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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1950

Page

2

Labor Party May Cut Aims In London May 22

London reports indicate Britain s Labor government may water down Socialist plans to weather a slim majority and delay a national election possibly into autumn 1951. Deputy Premier Morrison pressures a moratorium on further nationalization as Bevan pushes for a bold bid with a larger Commons mandate.

London UFI Sritali Mieror Attler Winston Churchill Labor Goole Jong 43 Lke Herbert Horrison Labor Party Morrison Asan Viet Aneurin Bevan Ig Sed

Two Gls Stage Break yuna May 2

American soldiers escape from a stockade yesterday identified as Melvin C Marlix 17 Spav... Okla serving life for manslaughter and robbery and James T Stewart 21 Philadelphia serving 17 years for manslaughter and robbery.

Yuna Férm Melvin C. Marlix Spaviway Oklo James T. Stewart Philatelphis

Sales Tax Debate Divides San Antonians Over Texas Aid

Three San Antonians defend a state sales tax as the sole path to Texas’ financial relief while a critic questions its practicality and collection effort. The discussion centers on whether a sales tax can solve the state’s poverty and funding issues, with varied support and skepticism.

Texas Kermit Fleming Royston Age Teyane

Radio Ham Confab Sef Amatese Rationperstors

A radio ham confab will be held in Cueta at Cueto's Legion hall this weekend with registration at 9 a m. Lectures and demonstrations are planned and over 400 are expected to attend.

South Cueta M. Salyeilay Cueto’s Legion Hall Mister Agat Harkeene Allens

Belgrade dialogue on tax shifts sparks Texas view

Belgrade May 22. Citizens discussed taxes and tradeoffs in a public forum. Residents weighed a sales tax against property taxes, noting monotony of taxation and potential public works funding while questioning benefits to families and youths.

Rites Held For Lizzie Timberlitte Vanter

Funeral services for Lizzie Timberlitte Vanter, 76, of 1196 W Lynwood Ave, were to be held at 4 p.m. at Porter Lorivy chapel. She had lived in San Antonio 32 years before her death. Survivors include daughter Mrs Frannie Costinson. sons Robert L Water of Corpus Christi. sisters Mrs Lim Kirkendall of Fowlerton, Mrs RM Watson of Brownsville, Mrs G Crawford of Bells, Tenn. and Mrs Jen Marbury of Auburn Kentucky. brothers Fohh and Richa Timberlake of Bells, Texas.

Lizzie Timberlitte Vanter W. Lynwood Ave Muauty Porter Lorivy San Antonio Sabuirday Inelve Frannie Costinson Robert L. Water Corpus Christi Ters

Public Library In Denison Dedicated By Speaker Rayburn

Denison May 22 the new $100000 public library was dedicated yesterday by Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn. He said the library honors young people and those who contributed to the nation's growth, with a note on service and education. Rayburn was to receive an honorary degree at the Austin commencement in Sherman tonight.

Rayburn Austins Sherman

Garden Center Elects Officers In San Antonio

Mrs Wyte TR. Dallas was elected president of the San Antonio Garden Center. New officers include Lewis Turner as vice president Mrs C C Witchell Jr secretary Mrs Wesley Pracork ir treasurer Mrs Georgia M Morris executive secretary and Mrs T L Collies organizer.

Wyte TR. Dallas San Antonio Garden Center Iss Lewis Turner C. C. Witchell Jr Secretar Wesley Pracork Ir Georgia M. Morris T. L. Collies

Playground Neglect Bared in Alazan Apache project

Henry Castillon a housing board member reports six years of neglect in the Alazan Apache court area. He describes playgrounds with bug holes oil drum trash filled pits weeds and standing water. Abandoned cars were seen and authorities to be informed for removal and maintenance action.

Henry Castillon Castillo Tullpan Sr Water 4

Rape and death trial opens for Lyle Buswell

Lyle Howard Buswell, 33, goes on trial today in Martilbon AFB for the rape and murder of Fairy E. Decker on March 25. Authorities say he admitted killing York, Pennsylvania resident but pleads innocent to all charges. About 53 jurors were summoned for the Federal case before Judge Louis Ik. Goodaman, with 32 witnesses called by the prosecution.

Wi-Ale Vuree Sei Lyle Howard Buswell Wat Sei Fairy E. Decker Martilbon Afb York

Army Perfects New AA Rocket

New antiaircraft rocket named Tok aims to reach 12 miles altitude and speed intercepts. still in testing per Army Chief J. Lawton Collings in CBS radio interview. Collings offered no technical details and cautioned on defense intentions. The note ties Loki myth reference to a defensive stance against future air attacks.

New York Hay Stadt J Lawtoy Collings Collis Sail Colling Loki

Chicago Opes Shuffle Berths Legalized By Clinnin

Attorney John V. Clinnin bypassed Mayor Martin Keene lly and started his own bid to legalize non gambling shuffle berths pinball and bowling matchings in Chicago.

Chicago Sns John V. Clinnin Martin Keneelly

White stranger abducts two girls near Atlanta

A 10 year old girl and a 12 year old companion say a curly haired white man forced them into a dirty auto while walking to church, abducted the younger to a rural area 20 miles south, and released both on return to Atlanta. The younger was treated at Grady Memorial hospital for lacerations and possible tape marks. Detectives Pack and Ellington border the case.

Man Manas Atlanta J. M. Pack J. W. Ellington Grady Memorial Hospital San Antonian

BC Headache Powders or Tablets Ad Claim 10c 25c

An early 20th century advertisement promotes BC Headache powders or tablets for relief from headaches neuralgic pains and muscular aches. It touts fast acting ingredients with quick dissolution available in powder or tablet form and claims a single dose provides strong relief. The copy notes two tablets equal one powder and mentions 10¢ and 25¢ pricing levels.

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