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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1949

Page

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Grange PTA to hold summer roundup at La Grange fire station

Eisler loses $20000 bail as U S District Court forfeits bonds in two criminal cases contempt of Congress and passport fraud. A bench warrant is issued for his arrest as extradition efforts proceed, with Eisler once a stowaway on the Polish ship Batory.

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Fire Hazards Found in San Antonio Hospital Violations

The Associated Press reported listed fire prevention violations at San Antonio State hospital and in several state institutions. A survey ordered by the legislature after St Anthony's fire found a locked fire escape chute door, basement ether and alcohol storage, and other safety concerns. The report was part of a broader hospital survey.

San Antonio State Hospital Associated Press Austin Paul H. Brown St. Anthony’s Effingham Brown San Antonio Hospital

Tornado and Flood Hit Panhandle and Fort Worth

A Panhandle tornado and accompanying Fort Worth storm caused injuries and extensive damage. James Anthony, 18, narrowly escaped death. a lightning strike shocked him in a bathroom. A Denton area roof collapsed on an unoccupied store. Fort Worth water supply was cut after the main pumping station flooded, with areas isolated by rising Trinity Creek. Red Cross set up two first aid stations as police rescued marooned residents. Flood threats rose along the Brazos in Young County and near Breckenridge, with Creeks receding in Cleburne. Amarillo tallies show more than 3 million in damage to 350 homes across a 33-block area. the RFC approved rebuilding loans. Estimated losses exceed 2.5 million to homes. Tradewinds airport reports planes destroyed or damaged.

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Truman Withdrawal Tops Wallgren Case In Senate

Congress rounds up news as President Truman withdraws his nomination of Mon C Wallgren for chairman of the national security resources board after weeks of Senate Armed Services Committee inaction led by Sen Byrd. Mills proposes a new corporate tax shift to balance accounts and avert a 1959 deficit. Senate appropriators weigh over 1 billion in atomic energy funding while Lilienthal is asked to testify.

Washington Congress Truman Mon C. Wallgren National Security Resources Board Senate Armed Services Committee Sen Byrd D-Va Wallgren Washington State Rep Mills D-Ark

White House outlines 10 bills for quick House action

Program president amuman and host house jeaders have picked 10 major bills they want the house to get busy on as soon as pos sible. They are housing labor minimum wages lobby investigation crop insurance federal buildings Slagka statehood rural telephone service extension pay raises for government executives and dis placed persons. This new lineup was decided on at a White House conference yesterday. Chairman Sabath said he expected most of them to get the go ahead within a week or so. Sen. O Mahoney demanded atomic energy officials explain how government funds could be used to train as known Communist when cone Bivis barred this in voting funds for the agency. O Mahoney is chairman of a

Amuman Jeaders White House Sabath Ddn Rules Committee Sen O'Mahoney D-Wye Atomic Energy Cone Bivis

School Aid and Rail Safety Hearings Highlight Congress

Subcommittees opened hearings on a $314.5 million federal education aid bill tied to school population and state income. Rep Price charged railroads delay safety equipment. federal law may compel faster installation. Senate Commerce and Joint Atomic Energy panels pursued related investigations and programs as House panels debated polls tax and a new post office in each district.

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Weather Aeace i Belency for for

The snippet reports uncertain weather terms and times for Us and York City with several garbled phrases. It mentions tides, moonrise, and periods on Tuesday and Wednesday but the details are unreadable.

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Wife Says Affair Fated

Mrs Rutledge described a mid-1948 meeting with Hartman at Emerson Electric in St. Louis and testified he pursued her, whispering of an affair. Her husband faced demands for money in exchange for silence as the tale led toward California, with emotional moments on the witness stand.

Hartman Emerson -Electric Co St. Louis Hathman

The Phantom Faces Kidnapping in Sunday Comic Weekly

Princess Gwena is kidnapped by Baron Gant and The Phantom pursues a daring rescue across two sections of The Phantom in Puck The Comic Weekly. The color magazine promises high adventure and cliffhanger suspense this Sunday.

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