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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1950

Page

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Insane Plea For Dad Mercy Killer

In Bridgeport Connecticut on January 24 AP reports Blonde Care Ann Paight, 31, admitted shooting her policeman father Carl Paight to death in Stamford hospital last Sept. 23. The defense argues insanity due to grief and shock upon learning his cancer diagnosis. The charge is second degree murder with life in prison possible. the state probes for mercy killing sentiments among jurors while the courtroom opens with the first juror, Mrs. Peggy G. Newburger, and a restrained peaceful scene as the defendant faces trial.

Bridgeport Conn Ann Paight Stemford Hospital David P. Goldstein Carl Atty Lorin Willis Hestone Pégey G. Newburger Westport Carol Stamford Stamford Hospital Connecticut

Suit Charges Delivery Error In Car-Sale Wreck

J. Steed filed suit in Seventy third District Court against Herbert Cochran operator of a Broadway used car lot alleging he left his 1946 Buick for service on Oct. 24 and Cochran delivered the car to his wife who wrecked it reducing it to salvage value. The case seeks damages.

Steed Herbert Cochran Broadway Cochran Third District Court

Weather forecast with variable skies and mild temperatures

Forecast shows a dry Tuesday afternoon and early night then cloudy late Tuesday night into Wednesday with occasional rain. Warmer Tuesday with a high near 94 and a low around 64, then cooler Wednesday with a high near 70 and a low about 66. Northerly winds shift as temperatures drop and conditions clear late week.

Cold Punch Hits in North and Midwest Weather Storm

A severe winter storm swept the northern half of the county and parts of Minnesota the Dakotas and Montana with freezing rain heavy winds and subzero temps. Temperatures plummeted to 22 below zero at Great Falls Montana and 12 below in Minot North Dakota as Chicago issued wind warnings.

Minnesota Dakotas Montana Center States Oklahoma-Texas Great Falls Mont Minal N. C New York State Buffalo Albany Weather Bureau Chicago Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Pacific Northwest Washington Rapid City Jatates Midwest Mississippi Valley

Northern cold front brings freezing rain and snow

A new cold wave is expected to sweep the Texas Panhandle Tuesday afternoon, bringing freezing rain or snow by night. The norther moves into east Texas late Tuesday while Panhandle temperatures could drop to 16 to 22. Statewide highs remained mild with 87 at Laredo and a low of 6 at Childress.

Sue Crsaverm Frese Texas Panhandle East Texas Panhandle Laredo Childress

Long Range Hospital Plan Backed

Gov. Shivers signaled support for a long range state hospital building program funded by a 1 cent per pack cigarette tax. The plan aims to raise 5 million annually, with a suggested total program of 40 to 50 million, and would run through the next 18 months. The governor will outline a financing recommendation after consulting lawmakers and officials.

Austin INS Shivers State Hospital Board Bovernor Turnertaus

Oklahoma Girl Loses Movie Suit

Tulsa jury says the motion picture The Strange Love of Martha Ivers did not cause damages of 5400,000 to Martha Ivers and dismisses her privacy suit against Paramount Pictures. The 18 year old claimed use of her name in the film invaded her privacy. Italy extends recognition of Israel from de facto to de jure.

Tulsa Martha Ivers Oklahoma Paramount Pictures, Inc Israel Rome Italy

Winter Heat May Subside by Wednesday Night

The weather bureau cautions that a midewinter heat wave in San Antonio could ease by Wednesday night as a northwest cold front approaches. Wednesday’s high is forecast near 70 degrees and Tuesday will feature a spring like day before cool air settles in. Earlier, Monday reached a hot 81 degrees, while the month’s mean temperature sits around 69, with winter lingering despite expectations. Anomalous past events are noted, including an 2549 January snow start and a historic zero low in late January.

Weather Bureau San Antonio

Frosh Get Dumber Decried by Educator Comment

In Los Angeles on January 24, 0, educators argue that college freshmen are increasingly illiterate. Dr B C Colwell, president of the University of Chicago, says high schools hand out watered down education producing books instead of brain trusts. He notes more attend school longer yet learn less each year.

Los Angeles University of Chics- 80 B.C. Colwell

Ex Vaudeville Star Found Dead in Hollywood Room

Nelson Wolde, 36, once a vaudeville great and female impersonator, was found dead in his Hollywood room yesterday. A former Ziegfeld Follies star, he had not worked in theatre for years and last worked as a cook in a drive-in cafe.

Atiollywood San Nelson Wolde Yesteryear Bate Cook

Berlin Officer Dies In Berlin Blockade Fallout

Berlin reports deputy U S commissioner T Babcock aged 52 died of a heart attack. He once led New London police and played a notable role in east west tensions over Berlin, including recent authorization for West Berlin police to seize part of the capital’s rail headquarters to counter Russian road and rail blockades.

Berlin Col. Willan T. Babcock U. S Babcock New London Conn West Berlin

Actress Lois Andrews narrowly escaped with bayonet incident

Berlin dispatch reports actress Lois Andrews, appearing with Steve Brodie and Sloger Doyle Street, feared for her life after climbing the Soviet victory memorial in Tiergarten to save her curves from a Russian bayonet. She described a sudden charge by a sentry as cameras flashed during a movie premiere tour for American occupation forces.

