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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1951

Page

4

Attack Charges Filed Against Lester Parsons

A statewide arrest warrant was issued for Lester Parsons after he was charged with attempted rape of a 23 year old San Antonio mother. A shirt found at the scene and traced to Parsons prompted the arrest. The assault occurred Friday night near Highway 90 west. A Comal County woman defended herself and the shirt marked the struggle. Seven deputies spent four hours locating Parsons and the infant. Charges were filed before Justice of the Peace John N Ogden.

Lester Parsons San Antonio Parsons Highway 90 Comal St Justice of the Peace John N. Ogden

Symphony Leader Dies in Boston at 76

Serge Kowissevitzky, 76, renowned conductor and conductor-cam eritus of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, died last night at New England Medical Center after a brief illness. The Russian-born maestro led the Bun symphony globally and served as conductor from 1924, stepping down after the 1949 season.

Boston Jane Serge Kowissevitzky Cameritus Boston Symphony Orchestra New England Medical Center Bun Symphony

Cattle Price Control Sparks Mixed Public Opinion

Readers react to OPS regulation on cattle prices with mixed views. Parvis Newton and George Callas oppose the policy, citing higher consumer costs and hardship for cattlemen, while W Pope and Frank Fuller see potential long term consumer relief but criticize immediate effects on beef prices and ranchers.

Transit Strike Break Nears In Detroit Arbitration Sought

The Associated Press reports Detroit’s four day old transit strike show signs of breaking as the entire contract is to be submitted to arbitration. Across the country, 13 other cities including New Castle Sharon Farrell Pa Chattanooga Munice Anderson Richmond O Duluth Superior face walkouts or wage disputes with strikes potentially spreading to New York within a month.

Associated Press Detroit New Castle Sharon Farrell Chattanooga Muncie Anderson Richmond Ind Marion O. Duluth Superior Wis New York

Summer Recreation Program At Harlandle Lions

The Harlandle Lions Club YMCA summer recreation program is ongoing and will continue through June 15. The schedule includes softball, volleyball, table tennis, quoit, checkers, dominos, tennis, badminton, shuffleboard, horseshoes, baseball, card games, ring and quiet games, folk and square dancing, art, crafts and swimming.

Harlandle Lions Club YMCA

Man Held in L A Shooting

Manuel Esparza 427 Cerealyo street was held by police Tuesday for investigation after a shot was fired from a thirty eight caliber pistol at his son Jan Esparza seventeen.

Manuel Esparza Ceralyosty Jan Esparza

Cruz Heads San Antonio Mexican Chamber of Commerce

Rudy Cruz was elected president of the San Antonio Mexican Chamber of Commerce at a Monday night meeting. New officers include Ernesto Galva and Larry Mazer as vice presidents, Dy San Martin as secretary, and Francisco Trevino as treasurer.

Rudy BR. Cruz San Antonio Andres Amaya Frank Seprtas Tose C. Ramirez Velar Barrera Ramon Galindo F. de Los Santos Peter D. Kheed Alfredo Plores

Texas Dairy Herd Improvement Adds New Members and Reports

Texas A&M graduate Ketchum reports in animal husbandry as part of the Mission Dairy Herd Improvement effort. Milton Wessels joins the area, bringing 28 mature cows including Jerseys and Holsteins. Harshman criticizes OPS rules at San Antonio, urging aligned beef grading and stockyards cooperation. Aberdeen Angus distribution sale planned at San Angelo. Weather slows market receipts. staffing changes affect market news coverage.

Mission Carter Organized Reserves Camp Polk A. Ketchum Edison High School Texas A&m, College Milton Wessels Route 4 Sepain Weasely San Angelo Texas Ablerleen-Anpusassa San Antonio Ior Glenn Ellison

Bunche Calls Discrimination a Threat to U S Justice

Nobel laureate Dr Ralph Bunche told Morgan State College graduates that discrimination harms America's internal strength and prestige and that a truly equal society will let Negroes rise on merit. He denounced separate facilities as a monstrous lie and urged an end to prejudice during national emergencies.

Baltimore Dune Ralph J. Bunche Morgan State College Bunche U.S Confdt

OPS Planning New Food Ceilings

Washington June 5 47 OPS plans to enact within 30 days a community by community pricing program for about 15 to 20 processed grocery items. Price Director Michael Di Salle did not specify items but said they will be processed foods. He denied any rationing and said merchants must post ceiling prices as under the wartime OPA.

Washington OPS Michael ¥. di Salle Ile Shegan OPA

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