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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1950

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UAW Faces Prolonged Auto Strike at Chrysler

DETROIT January 26 AP The United Auto Workers began a possibly long strike at Chrysler over pension terms. The walkout idled about 196 000 workers. Chrysler output halted at 7 000 cars daily. Union and company executives traded sharp comments on pension plans while broader support loomed from the union’s international body.

Detroit United Auto Workers Chrysler Chryst Briggs Manufacturing Co UAW Herman Weckler Gnidaa Pond CIO FAW Walter Reuther Ford Motor Co Interetana

Price report hits Labor Party in capital wage pressures

London report indicates the Labor government faces worker discontent as a labor ministry statement ties living costs to wage trends, signaling risk to popularity ahead of the general election. The piece notes rising prices and the impact on unions and workers.

London Ministry of Labor

Truman shifts news conferences for Snyder wedding

President Truman moved this week's White House news conferences to tomorrow to accommodate reporters attending the wedding of Oracle Snyder, daughter of Secretary of the Treasury Snyder, this afternoon. Truman plans to attend as well.

Ashington White House Truman Oracle Snyder Treasy Snyder i'Truman

Coal Tries Lewis Again

The Pittsburgh coal industry renews its offer to join L Lewis in contract talks aiming to end a six state miners strike. Key demands include a base daily wage rise to 15. and a 15 cent per ton increase plus continued 20 cent per ton tines and welfare payments.

Pattsburgh Sen L. Lewis Stelkes Ustec Hese Anias Iumw Welfare and Pension Fund

Truman Won't Intervene In Coal Mine Slowdown

The White House said President Truman will not intervene in the ongoing coal mine slowdown today and no decisive action is expected this week.

Washington Jan INS Truman

Four Japan Officers Sentenced for Langson Massacre

Four Japanese officers were sentenced to death for the massacre of about 600 French prisoners at Langson. The verdicts came as the Saigon tribunal condemned the wartime atrocity amid postwar trials.

Saigon Indonesia J¢f Langson March

Best Man For Exs 2nd Best Man For Exs 2nd

Joan Henry Mears, famed globe traveler with records in 1919 and 1928, acted as best man at his former wife Marian Mears's wedding to Ralph Koehler. Mears divorced in 1920 after a 21,054 mile world tour begun in New York. He later earned presidential recognition from Woodrow Wilson aide Calvin Spoildue. Mears is a writer and producer of plays.

Los Angeles Joan Henry Mears Marian Mears Woodrow Wilson Calvin Spolldue Mears

Odds on Labor Victory Shortened to 4-7 in London

London bookmakers cut Labor party odds to 4-7 on the general election set for February 25, with rival Conservatives at 1-1 and Winston Churchill among notable figures amid the early campaign chatter.

London Labor Party Douglas Dugie Stuart Britain Winstow

FBI Chief Endorses Slots Ban to Curb Underworld Gambling

In Washington on January 26, FBI Director J Edgar Hoover told the House hearings there is considerable merit to proposals restricting slot machines as a check on gambling rackets. The remarks were made public today as part of ongoing discussions on proposed arm bandit controls. In another item from Corsicana also dated January 26, State Senator Kyle Vick of Waco announced his candidacy for Texas governor.

Washington FBI J. Edgar Hongert Hoover Corsicana Kyle Vick Waco Priowish Teutmnatt Vick Sevaie

Old Style Large Money Still Circulates in Treasury Notes

Secretary Snyder told a subcommittee that 8.5 million dollars of outsize folding money remain outstanding and requests a 16 million dollar boost for the bureau of engraving and printing. Bills are redeemed faster than produced, depleting treasury reserves as about 40 million dollars of new bills are issued daily to replace redeemed notes.

Washington UFY Secretary of the Treasury Synder Toll & Senate The Treasury Snyder Neler Fox

Indonesia Fight Kills in West Java City Clash

Indonesian troops battled rebels in Jakarta during a dawn manhunt for West Java insurgents. Seven killed, several aides injured as security forces fortified federal offices and imposed cordons amid unrest tied to a guerilla uprising. Premier Aya Toe Jokroamingto was reportedly detained by U.S. and local authorities connected to the revolt.

