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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1955
Page
3
A San Antonian seeks a guiding turning point centered on a light as a metaphor for personal transformation and renewed purpose. The statement frames light as a desired beacon influencing life choices and direction.
Giles testifies about a telephone conversation in which B R Sheffield and L V Ruffin discussed a Powers ranch deal and a $15 000 share. McCollum placed the call to Austin and heard Sheffield use the alias Bascom and push to raise the appraisal to about 16 000 or 17 000 dollars. He warned Sheffield to exit any payoff with Giles and noted Sheffield’s persuasive manner in the Brady office.
A La Porte City laborer named Brandt faces police in the 14 year old Donna Sue Davis slaying near Sioux City. He has a long record of sex offenses and denies killing the girl while FBI and local detectives expand fingerprint checks. The child was found in a field near South Sioux City Nebraska after a truck driver identified a hitchhiker matching the description.
A light earthquake was registered today with its epicenter in the Pacific Ocean about 280 miles northeast of Tokyo. No injuries or damage reported.
The review blames army officials for errors in the Peress case and notes Major General White cited a non existent regulation to push discharge. It cites Lt General Weible, Gen Bolte, Brig Gen Zwicker, Lt General Burress, and others as involved in the handling. The report ties the Peress case to wider McCarthy era inquiries and Senate actions.
Former President Truman told the Shriners banquet in Chicago that he holds sympathy and support for any U.S. president. He said the duties and responsibilities of American presidents are unequaled in world history and stressed the burden of leadership.
Boston July 14 Pi Tex tile workers vote on a contract proposal that would end a 13 week strike involving about 15,090 New England millhands. The readable text shows the strike context and imminent resolution while other fragments are garbled and not relevant.
In Washington on July 14, Republicans debated a compromise military reserve bill. The outcome hinges on a conference between Assistant Defense Secretary Burgess and Senator Saltonstall. Burgess argues the bill may cut voluntary enlistments. the plan would let 17 to 20 year olds train six months then seven and a half years in the reserves.
Buenos Aires July 14 reports Argentina's Catholic episcopate urged the Peron government to grant complete freedom of the press radio and public meetings as the first step toward establishing real public opinion in the country. The appeal signals growing push for liberal reforms amid ongoing political tension.
An advertisement from Coopers at 79 Gillis St Sas Angelo Texas claims 37 pounds lost using Barcentrate. It promises safe easy fat loss without starvation and offers money back if the first bottle fails. Returns requested via empty bottle and low cost at Texas druggists.
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