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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1949
Page
5
The Parliament for the American zone state of Hesse ratified the constitution for a west German republic by 73 to 8 with all opponents as Communists. Five states have ratified. three more of five are needed to activate the charter and a west German federal government could take office by mid July.
In Louisville on May 20 a mother reveals her son Edward Wesley Kurtz born Sept 5 1934 survived being separated from his twin. Edward and his dying twin were joined below the breast and doctors feared the other would not live. Edward is healthy intelligent and excels in school sports and activities. The family accepts publicity hoping it helps Edward pursue medicine as his dream career.
New York May 20. Vaudeville and song and dance return to Broadway with a Palace Theatre revival restoring the old showmanship. Fans packed the SRO venue as veterans Pat Rooney and Milton Berle delivered a finale that recalled the gilded age of vaudeville.
About 40 men attended a barbecue in Nixon on May 20 to raise funds for the local Volunteer Fire Department. Businessmen contributed to support the fire service and received honorary membership cards.
A citywide prom night honors graduates will be held at 87 A Ma Friday at the Knights of Columbus club. The event is hosted by the Council of Catholic Youth with the Newman Club and San Antonio Musicians Society Local 23 providing the orchestra.
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