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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1951

Page

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Fraud Charges in Emma Oliver Case Highlight Legal Fight

Friday hearings in Thirty Seventh District Court raised fraud claims by Emma McCrory and Hensley tied to a writ of habeas corpus for Emma Oliver who sits on death row for Herman Cahn’s murder. Judge Sanders indicated plans to submit findings to the Court of Criminal Appeals within ten days.

W. W. McCrory Atty. Hensley Emma Straight Hight Oliver Beriers FP. C. Sanders Sam Harrison Thea Pat Henley Huntsville Eivetrie Ichair Sanders Court of Criminal Appeals High Court Herman Cahn Ias Havens Corpus Wwoman San Board of Pardons and Paroles McCrory Noard Hengley Wiy Harrison Owen W. Kilday Kilday Parole Board U.S. Supreme Court California

Inauguration Of Mayor White And City Council

The ceremony welcomed Mayor White and new commissioners T. W. Tucker Alvin E. B. Schmidt Sam Bell Steves and George Mr. Roper. Chief Justice W. Murray administered the oath as prayers and brief remarks followed with family introductions and a benediction marking the start of a council pledged to a council-manager form and service to the city.

White City Council City Council Chamber Rihn Roy Rihnhite Matthews Wilbur Matthew Tvaha Pyle Hun W. ©. Murray Fourth Court of Civil Appeals T. WN. Tucker Alvin EB. Schmidt Sam Bell Steves George Mr. Roper Roper Turker Schmidt H. J. Schmidt Sra Antonig Jilly Steves San Antonio Chessa Lovern Sirayer Alayor Whith Chey Wall Por Chrerionies T.N. Tucker Sem Bell Steves Ite George TM. Roper Alvin B. Schmidt

Ramehissel Retains Post As New City Chief

Commissioner George M. Roper announced on Friday that Ramehissel will remain chief, initially on a month to month basis. Roper said the 30 day appointment may extend, aiming to instill organization, discipline, and cooperation, with policy decisions shared and not treated as mere formality.

Ramchissel Roger Pelice City Hall Roper Bob Hamilton

Special Police Draw Roper ire

Fire and Police Commissioner George M. Roper announced plans to cut the number of special police licenses. He noted 425 commissions expired at midnight Thursday and will screen applications, issuing only essential ones. He also said all special parking permits will expire July 1 and face close scrutiny. Stated exemptions include 1212 city state and government employees, with 287 commercial and 1699 delivery exemptions on file and unknown press cards.

Fire and Police George M. Roper Special Police Nnmmicciane Ueeve Marnacenios Roper Commtis Stoner

Truman Urges Iran Talks With Mossadegh

President Truman personally intervened in the oil crisis by sending a letter to Premier Mohammed Mossadegh urging negotiations with Britain to settle the dispute. A prior U.S. statement labeled the crisis a threat to the free world and supported negotiations within nationalization principles. Mossadegh reportedly called an emergency cabinet session to hear the letter.

THUAN Inc Truman Tran Mossadegh

Heat Clearer Weekend Forecast From Local Weatherman

Patchy cloudy skies and possible showers expected as heat eases. Weatherman Oren Edrington predicts a high near 93 Saturday and a low around 74 with moderate southerly winds. An unsettled evening with showers possible Friday night followed by continued above normal temperatures.

Oren Edrington

Discharged Sewage Plant Crew Replaced by New Staff

Park Commissioner Almo Schmidt announced a mass layoff at the city sewage disposal plant. Nineteen employees were discharged and seven new workers to take their places. G W Spdiser headed the list of those fired, with Louis Barton among replacements. E M Berg will become sanitary engineer, formerly superintendent. Maintenance Superintendent Leroy Arnold will oversee the plant. Broad

Almo Schmidt G. Wi. Spdiser Louis Barton Schmidt E.M. ‘Berg Leroy Arnold

Senate backs draft extension to 18 year olds

The Senate passed a compromise draft extension to lay groundwork for a universal program. The measure lowers the minimum draft age to 18 and adds three months to service, with House action expected next week and approval sending the bill to President Truman.

Washington Senate House House Ap Praval Truman

War Plan Told By Nationalists

The Chinese Union Press reported that high Russian and Chinese Red officials outlined campaigns against Japan and southeast Asia at a Mukden meeting last month. No confirmation from pacer agency.

Taipeh Chinese Union Tress Red Japan Southeast Asia Mukden Paca Ae

Abitibi Raises Newsprint Price by Ten Dollars a Ton

Abitibi Power and Paper Co Ltd announced a $10 per ton price increase on newsprint. The New York price rises to $16 per ton and the Canadian price to $112 per ton.

Abitibi Power and Paper Co., Ltd New York

Gas Station Manager Beaten In Robbery at Sunset Service

James Champion 32 of Seguin was beaten at Sunset Service Station No 2 on Highway 0 past, suffering a fractured skull and listed in critical condition at Baptist Memorial hospital Friday. Deputy Billy Christoph said two holdup men, described vaguely, drove in, asked him to check their car, then struck him from behind as he bent to inspect the engine after which he staggered to a nearby house. The attackers reportedly took about $20 from the cash register.

Baptist Memorial Hospital James Champion Tower Courts Seguinrd Billy Christoph J Champion Sunset Highway 0 Christoph

Mae to Speak At Alamo

Mayor White said Cen. MacArthur will address at the Alamo on June 16 after arrival by plane. A parade route through town was outlined and a luncheon or entertainment was discussed before the general departs for Dallas following the speech.

Mayor White Cen. MayaArthur Alamo Atorn Courtney Whitness MacArthur White Hie Alamo

Hot Song 95 Skiddoo Walkout Shuts Southwestern Bell Office

In Lubbock on a hot day workers at Southwestern Associated Telephone Co walked out after two days of 10 degree readings. Al geverite accounting employees and most Communications Workers of America members among the staff left mid afternoon to seek air conditioning. Only women stayed behind.

Lubbock al Geverite Southwestern Associated ‘Telephone Co The Communications! Workers of America

Malik Elected President of UN Security Council

Jacob A. Malik of the Soviet Union was chosen to head the United Nations Security Council in New York. It marks the first Russian presidency since August, when procedural maneuvers disrupted council work for a month.

Stalin UN Council United Nations Russia Jacob A. Malik UN Securrity’ Council Council

Cancer kills Doctor Laurea in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro reports the death of Dr. Naptleas Laurea a Brazilian cancer specialist who spent his career fighting cancer. He died after years of devotion to patients and even in illness raised funds to aid other cancer victims.

Rio DE Janeiro Naptleas Laurea

Partly cloudy warm weekend forecast with showers

Forecast calls for partly cloudy and continued warm conditions through Friday night and Saturday. Expect scattered showers and possible thunderstorms late Friday. South winds moderate. Friday afternoon high around 90 degrees, Saturday low near 74 and high near 83. Additional details on page 24.

Mud Slows Gl Push On Reservoir

American troops seized two commanding hills east of Yanggu at the Hwachon reservoir and pushed two and a half miles on the west side while facing renewed Chinese resistance north of the parallel near Seoul. Tanks patrolled Yanzen above Parallel 13 as US forces pressed toward the Hwacheon Chorwon Pyongyang plateau amid heavy rain and enemy artillery build ups.

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