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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1947

Page

4

Cambridge Chemist Dr Grinnell Jones Dies

Report of the death at Cambridge of Dr Grinnell Jones Harvard university professor of chemistry. He was received in San Antonio Thursday. His widow is Genevieve Lupton of San Antonio, daughter of the late George F Lupton. Jones, a Des Moines native, was known for contributions to applied chemistry including reclamation of old rubber, a fire resistant paint and an economical process for purifying salt water.

Cambridge Grinnell Jones Harvard University San Antonio Genevieve Lupton George F. Lupton San Antonio and Aransas Pass Jones Des Moines

Court drama unfolds in yacht blast murder case

In California Louise Overell 18 and Jane George Gollum 2 face trial over the dynamited yacht death of Mrs Avion Putnam. A vivid photo of the slain woman was shown as mortician Charles Baltz described the scene. Jurors faced threats amid tense proceedings as caution and security heighten surrounding the case.

TA Ana Calif Louise Overell Jane George Gollum Querell Charles L. Baltz del Mar Mortician

Vice Rate In L.A. Drops

City health officials report fewer prostitution cases at the iHealth Clinic for the year versus the prior period, cited during a Social Hygiene Society meeting. Police leadership defend policy requiring substantial evidence for arrests while Palmer notes inexperienced vice-squad personnel hinder crackdowns and warns only a steady crusade can curb licensed prostitution.

iHealth Clinic Social Hygiene Society Raymond South Fred Palmer Palmer

Army Tests Fastest B 50 Bomber Over Seattle Flight

The Boeing built B-50, the army s fastest new bomber, flew 98 minutes over Seattle and environs on a test run from a 1590 foot takeoff. It landed gently at King County airport after the flight. The four engines deliver more than 5000 miles per hop and average 400 mph, cruising 27 percent faster than the B 29 Superfortress.

Seattle INS Army King County

Nicola Re-elected Provisional President of Italy

In Rome the constituent assembly reelected Enrico de Nicola as provisional president of the Italian republic today, less than 24 hours after his resignation for health reasons. He won 405 of 431 votes and said he would serve.

Constituent Assembly Enrico de Nicola Italian Republic Nicola

Goff Rites Held in Taylor for W. Goff

Funeral services for W. Goff 32 longtime Taylor resident were held yesterday afternoon. Born in Cameron Missouri he moved to Texas in 1897. The notice notes Goff as a well known local figure and citizen.

Goff Taylor Gaff Cameron Missouri Texas

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