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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1955

Page

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Matusow Again Clams Up

Washington March 1 AP Harvey Matusow the elf styled ex Communist invoked the fifth amendment to refuse answering whether his Texas 1953 probe testimony on labor unions was truthful He insisted on studying the transcript before replying and declined when asked about testifying before the Texas Industrial Commission in December 1953 Senator Daniel of Texas had charged perjury after Matusow’s earlier Senate testimony before the Internal Security Subcommittee

Washington Harvey Matusow Texas Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Matusow Texas Instrial Commission Daniel Mike Aif

Police Guard School Opening

Irving Texas headlines report eight public schools guarded by volunteers as teachers and staff file in for opening. The district board faced criticism from supporters of Supt John L Beard after a tense meeting, with undisclosed reasons cited for the strain.

Irving Texas Ing Ith Iiring Pte John L. Beard

Economist Urges Tax Cut in House Bill Proposal

Keyserling testifies against inflation claim and supports a $20 per person tax cut starting next year. He argues the measure protects consumer buying power and notes the bill would not be inflationary.

Keyserling

Carney Heads for Formosa Talks With Allied Chiefs

Alameda California March 1 Admiral Robert B Carney en route to Formosa to discuss the general situation with American military leaders. He halted in Alameda tonight before continuing his voyage aiming to coordinate allied strategy in the Pacific theater.

Alameda Calif Robert B. Carney Formosa

Weather outlook predicts 80s with clearing skies

The Weatherman said the thermometer would climb to the 80s in the afternoon with partly cloudy conditions. It is forecast to fall to the mid 50s Wednesday morning as gentle west winds reduce rain chances.

Bomber Crashes Into Trailer Park Near Lake Charles

A crippled B-47 jet bomber struck a suburban trailer park at Lake Charles AFB last night, killing five including three crewmen Capt. Clarence Wilson Capt. Mark Veck and Capt. Elwyn McBee and two civilians James Morgai and Kate Morgai. The crash destroyed a house and ignited several trailers as the plane attempted an emergency landing after engine failure and exploded in a field.

Lake Charles Lake Charles Afb George Spotswood Base Pio Clarence Wilson California Mark M. Veck Downieville Calif Elwyn B. McBee Ft.Worth Albert [Morgai Kate Tset James, C. Sapp Lake ‘Charles Afb

British Field Marshal Harding to inspect Commonwealth Troops

SEOUL March 1 Sir John Harding chief of the British Imperial General Staff will arrive March 8 for a two day inspection of Commonwealth forces. He will review arrangements and meet army leaders in the port city. The visit underscores allied coordination in Korea.

Seoul John Harding Imperial General Staff

C-119 Crashes Near Ashiya Air Base Killing One

A U S Air Force C-119 Flying Boxcar crashed 18 miles north of Ashiya AFB on Kyushu. Seven aboard bailed out over water. rescued. One crewman died later. Authorities investigating cause and conditions of the crash.

Tokyo U. S. Air Force Ashiya Afb Kyushu Island Iwater Jrescue

Soviet Faces Problem With Industry

William Randolph Hearst Jr reports from Russia on the massive domestic challenge Russia faces as it attempts to modernize its economy. He describes a nation of 200 million still prone to backwardness, constrained by a powerful bureaucratic leadership that governs every facet of life. Nine bold men lead the presidium shaping production, food, and industrial expansion amid internal turbulence.

William Randolph Hearst Jr Russia Soviet Union United States Moscow

Reagan Files As Candidate For City Council Place 1

Police officer Tom H Reagan filed as a candidate for Place 1 on the city council at 11:20 am Tuesday. He is Texas representative of a nine man group described as a powerful elite network. The article notes loyalty oaths for candidates and mentions figures like Khrushchev and Bulganin in a controversial, conspiratorial context.

