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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1949
Page
1
The conference report on Senate Bill 70 was approved by the Texas legislature. It sets a $220 minimum salary for firefighters and police in cities with 220,000 or more residents, with Houston excluded from the higher minimum provision. Gov. Jester's signature is pending, after which the bill takes effect.
The Associated Press reports a week of hot dry conditions across the northeast bringing crop damage and fire danger. Vermont Governor Gibson closes woods to hunting and fishing as minor fires erupt. New Jersey suffers pasture drought. milk production declines. Washington and Oregon see fire risk eased by showers, while scattered rain touches Indiana Michigan Ohio Tennessee Kentucky and the Carolinas along with the northern Rockies and plains.
Houston Mayor Oscar Holcomb and Glen Culberson will participate in the Hill Country Championship rodeo at High Hill parish. The event, tied to a July 2 parade, includes Catholic Day programs with speakers from San Antonio and Weimar. Hallettsville leaders preside and organize Catholic State League involvement.
The defense contends Ross is insane after doctors testified to mental deterioration. Witnesses described his behavior in court, his past money loss entrusted to Gertrude York, and doctors said he is hopelessly insane. If observed 90 days, a renewed sanity trial could follow.
Mayor White's plan to finance the city county hospital system drew a cool response in northern suburbs. Mayors Judson of Alamo Heights and Steves of Terrell Hills voiced doubt and noncommitment about contributing this fiscal year beyond June 1 1950. Judson blasted the situation as the damndest mess and noted Alamo Heights had levied a 15 cent hospital tax raising over 13000, with refunds still underway. Steves said no meeting held and Terrell Hills had planned 5000 in aid previously.
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