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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1949
Page
6
President Truman will spend the weekend at ShangriLa, presidential retreat in the Catocin mountains, with the White House detailing a restful getaway away from the capital. The trip is described as a private break amid ongoing national affairs.
S A Housing Kennon appointed executive director amid board resignations and political tension. Kennon, once ousted by Quin allies, faced Hatch Act charges after leaving federal service and prior local tenure. The Mali of changes included wage set at 500 dollars monthly and board voting to retain discretionary termination. White declined comment on filling vacancy. Gonzales resigned before Kennon’s election. The appointment follows a history of fights over control and political alliances in the housing authority.
San Antonio’s Georgie Young marks a decade as manager of Alamo Piano Company’s photograph record department. Shown with Pat Bovette of KONO as the hour long all request program airs Saturdays at midnight, tied to Alamo Piano Co. 336 W Commerce St. The ad touts BOP and BOOGIE terms and urges listener requests while praising the city’s premier music house.
Buenos Aires July 29 The national convention of the Peronista party today proclaimed President Juan Domingo Peron their candidate for reelection in 1952.
Angeles dispatch reports Police Chief C B Horrall returns from Montana to face a county grand jury indictment for perjury. Four aides are charged with not telling the whole truth. Henchman Herbert Cohen is shot dead in a gambling czar probe. Actor Brenda Allen der David, a victim, leaves hospital as Cohen seeks release. State guard Harry Cooper remains hospitalized.
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