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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1949

Page

5

Gary Women Demand Clean Up or Else in Gary

In Gary Indiana on March 9 INS reports Gary women pressed city officials to wipe out gambling and vice within two weeks. Ida B. Saks, speaking for 1600 women’s committee, warned of action with Gov Schricker and state legislature if progress stalls. Her ultimatum followed a schoolteacher Miss Mary Cheever's death and police raids on a suspected house of prostitution and a pool room.

Gary Ind Steel Center Ida B. Saks Women's Citizens Ely Bistcdals Henry F. Schricker Mary Cheever Saks Fifa A

Kissless Wife Divorced After Brief Trial Separation

Mrs. Bea trice Borla and Charles Borla, a Chicago bartender, finalized a divorce after a short separation. The estranged spouses agreed she would return home to “keep house” for their two sons, aged 18 and younger. A later report notes a separate incident where Mrs Borla claimed he attempted to kiss her.

Chicago INS Beatrice Borla Warsaw Michal Zymierski Borla Poland Russia USS

It Says Here by Bob Hope spoof on radio pranksters

A humorous spoof about three men nabbed by secret service in Seattle for operating a short wave race results broadcast and a comedian facing legal trouble. The piece imagines a broadcaster delivering ads and jokes while a judge recalls a funny incident on the way to the studio.

Bob Hope Klsg Gyadicate, Inc Secret Service Seattle Rae Daddy Boh Hope

Four Seized In Theft Ring Reported by Deputies

Deputies report the break up of an extensive burglary and theft ring with three teenagers and a 24 year old man in custody. Loot found at implicated homes includes blue jeans watches jewelry appliances feed and groceries. The suspects are tied to 15 burglaries in two months across hay feed stores shops and cafes on Highway 281 south.

Terré H. Wells Sheriff's Office Jack Sellers Sse Jack Young Jay Higden

Fiesta San Jacinto to Feature Expanded Military Support

Fiesta group projects a larger fourteenth annual Fiesta San Jacinto in April 1824 with major backing from military installations. Officials say armed forces give essential staging aid while parade forecasts promise bigger, better events, with radio network coverage pursued and enhanced publicity efforts led by members of the Fiesta Association and local chambers.

Reynolds Andricks Har Old Saunders Junior Chamber of Commerce Thomas Publicity Committee

Conchita Cintron Injured in bullfight at Guadalajara

Conchita Cintron, Peruvian woman bullfighter, was gored in the thigh during cape work, fainted but returned to the ring to kill the bull. Earlier she had killed another bull from horseback. The report notes recovery efforts and ongoing medical care.

Guadalajara Marchi Conchita Cintron

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