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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1950
Page
6
The British Far East fleet departed Hong Kong today for North Borneo and the Philippines to join units of the U S Far East command for joint maneuvers amid ongoing regional operations.
Two men were booked early Tuesday for illegal possession of heroin. Rudy Rodriguez, 19, of 1108 N Colorado St, was arrested in the 800 block of SE Laredo St after detectives found four papers of heroin on him. Officers also seized 42 papers of heroin at an apartment in the 200 block of 8 Pecos St and arrested Refugio Marma Jejo.
A fragmented list of orchestras and songs featuring Tom Dorsey Ralph Flanagan Duke Ellington and Charlie Ventura with references to Cole Porter Rodgers and Hammerstein and Youmans. The readable scraps hint at a radio or club program of dance tunes and standards from midcentury bands and performers.
In the wake of attacks on two American merchantmen off Tsingtao in Communist North China the Nationalist air force warned that all ships trading with China are at risk. The Pioneer Dale and Flying Clipper were bombed and strafed. one sailor injured. Nationalist HQ did not confirm airstrikes but said raids occurred and vowed to enforce port closure with sir attacks on entering vessels.
Moscow reports the American public is pressuring the U.S. government to strike an agreement with the Soviet Union on atomic energy controls. Russians believe the Truman administration will yield to public demand for a more conciliatory U.S. stance toward Soviet proposals.
A policeman reported being attacked by a man while answering a disturbance call at 615 W Elmira Street. Officer Tom Chavez Jr. booked Gav in Ybarra, 21, of 615 W Elmira Street, for investigation.
Rev. Sidney J. Spain of Central Christian church in Winnsboro teases that he will not shave until church attendance tops nearby Fire Christian church in Mintera. His beard is noted as unusually dark and prominent, drawing attention during February in Texas.
ANSAS CITY Feb 28 UP An illness bull brought 5400 at the thirty third annual roundup sale sponsored by the American Hereford ussn The Cleese A Hereford farm Marvis Ill yesterday gold the bull GA True Moldey XV Lo Everett Eldred Lakesida Neb The second high price was 33500 paid by Clyde and Ed Latham of Dalhart Texas in J Co Robinson Son Evansville Wis for Alpine Mixer Vf
The Sharon Lens Generator, first of its kind in the state, automates lens grinding at 14 000 rpm with a diamond wheel. Victor J. Rogers says the unit cuts four steps to a single operation, promising perfect, uniformly thick lenses.
Fire swept a half block in Wheeling West Virginia injuring at least five people and causing severe damage to three buildings. The blaze broke out last night and caused extensive smoke and structural damage across several storefronts and businesses.
Police raided local night spots last night in Fort Worth resulting in 94 men and nine women being arrested. Thirty eight men were detained while the women were held for further investigation.
Burnet Texas advertisement from Mrs H Crawford praises Baker's Hair Tonic for curing dandruff and itchy scalp after trial. It advises using Bakery Lather mat Shampoo for clean scalp and lustrous hair and offers a full refund if not satisfied.
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