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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1949
Page
1
Southwestern Bell Telephone reports net income of 2,579,789 for the first quarter, down 24 percent from the same period last year. Data appears from St Louis dated May 4 with AP attribution.
The Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Civil Appeals finding that the E Pasa Chamber of Commerce must pay damages for a rodeo stunt gone wrong. Jean Annette Moore received 6163 damages after being injured escaping from a youth attempting rape during the stunt. Moore sustained injuries when a glass door panel cut her hand while fleeing. The suit claimed invasion of the right to lawful use of a public street. The promotion involved nonwestern attire participants being moped and corralled during the Southwestern Livestock Show and Exposition.
President Truman urges John J. McCloy to succeed Gen. Lucius D. Clay as chief American civilian high commissioner in Germany. Clay’s retirement becomes effective May 15. If McCloy accepts, he would be the first American civilian high commissioner in Germany, as occupation zones merge toward a federal republic. Occupation forces stay for security and policing. Lt. Gen. Clarence R. Huebner and Maj. Gen. George Fries will assist Clay’s deputies.
San Pedro park swimming pool may not open this season if the city health department recommendations are followed. Philip K Albright, department engineer, says the pool in its present condition would endanger health. Recommendations include fenc ing feeder springs, separate rest rooms, a new chlorinator, and pipe system for disinfectant. costly improvements are needed to meet standards. City pools Woodlawn Roosevelt Concepcion Elmendorf and Central approved to operate. Brackenridge river pool status undetermined.
Gen Lucius D. Clay announced his retirement from the army effective June 1 after 35 years of service during a final review of U.S. occupation troops in Germany. In a tearful, emotional moment he confirmed his impending departure. In a related dispatch from Warsaw a military tribunal condemned seven members of the National United Army to death for crimes including killings of security police.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Vice Reider speaks from the stand, a one way peep-hole in a restroom is described, guns are smashed, and officers escort Saliba to the criminal court building where a gambling house charge is filed and Bond is posted promptly.
West allied reps from the United States Britain France and Russia met in New York to work out details for lifting the Berlin blockade and for a May 23 meeting of foreign ministers. Reports say the blockade may be lifted May 12 and the four powers will attend the ministers conference. This marks the first such four power session since talks last summer in Moscow. Russia agreed to have the United States call in Britain and France.
In Glasgow in May the Labor Party faced losses as Conservative minds tighten and anti Labour sentiment grows. The report notes the trend seen in recent council elections across England and Wales, signaling a shift against Labour.
Fragmented weather notes show a 6:30 a.m. reference to Wednesday conditions, May temperature expectations around 66 degrees, and precipitation traces. Tides are listed for Aransas Pass with highs near 41 and lows around 2.05 a.m. A tourist weather section hints at a warm, breezy day with SE 10 mph winds and varied humidity.
Washington May reports Truman may take the labor reform fight to the people after a 217 to 203 House vote backed the Republican Wood bill, marking a political setback as he warns Democrats who oppose the party platform may lose patronage. In France, paratyphoid spreads in Vendee with 1200 cases and 12 deaths reported.
The weather bulletin reports heavy rainfall up to 134 inches in San Angelo area and widespread thunderstorms across West and Southwest Texas. The U S Weather Bureau says storms and winds will move through the state, with high temperatures reaching 91 in Presidio and cooler readings in Laredo and Brownsville.
In Tokyo on May 4, W. L. Brown a 26 year old from Wentworth New Hampshire was killed while attempting to leap from a crippling aircraft. He was struck by a tall section of his plane as he attempted to bail out. The report notes the incident occurred Sunday and references an exhortation ad liter and a Dia F-1231 designation.
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