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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1949

Page

3

S A Major Called to Daly Air Mobilization Notice

S A Major Charles Loum of 132 North Drive has been mobilized with the Flying Division Air Training Command Randolph AFB. About 50 more reserve officer mobilization slots exist at Randolph. USAF Reserve officers may apply through the Reserve Forces Branch at Flying Division HQ. Assignments may include 35 days active duty training per fiscal year, depending on funds. Reach Light Went Ads at F-4231 to place.

Mal Charles Loum North Dr Air Training Command Randolph Afb Usaf Reserve Flying Idivision

Dead G's Treatment Hit Protest at Randolph AFB

Officials at Randolph Army Air Field lodged a protest over the treatment of Sgt Harold H. Lewis 28 found dead by hanging in a jail cell after a burglary arrest. Autopsy at Brooke General Hospital ruled death by asphyxiation amid allegations of harsh jail conditions and withheld medical care. The air base urged state authorities to condemn a building described as unsafe while denying rumors of a fatal blow.

Randolph Afb Marlow Harold H. Lewis Scherte Air Force Deatif Brooke General Hospital Ant

San Antonio Delegation Backs Rent Bill Hit by Vote

The San Antonio delegation in the house voted solidly for a bill to remove all rent controls statewide as the bill passed the house and moved to the senate. The measure requires 160 votes to take effect, pending senate approval and gubernatorial signature. Read light want ads daily.

Austin San Antonio House of Representatives House Senate S. A

Painting OK'd for Council Room in city hall

Commissioners Henry Heii and Raymond South approved painting the council chamber as a department job project. Hein supplies paint and South painters. They deny redecorating for welcoming the new mayor. Building custodian Gus Bertetti seeking bids on carpeting for the mayor’s reception room and a possible new roof. Rain causes water drips into the third floor chamber. funding exists in a small surplus maintenance fund.

Henry Heii Raymond South Council Hein Gus Bertetti Council Chamber

PAPA names district officers and appointees

District officer Rogelio Saldana was elected secretary of District 5. Louis Canty is named district chief by PAPA president Jose Nunez, per executive secretary Felix J. Cerds. The district covers the Stephenson Road East area.

Rogelio Saldana

Safety Head Replies to Kilday on County Traffic Safety

Sheriff Owen W. Kilday challenged the San Antonio Safety council while Is president Robert Dennis O Callaghan said the group aims to fight rising county traffic deaths but lacks adequate funding. He noted the council wants 23000 in contributions but has only half that, with one paid staffer and borrowed time for outreach.

Owen W. Kilday San Antonio Kilday Lash O'Callaghan Pone Felix Tapp

Death on Honeymoon Case Inspires Mystery Read

The Case of the Floating Trunk unfolds as Peter Levin recreates a classic mystery in The American Weekly. A breathless Sunday feature teases thrilling detective fiction and romantic intrigue on a honeymoon.

Peter Levin American Ryedlife

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