Police Rating Delayed By Civil Services Commission
Mayor Callaghan protested the civil services commission delay in submitting police and fire desiriment classifications to the city council. He urged council review and noted uncertainty about the applicable law. The commission tentatively set seven classifications for patrol and eight for the department, with many details still undecided.
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Callaghan
Civil Services Commission
Comrcil
Avila Derdin
United Air Lines Posts First Quarter Loss
New York May 25 United Air Lines reported a net loss of 33 04 after income tax credits for the first quarter. President WAL Patterson told stockholders the airline increased operating revenues and reduced operating expenses.
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New York
U— United Airines
Wal Patterson
Rough Sledding In Vote Polls Seen
Palo Alto, May 26. Dr Clinton R Bush head of Stanford university s institute for journalistic studies says broad public opinion polling may foretell election trends this year. He notes polling has been used in major campaigns since 1938 and voters often decide quickly after nominees are chosen. He adds issues like price changes international events and strikes could still shift opinions post nomination.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Clinton R. Bush
Stanford University
Institute
Roosevelt
Stanford
Bush
Gems and Horses for the Admiral during Persian Gulf visit
Rear Admiral Harold M. Martin described an Arabian nights scene aboard the Valley Forge as Saudi crown prince gifts of jeweled daggers and thoroughbred horses impressed American officers in the Persian Gulf. The carrier and escorts will head to San Diego after a 41,000 mile world cruise, but the gifts await approval by Congress and the state department.
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Washington
Harold M. Martin
Valley Forge
Persian ‘Gulf
Saudi Arabia
Adm
Martin
New York
Coring
San Diego
Congress
Arabia
State Department
Nemesis of U-Boat In First War Dies
London May 25 Commodore Sir Charles George Mathewsen aged 72, famed for sinking a German submarine in World War I, died yesterday. He commanded the mystery ship known for its disguised tramp steamer appearance. The vessel revealed a British white ensign and heavy guns when its false hull panels dropped.
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London
Charles George Mathewsen
Swith
Seized Pair Admits Killing of Chicago Cabby Brody
Two men, Alfonso Najera and Freddie Varella, admitted killing Albert Brody, a 30 year old Chicago cab driver. Police from Chicago and San Antonio coordinated the arrest after initial detention in Seguin and a later seizure of an $18 watch Brody reportedly took.
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Chicago
Albert Brody
San Antonio
Alfonso Najera
Freddie Varella
FBT
Seguin
John T. Kelly
Raymond Lamb
Brody
Food Handlers Classes Planned by City Health Leader
Hill the city health director announced a food handler school will run June 21 to 25 at the health building auditorium. Sessions are set daily from 2:30 to 4:30 pm and 7:30 to 9:30 pm, with CB Breedlove of the state public health department teaching. The program is open to cafe managers and staff.
Mayor and City Atty. Clash Over Land Parcel
Mayor Callaghan directed City Attorney T D Dobbs to investigate ownership of land at Furth Street by the San Antonio river after a noisy office dispute with Peter Trease. The argument escalated as the mayor waved his arms while Trease defended himself. Callaghan questioned Trease’s anger. President Truman addressed extended Reconstruction Finance Corp powers, slowing six year extensions beyond June 30.
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Callaghan
T. D. Dobbs
Furth St
San Antonio
Peter Trease
Trease
Washington
Truman
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Wong Makes Promise as Premier Wong Wen Hao pledges aid use
Nanking May 25 Premier Wong Wen Hao, a 90 pound strong man of China's economy, promises to administer American aid to maximize benefits for the people. As head of the executive Yuan he will ensure best use of the assistance, leveraged by his past service as cabinet official and head of the National Resources Commission.
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Nanking
Wong Wen-Hao
China
United States
Executive Yuan
Wong
National, Resources, Commission
Truman’s Faith In Virden Unshaken
President Truman defended John C. Virden after his resignation from the commerce department following disclosures that Virden’s daughter worked for Tass, the Russian news agency. Truman stated his faith in Virden’s loyalty remains unshaken.
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Truman
Virden
Washington
John C. Virden
Commerce Department
Tass
Itteen
Cleveland
Rep. Crawford
R. Mich
Secretary of Commerce
Sawyer
Department
Office of Industry Cooperation
Youths Held In Car Theft Deis A KR Etheridge and J Destephana
Two youths employed at Kelly APB admitted stealing a car. They broke a window to take a vehicle to attend a dance on the city outskirts. Officer Kermeth Gorder spotted the car on Seaving Street. the driver’s actions prompted a stop, where two youths fled. Enrique Cisneros, 19, claimed hitchhiking and said he had been picked up for burglary. Suspects include Joe Martin Sauceda, Gilbert Cisneros, and others listed with addresses.
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Enrique Cisneros
Trobstown
Booker
Def
Joe Martin Sauceda
Tampied St
Gilber Cisneros
E. Theo Are
Vote Machines Arrive at Courthouse by Truck
Voting machines arrived at the courthouse on Tuesday by truck. Two vans came in the morning and three more were due later. The machines would be unloaded in the afternoon and placed in the basement. The county's TT Hewne.
Britain to Ease Clothing Ration and Newsprint Supply
Lord Wilso n announced in Parliament that clothing rationing will be relaxed soon and that larger newspapers will receive more newsprint next year. A June 7 order will allow sale of rationed clothing at half coupon rate and half price, with supplemental coupons issued tomorrow.
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Lunvoon
Har Id Wilson
Board of Trade
Wilson
House of Commons
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