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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1949
Page
8
A former CIO United Service official, Miss Bailey, was dismissed February 14 over regional loyalty concerns. Attorneys sought to have a three member Loyalty Review Board reconsider the ruling, but yesterday the panel refused to reopen the case.
Investigators seek details on the shooting of two UN observers near Médan. Maj. John Albert Simmons of Bangor Maine and Lt Col H D Chaplin of Britain were injured. Chaplin listed as seriously wounded but not critical with six bullet wounds.
Fortunate Bloi Fortunate Bloi POINT MUGU Calif March 49.4 One of the greatest moments in the life of Sgt Paul M Miller was when he was hit accidentally on the head by a softball Officials reported today the blow on St Patrick's day restored the sergeant's hearing The native of Waynesville NC has been deaf since Aug 1 1933 When he was shot down over Romania's Fae Ol fields while serving as a tall cumner on a B24 emtenate
Pittsburgh report notes the national coal pile stands just over 60 million tons with about 60 million above ground last Monday. Despite orders from John L Lewis, only a small number of miners east of the Mississippi quit. The stock reduction shows little impact on the broader economy. Affected workers include 463,000 miners and 500 workers furloughed at Farrell Pennsylvania plant amid company cuts.
George L Duke Ashton, 20, a claimed robber, sues B and O alleging blame for a holdup. Luman Skip Ramsdell, 22, remains in a Washington hospital after being shot. both were arrested within hours of the robbery.
A government probe into wire tapping inflames New York City politics as the House group plans talks with Mayor William O Dwyer to decide if action is needed. Meantime Ambassador Myron M Cowen and family depart Sydney for the United States after his appointment to the Philippines post.
Police report a break-in at Gatlin's tavern at 1505 Woodtasshave. The resident returned Friday night to find damage to the ceiling and furniture estimated at 300 dollars each, with responsibility for the loss undetermined.
A cold welcome greets spring across the eastern and middle Atlantic states with scattered wet snow up to six inches from New York to southern Maine. Freeze warnings stretch south to the Gulf, temperatures dropping to freezing in parts of the central Gulf states while Yuma reached 87 yesterday.
Washington March 19 South Democrats, invited by Sen Lucas to rejoin Truman’s fold, warn any return is temporary and may hinge on civil rights bills. Lucas notes northern and southern factions will back key policies. Maybank Sparkman lead the civil control fight. Connally and George push European recovery and trade bills. Truman says no groundswell to veto his full program, while Ellender cautions southern support is needed for other proposals.
Washington report says rent control backers push for a 12 to 15 month extension to cover the end of March. Senate debate set for Monday as Sparkm an predicts approval by Tuesday night, with House differences to be resolved in nine days. McGrath opposes the decontrol measure while praised by Sparkm an as a fair compromise.
Partly cloudy and warmer Saturday and Saturday night with scattered showers in late afternoon. Light easterly to southeasterly winds. Friday high 73, Saturday around 70, Sunday low 52 with maximum 76. Saturday record 41. Weather page note additions refer to page 2.
A surprise strike by the CIO United Auto Workers has shut the General Motors Chevrolet plant in Van Nuys California. The closure followed the suspension of William Lewis, local UAW chairman, with company officials saying the plant would reopen Monday.
Washington March 19 Senate signals likely approval of the proposed North Atlantic security pact. Secretary of State Acheson presented the instrument as a shield against aggression, arguing Europe must remain united or risk subjugation. Western nations hailed it as crucial for peace while Soviet and Communist blocs condemned it as a threat.
President Truman faced swift action on a $161,600,000 radar network bill to create an enemy alert system. The Senate approved the measure without debate after the House earlier endorsed it, marking rapid congressional consensus on the radar network initiative.
Panama expelled Max Brodsky regional director of the United Public Workers of America on government orders. He left the country accused of having Communist connections.
Sheriff hires Deputy Ben Camp to replace off duty Vernon Schneider after a punch incident. Camp previously served as a deputy from 144 to IMS and resigned to pursue ranching. Sergeant Owen Kid’s desk was re labeled as deputy sheriff Saturday per the report.
Clouds and rain sweep into Los Angeles this weekend with occasional showers in late Sunday afternoon. Temperatures trend cooler on Saturday with a 41 degree low and 70 high, then warm to 76 on Sunday. Weekend minimum is forecast around 52 degrees early Sunday.
Key West March 19 President Truman ends a fortnight's Florida vacation to return to Washington He aims to salvage the battered fair deal program and will depart by plane tonight to rejoin national duties at the White House.
BIG SPRING Texas March 19 Endurance flyers Bill Barris and Dick Riéder planned to refuel early today then proceed to Fort Worth Worth to Meridian Mississippi Jacksonville and Miami on a California to Miami flight. They arrived yesterday from El Paso two days behind schedule and circled Big Spring airport all night hoping to set an endurance record with a long trek from Fullerton California to Phoenix Arizona to El Paso and onward.
New York dispatch reports Poland demands recall of a U S embassy press attaché in Warsaw and publishing a bulletin. The demand, described as retaliatory, followed distribution of a Polish bulletin and was to be referred to the U S information service while Washington acted immediately.
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