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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1949
Page
5
Clay Lambeth, 32, died after his overturned truck at a busy El Paso intersection caught fire. Flaming gasoline hindered rescue as about 50 spectators watched in horror.
Washington March 30 The agriculture department said the government bought 25 620 pounds of grade A butter at 1.39 cents per pound last week to bolster prices for the first time since before the war.
Washington reports the new rent control law changes under discussion as of March 30. It outlines that 95 percent of recommendations by rent control boards have been carried out, with a 15 month window for implementation and possible extensions. The expediter Woods can adjust controls by area and may restore or remove them as needed, while advisory boards influence decisions. Evictions, rent overcharges, and veterans preferences are noted with new provisions and potential penalties.
Nine persons convicted of contempt of court for refusing to answer questions from a federal grand jury investigating federal employees' loyalty were denied bail pending appeal by Federal Judge Peirson M. Hall. A defense attorney warned the respondents could face federal prosecution if they answer the grand jury queries including the table of organization of the Communist party in Los Angeles County.
March 30 report says the National Women’s Temperance Union will back a congressional bill banning sale and possession of liquor in military camps. Mrs Leigh Colvin, WWC leader, says beer in canteens and liquor in officers clubs fueled a 300 percent rise in alcoholics among veterans since the war’s end.
WINTER HAVEN Florida March 30 1947 Economist Roger Bab dollars in predicts a minor recession from now until 1953 and offers his advice to businessmen Prepare for competition buy on a hand to mouth basis keep expenses down keep out of debt and store cash
A Harris County Criminal District Court jury sentenced William Smith Jr., 21, to death for the December 22 holdup slaying of bus driver Leslie D. Gibbins. The defendant, identified as a Negro, was found guilty of murder after a brief deliberation.
A San Antonis delegation traveled to Austin on Wednesday to press for prompt aid on grade separation at the Missouri Pacific tracks on Commerce and Buena Vista streets. Street Commissioner James Knight led the group and planned to meet with the state highway commission.
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