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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1951

Page

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Airman Killed In Auto Wreck In San Antonio

San Antonio suffered its sixteenth traffic fatality when a vehicle from Brookes Air Force Base, driven by Sgt Jim C Howard of High Point New York, collided at Florida and Presnel. He died en route at Robert B Green hospital. Investigators say the airman's car was traveling at least 70 mph as it attempted to pass. License plate imprint remained at the scene.

San Antonio Brookes Afb Robert B. Green Hospital Jimmie C. Howard High Point N. Y Florida S. Presn el Robert A. Cervantes Ouita

Scenery Collapses During Sadler’s Wells Ballet Performance

Dancers rush the stage as a set topples from backstage causing a 20 minute disruption during Les Pstineurs at Sadler’s Wells. Kirra Mossford and Rosemary Lindsay dodge debris while officials say a pivotal scenery piece was bumped. Gen Bradley arrives in Paris to review western defenses.

Jondon Upx Sadler's Wells Ballet Royal Opera House Ebradlay Paris Gen. Bradley U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staffs

Obituary for William Allen Former Baylor Dean

Funeral services for William Bill Allen aged 62 of 307 North Sr will be held in Hito. Allen former dean of Baylor University died in a local hospital Friday. He is survived by his widow Mrs W S Allena a brother Frank and a sister Mrs Con stance Allen all of Ssr Antonis and another sister Mrs Robert H brown Gatesville.

Whluntan O ALLLN William Bill Allen North Sr Hito Allen Baylor University W. S. Allena Frank Constance Allen Ssr Antonis Robert H.rown Gatesville

Local Obituaries and Funeral Details From San Antonio Area

A jumble of obituaries lists Hattie Zigmmper Bowen age 38 of Dallas died June 3 with services at Bicik Kearns Home and St Michael Church in Dallas and interment at San Fernando Archdiocesa. Other notices include Ferdinand Grote age 81 of Nacogdoches with service at Ricbe chapel and interment in Grote family cemetery, Edger Sanders age 63 of 217 Chitter Ave with a military grave side service at National Cemetery, and multiple kinship lines across Texas with arrangements by local funeral homes.

Hattie S. Zigmmper Tan “Bowen Dallas Fustaud CG Bowen Willigin PL Hines J.C. Bowen Jr Fal Farillion Jr Zimrocman Jr Sunny Bicik-Kearns SL. Michael Zimmerman la San Fernando Ray E—ilins Petey Armke Cumberland Bineat Lilie Arma Darethy Alice “Armke Robert Armske Ategusta Jonas San Antonio Edward Aurshall Fachler Azristine Sersjrez Oelcex Ricbe Chapel W. H Rutderhaar Grote Rinbe Funeral Home Sanders—Edger Wey Senders Chitter Ave Lele Torning Giara Sanuieps Eagar Val Paraiso J Sanders Hoa Ay Sandelleh Morilav National Cemetery Shuthsi Fabel Jozenh Vareziztes Wi Neudaleng Varga Elton Wares Miz Fred. Freehwater Florida Grand Ices Akers Funeral Home Henry W. Oi City Rey Akers

Maceo Interests Face Contempt Threat At Hearing

The House crime investigating committee threatened contempt to compel records from the Maceo interests of Galveston. Serro, the general accountant, promised the records would arrive. Four Maceo figures attended the closed hearing including Frank Maceo Victor Fertitta Serro and R N Cox. The committee, led by Chairman Fred Méridith, said Serro was the sole witness and praised the information given while offering immunity against prosecution for questions asked. Serio agreed to reconsider and obey the subpoena to produce the records.

Austin Jime House Crime Investigating Committee Maceo Galveston Serio Frank Maceo Sam Maceo Victor J. Fertitta Serlo R. N

Reds Charge West Stalls Meet and UN Push Near Iron Triangle

In a World War II era-like briefing, Allied and Soviet front lines span the western front as UN armored columns near the iron triangle comprising Kumhwa, Chorwon, and Pyonggeng. Red forces withdraw cautiously as Allied air forces destroy hundreds of trucks and damage dozens of vehicles in night operations.

Orth Yangeur Moscow Reds Paris Linjin Redsland North Korea Tron Triangle Kumhwa Chorwon Pyonggeng Ijments FEAT Sun Air Force

City New Dance Listings for June 2 in Austinbury Area

A dense notice of multiple Saturday dances across venues Herman's hall in Austinbury Hermann Sons' halls Southertairs arch Oak Grove Hall Brain Hall and more. Listings include bands Vivian Vorden Scotty's Rhythm Wranglers Bimneer Orch Alex & Ils and Al Schnabel with times around June 2 8:59 p m and various venues such as St Mars's St Hedwie's Denver Tavern Pala tavern and Eagles hall with ads for barbecue picnics and public invitations.

City New Herman's Hall Austinbury Mandolph Vivian Vorden Oreh Sun Scotty Rhythm Wranglers Hermann Sons Southertairs Arch lAdv Hernann Sons St. Mars's Lop Lhamis Harn St. Hedwie’s Johnnie Foerster His Boys Anton The tAdv

Prowlers Plague San Antonio Police and Home Burglaries

Reports describe multiple housebreakings and robberies in San Antonio on Friday and Saturday. Victims include Mrs Gene DeMatteis at 1214 Waverly St who lost $20 saved for insurance, Rosalie Faulkner at 4283 W El Tatra St who saw $85 taken, and Domingo Villanueva at 1249 Flanders St who was robbed of $38 after being threatened with a knife by four men at Keats and Nogalites. In Copenhagen the Folketing approved a Danish American treaty for Greenland defense by an 80 to 7 vote with Communists abstaining.

