Lottery schemes clash with busy San Antonio campaign
Polls in San Antonio stir as Abbe Strunk promotes a precinct 34 lottery dependent on 90 percent turnout for a post election payoff. DA Guillermo Hensley questions legality while campaigns buzz over rival blocs, front-page antics, and a Citywide merchandise jackpot plan by the junior chamber. Betting lags as minor candidates loom and runoffs seem likely amid a bitter battle for Highland park and north side votes.
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Gun Runners Serve Time Order Upheld
BATAVIA May 5 A high court today upheld the sentencing of three American flyers for gun running. The two serving terms range from 16 months to four years. this appeal was their last under Indonesian law. Named are Albert W. Stott of Yuba City California Connie W. Selgrist of Gore Oklahoma and William B. Hallam of Portland Oregon. They were arrested at Ayérabeo last September with a boat loaded with munition.
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Mayor Calls White Unfit At Rally At Agnes Cotton School
Mayor Callaghan charged Jack White with not being fit for mayor at an Administration rally. He attacked White’s 11 plank platform, claimed his voters would cost San Antonio more than the city could raise, and accused White and W. McAllister of seeking a costly city manager election. Local officials defended current leadership and praised cooperation and the river beautification effort.
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White Raps City Hall Use In San Antonio Mayoral Fight
San Antonio mayoral challenger Jack White accused Mayor Callaghan of using city hall as campaign HQ and using taxpayer funds for political purposes. White rallied voters at Woodlawn Belknap and Jefferson High School denouncing Callaghan and his plank platform. He urged supporters to attend Friday rallies at Morrill School and other neighborhoods while officials warned of legal issues and election significance.
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No Bond for Babich in Milwaukee Murder Case
Milton Babich, 18 year old, will be tried in Milwaukee for first degree murder after a preliminary hearing where he was ordered held without bond. He admitted to detectives he shot Patricia Birmingham on February 10 while trying to silence her about the pregnancy of her sister Kathleen. Conviction carries a mandatory life sentence. Wisconsin has no capital punishment.
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Light Plane Values Told at Lions Club Luncheon
Willam Odom spoke at the San Antonio Lions Club luncheon at the Gunter hotel. He cited a Honolulu to Teterboro non stop flight costing 75 in gasoline. Odom, 29, aims for more light plane distance records before aging out, sponsor Beechcraft Bonanza Aircraft corp.
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Briton Decorated In Tokyo For Legion Of Merit
May 5 report from Tokyo notes Francis H. Culpin of Gloucester England received the Legion of Merit for war service with the American Army. The item highlights quick action and economical methods, with ads and weekly comic features promoted in the issue.
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England
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City to Pay Railroad for Southside Artery Work
An appropriation of 70,918 dollars was voted by the city council for payment to the T and N railroad company for mats on Alamo Flores and Probandists. The allotment comes from the street and bridge fund and covers damages to tracks driveways and loading platforms related to the southside artery project.
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