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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1947

Page

16

Crash Kills Two Officers Near Randolph Field

Maj. Pierce We McKennon and Second Lt. Robert A. Yunt died when their ATS training plane crashed five miles northeast of Randolph Field Lac hiel. The two officers had departed from Raleigh Field on a training routing Wednesday morning. Local relatives and homes across several states are listed in scattered notices amid the report.

Pierce We McKennon Robert A. Yunt ATS Randolph Field Lachiel Fort Smith, Ark Yuni Thir c. Yuni Shively Yun Antonio Tlandslph Geld

Wilson Heads Mission

President nominates C. Wilko as head of a new American mission in Yankey with a $100,000,000 Turkish grant. The nomination, widely anticipated, clears the Senate bloc after Charles E. Sailaman is named assistant secretary of state.

Washington Tolay C. Wilko Yankey Uhuler Soit Senkin Glang Charles E. Sailaman New York Stacks’ Exchange

Girl Sought In Kidnapping Case In Galveston

A search was under way in three Biases today for Mrs. Mildred Ashlie, 22, charged with kidnapping and raping her sister's newborn infant Bernice Henry. The child has been missing from her Galveston home since June 8.

Galveston Shine Mildred Ashlie Mdaw Bernice Henry

Highchair tragedy claims Roger Brown in fall incident

A small child named Roger Brown aged months died after a fall from a high chair in Chicago. His father is Mr. and Mrs. Meldoin Brown. Another child survived unharmed as a second accident occurred with a broken window story. Linda Joy Ok, 40-3, is identified as the mother.

Cmigago TNS Roger Brown Months Meldoin Brown Linda Joy Ok

Age No Bar in Court Love Match Lawsuit

In New York a magistrate refused to rule on age disparity amid a romance between a 24-year-old war widow and a 27-year-old youth. Peter Lemby, father of the young man Anthony, protested late-night meetings as unbecoming. The magistrate noted no one should dictate the couple’s age and urged the two to resolve the situation themselves.

New York Ienny A. Soffer Fils Peter Lemby Anthony Beatrica Ghilami

Eisenhower Offered Columbia University Presidency

Washington June 19 Dwight D Eisenhower army chief of staff has been offered the presidency of Columbia University officials said the offer would be after his army duties end and he would pursue public service in some political role. Officials declined to confirm beyond the War Department announcement.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Columbia University War Department Eisenhawer Walter Winchell New York Mirror Eisenhower Trumsy Columbia New York Cials

Weather Outlook Brings Rain and Rising Heat

In a shaky read of the week’s forecast, forecaster J Hf Arter expects scattered showers by Friday with cooler mornings and a potential 97 degree high midweek. An upper cold front is blamed for the pattern, with Wednesday bringing about 2 inches of rain and a dry balance for the month, noted in the report.

J. Hf. Arter

L A Eyes Phone Book Levy Probe Promised

Tax Commissioner C Ray Davis vowed a thorough probe into telephone company revenues after a Light series by William J Stiles suggested the city could gain much more from a 22 percent gross receipts tax. Davis noted the articles showed no city revenue from phone service and pledged investigations.

C. Ray Davis Davis William J. Stiles Revene Free Company Eeverine

Mysterious Food Index Update at June 17

Scattershot OCR fragment hints at a food index movement for June 17 and a continuing rise since mid-April. Mentions steady totals and per pound prices but the text is garbled and of unclear origin.

Brew York

Labor Bill Talk At White House Provokes Debate

Washington June 1 The 4% President faced questions on labor policy as Democratic officials clashed over a plan to curb union power. Col Marion Rushton pressed Truman to decide, while aides said the president would act after his own analysis and without caving to labor or anti labor pressure.

Washington Troan Sauter Wim Marion Rushton Vomrminierman Alabama White Moose Troman Lie Legisla Democratic Party Truman Officclan Lek Labor Legar Ie Wi

Truman to deliver message on controversial Rae to Congress

The White House indicated President Truman will address the controversial Rae to Congress in a forthcoming message. Presidential Secretary Charles G. Ras declined to elaborate beyond saying the message will be “very meaningful” and focused on the legislation before Congress.

Washington White House Truman Charles G. Ras

Red Army Airliner Crash Kills Fifteen Passengers

New York June 29 Pan American Airways Constellation Eclipse crashed near Mogadish Syria while attempting a forced landing after leaving Karachi for Tatibil. Fifteen aboard died including Captain Joseph Mall Wart Jr and two crew members. Twenty two passengers and two crew survived though some were seriously injured or hurt.

Red Army U.S New York Heakteen American World Airways Ealy Mogadine Syria Twe Pan American Youls Karachi Tatibil Damascus

War Chief Warns U S Forces Outnumbered in Europe

General Lawton Collins told a Miami audience that Soviet forces in Europe vastly outnumber U S troops, with Russia capable of fielding 200 divisions plus 100 more via satellites. He warned the United States would be ill prepared for a European invasion and outlined potential targets and war plans.

