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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1949

Page

2

Resistance In Pact Draft Continues On Page Six

The article discusses how the draft pact aims to reduce insecurity and aid recovery among signatory nations. It explains Acheson’s view that U S military support for Marshall Plan countries will lessen fear of war and spur economic progress. The treaty would establish institutional aids and machinery to implement regional security principles, including a consultative body and an Atlantic regional high command.

Acheson Europe U. S North Atlantic

Dies Attacks Stalin in Lufkin Meeting

Marlin Dies, former Texas congressman, said here last night that Stalin and his missionaries are at war against religion and God. A petition was drawn urging war of Russia and its satellites for the high crime of religious persecution and bigotry and copies were sent to President Truman, Vice President Barkley, Secretary of State Acheson, and Texas lawmakers.

Lufkin Stalin Marlin Texas War of Russia Truman Barkley Acheson

Odom’s Romance Marked by Fame and Flight Feat

New York March 9 Capt William Odom drew a crowd of about a thousand as the famed flyer returned from a non stop solo 300 mile Hawaii to New Jersey flight. Evelyn Thompson, his fiancée, spoke of marriage but offered no date. Odom, recently divorced, discussed future plans and his wish to fly to both the North and South poles, while confirming safety checks at the end of the recordAttempt.

Frory New York William Odom America Hawaii Teterboro Odom Evelyn John T. Thompson Reno Dorothy Odom Twrn National Aeronaute NAA CAA James Gallagher Air Force

Slowdown Bogs Express Shipment in Northeast Terminals

New York March 94P. Slowdown halts express shipments at Railway Express Agency terminals in New York City and New Jersey as union negotiates for a 40 hour week and a 25 cent hourly raise. The stoppage spreads nationwide through the agency.

New York Railway Express Agency City New Jersey

India to Stay Neutral in World Power Politics

Delht March 9 Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru reemphasized India's intention to remain neutral in global power politics. Strong emphasis on nonalignment and preserving independent foreign policy.

India Jawaharlal Naltn

Stogers Drops Probe Into Saturday High School Party

Jefferson High School principal T Guy Rogers halted inquiry into a Saturday night event at a Nance Jackson Tea lodge after learning owners would respond. Rogers spoke with attendees and noted no verification of invitations or fraternity pledge violations.

Unight High School T. Guy Rogers Jefferson High School Co . Rogers Rogers Coupe

Two Catholics Convicted in Mindszenty Case Trials

In Budapest on March 9 an INS report notes a Roman Catholic priest was sentenced to a year in prison and the director of Hungary’s Catholic Action received eight months in the latest of two trials tied to the Cardinal Mindszenty affair. Rev Janos Fabian, once head of Mindszenty’s see, faced charges over alleged actions in Esztergom. Msgr Miklos Béresziocny was sentenced for withholding knowledge of other leaders’ treasurable activities.

Budapest INS Hungary Mindszenty Janos Fabian Ords Esztergom Msgr Miklos ‘Béres

Weather snapshot for the week ahead

A garbled weather brief lists times and dates for sunrise and sunset on Wednesday and Thursday, phase of the moon, wind and tide notes, and a fragmented regional temperature table including AmArillo Atlanta Austin Boston Brownsville Cheyenne. It mentions highs and lows around the 60s and 40s in places, with tourists and general forecasts implied but unreadable in detail.

Hamiduts Reese Ferberature Este Weatier Amarillo Atlanta Austin Bostas Frownsville Cheyenne Wro Maleate

Vast New Oil Reserves Told

Los Angeles reports a regionwide briefing on Colorado shale deposits said to hold 359 billion barrels of crude oil, about ten times U S production. F D Parker called the estimate large while F L Hartley urged belief the process to extract oil from shale is now proven, noting pipeline plans to move shale oil to California.

Los ‘Angeles INS Colorado America Chemical Engineers Los Angeles F.D. Parker Rocky, Mountain U. S F. Il. Hartley Union Cito California

Suspect Not Immune in U N Spy Case

Secretary of State Acheson said Valentin Gabitetiev does not have immunity from American prosecution as a Russian spy suspect. The UN employee was arrested in New York Friday with Judith Coplon, 27, a Justice Department employee, as tensions rise after a meeting with Soviet Ambassador Panyushkin.

Washington Acheson Valentin Gabitetiev U. S Alexander S. Panyushkin Agein Gubitchey Panyushkin Meade New York Judith Coplon

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