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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1949
Page
4
Washington officials said Soviet Russia is pushing a calculated campaign to communize Japan from within. Evidence cited is the return to Japan of 2000 war prisoners chanting Communist songs. In California, Charles E. Brown cancelled his 62nd wedding anniversary due to mumps.
Textile mills in McKinney reopen with an open house after tornado damage in 1918. The plants employ 500 workers and contribute about 1.5 million dollars to the annual payroll. Also mentions Peter Levins' new recreation in The American Weekly.
Bogota reported 16 people slain Monday as authorities warned they will crush banditry after new political killings from the interior. The dispatches described rising violence tied to political motives threatening public security nationwide.
The Agriculture Department reported improved European crop prospects due to recent rainfall. Total output is expected to dip slightly below last year, despite the brighter outlook, while lighter ad activity and a small pull on ads are noted.
Robert V. Yarber spearheaded a challenge to the Corsicana city election results held Saturday. He charged that extending city limits, setting a tax rate, and separating schools from the municipality were involved and that many voters were barred from casting ballots.
Maj. Gen. Albert Smith, former assistant division commander of the 24th Infantry in Japan, assumes command of Camp Hood and the Second Armored Division. He succeeds Maj. Gen. James G. Christianson, reassigned to the Far Eastern command. The piece also notes a household almanac recipe reference in a magazine.
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