Berlin INS Lois Andrews Wicer Georgie Jessel Tiergarten Steve Brodie

Smithwick details deadly shooting over Mason grab at pistol

Belton AP reports Sam Smithwick testified Mason grabbed at his pistol as Smithwick fired, killing veteran newsman W H Mason. Smithwick described radio insults and threats, Mason’s hand movements near the car window, and why he approached the car before the fatal shot. Trial resumed amid heavy questioning by prosecutor Evetts and defense attorney Taylor.

Belton Sam Smithwick W. H Bill "Mason Mason Smithwick Taylor A.T Evetts Smittichele Tim Smithwick Smithhwick Bfasey Elkhorn Drive-In Rancho Allegro Jim Wells Sherlie Alice Hic James K. Evetts Atty Henry Taylor Jr Allce Street Saenz Allee

Vote Stops FEPC in House Rules Committee

Washington January 2 A vote stalled antijob discrimination program FEPC in the house rules committee halting action but keeping the measure alive under review. The decision blocks floor consideration while preserving debate within committee boundaries.

Washington Jan FED House Rules Committee

Coplon Fails In Trial Delay

New York dated dan 24 reports the defense failed in a last minute bid to delay the spy conspiracy trial of Judith Coplon and Valentin A. Gubitchev. With trial ready to start, Coplon's lawyer asked for postponement until her previous conviction appeal on another spy charge is decided.

Coplon New York Dan Lim Judith Coplon Valentin A. Gubitchev Miss Coplon

Treasury Eyes Closer Tax Scrutiny on Middle Incomes

The treasury department plans increased enforcement on individuals earning between seven thousand and twenty five thousand dollars annually. Testimony before the house appropriations committee cited errors in tax computations by this middle income group and suggested funding for more agents if confession proceeds.

Gan Treasury Department Ing House Appropriations Committee

Hearse Drivers Quit Over Wage Dispute in Minneapolis

Undertakers rescheduled funerals and sought emergency equipment as 40 hearse drivers walked out in a wage dispute. Ralph A. White, president of the Minneapolis Funeral Directors' assoc, said the strike could lead to appeals to Gov. Luthey W. Youngdad. Drivers currently earn $50 per week for an 80 hour week and seek $62.50 for a 48 hour week.

Punneapolis Jan Ralph A. White Minneapolis Puneral Directors Assa Luthey W. Youngdad

Three men vie for New Jersey GOP nomination

Hackensack New Jersey January 24 three men battle for the Republican nomination to fill the vacant congressional seat. Thomas serving a prison term for fraud Harry C Harper former major league pitcher and state labor commissioner faces State Assemblyman William B Widnall and George W McDawitt in a strongly Republican district where the GOP usually wins. Contacrats nominate George T English former East Paterson mayor.

Hackensack N_ J Parnen ‘Thomas Harry C. Harper William B. Widnall George W. McDawitt iGeorge T English East Paterson

Strike at Chrysler Set to Begin Tomorrow

Detroit January 24 Eighty nine thousand workers in 23 Chrysler corp plants will walk off their jobs at 10 a.m. tomorrow unless negotiations yield progress at a Detroit session today.

Detroit Chrysler Corp

Palmer Announces New Traffic Plan for Downtown

Police Chief Fred Palmer unveiled a plan to reduce San Antonio downtown congestion. Eight to ten officers plus a lieutenant and sergeant will join the traffic detail, handpicked and trained for courteous enforcement. The unit will focus on rerouting traffic away from bottlenecks and leverages an already training cadet class with prior holiday traffic experience.

Fred Palmer San Antonio Ser. Rean Palmer Courtealis Regiment Teisaneet

Coal Feud In Lames Steel Coal Feud

Pittsburgh January 24. The coal strike extended into the steel industry as 50 workers lost jobs and 63,360 miners walked out. Crucible Steel cut Midland plant operations. 560 fired, idle expected to reach 1,600 by week end. GM warned of possible factory shutdowns due to coal shortages. Youngstown Sheet and Tube planned cutbacks. No exact layoffs given. UMW votes to return to pits, but pickets shifted stance. Lewis refused Senate invite on 3 day work week. Diggers and families rely on Salvation Army ham meal aid amid thousands awaiting relief applications.

Pittsburgh Crucible Steel Corp Midland Crucible Sal General Motors A. Boyer Ithe Corporation Youngstony UMW McAls Toroe Lewis Salvation Army

U S Moves In Phone Clash Sparks Labor Fight

Washington reports the government steps into a labor dispute over a wide telephone strike. The Communications Workers of America seeks wage increases, pension changes and a longer work week as the federal mediation service enters to aid settlement. In Independence, Missouri, Roger T. Sermon, 30, a close friend of President Truman and mayor, dies after a long illness.

Washington Federal Mediation Service CWA Wre Truman Wes Independence Roger T. Sermon Tadrponitened Oleh

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