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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1949

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Lilienthal cites possible Communist scholarship beneficiaries

At a Senate subcommittee hearing the AEC chairman said perhaps three of 500 scholars, besides Hans Freistadt, study at public expense. Isidore Edelman denied being a Communist after admitting two Communist meetings and prior Daily Worker subscription. Edelman’s $3750 scholarship was questioned due to FBI checks and secrecy surrounding the evidence.

Washington Atomic Energy Commissio David Lilienthal Hans Freistadt AEC Senate Isidore S. Edelman FBI Lilienthal Shields “Warren AEC Biology and Medical Division Detley Bronk National, Research Council Edelman REDS Boston Sen Ferguson ReMich Lillen Freistadt North Carolina Atomic Energy Communist Party WSS Daily Worker

Rape Murder Trial in Guam Air Force Court Martial

Pvt Calvin Dennis faced a court martial in Guam on a charge of taking part in the rape murder of Ruth Parns Worth. Dennis’s half-brother, Pvt Heeman P. Dennis Jr., was convicted of the slaying and sentenced to death. A third soldier, Sgt Robert W. Burns, awaits trial.

Guam Calvin Dennis Air Force Ruth Parns Worth Last Wee Ts Heeman P. Dennis Jr Robert W. Burns

White to Vote on Street Bonds

San Antonio residents would vote on a street bond issue to fund repairs and new construction. Mayor elect Jack White and James W. Keight discussed a substantial bond plan, with Knight urging a long term maintenance and upgrading program for unpaved and deteriorating streets. The estimate to restore all city streets exceeds twelve million dollars, including rock base and drainage upgrades. Knight sought White’s full cooperation and supported a departmental survey, while previously declining to cooperate with a citywide Conroy survey.

San Antonio Jack White Bill Knight Tong White Knighi Ed Conroy Conroy

Oklahoma Faces New Flood Terror

Overnight rains swelled rivers and creeks across Oklahoma causing widespread flooding. Thousands were displaced as Guthrie suffered severe damage with over 100 homeless in one block. Rivers Cimarron North Canadian Washita Arkansas threatened further, highways closed, and tornado scares persisted statewide.

Oklahoma City Oklahomaa Seside Cottonwood Creek Guthrie Red Cross Cimarron Canadian Washita Arkansas Tulsa Weather Bureau Bar Neyville Dewey Malles Mt Bartlesville

Ford strike stalls contract talks with UAW leaders

Ford Motor Co. officials refused to open simultaneous talks on a new contract while the CIO United Auto Workers strike nears one week old. UAW leaders threatened to walk out unless talks begin by Monday, with the current agreement due July 15. Federal mediator Arthur C. Vint stepped in as Walter Reuther demanded early discussions.

Detroit Ford Motor Co Matty CIO United Auto Workers UAW Ford John S. Bugas Bugas Arthur C. Vint Ford T Walter Reuther Uaw-Cio

Lewis Seeks Return to AFL Power Amid Labor Talks

Cleveland May 26 AFL leaders report John L Lewis is negotiating a return to influence in the AFL. If successful, he would oppose efforts to confine his power as he faces a coal industry contract showdown on July 1 and potential new labor law provisions aimed at him.

Cleveland APL John L Lewis AFL Lewis Soit

Mayors adviser study eyed for city operations

Executive vice president Ed Conroy of the plan hinge board conducts a detailed survey of the mayor's department including airports and auditoriums to recommend efficiency gains. He aims to survey all city activities and may advise on a $300,000 garbage incinerator project and truck-route changes. A rebel group in Rangoon has seized protection money from central plan areas and seeks monthly tributes.

Mayorelect Dads Ed Conroy Execuive Co Plan‘hinge-Board White Carray Mianvnlle Conroy Taxpayers Defense Teague Rangoon Central Planat Burma Oi

Acheson Heads to Paris for Four Power Talks

Secretary of State Acheson departs for Paris to gauge if Russia intends to end the cold war in Germany. He will attend Monday's Big Four meeting and says the aim is to reach workable, effective German settlement with the Soviet Union, noting a potentially better opportunity than before.

Washington INS Acheson Staves Paris Russia Germany Acheson Munday Council of Foreign Ministers J. Acheson Soviet Union

Dingell seeks probe of AMA slush fund against health program

Rep. Dingell demands congressional investigation into what he calls the American Medical Association slush fund aimed at President Truman's national health program. He urges the probe by the joint committee on lobbying being formed by Congress as the first hearings begin.

Washington CINS Dingell American Medical Assn Truman Administration Joint Committee On House Senate Gred Laine National Health Insurance

Truman to Start Dam Generators at Grand Coulee

President Truman will commence a tenth generator at Grand Coulee Dam with a gold key ceremony at the White House. The move aims to push Grand Coulee ahead of Hoover Dam as the world’s largest hydroelectric plant, signaling a major boost to southwest power capacity.

Washington Truman Iso Waite House Grand Coulee Dam Coulee Hoover Dam

First Shells Fall in Shanghai

Shanghai reports its first Communist artillery shells landing as clashes surge around the Bund and waterfront. Troop movements, blockades, and a tense calm mark the city as government and Communist lines clash in the region. Reports claim thousands mobilized,未 and battles extend toward Hankow with territorial advances claimed by both sides.

Shanghai Ng the Run Bund Qin Trencession

Weatherman Predicts Cloudy Warmer Dry Friday

Weatherman Edrington says Friday will be cloudy and warmer with no rain. He notes temperatures rise sharply and mentions a dry spell with rainfall figures for May and the year reflecting excesses and totals, though the last 24 hours show no rain.

Edrington TS Inenes

Kelly Sergeant Ends Army Life

First Sgt. Wine Richardson of the 3050th Air Base Support Squadron at Reily AFB retires after 31 years of service. He served 31 years in the infantry before transferring to the air force.

Wine Richardson Reily Afb Infantry Air Force

U S Firm On Greece Sets Conditions For Aid

The State Department stated the United States will not relax aid to non Communist Greece and will halt aid to Greek guerrillas only if Communist guerrilla support ends. It rejected Soviet efforts to broker a compromise settlement and said U S Britain should not join in terms favoring the rebels.

Washington U.S Russia Greece State Department U. S Britain

Greek cabinet weighs Moscow peace bid amid civil war doubt

Athens discussions center on Russian proposals to end a yearlong civil conflict with little enthusiasm. Britain says Athens will be consulted and will not bargain without Greek consent. In Houston a dress fire killed Rubello Arce’s daughter, a March incident.

Athens Moscow Britain Mafia Ar 7 Rubello Arce Houston Dkms New Dress

Military pay bill advances amid floor fight

Rep. Paul J. Xillay hailed a military pay bill as the first raise since 1908 passing the House today. The measure would save about 215 million annually and total 415 million over current outlays, with cuts to sea pay overseas family allowances and child benefits, while promising pay adjustments for enlisted men. The bill drew mixed reactions from Democrats and Republicans amid questioning on its application and potential passage.

Washington Paul J. Xillay Rilday Rillay House Congress

Weather Helps Retail Trade But Week Falls Short

Weather aided retail promotions and dollar volume in the week ended Wednesday though total lagged behind the corresponding period in 1945. Regional changes show the Southwest down about 1 to 3 percent.

Udun & Bradstreet Ital Reisi

Weather forecast notes for Friday and Saturday

Partly cloudy conditions expected Friday afternoon into Saturday. Winds turn southeast with moderate speeds. Highs near 72 Friday and 42 Saturday, lows around 71 Friday. Weather page 2.4 notes additional details.

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