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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1950

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Faye Emerson Leaves for Mexico Divorce Filing

MEXICO CITY January 6 Actress Faye Emerson flies to Mexico City for a quick divorce from Elliott Roosevelt. Emerson says terms are agreed and the marriage ended by private reasons. Elliott, 39, has four children from prior marriages. Emerson has one son, William Crawford, age 10.

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CIO Man Kidnaped at UAW HQ Near River Rouge

Watchman William Thomas, 58, abducted early today from United Auto Workers headquarters, dynamite charge found last month nearby. He was dumped alive beside the River Rouge and found trussed and exposed. Doctors at Wayne County Hospital report serious condition.

WPM Gan O—P Wag GIO- United Auto Workers River Rouge William Thomas Wayne County Hospital

Weather Forecast With Frost Advisory and Weekend Warmth

Generally fair conditions with a warmer Saturday afternoon. Protect vegetation from frost and a light freeze expected Friday night. Moderate northerly winds diminish Friday night. Friday high near 50 degrees, Saturday low 25 and high 60. Thursday high 36, Friday morning low 34. Additional weather details follow.

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Mrs E Roosevelts Difficulties Privilege and Criticism

Mrs E Roosevelts new memoirs This I Remember reveal how privilege and criticism shaped Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelts White House years. Delano Roosevelt adored her grandchildren, boosting their access to favors and love which stirred family tensions. The memoir, excerpted in The Light, spans 1924 to 1945 and ends with Mrs Roosevelt stepping into the press era.

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Truman outlines five year prosperity plan to boost jobs

President Truman proposed a five year prosperity plan aimed at building a 300 billion dollar economy and providing jobs for all with no drastic tax increases. He urged gradual tax relief, government expenditure cuts, and a moderate tax rise only as needed, calling for a long term overhaul of the tax system and a goal of 3,000,000 jobs for 1950. He also asked Congress to empower the RFC, restore credit controls, supervise speculation, and revise the Federal Reserve Board's authority.

Washington INS Truman Congress Government Credit Board of Governors of the Federal Page & Col

GOP Leaders Denounce British Recognition of Red China

Senate Republicans attack Britain for recognizing Red China and warn of possible U S action while Democrats urge caution. Knowland Connally Butler Green and Ferguson react with varied estimates. many predict U S steps after State Department report. Also reports record cold near Hell Norway with 40 degrees below zero.

Washington INS Senate Republicans China Sen Knowland Calif Senate Foreign Relations Connally Texas U. S Sen. Butler Rneb Congress Sen. Green State Acheson

Britain Recognizes People's Republic of China

Britain announced recognition of the People's Republic of China on equal terms while severing ties with Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist regime. The move, seen as strategic for British interests and vows of mutual respect, could trigger similar steps by other nations and follows India's earlier decision.

London INS Britain U. S China Cheng Tien-Hsi Moscow Mao Tze- Tung India Maberley E. Dening Foreign Office Far Eastern Peking Mao Fze Tung

Denmark to Recognize Communist China Planned Announcement

Denmark plans to recognize Communist China with an official statement to be released soon. Norway also intends full recognition, according to Oslo officials. In New York, editors from fifteen American newspapers will depart for a European tour to study ECA operations.

Denmark Copenhagen Norway Ton Oslo New York Europe Economic Cooperation Administration

White Plans Veto of June 27 Charter Election

Mayor White announced he would veto a city commissioners charter election plan set for June 27. He accused the commission of trying to sabotage voters rights and said he would elaborate in a veto message. The controversy drew support from local press and the San Antonio Ministers Association.

White San Antonio Ministers Association

S A Store Sales Drop in San Antonio and Dallas Rise

San Antonio area store sales fell 3 percent for the week ending December 31 from the prior year. Dallas showed a 2 percent increase though Houston and Fort Worth each posted 2 and 1 percent declines. A separate report notes a rain storm crossing in Corsicana followed by a train pickup crash injuring O. L. Ford and his daughter Geraldine.

Pan Antonio Federal Reserve Bank Af Corsicana O. L. Ford Geraldine

Quin Refuses S A Wrecker Suit

Judge C K Quin Friday refused to hear a suit seeking an injunction against San Antonio Bexar county and Alamo Heights officials over tipping off wrecker companies about accidents. The case named Commissioner Raymond South and police and sheriff officers as defendants. The plaintiff claimed payments totaling 1000 dollars to police and 600 dollars to Alamo Heights officers in 1947.

C. K. Quin Friday San Antonio Bexar County Alamo Heights Fifty-Seventh District Court Harry Naas Raymond South Quin Jack Liegl Sult South Fred Palmer Owen Xtiday Albert Earl wAen Lexi Sheriff Nase Siegl Siegel Nass Asst Jack Davis Guy Allison Fred Semaan Joe Vrisarel Clayton B. Thompson

Five Die in Flash Fire at Watery House

MISSOULA Mont Jan 6 A flash fire swept a watery house in near zero weather killing five children. Two of eleven children and Jim Parrish were burned seriously. Four other youngsters escaped injury. The parents Mr and Mrs Lea Molenda were in Spokane with another daughter. Some children escaped by jumping from windows. The dead are Gladys 14 Stanley 10 Beverly 7 Carol 6 Sharon 5. Bobby Molenda 9 and Gordon 2 were hospitalized with Parrish.

Missoula Mont Ftlash Jim Parrish Lea Molenda Spokane Gladys Stanley Berverly Carol Sharon Parrish Bobby Molenda Gordon

Maragon Denies Perjury Charge in US Senate Case

John Maragon pleaded not guilty to perjury charges alleging he lied to senators about a controversial matter. He was ordered to stand trial as investigators pursued the case. The former Kansas City figure and White House visitor faced federal proceedings tied to the inquiry.

Washington INS John Maragon Senate Kansas City

25 Degree Cold Forecast Hits San Antonio

Forecaster Oren Edvington warns a hard freeze will grip San Antonio Saturday morning with temperatures falling to 35. Expect a quick warmup to near 60 by Saturday afternoon and caution to protect tender vegetation from frost. North winds should ease later, with lingering cold overnight.

San Antonio Oren Edvington

Texas Snaps Winter's Grip Ends Ice Rule

The sun broke through Texas Friday melting ice sleet and snow that caused multiple deaths and accidents. Warmth spread across most regions, with only extreme east and southern areas still cloudy. Forecasters expect temperatures to rise above freezing statewide, though Dalhart may remain chilly.

Associated Lion Texas wenuds-Ft. Worth Panhandle South Plains Blo Bend el Paso Weather Bureau Dalhart

1800 Goes Plop in Odd Restroom Theft Tale

Elizabeth Morviso, 63, told police $18,000 worth of diamond rings vanished after they were allegedly sipped from her psyche and dropped into a restroom plumis area last night. Authorities investigate the bizarre claim and look for witnesses and surveillance footage.

Deve, Gan Ole Mis Elizabeth Morviso

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