Miami J. Lawton Collins U.S. Army Collins Europe U.S Russia Sabllites Reserve Officers Association War Department Adlitea New York City Lishergit Chiraga Jnielert Bsetey Lulegal Warlere Foyhe Sale National Stoly Troma

Defense Rests May Garsson Case

Washington reports the defense rested its case in the Garsson fraud trial amid ongoing motions. The proceedings continued with defense arguments and expectations of further court actions in a high profile financial case.

Garsson Washington Refuse Tech Garsson Way

Cobb Seeks Divorce From Reno Wife Chaelle Luntbard Cably

Fy Cobb of Kasetyah files suit for divorce from his Reno based wife Chaelle Luntbard Cably amid reports of a marriage strain. The case centers on jurisdiction and marital separation events.

NLRB Rules for Employers in Portland Foundry Case

The National Labor Relations Board has overruled a key interpretation and decided an employer did not commit an unfair labor practice. The Electe Sterl Foundry in Portland, Oregon was freed of the charge and challenges by A.P. and C.I.O. were dismissed regarding plant function on November 4, 1945.

Les Wolkers Vnline Fay

Unclear Weather Fragments With Storm Notes

Fragmentary report notes thundershowers in Uvalde and west districts. Mentions 12 year heavy rainfall, rain stretching from Houston area to West Texas, with weather activity across the Cult roost and Rid Grane Valley as storms persist into Thursday morning.

Wallin Astieiateil Omar Tinieselay Uvilde Houston Acai Inchea Uvalde Grane

Lake Charles Dune Action Forces Residents From Homes

In Lake Charles Louisiana a dune or wave affected areas, prompting authorities to evacuate several residents from their homes. In Washington on June 19, 1964, Representative Robert Franklin Jones was urged by President Truman to join a federal communications commission commission member role.

Lake Charles Lil CMAN Fog Wasitington Robert Franklin Jones Robie Truman Asl Federal Communistications Commission

Soan Crawford's Bay Tops Warner Salaries List

Philadelphia report notes Soan Crawford's Bay top billing on Warner Brothers salary list with $300000. absent from list are key stars including Charles Hover and others. Bob Hope paid $275000 by Paramount. Jesse Lear at $824700 tops after Crosby. salaries shown as pre tax.

Philadelphia Joan Crawford Laucen Warner Brothers Charles Hover Bob Hope Paramount Pictures, Inc Lear Bing Crosby Vlatune

Tax Bill Veto Sparks Republican Hope for Budget Reform

A critique of President Truman's veto of the tax reduction bill argues his reasons are unsound and expose a pattern of excessive spending. It contends he fears inflation from economy while preserving costly federal powers, urging Congress to curb appropriations and push for genuine fiscal restraint. It warns the public to seek a government that practices economy and efficiency.

Truman Republican Congress Congress

Shipping unions agree on 2 6 percent wage rise for seamen

Negotiators for three maritime unions and 39 East and Gulf coast shippers reach a settlement to end the coastwide shipping tieup. The agreement, announced by John W. Gibson, would raise wages by 2 6 percent and benefit about 116,000 seamen if unions and shipowners approve. West Coast officials foresee a tough sell and note potential ripple effects on long term labor talks.

Ccep New York John W. Gibson Aelantic Gulf West Coast Nathan Feinsinger Labor Department Curran National Maritie Union Cl.u Gurita Coie NAMSU Algo Shiphi Smith-Canhally Sinny Comalhy

Senate approves several judicial nominations in Texas

The senate judiciary committee on Thursday approved Henry B. Mowrsupd of San Antonio for U S attorney in West Trae and Fr. Potter of Fort Worth for U S attorney in Tar Warth Tegan.

Senate Judiciary Committee Henry B. Mowrsupd San Antonio U.S Ter West Trae Fr. Potter Fort Worth Tar Warth Tegan

Senate Leader Says Hearing On High Prices Next Week

In Washington on June 19 Senator Tali R. of the GOP domestic policy committee said a hearing on high prices will be held next week. He noted the investigation will continue for some 60 days.

Wwaashington Tali 'R-Dohigt GOP Telay Seale Health

Cloudy Forecast With Shifts In Temperature Across Days

cloudy skies expected with isolated showers in parts as Thursday shifts to afternoon. Temperature highs approach 86 on Thursday, dip to around 70 Friday, with Friday reaching near 90 by day’s end.

Funds Asked For Hoof and Mouth Disease Campaign

Washington June 1. A proposed appropriation of 300,000 for the campaign against hoof and mouth disease in Mexican cattle was requested today by Secretary of Agriculture Anselm.

Washington Aaricinture Anis

Detroit Car Worker Deals Probe Sparks Auto Industry Scrutiny

Detroit curbs on June 19 report details a probe into automobile factory workers who accepted discounts on new cars and set priorities for allocations. Attorney General Eugene Black announced that the probe seeks to curb abuse and prevent inflated profits from preferential sales, as officials petition for stricter enforcement.

Detroit Tune Msi Petrair Rilay &S Eugene Ee Black Automa 3

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