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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1952
Page
3
The oil industry strike has not halted training at six Air Force Crew Training bases. Administrative and support flights are cut to a minimum while Randolph AFB reports limited flights for trained officers. Lackland and Jackland bases reduce trips to essential only and cancel cross country travel.
The Monday midnight filing deadline produced 65 candidates for 49 Democratic posts marking a quiet election. Several incumbents faced no opposition while district court and county posts drew early contests. three new legislators entered the race and numerous precinct races formed, with opposition in several precincts and for two district court judges.
Phoenix May 6. The Arizona board of pardons and paroles recommended to Gov. Howard Pyle that Winnie Ruth Judd known as Tiger Woman have her death sentence commuted to life in prison. The decision followed advice from Dr. M W Conway of the state hospital for the insane where Judd was confined prior to her 1931 planned execution. Judd has escaped from the hospital five times.
Judge Ben H. Rice impaneled a 23 member May term grand jury in federal court with A B tional serving as foreman. The panel includes named residents and officials from San Antonio addresses and local institutions to investigate over 30 criminal cases, mainly narcotics.
Lt. J. C. Whitefield Jr., skipper of a landing ship in the Far East, filed for a Texas congressman-at-large seat by radiogram from Tokyo on May 6. The move suggests possible opposition from the Far East to the Texas race.
J C Whitefield of Beaumont now in Tokyo may not run for congressman at large. Weldon Hart secretary of the state Democratic executive committee said he has not complied with filing requirements. The committee has not received the required information or the $625 filing fee.
Dallas attorney Curt Stiles, 37, filed for attorney general and became the first announced opponent to John Ben Shepperd. Gilmer’s Matt Davis reportedly is not yet received by the Democratic committee. Keenan, 60, Waterford attorney, challenge to Graham B. Smedley for the State Supreme Court. Napier of Wichita Falls entered the U S Senate race against Price Daniel and Lindley Beechworth. Frank P. Culver Jr. of Ft. Worth filed for Place 1 on the State Supreme Court.
Britain’s new jet airliner the Comet finished its first regular round trip to South Africa. The jet started Friday from Britain for Johannesburg covering 6724 miles and returned to London in 23 hours 40 minutes marking the world’s first jet passenger service.
Florida Democrats vote in their first presidential preference primary in 20 years and Senator Richard Russell rejects leaving the party over FEPC. Ohio Republicans rally behind Taft with record primary turnout as Kefauver and Russell trade lines on party unity.
City Manager Harrell and City Attorney Hardy announce policy curbs on city employees attending party conventions. Today they permit current delegates to participate in county conventions but vow future participation will be barred. Harrell cites need to avoid conflicts with municipal duties and the charter spirit.
Free clinics for dog rabies vaccination will be held at the E A Grist veterinary establishment in New Braunfels on May 10 17 24 and 31. The events are sponsored by the grange the farm bureau and other organizations.
Kerrville residents favored a $37 bond issue to add rooms to the pressn¢ school building. Vague notes indicate passage by a vote margin 80 to 35 in favor.
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