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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1950

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Aerial search covers 750 miles for missing C-54

Dozens of planes hunted 750 miles of northern wilderness for a missing U S Air Force C-54 with 44 aboard. The search, likely the largest aerial hunt for a missing plane in the north, drew planes from Alaska Yukon and British Columbia with others from California and Texas. The C-54 disappeared after departing Anchorage for Great Falls.

Edmonton Canada Van U. S. Air Force Yukon Territory British Columbia California Texas Ove Snag Alaska Anchorage Great Falls el Paso RCAP Kyte EB. McMichael San Antonio Gerald FP Britain Yresides Akron McMichael Mra Verda McMichael Mit J. A. McMichael Jr Saissine Airmen Margaret al i Paso

Africa Dark Continent Last British Stand

Cairo Jan 28 The article reflects on the postwar era 1943 to 1950 highlighting the retreat of America Britain France and Holland from Asia and their expansion by Soviet Russia in Asia and Europe It notes Japan's defeat and Hiroshima failed to halt the withdrawal and calls out imperial losses across colonies and territories cited as examples of declining Western influence with Soviet expansion and decolonization continuing.

Cairo Africa Asia America Britain France Holland Russia Europe Uns Japan Soviet Peking China Sun Yat Sen Chitty Tion Philippines Burma India Ceylon Netherlands Java Indonesia Rodern Jong Man Buird Kalsoc Wilhelm II

Missouri battleship to be freed by timed charges

Navy engineers plan small TNT charges near the grounded Missouri to lift suction from a Chesapeake Bay shoal. Explosives placed about 50 feet from the hull will aim to flatten sand ridges and ease contact with the seabed. Salvage work includes offloading ammunition and stringing pontoon wires for six subs.

Navy Chesapeake Bay Bay Missouri Ship TNT Big Monorfolk Atlantic Fleet Headquarters Ter

Backfire Blast Fragments Signal Political Draft Noise

Fragmented text shows partisan debate with references to FEPC and supporters. Names and details are unclear. readers glimpse posturing in Washington as senators and congressmen weigh arguments and rhetoric.

Red Pacts Held Invalid by Nationalists

NationalistChing on January 28 declared any secret or open agreement between the Soviet Union and Communist China invalid. The Nationalists also said Russia must be held responsible for all consequences if the Chinese Soviet treaty is violated.

Tatpet Nationaist Ching Wnion China

Good Roads Group Names H. B. Zachry Leader

H. B. Zachry of San Antonio was elected president of the Texas Good Roads association at a board meeting in Austin. The selection came during the group’s Saturday session and reflects ongoing efforts to promote highway improvements across the state.

Good Roads H. 8B Zachry San Antonio Hird Weo Texas Good Roads Agan Austin

Valentin A. Gubitchey at Spy Trial Denied Entry

Report from New York on January 23 notes heavy crowds and gate restrictions at the Gubitchey Coplon spy trial. A guard refused entry to a short stocky man at the door for lacking a pass, while a bystander named Ivy claimed confidence in the defendant’s innocence.

Ivy Valentin A. Gubitchey Tiny

Weather Forecast Near Subaay

Cloudy Sunday morning. Partly cloudy Sunday afternoon with gentle south winds. Sunday morning temperature around 56 degrees and Sunday afternoon near 62 degrees.

Two Widows Attend Army Burial Rite at Ft Myer

At Ft Myer army chapel two women claim to be widow of Col William Babcock attended his funeral. Florence Maryjean Babcock, 30s, Berlin to New York ties, sat near casket. Mary Magdalene Babcock of New London said she was his wife for 30 years. Dispute arose after Babcock died in Berlin of a heart attack.

Washington Ft. Myer Army Chapel William Babcock Florence Maryjean Babcock Berlin Germany Mary Magdalene Babcael New London Conn Babcock Berlitt State Department Army Navy Avdneton National Cemetery Mys. Babcocly Epfort Feaikbouit Connecticut Barack Herlit Rabrock Dwight D. Essextower Supreme Allied Coioel Mary Magdalene Babeock Florence M. Babcock Babeack

House Group to Ask Hiss Papers

Rep. Velte predicts the House Un American Activities Committee will vote unanimously to ask President Truman for all secret government records on Alger Hiss. He says Truman will likely comply when he receives the request.