San Antonio Gene DeMatteis Waverlyst Rosalie Faulkner W. el Tatra St Domingo Villanueva Flanders St A.C. Sandoval Bill McGee Keats and Nogalites Sis Copenhagen Folketing Greenland

Ruling Hits at Bus Radio Plug

Washington observers report a U S Court of Appeals decision challenging bus and streetcar radio ads as violating freedom. It says riders should be free to read talk or relax and could push the issue toward the Supreme Court if upheld.

Washington U. S. Court of Appeals Appeals Court Supreme Court

20th Century Fox Agrees to Film Pact

Washington June 27 The Justice Department announced Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp has agreed to divorce its motion picture production and distribution business from ownership of local theaters ending a decade long antitrust action. Terms mirror prior consent judgments with RKO Paramount and Warner Bros separating production and exhibition.

Washington Justle Department Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp Auty McGrath RKO Paramount Warner Bros

Acheson Tells Formosa Deal

State Secretary Acheson testified that in 1949 there was general government agreement no U S aid short of armed intervention would stop the Communists from taking Formosa. He said Formosa remained strategically important to U S defense and criticized prior consular advice of no military significance. The 1949 State Department document was released by the Senate committees despite his objections.

Washington Acheson U. S Formosa State Department Pacific Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Gen MacArthur Russia Sen Morse Oregon Tormosa Nolmal

1942 Gis Near Home

San Francisco June 2 wartime rotation brings home 1942 army combat veterans aboard the Gen A W Brewster after service in Korea heading toward the golden gate for homecoming duties.

San Francisco A. W. Brewster Golden Gate Korea

Pay Boost Okeh Awaited for Westinghouse Strike Settlement

Pittsburgh June 2 with a strike averted Westinghouse Electric and its 51603 CIO employees await final wage dispute settlement. An agreed five cent hourly raise depends on approval by the wage stabilization board and OPS, with both agencies required for final action.

Pittsburgh Westinghouse Electric Corp CIO Westinghouse Wage Stabilization Board OPS

Seek and Ye Shall Find

SEATTLE June 2 1 Eve lyn Koening reported to police yesterday a thief stole 105 from her apartment. The money, she said, was hidden in her Bible.

Seattle Evelyn Koening Polic

Opossum Gives Birth in Sign Company Shop Near Indianapolis

In Indianapolis a sign shop south of the business district was interrupted when a mother opossum crawled inside and gave birth to six babies. Painters stopped work to observe the new family while police carted the animals away to the city round.

Indianapolis Sign Company

Negotiations and strikes shadow United Airlines talks

Pilots and United Airlines negotiations run into flak between factions as the strike threat grows. Reports say CAs discuss changes while the airline explores increased flying hours and faster jet plans. Industrial debates involve profit, materials, and synthetic rubber suppliers impacting service.

United Denver United Airlines Chicago Ow Chemical Co

Weather Map Shows Wet South Atlantic and Mixed West

A weather map notes scattered rain and snow across the south Atlantic and northern plains. Stowers move from New England toward the Gulf as eastern Dakotas and western Nebraska expect mixed rain and snow. Moon and sun times, humidity levels, and wind speeds are listed with brief coastal and regional forecasts.

South

Sourdoughs Hunt Tungsten In Night Prospecting

Prospectors in SOUTH PASADENA seek tungsten using darklight gear to spot scheelite ore that glows under ultraviolet. The article notes tungsten’s high melting point, vital military uses, and rising price as overseas supply tightens. It highlights US production, leading mines near Bishop, California, and the practice of tracing glowing float to vein deposits in the Rocky Mountain region.

Pasadena Defense Minerals Sd. ‘Ilustration California Nevada North Carolina U.S China Korea U.S. Vanadiati Co Pine Creek Bishop Calif Tom Warren Ultre Viotut Products, Inc Warren Rocky Mountains

John Erskine Dies Noted Novelist of 20th Century

John Erskine, 71, the New York author known for The Private Life of Helen of Troy, died after a heart ailment. He was surrounded by his wife Helen as he passed. His most acclaimed work, Jenus the Lovely Goddess, appeared in 1949.

New York Lutter Jona Erskine Helen Erskine Jenus John Erskine

Foreign Aid Warning Issued by Senator Butler

Senator Butler from Nebraska warned that the United States trains foreign countries to rely on American aid and urged turning back before it is too late. He spoke as Congress considers the administration plan for an eight and a half billion dollar foreign economic and military aid program.

Washington Jane Sen. Butler Neb U. S Congress

Objectors to Take Medic Course

The Seventh Day Adventist church, which condemns violence and war, announced 300 men will take the initial medic course at their own expense to train as medical corpsmen for military service.

Washington Seventh Day Adventist Church

Vote Combine Outlined for Ireland Vote Combine Outlined for Ireland

Irish voters find ballots yield no single party victory and a coalition will form government. Prime Minister John A. Castello appears best positioned to lead the likely new governing coalition amid ongoing talks.

Dublin Ireland John A. Castello

Young Hiker Startles Dad In Pittsburgh Incident

Five year old Tommy Powers wandered away in downtown Pittsburgh prompting police search. He later returned home to his surprised father asking why he had been left alone, prompting a tense reunion.

Pittsburgh Tommy Powers North Side Homie

Zealous Recruiter Fined in Germany at Brunswick Fair

A German man named Wolfgang Mueller was fined $12 for recruiting for the Colombian air force without permission. He used a loudspeaker at the Brunswick fair in October urging former German exiles to join the Colombian air force under Third Reich sentiment.

Brunswick Germany Wolfgang Mueller Brunswick Fair Algiers

Gold Star OKs UMI for Everyone

Gold Star mothers in Washington endorse universal medical benefits. One mother states there shall be no premium on mind or health to escape common duty, reflecting broad support for inclusive coverage. The snippet depicts advocates urging coverage with uniform applicability.

Washington America

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