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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1950
Page
6
Washington May 2 US census officials say the 1950 national population total is about eight percent complete with roughly three weeks remaining to finish counting. Before April 1 start, estimates put the total near 151,000,000, with about 20,000,000 uncounted. A tentative national figure should be released by late September with county and city tallies following.
A complaint charging age Castareno residing at 214 Noria street with murder with malice in the fatal shooting of Domingo Vasquez near Zarzimora street tavern on a Saturday night was filed Tuesday before Justice of the Peace M D Buck Innes. Vasquez was shot to death in the vicinity of Vera Cruz street tavern.
San Antonio raises reward to 850 for information leading to conviction of a dog poisoner. Animal Defense League general manager Eric Pohl said the sum includes a 400 pledge from the San Antonio Kennel Club and will be paid for tips resulting in a conviction.
A woman, identified as Jane Trevino of 239 Broadbent, forgot a brown bag containing 598 in cash and payroll envelopes after a clinic visit near Buena Vista. Police reported the incident as she returned downtown but could not recover the bag, totaling over 200 in ebooks and small denomination currency.
Central Catholic High plans its annual ROTC field day for 4 on Wednesday. The program features a regimental parade manual arms exercise individual competition and an exhibition of precision drill. The ROTC band directed by Brother Len Schaeffer will perform and awards will be presented to outstanding cadets.
Retirement of three enlisted men on duty at Fort Sam Houston was announced Tuesday. MSgt Waller Guice IS4C Quintin Credo and Sgt Mepe Benigno served 21 years mostly with Filipino scouts in the 259th Military Police Company and have returned to the Philippines.
An old advertisement extols Lifebuoy soap claiming protection against BO and an invisible diet issue across 18 body spots. It touts a large bath size, gentle for babies, and emphasizes a pure white lather. Lever Brothers backs the product.
Central led a district tournament with top honors in original oratory awarded to Julius Grossenbacher Jr. and Frank Bennack. St. Gerard's and St. Marys also won major prizes, with Gerard's taking first in a rival interpretation event and central student James Spann winning best string interpretation.
Jasso of 1102 Quincy Street pleaded guilty to two counts of tampering with a glove compartment in County Court at Law No. 4. Judge McCollum Burnett sentenced him to jail. J. T. Baker of 57023 Peasant was fined 200 dollars for guilty plea to illegal sale of liquor. E. G. Allen of 105 Fifth Street pleaded guilty to sale of liquor without a permit and was fined 100 dollars on each count.
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