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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1950

Page

8

Shine Boys Medal Winners From local shoeshine club

Three members of the San Fernando Cathedral Shoeshine Boys club were awarded Holy Year medals blessed by the pope for outstanding service. Rev. Severin Lopez presented the medals, bringing them from Rome. Recipients are Emilio Cardenas 44, Louis Aguayo 14, and Lionel Morlez 12. the club has 50 members.

San Fernando Cathedral Severin Lopez Rome Emilio Cardenas Louis Aguayo Lionel Morlez Lionel Montes

Police Chief Killed in Duel in Mineola Texas

Mineola Texas July 18 Police Chief Wesley Taylor died after a pistol duel with Constable Wil Whittle. The conflict started over the handling of a minor incident as Whittle, who was killed instantly, shot Taylor in front of the justice of the peace office after an hour of mounting disagreement.

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Loyal Servants Light Want Ads Run San Antonians' Errands

Loyal Servants are light help running errands and connecting San Antonio residents with buyers sellers renters and job seekers. Dial F 12a4 for listings.

San Antonians Adwriter Oids

Egg Won’t Hatch Flamingo Birthday Hope in Captivity

Fred Stark, curator of San Antonio Zoo, awaits the first flamingo hatch in captivity as two eggs near readiness. The keeper fears the nesting may fail but will let the parents incubate a few more days. A second potential honor hinges on two recent flamingo eggs.

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Kelly AFB Wins Safety Award for Low Accident Rate

Kelly AFB receives the USAF miscellaneous green pennants award for an outstanding low aircraft accident rate in the first quarter. Maj. Gen. Clamindsa McMullen announced the honor. Col. D. L. Knoll praised the base’s safety program and flying personnel for contributing to the peacetime mission.

Kelly Kelly Afb USAF Clamindsa McMullen Unt D. L. Knoll Air Materiel Command Sail USAT Air Force

Yugoslav Gourmet Dishes Offer Comrade Chef’s Menu

Belgrade reports on Yugoslavia’s cooking as a blend of east and west with dishes praised for kingly flair yet marked by Communist pragmatism. The feature outlines a mouthwatering menu including Chorba, Sarma, Baklava and Serb salad with detailed recipes, highlighting Rabija and Ajvar style preparations and global plate appeal.

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