Washington INS Rep Velte House un-American Activities Committee Truman Sand Velde Trimart

Truman Heads Toward Hydrogen Bomb Backing in Congress

President Truman is expected to win strong congressional backing as he moves to build the hydrogen bomb. An INS poll shows most chairmen favor the project, with costs possibly reaching 1 billion dollars. The survey notes wide support among three key committees and on the House side a majority favor proceeding now.

Washington Jan USNS Truman Congress U. S INS Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committer Genete House Armed Services Committees U.S Sen. McMahon D-Conn Joint Atomic ‘Energy Comraiter

Pleasant Weekend Forecast Across Texas

The Associated Press reports Texas should see a pleasant weekend with milder temperatures. West Texas tops expectations with higher daytime highs, while eastern areas warm Saturday night. Breezes pick up in Brownsville Waco Houston and nearby locales. Friday peaked at 71 in Presidio and Saturday reached 27 at Durant.

Associated Press Texas West Texas East Texags Zryen Brownsville Waco Houston Duhort Presidio

Helen Traubel to Leave the Metropolitan Opera

Metropolitan Opera soprano Helen Traubel will withdraw from the company at season's end. Her agent Miss Elizabeth Winston said the move stems from lack of overtures from the new Met management for her appearance this season.

Washington Helen Traubel Metropolitan Opera Elizabeth Winston Met

Windsors Plan 26Day Tour From New York

The duke and duchess of Windsor depart New York for a 26day trip arranged by Chesapeake and Ohio. They will visit San Antonio Georgia Mexico City New Orleans and Houston with stops including Laredo and Tailatas as the schedule unfolds from January 29 to February next.

New York Duke and Duchess of Windsor San Antonio Georgia Mexico City New Orleans Houston Chesapeake and Ohio Sr Tailatas Aytoon Laredo

New Texas Norther Promises Severe Cold Across Panhandle

A strong Norther is forecast to sweep Texas Sunday bringing subfreezing temperatures to the Panhandle and South Plains. Forecasters warn the cold front could intensify briefly Sunday morning and spread rapidly, possibly ending the last spell of mild weather with significant drops in wind chill and snow chances.

Dyme &E Jared Presa Weather Bureau Panhandle South Plains

Anti Red Drive Set Plans For United Front Meeting

New York will host a two day anti-communist mobilization labeled an all American conference sponsored by the American Legion. Representatives of 300 national civic fraternal labor business and patriotic organizations will attend to map a coordinated program to combat communism in the United States.

New York INS Ie American Leflen

No Bumps Jiong Kong Pranks Fail at Roof Fall

Jan 28 report from UP T describes Lareinn an 8 salt Pact guese falling from a one story building. He was found unconscious but revived quickly with doctors finding no injuries.

Jiong Kong

Balmy 70 Degrees in LA Marks Sub-Freeze Anniversary

Fragmented weather note recalls a sub-freeze anniversary in San Antonio with balmy LA like 70s forecast and possible drizzle. History mentions January temperature drops, past record snow and sleet events, and a Weather Bureau warning of ongoing cold spells.

L. A San Antonio Zeco San al Weather Bureau Lzzard-Loyer

Paris Newspaper Hints on Truman Hydrogel Bomb Plan

A foreign dispatch claims President Truman will issue a directive next week on hydrogel bomb development amid Russian security concerns. The newspaper, published in New York with a cautious dateline, offers no concrete confirmations or sources.

Paris INS Presse Truman New York

Senator Hust Announces Bill for U S Health Department

Washington January 23 Sen Hust proposes a bill to create a U S health department with cabinet status and to provide voluntary health insurance for families earning under 500 dollars annually.

Washington INS Hust D-Wye

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