Auto Theft Ring Smashed by City Detectives and FBI
Five men were arrested in San Antonio and Eagle Pass as city detectives and custom officials broke up a large auto theft ring. Week special agent in charge said the ring operated for months in south Texas and conspired to transport 31 stolen vehicles across interstate lines. Suspects include Rolamly Letteiro Ignacio Orosco Jr Lupe Rocha Raymond Alvarado and Alfonso Martinez with listed ages and addresses.
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San Antonio
FBI
Afonday
Texas
Coltingham
Rolamly Letteiro
San Marcos
Ignacio Orosco Jr
Pine St
Lupe Rocha
W. Martin
Raymond Alvarado
Madh
Alfonso Martinez
Eagle Pass
Puck The Comic Weekly Presents Laughs Thrills and Adventure
A colorful Sunday issue promises laughs thrills and surprises in two big sections with Sunday’s Light. The magazine showcases a mix of comic strips and illustrated features for a wide audience.
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Puck
the Comic Weekly
Judge Sawtelle Returns to Bench After Illness
Judge Sawtelle resumes duties in Anacachtj court after a month’s absence due to illness. The article mentions a reported 15 year old girl’s claim of assault on a bus near her home on N W twenty sixth street involving white and Black men, with a forthcoming court session and a meeting of local officials. The notice notes the continuation of extended court hours to handle the docket.
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St. Mauto
McPherson
N. W
Williams
Xensley
John J
American Legion
Tabbey
Nalert O. Sawtelle
Deput
Em‘Chaveneaux Jr
Mett Rahim
St. Anthony
Loan Company Officials Fined in Multi-Defendant Case
In U.S. District Court in San Antonio, officials linked to Claude Crowe and J Lee Wilson loan chains were fined a total of 96000 on conspiracy to fix small loan rates. Judge Ben H Rice oversaw the mass indictment from 1944. many defendants pled not guilty or had charges dismissed.
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U.S
Noto
Ben H. Rice
San Antonio
Witil Loan
Claude E. Crowe
J. Lee
S On Loan Chains
Texas
Wilson
Crowe
E. James Baxter
R. J. Singleton
J. Lee Terreton
M. W. Smith
Augusta Pry
Albert Sinclair
Roswell Isom
James G. Isom
W. Lee Moore
Pat C. Mathesaml
Tom P. Slider
J. Charles
Farl Long
E. RB
Terrell
Fa L. Wight
Pp. Wilson
H. L. Crowe
Amos R. Benson
Roy K.eckert
BH. Wilson
W. Henry Simmons
William C.landrum
Roy Noel
Chleges
Leslie C. Smith
Roswell D. Iosmer
Lary 8
Jones
The
Bull Investment Co
Midwate Loan and Investment Co
Lew D
French
Houston
Angi
Virgil C
Moore
Miami
Auditorium Fee Stands Against Free Convention Use
The San Antonio auditorium board refused to cut its 200 dollar daily fee for the Baptist General Conference state convention drawing 7000 delegates. Other Texas cities offer free use, but the board insists on charges, with extra air conditioning and basement access adding to costs. The chamber and city officials continue efforts to attract the event, while free venue offers from Ft Worth Houston Mineral Wells and a Galveston pier are noted. The convention dates are October 26-27, 1951.
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Municipal Auditorium
Baptist General Conference
San Antonio
Texas
Lewis Turner
Chamber of Commerce
Tom Powell
Johny Fielder
Chamber
Tarry Griffith
Griffith
Leach Wing
Jurner
Baptist Convention
Ft. Worth
Houston
Mineral
Galveston
Baptist Pastors Conference
Raymond South
B. B. South
Texas Baptist Church
Texas National Guard Status Discussed at Pentagon
Lt Gen Ernest G Thompson commanding the Texas National Guard met with Pentagon officials. The status of the Texas guards was among topics Discussed in Washington on July 17 as part of broader defense discussions.
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Washington
Ernest G. Thompson
Aeneral
Texas| National Guard
Pentagon
Texas Guards
Schleyer Rites Slated for Local Policeman
Funeral services for Walter Schleyer aged 70 of 335 Glenwood at are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Porter Loring chapel with burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Schleyer, a retired police officer and San Antonio native, died Saturday. he is survived by his wife Edith.
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Walter Schleyer
Glenwood
Porter Loring
Sunset Memorial Park
Schleyer
San Antonio
Edith Schicyer
Stab Victim in Santa Rosa Hospitalized in Serious Condition
Lonnie Mancrief of 1642 N Cun ter St was reported in serious condition Monday at Santa Rosa Hospital after a stabbing at his home Sunday, according to Uteheart Police. The incident details were limited and no suspect information was released.
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Lonnie Mancrief
N. Cunter St
Santa Rosa
Uteheart
Bomb Hurts Heights Youth
Alamo Heights police investigated a Sunday shooting incident near Harrigan and Broadway. Three boys, Herman Ohme 11, Brice Stivers 12, and Fields Ohme 13, were involved with a bomb made from a film can and firecrackers. Fields sustained serious burns, possibly losing fingers, after the device exploded in his hand. An unidentified passerby transported Fields to Brooke General Hospital.
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Alamo Heights
Feldiv Brandler
Harrigan Et
Broadway
Brendier
Herman Ohme
Bol Westover Rd
Brice Stivers
Argyle Ave
Brooke
Kasiptal
Chree Suamo
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Sumag Science
South Korea
Cpl. L. Luman
John Lines
Ettiette
Dinin Clesnors
Main Ave
Martin
Sawtelle
Tre
Dynaston
Roadmaster
BUICK
Fisher
Buick Company
San Antonio, Texas
Texas Guard
Noel
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