Tom H. Reagan Texas National Association For the Advancement Pyramid Reagan Khrushchev Moln Bulganin Jake Insell Zhukov

Council OKs 1.97 Rate on Tax City approves 1.97 tax rate for year

The city council on Tuesday approved a 1.97 tax rate for the year, below the 1954 level, with total revenues of about 16.8 million at 85 percent collections. The rate allocates 1.5298 to general fund, 0.3152 to debt service, 0.0954 to Robert B. Green Hospital, 0.0190 to TB control, and 0.0108 to municipal advertising. Expenditures include funds for annexed areas and new fire stations, additional officers, and school guard patrols in the current half of the fiscal year ending July 31.

Robert B. Green Cy Aldridge Aldridge Council Public Works Department Fire Department Ates

One Dead as Tornadoes Hit Ohio and Oklahoma

A deadly tornado in Youngstown killed one person and injured six as five homes were leveled and three damaged. Estimated damage exceeds $100,900 in Youngstown with Troy also hit for about $109,000. Winds reached 44 mph in Pittsburgh. Oklahoma farms near McAlester lost three buildings and two homes.

Youngstown Troy Pittsburgh Oklahoma McAlester

U S Carriers Steamed Out of Manila Bay for South China Sea Ops

Manila dispatch reports United States aircraft carriers Midway and Wasp leaving Manila Bay for routine operations in the South China Sea. The move, dated March 1, reflects ongoing naval activity in the region during rising tensions.

U.S South China Sea Manila U. S Midway Wasp Manila Bay

Five day forecast for Central Texas shows warmth with slight cooling

The outlook calls for partly cloudy skies through Wednesday with warm but cooling conditions Tuesday. Highs reach mid 80s Tuesday and near 80 Wednesday, with overnight lows in the mid 50s. Tuesday morning low around 62. Monday high 78. Temperatures run 4-8 degrees above normal with light precipitation possible in scattered showers Friday or Saturday.

Central Tesas

AEC Experts Hail Great Karnes Strike

AEC geologist James Dodge reports a significant Karnes strike with rich deposits on a tract leased by Dr. Fred Bose and Carroll Ewers near Runge. Sheriff Kilday notes rancher tensions as prospecting widens in southern Bexar County while Dr. Robert Nininger calls the find important and traces ore to the Jackson formation spanning Texas to Louisiana.

AEC Washington Tordia, Hills Fevaribans Karnes Ieourty James Dodge Dodge Marvin- Hackney Fred M. Bose Carroll Ewers San Antonio Bexar County Owen Kilday Kilday Robert D. Nininger AEC Explorations de Rio Texas Louisiana Nininger Jackson

Churchill Says U S Far in Lead in Nuclear Power

London reports Prime Minister Churchill declares the United States leads in hydrogen bomb delivery capability with potential for quick strikes on Soviet bases. He warns Britain faces no current H bomb threat but Russia could reach North America in 3-4 years, and urges a general disarmament system. He notes Soviet conventional weapon superiority and stresses need for balanced disarmament safeguards.

London Churchill U. S Russia British House of Commons North America Free Nations House For Commons Britain Soviet Union U.S Ryelsen Ithis Andritain

Today’s index and page listing of sections

The newspaper presents a daily index listing sections and page numbers for Amusements Around the Plats Bexar Facts Classified Comics Death Notices Bon Politico Editorial Financial Graham Haney Horoscope Lewis Radio Society Sports Television Texas Trails Winchell and more with page placements for each topic. It serves as a navigation guide for readers to locate content throughout the edition.

Bexar Bon Politico Financial Graham Haney Lewis Society Texas Trails Winchell

Hal Roach Studios Sold to Son in Major Deal

Culver City Calif March 1 Hal Roach has sold his famous film studios to his son Hal Jr A studio announcement said more than 10 000 000 in assets were involved

Culver City Calif Hal Roach Hal Jr

House For Sale Ad Reaches More Prospects In Ads

Real estate notice suggests placing a house for sale advertisement in targeted local papers and online platforms to maximize visibility among buyers. It emphasizes strategic placement to attract interested prospects and accelerate offers.

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Police Guard School Howdy DO St. Thomas Street Richard Nixon Nixons Caribbean Wees Es Tare Korea William Randolph Hearst The Hearst Corp Ussr Presidium Politburo Oks Ohio Karnes Hal Roach Studios South
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