $350 plus his $50. He profits by $50.

Polite Urday Frogdway National Bank

Vote Due On Negroes Referendum At University Of Texas

Students at the University of Texas will vote in a special election on March to decide on admitting Negroes and whether to repeal the current loyalty oath. The referendum, approved by the student assembly after a petition with 584 signatures led by Selly Carr of San Antonio, reflects student opinion only and has no official status.

Austin, Te D University of Texas Selly Carr San Antonio

Los Angeles Hotel Declared Indecent by Judge Hunt

A 32,000,000 hotel in Los Angeles’ priciest district was ruled a hotbed of brawling debauchery by Judge Vernon Hunt who ordered demolition or relocation. Owners Immel, Millary face 30 days jail, 5000 appeal bond, for permit and zoning violations and operating a nuisance. they plan a Supreme Court fight while appealing.

Vernon Hunt Los Angeles 1Immel Maurice Millary Country Club ViNa Hotel Hunt Supreme Court Hotel Corporation Millers Genilty Vanl

Cold Wave Grips Midwest to Atlantic Coast

A late February cold wave spreads from the Dakotas to Virginia with subzero readings across Minnesota North Dakota and Illinois. Chicago suburbs report one below zero while Hemidi Minnesota hits 35 below, as the Arctic blast covers the northern plains and extends into New England and the Atlantic coast.

Midwest Dakotas Virginia Hemidji Minn Pembiis N.D Chi ‘Cago Chicago Atlantic New England Rocky Mountain Elsi

45 Injured in Chicago El Crash

Chicago February 25 Ten persons remained in hospitals with injuries from a crowded elevated railroad car crash in last night’s rush hour. About 15 others received treatment at hospitals as officials investigated the mishap involving two cars.

Chicago

Racket In Coffee Shortage Exposed in New York

Police uncovered a large scale coffee racketeering scheme tied to a Newport coffee shortage. Authorities say about $1,000,000 worth of stolen sugar and related goods have been moved through New York docks in the past year.

New York New York City

Texas Junior College Teachers Admit Negro Members

The Texas Junior College Teachers association at its Austin convention yesterday agreed to admit Negro researchers to membership, signaling a step toward broader inclusion within the organization.

Austin Texas Junior College Teachers Assny Ates

US Balkan Ties Strained As Asset Freeze Hits USSR Allies

Washington reports a sharp freeze on Bulgarian Hungarian and Romanian assets, straining U S relations with Soviet satellites. Secretary Acheson warned of further pressure against American diplomats. The United States broke ties with Bulgaria after Sofia refused to recall its minister, Donald Weath, amid spying charges. Romania and Hungary face possible similar steps as tensions rise over Communist regimes.

Washington U.S Bulgaria Aly McGrath Trelley Acheson Real Sind Romania Justice Department Donald Weath Sofia Chargid Acheson Hillingary Theo State Department Ite Budapest

Police Guard Armour Family in Threatened Chicago Case

Police and private detectives will guard the Armour family estate 24 hours a day after anonymous threats aimed at Phillip D Armour IV and his three children. Detectives trace calls to unknown women. Armour’s wife, Jolla Rush Biddle Howry, and others are listed as visitors. The Armour family, long linked to the Armour meat packers, oversees a large Chicago high-rise home with governess and maid staff on the twenty second floor.

Chicago Jlake Shore Philip D. Armour IV Andrew Aitken Potter Armour Ani Jolla Rush Biddle Howry Pale Jadelphia Huis Phinp Alexacurit Michigan Armour Meat Packing Co Engr Avnoth Fishers Armor Manufacturing Hall Ent Ens Andy

Stock Show Observes School Day at San Antonio Coliseum

San Antonio hosts the first annual Livestock exposition with thousands of Bexar County students admitted free. Horse and cattle judging featured quarter horses judged by War Lewis and a parade of champions planned for Sunday night. Final rodeo championships announced at the Sunday matinee with Don Danvers offering the grand champion Guernsey, sold for $5000 to Michael Fried of San Antonio.

Nern Haller San Antonio Coliseum Bexar County Faradi War Lewis Caelsbad N. M Auley Calle Don Danvers San Antonia Guernsey Richael Fried Ich Danvers Rynoupee

Weekend Weather Forecast for San Antonio

A cloudy weekend with fog lingering Saturday morning in San Antonio. Clouds brighten by afternoon then return, with Sunday likely fog and more clouds. Highs near 82 Saturday, Sundays 36 to 80, with light winds and cooler spells.

San Antonio Nike Dygrens

NLRB Clashes With General Counsel Over Powers

Washington February 25 The National Labor Relations Board is at odds with its general counsel. Robert N. Deshain yesterday regained some powers, including control over hiring and firing regional and sub regional officers. The board issued a new rule authorizing enforcement and defense of board decisions by Deshain in labor cases.

NLER Robert N. Deshain NLRB Dens

Weather forecast for Saturday through Sunday

Partly cloudy Saturday after noon and night with possible night drizzle. High near 82, low around 56. Sunday through Sunday night will remain partly cloudy with continued warm air, southerly winds, and a peak near 80.

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