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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1955

Page

2

Missing dismissal record tied to racist cop in city

Frank Manuppelli said a 1944 police dismissal report for Policeman Tom Reagan is missing from files as he probes whether Reagan should be kept on or removed. Reagan denies ties to a white supremacy group and says he faced pressure over his affiliations while critics urge action.

Frank Manuppelli Tom Reagan Filan Manppelli Reagan Texas National Association For Advancement and Protection Manupelli Trotskyite City Hall Manuppelli Aubrey Hopkins P. L. Anderson Fred Littlepage State Attorney General's Office Ipremacy Mariopelli Wate Supremacy League Hei Ir. Manuppelli Edlor

Wounded Boy Worries About His Brother in BB Gun Incident

Billy Scott, 11, was shot in the chest by his brother Sidney, 10, during a target practice session with a Benjamin BB gun near their home. The BB pierced the heart muscle and lodged near the elbow before doctors located it by X ray. Billy remained in good condition after surgery and faced several days of recovery. Sidney helped work at selling papers as the family awaited further updates.

Billy Scott Sidney Nix “Hospital Billy Scott

Gortatowsky to Step Down at Hearst Newspapers

J De Gortatowsky, chair of Hearst Consolidated Publications, relinquishes duties as general manager effective March 1. Harold G Kern named as new manager. Kern has 30 years with Hearst and will keep roles across Hearst organizations including King Features Syndicate and International News Service. Look for details in The Light.

Los Angeles J. de Gortatowsky Hearst’ Consolidated Publications; Inc Hearst Gortatowsky Hoare Hearst. Corp Hearst Consolida Cations Ager Harold G. Kern Boston The _ Record Amiican General Hearst Magazine New York City Hearst ‘Censols Hearst Publishing. Co King Features Syndicate International News Service Kern Bostonne New York Swith Hearst Organization William Randolph Hearst Hearst Corp

Texas Colonel Tried for Theft

Wiesbaden Germany February 28 Lt Col Francis R Whatley 33 faced a general court martial on charges of theft of 4284 dollars during 1952 while air installations officer at Wiesbaden Air Force Base He is a native of Kirvin Texas.

Wiesbaden Germany U.S. Air Force Francis R. Whatley Harcen

Attack on Woman Probed Near Goliad Road Center

City police investigate an early Monday assault on a 35 year old woman near a Goliad road shopping center. The victim told officers she was threatened with death if she summoned help and was admitted to Baptist Memorial hospital.

Goliad Rd Baptist Memorial Hospital

Glandular Inflammation Promises Non-Surgical Relief

Older men report night troubles fatigue and loss of vigor linked to glandular inflammation. The Excelsior Institute claims 1000 communities' men were treated with non surgical methods and offers a free book from Excelsior Springs Missouri with no obligation.

Excelsior Institute Excelsior Institue Excelsior Springs Missouri

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