29 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1948
Page
1
A historical note claims Costa Rica had about 50 soldiers while Japan’s forces were larger, presented in a June 29 item. The piece contrasts small forces in a wartime context and mentions wartime comparisons amid a public notice style.
U S undersecretary William H. Draper Jr and Lt Gen A C Wedemeyer arrived in Berlin to discuss the food crisis with Gen Lucius D Clay as the air force readies to rush cargo planes. The Soviet backed East Berlin Social Unity Party appeals for fresh milk for children and the ill amid strained supply lines. The U S considers increased air shipments from Alaska and the Caribbean to feed the beleaguered capital.
Tighe E. Woods, federal housing expeditor, sued Albert Patrick and Helen Patrick of San Antonio for violation of federal housing law. The suit claims the Pat ricks overcharged Capt. and Mrs. Henry A. Tarbox $214.33 in rent for 1214 Van Ness St during March 22, 1947 to February 22, 1948. Treble damages are requested for the tenants.
Report describes continued government dominance in Belgrade with little chance of unrest. The Cominform condemnation of Tito surprised observers who say the press and radio inside Yugoslavia have not reported details. Authorities maintain tight security and stability across the country.
In Stockholm the liberal Tidningen asserted that the iron curtain is crumbling, perhaps with undue optimism, signaling a bold forecast about changing European borders and political divides.
Paris reports suspicion that the proclaimed schism between Cominform and Yugoslav leaders may be a Kremlin designed ploy to push Belgrade toward the West as a Trojan horse. French foreign office doubts Moscow motives and cautions against premature conclusions, fearing a deeper game behind the split.
Detroit June 29 Homicide Inspector Howard For man said Patrolman John Mudrick 34 shot his wife Clara 22 to death then helped officers in the arrest routine. The victim was found on the floor of her home with eight wounds. Mudrick reportedly described the quarrel over his divorce demand.
Weather data shows Tuesday morning readings with 70 percent cloud cover and 65 percent for December. Precipitation in the last 24 hours totals 2.32 inches for the month with a 0.1 inch deficiency, yearly totals 8.37 inches with a 6.29 inch deficiency. Moon phases and tides noted. northwest winds at 11 am forecast northeast at 4 mph. Extended outlook calls for Texas Gulf plains and western Louisiana to run 2-4 degrees above normal with normal highs around 80 near coast and 90s inland, scattered thundershowers late week, light precipitation otherwise, and tourist temperatures generally near normal in Panhandle.
The body of 18 year old Mary Jane Reed, a telephone operator missing since Thursday night after leaving an Oregon tavern with Stanley Skridla, 28, was found in a silica pit two miles from Oregon. Skridla’s body, pierced by bullets, was found on a lonely road. Sheriff Joseph Maag has no clear clues or motive.
Rain from northeast Texas to central Texas boosted Trinity water to 26.8 feet in Dallas with crest near 30 feet expected. Dallas logged 2.93 inches of rain while central Texas saw beneficial soaking from three quarters to nearly three inches. Nuevo Laredo flood damage estimated at 310 million, with the international bridge between Nuevo Laredo and Laredo under five feet of water during peak but later reopened. widespread inundation affected Roma to Mission areas and Matamoros opened floodways. No lives reported but many families displaced and farms and timberlands submerged.
Only 297 of an estimated 1700 drinking and eating establishments in San Antonio had applied for license renewal by June 30, health director Dr. Austin E HIM said Tuesday. Chief sanitarian R L Marvel noted 12 inspectors are racing to check establishments but emergency duties slow progress, forcing a deadline extension.
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