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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1949
Page
1
Edward Beckwith, 27, of Morrington, allegedly confessed to killing and mutilating a two year old woman. Sheriff Meyer planned to question him as first degree murder charges were likely filed. Mrs Irma Jean Stahthut, mother of a month old son, was found dead in a tavern refrigerator by her husband Harvey.
Tokyo reports say caves in southern Japan killed 13 miners amid floods and heavy rain from Monday's typhoon. Death toll rises to about 160 with 178 missing including mine residents. Also mentions a magazine feature fiction reference.
At a Friday meeting the city health department was urged to take over the aerial spraying project. The health director would designate spray sites and handle other details, with a full city takeover if the committee rejects the recommendation.
Two B26 bombers from the Texas Air National Guard at Hensley field will bomb Wichita Falls with ten portions of DDT this week. The mission, requested by Wichita Falls authorities, received 10,500 dollars from the city and county commission to purchase spray. Lt. Col. A C Prendergast, commander of the 136 Fighter group, said the planes will operate from Sheppard AFB Wichita Falls. One thousand gallons of DDT will be dumped every ten minutes across ten missions.
In Criminal District Court the defense of P. A. Boatwright argues mathematic calculations by a statistician could show witness Al Slaughter could not have seen Roy Surrency shot to death outside a tavern on December 17, 1948. Prosecutors contend Slaughter could have seen part of the scene and Boatwright at the moment the pistol was fired. The session also explored whether Boatwright was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, with witnesses noting possible intoxication and a glazed appearance.
Residents of 3167 Terrell Wells petitioned for a bus franchise to serve their area. San Antonio Transit officials were alerted and discussed rapid transmission of petitions to City Hall. Mayor White considered routes and suggested buses run at 40 minute to hourly intervals to meet demand, as officials arranged for future petitions.
New York dispatch notes Brooklyn marks a golden anniversary with a dedication and purification plant event planned for next Wednesday. Gravesend Bay waters will be "spiked" with several gallons of champagne age fifty years to honor the beach community.
In Cory, a traffic case centered on police signals for trucks. Judge Robert Sawtelle and Ray conferred as Basal J. R. Alley argued over a $32 fine and the state requirement for electric signal lights, while the commissioner weighed the city’s stance.
Fragmentary OCR text references a cool spell predicted by weather to set in with Carrie Mifenioy and a company marked 1435. Details are unclear but indicate a forecast for early March and a local event or signing.
Fruit and vegetable dealers at the city produce market planned a vigorous protest over new $1 per period assessments. At a meeting led by Rudy Bishop and Joe Menchaca, about 100 small wholesalers said they are frozen by the higher charges, now paying $24 daily for two periods, after paying 25 cents per period before the raise. If the council remains unsatisfied, they will seek court redress.
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