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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1957

Page

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New Texas Senator Blakley Focuses on Soil and Drouth

Texas senator William A. Blakley outlined conservation of soil and drought response in his first Senate session. A rancher from near San Angelo and New Mexico, Blakley brings farming and gas production experience to committees on interstate and air commerce and government operations. He spoke at a John’s office press conference about land and drought challenges and his plan to conserve rather than abandon farmland.

Anorlal Washington Texas William A. Blakley Jie San Angelo New Mexico Missoui Terri Eloys Oklahoma Blakley Harris Pillright Sen. Johnson Mit Jovily Jenden Johnson Rayburn Drauth Dentin Binkley Armapahoe Oklahis University of Oklahoma Tae

Substitution rates by carrier and regional notes

Rates show daily and Sunday delivery in San Antonio and Terax towns with monthly and per copy options. Foreign country and special reduced rates apply for members of the armed services, with references to Rayburn and Blakley in Washington and a 36 minute discussion between Blakley and Rayburn.

San Antonio Terax Dally Ana Tassie Texas Imp Fimos Ponda Ny Mday Speoint

City News Trak Tries Scramble Amid Market Moves

An unclear report notes movements in a local area with references to New Moone Tange and several names. Details are fragmented but imply shifts in residence or property activity and a reservation by an entity named Ray.

Trak New Moone Tange Josephine Just Transway Sar Ray Tall Naysloy Vady

Conflicted Bizman Ties to Insurance in Pennsylvania

A man built a business moving insurance companies from Pennsylvania to Texas and supported Eisenhower while contributing to the Democratic National Committee. He plans for speeches during the Eisenhower era and holds a pending Senate term, with Daniels Office involvement and staff shifts noted.

Wp Insurance Pennsylvania Texas Blakely Eisenhower Hoih Democratic National Committee Eisenhower Wyil Nec al- Grae Daniels Gen Baines Daniel Shimes Bhurideth Bhiermpluye Tod Poxas Celaytian Sen Mrs. Johegen

Gonzalez Pleads For Alcorta

Alcorta shows concern for his three children as he prepares for an appeal through Catholic chaplain Father Duffy. He refuses to speak further in a brief morning interview then plans to write a statement asking his children be raised by a sister in San Antonio with relatives and inlaws.

Moore Ct Alcouta Duffy Alcorta Manuel Barbosa San Antonio

Nixon Choice: Term or Trial for Life

Former city policeman Dan Nixore faces a Monday murder trial in Criminal District Court for the 1956 killing of his wife Laura Jean. The defense offered a plea to life imprisonment while prosecutors seek the death penalty. Trial setup includes jury selection and debate over the appropriate punishment.

Dan Nixore Criminal District Court Laura Jean James Drought Nixon al Nixon Dale Sidon Dye Aleorla

Hungry Horse Soothed After Battle Over Feeding Case

In a case before Justice George Wideman, J. B. Lothringer was fined 28.50 for failing to provide proper food to a horse and two other animals, while George Moore faced separate charges for cruelty. Animal Defense League had reported severe malnutrition, with one colt too weak to rise, but care improved after weeks of league intervention.

George Wideman J. BR Lothringer Wideman Dileerl Animal Defense League Eric Pohl Pohl James Martin Mittman Martin Lothringars Moore Marlin

Zoning OKd for Green Pastures site amid opposition

The planning commission recommended permanent commercial zoning for the Green Pastures site at 4715 Fredericksburg, despite resident Kessler opposing residential zoning and seeking a subdivision plan. The panel paused final action until the subdivision plat is provided, with traffic and fire-location studies also on the agenda.

Zunlig Cory Kessler Green Pastures Fredericksburg Hey James A. McKay Jr Garry Halif Hillcrest No. 1 Cresthill Avenue Highland Hilts

S A to Ask Election Delay

Mayor Kurkenfall will seek Gov. Price Daniel's approval to delay the U S Senate vacancy election until late April. The city council voted Thursday with City Clerk J Frank Gallagher noting potential overlap with the April 2 city election.

Price Daniel Kurkenfall U. S. Senate J. Frank Gallagher Senate

Missouri Governor Baker Finds Mansion Unbearable

Jefferson City Missouri James T Baker new governor and family move into the 32 room mansion built in 1871 for 50000 dollars. Blair reports beds hard rugs worn plaster cracked and plumbing limited to the third floor.

Jefferson City Joe Itoe James T. Baker Missouri Blair Missouri Penitentiary

Park Payroll Purge Drops Four More Workers

MacArthur Park Commissioner Torrie sacks four more employees from the precinct 3 payroll on Thursday. Dismissed are Ernest Brautzenberger Patricia Han cock Ary Hillert and Ray Sledge. Torrie aims to reduce payroll to seven while promising vacancies elsewhere.

Sam Torrie Precinct MacArthur Park Ernest Brautzenberger Rosella Hancock W. Hillert Ray Sledge Torrie Stautzenberger

Autopsy Planned in Bexar County Death

Filig Griffith, 92, of Weimouread, Wag, was found dead at his home Thursday. He lived alone. Dr. Robert Hausman, county medical officer, ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Filig Grifith Weimouread Robert, Hausman

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