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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
2
COLLEGE STATION Texas state officials report Texas has built more miles of paved road than any other state since the war's end. State Highway Engineer D C Greer told 371 city and state engineers here yesterday that progress has been rapid and sustained across the state.
The Children's Service bureau of the community chest agency announced Miss Helen Free’s resignation as executive secretary on Thursday. Board president Mrs. Scott C. Applewhite said no successor had been chosen and thanked Free for four years of service. The bureau has expanded services but now faces heavy costs and staffing needs.
A succinct advisory states the master plan for projects both large and small centers on prompting action through the Light Went Act. Readers are urged to dial 1F-1233 for guidance or initiation of the process.
In Los Angeles Vicki Evans 23 testified in her defense at a trial charging possession and conspiracy to possess marijuana. Police Sgt A M Barr recounted the raid at a Laurel Canyon cottage last Sept 1 and Evans offered to take the blame for Robert Mireham and Starlet Lila Leeds to spare them. The testimony highlighted the tense raid and Evans plea amid the context of movie industry links.
Ray Bolger nursed a broken nose after Sugar Ray Robinson playfully punched the comedian during an exhibition match at a back beer festival in New York. The charity event supported the American Red Cross, and Bolger briefly clowned in the ring between Hatkinson and Sidney Miller when Robinson joined the fun.
London March 10 Israeli armored units were reported to have advanced five miles into Trans-Jordan, but Tel Aviv denied the reports. A Tel Aviv spokesman said there was no foundation for clashes with the Arab Legion and that Israeli units remained within Israeli territory.
Oklahoma City March 1 UP Don R Knowlton 56 prominent old man died last night after a short illness He was wartime director of production for the netrohi um administration He entered a hospital after returning from Houston a week ago He underwent an operation last Thursday
The body of Capt Thomas E Hoge 62 son of former Texas governor James S Hoge is expected to arrive in Austin tomorrow morning from Yuma. Graveside services will be held at the family plot in the Galvod cemetery tomorrow. The American Weekly advertises features including Mystery of the Desert Queen and The Girl Who Got Along With the Devil.
A fragment describes a banquet pie recipe listing ingredients such as sparrows, merrow bones, potatoes, lettuce, chestnuts, dates, oysters, artichokes, eggs, spices and liquor. The bake uses white wine, butter and sugar, creating a historic savory pastry with rich fillings.
Sydney dispatch reports a transport plane crash near Coolangalla killing twenty one people, including two infants. The wreckage burned after impact and authorities began recovery efforts at the scene. Local officials cautioned that casualty figures may rise as searchers comb the debris.
March 10 1949 Panama Star and Herald report the Panama national assembly will convene a special session at the end of March to consider a proposed civil aviation agreement with the United States. Also notes a feature in The American Weekly and other lifestyle items.
Emil Haentz, city plumber, filed four permits against C Toepperiwelh for installing a hot water heater and plumbing fixtures at 805 West Mayfield Boulevard without permits. The case was placed in Corporation Court Thursday.
A dubious home recipe claims rapid fat loss and shows before and after style testimonials. It targets belly chin arms and thighs with promises of ten day results and money back if not satisfied. Endorsements cite dramatic weight drops and renewed energy though details are unclear.
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