Jakarta West Java Cai Mat Upang Federal Arty Headquarters WECM Vie Netherlands Navy Kevel Fathler Ans Jase Monday Bahdaeng United States Indonesia Se U.5.2 Aya Toejokroamingto RPP Fark” Westreling Duane Army Bandoeng USS Sinillaro Randagig

Big Mo May Move in Norpol ic Virginia Salvage Efforts

Navy planners evaluated salvage operations for a ship in Chesapeake Bay with aerial reconnaissance. The plan aims to refloat the vessel and restore active service, contingent on complete conditions being met. The note also reports on a royal engagement in Tokyo between Princess Kazuko and Tashimieri Takatsukasa.

Norpolic Navy Matthews Naval Peragrnnel Missouri Chesapeake Ifr Servier Halleavagan

New Storms Hit Northwest and East in Bizarre Weather Sweep

A sweeping weather event disrupted much of the nation with unusual warmth in the east and heavy cold in the northwest. Records toppled in Richmond, Norfolk, and New York as temperatures spiked and froze. tornadic winds struck near Ironton Missouri while dust storms damaged crops in the west. Flights were delayed, ships halted, and major airports canceled arrivals amid dense fog on the East Coast.

Pacific Northwest Washington Virginia Mercury Richmond Norfolk New York Baltimore Towson Weather Bureau Indianapolis New Jersey Harhet LaGuardia Wlewilt Newark Fox Inielt Thorugh Ironton Rerie California Cantini A

Mao Seeks Russian Aid to Invade Formosa

Lake Buohss Ingahtm Chinese Nationalists say Mao Zedong asked Russia for warships to aid a Red China invasion of Formosa. UN officials reportedly discussed the potential Russian involvement and warned of possible action to unravel tensions in the region.

Lake Bucchss Ingah Diplamats Mao Tve Tuing Russia

West Protests Traffic Block Amid Tense Border Standoff

Confused dispatch reports Berlin and Western German border tensions as Soviet and American forces reinforce checkpoints. Demonstrations halted traffic while orders and countermeasures ripple through Allied lead points along the Germany frontier.

Miami Gold Digger Hunts for Loot in Glass Jar Claim

Miami reporter describes George B. Mobley digging a 20 foot hole near Green Cove Springs seeking 19 million dollars in gold. He displays a glass jar dated 1868 and a wine house inscription while spectators watch his glass metal and wooden draining rail demonstration. He previously sought one million in gold two years earlier and faces local attention from a Jacksonville physician.

Miami George B. Mobley Wees Mihiey Meabing Mobley Livy Jaisteenth Nis Veil Green Cove Springs Mit Bye Sater Cizsings Dy A. A. Humphreys Varksonville

Defense asks new trial for Sam Smithwick in Belton murder

Belton AP Jan 26 defense attorneys appeal for a new trial for Sam Smithwick who was convicted last night of murdering crusading radio commentator Bill Mason on Alice Street and given a life sentence. Jurors deliberated about three hours and 17 minutes before rendering the verdict.

Belton Sam Smithwick Smithwick Bill Mason Alice Street Smithiwick Mitanneys James J. Everts E.W. Ray Wesley Dice Evetts Bawwitts Tie Mason Sal Allen Snbbing Rade Stilton Haithwick Als Aban Lapis Mason Henry Taylor Calla

Weather forecast for San Antonio turns frigid

A cold front brought by a north wind lowers temperatures Friday night with near freezing expected. Friday highs around 48 with a sharp drop overnight into Saturday morning. Clouds bring showers. the freeze will be heavy as colder air settles in.

San Antonios BR al Sat ¢ Nornhig

Weather forecast and temperature swings across days

Partly cloudy with showers Thursday afternoon and cooler nights. Thursday high around 73 with Friday expected 40 to 48. Wednesday reached 83 and 67, with a note of January temperature shifts. Moscow London Jan 26. Institute of News Service reports Russia moving toward reorganization of the United States of something.

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