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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1949
Page
4
An explosion near Istanbul destroyed a munitions factory last night, killing 20 people and injuring 50. The blast occurred outside the city, prompting a wide search for the remaining missing and raising concerns over factory safety.
Washington March 3 17 Housing Expediter Tighe Woods testified to a senate committee about a shocking black market in rent overcharges across major cities since 1937. He urged restoring federal authority to fine and evict violators and to sue landlords for triple damages. He disputed claims that landlords face losses under federal controls. He cited overcharges in Philadelphia New York Atlanta and St Louis and noted tenants often pay overcharges to avoid eviction.
Senator Cain of Washington disclosed letters alleging Wallgren’s association with Communists and urged Truman to reconsider his pick as chairman of the National Resources Board. Cain opposes Senate confirmation as discussion also swirls around foreign aid, oleo taxes, and displaced persons legislation.
Senator Mundt and Representative Nixon plan to introduce a new bill tightening control on the Communist party. They intend to refine and strengthen provisions similar to a prior measure that passed the House but died in the Senate.
Austin rally planned after a statewide effort by Texas veterans bonus clubs chaired by Roger Q. Evans. Evans launched a West Texas tour to build support as two bonus bills remain in the House. The authors agreed to compromise and back a single measure.
Washington March 3 The treason trial of Mildred E Gillars known as Axis Sally recessed to await a German defense witness Johannes Schmidt Hansen a former Nazi radio official He will be the last to testify Closing arguments loom as Judge Curran prepares to present the case to a seven man five woman jury Gillars faces possible death for wartime propaganda broadcasts on trial for nearly six weeks
W. Clay Woods of Naxhua Missouri was named president of the Heart of America Aberdeen Anguss breeders association at the annual Kansas City meeting. Hereford sale in Amarillo yielded seventy nine cattle averaging 627 dollars, marking the top auction average for the Parhandle Hereford breed ers sale yesterday.
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