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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1950

Page

5

Gem theft on Riviera targets Aga Khan jewels

Marseille police say they will recover jewels stolen last summer from the Aga Khan and begum Rita Hayworth's father in law. Chief Jean Truchi expects arrest of Paul Lega and others, with jewelry valued at 810000 to 857000 dollars. Suspects in custody and three more arrested recently.

Marseille Riviera Aga Khan Begum Jean Truchi Mobile Police Brigade Paul Lega Leca Rita Hayworth Truchl

Briskins Part Again in California Split

Beverly Hills California January 23 Betty Hutton and husband Ted Briskin separated again Briskin a camera manufacturer says it is for keeps He moved out so the actress and their two children Lindsay Dianne and Candice can live in their home An early divorce discussion was not yet planned They wed in Chicago in 1945 this being their first marriage for each.

Beverly Nnious Calif Betty Hutton Ted Briskin Briskin Miss Hutton Lindsay Dianne Candice Palm Springs Briskins

Time Out for Brooklyn Bridge

Historic Brooklyn Bridge closed to traffic for eight hours to allow engineers to begin rebuilding preparations. The 67 year old span, opened in 1883, reportedly had not been shut down completely since its opening.

Brooklyn Bridge New York

Diamonds Thief Strikes Core Laboratories in Greenville

In Greenville on Saturday night a burglary at Core Laboratories netted between 50 000 and 75 000 in industrial diamonds. Officials say selling 12 000 carats is unlikely due to dealer manufacturer networks, and burglars may have acted unknowingly. W H Davison, president, said descriptions would be sent to jewelry associations.

Greenville Texas W. H. Davison

Catholic Parochial School Spelling Bee Finals

Seven Catholic parochial schools compete in the third monthly spelling bee at KIWW at 2 15 p m on Wednesday. Twenty contestants from grades four to eight spell for a chance to advance to the May 10 finals.

KIWW St. Michael Central Catholic St. Henry San Fernando St. Peter Prince of Apostles St. Mary and Our Lady of Sorrows

McCloy Report Due On Saar Crisis Talks

U S high commissioner for Germany John McCloy arrived in Washington to report to President Truman amid growing signs the Franco German struggle over the Saar may intensify. He will discuss the Saar issue with Truman and Secretary Acheson among state department officials.

Washington John McCloy U. S Germany Truman Saar Lezion McCloy Acheson State Department

Korea Aid To Be Pushed

Washington January 23 President Truman and the Democratic congressional foursome plan a second try strategy to push a Korean aid bill through the House. Republicans who helped defeat the first bill concede the administration can pressure to win on the next effort. Rep Vorys vows to renew his opposition.

Washington INS Truman Biz House Vorys Ohio

Chaminade Memorial Sets Centenary Observance

The centenary of Very Rev. William Joseph Chaminade death, founder of the Society of Mary, will be commemorated at 9:20 p.m. Monday over KMAC. Ex-students of St. Mary’s present the program directed by Bra Aloysius Blume. Cast includes Henry Guerraer Pat Logan Dick Carr Francis Baker John M. Lewis and others. The Founder’s Hymn by Ero. Francis Becker will be introduced by the university glee club. The canonization cause is under consideration in Rome. he is currently titled Venerable.

William Joseph Cheminade Society of Mary St. Mary's University Central Catholic High School KMAC St. Mary's Bra Aloysius Blume Henry Guerraer Pat Logan Dick Carr Francis Baker John M. Lewis Cellie Bell John Harred Jamie Mac Mrazer Raymond Troilo Milared Watson Hyman Ero Francis Becker University Glee Club Clegg Monroe Father Chaminade Sacred Congregation of Rites Rome

Secret autopsy in mercy slaying case held for trial

Manchester New Hampshire autopsy results in the mercy slaying case against Dr Hermann N Sanders 40 remain secret until his first degree murder trial. The defense requested disinterment of the body of Mrs Abbie C Borroto 38 wife of a local oil salesman as part of the proceedings.

Manchester N.H New Hampshire Hermann N. Sanders Abbie C. Borroto Sander

Oklahoma union backs imminent nationwide telephone strike

The Oklahoma State Industrial Union council at its eighth annual state convention urged support for the Communications Workers of America. It condemned the Bell monopoly and opposed rate increases while backing collective bargaining and union demands in the dispute.

Bell Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Industrial Union Council America Communications Workers of America CIO

Miserable Case of Dandruff Cleared Up

San Antonio resident Charley J. Rogers touts Baker's Hair Tonic and Bathernisl Shampoo claiming rapid relief from severe dandruff and itchy scalp after using less than one bottle. He urges others to buy at local drug stores or barber shops, with a money back guarantee from the makers.

San Antonio Texas Charley J. Rogers Patterson Street Sayes Baker Baker's Adv

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