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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1950
Page
6
Peace, candidate for district attorney, asserted the current DA’s record must be beaten in Saturday’s election at a Los Angeles Heights rally. He accused the office of dismissing 52 percent of felonies, cited grand jury totals, and urged vigorous prosecution of sex crimes, hot-check fraud, and professional gambling.
Readers discuss paper bottle containers versus glass and plastic, praising sanitation, ease of handling, and portability while critics question durability and practicality. A range of names comment on store use and consumer habits amid the debate.
Local residents discuss replacing glass bottles with disposable paper containers. Gambita calls the change insufficient and fragile while Lozanus favors the lighter, single use option for sanitation and convenience.
William Hensley seeking reelection as district attorney spoke at Harlan Dale High School about fighting gambling and crime in San Antonio. He touted 2000 convictions totaling 273 years, 95 major trials, and 94 convictions, while deriding his opponents and defending his record on sex crime prosecutions amid a police leadership critique and political endorsements.
Hollywood gossip and film notes discuss Marilyn Monroe's rising star status in Cold Shoulder with Vir Mature and Richard Conte. Articles mention George Jessel producing, Huxley Maas' studio project, and Bev erly Michaels' NY to LA move and marriage. Oscar Hammerstein audition news. Jane Powell and Geary Stellan baby rumors denied. other industry tidbits from columns and sightings across studios and parties.
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