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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1948
Page
2
In Edinburg on May 29 Pascual Zapata 18 waved at a girl. Sheriff George Ingram fired a shot, Zapata was reported in critical condition. The incident cited as part of a local disturbance is under investigation by authorities.
The Texas Poll shows rising public support for price control with a large majority wanting Congress to empower the president to cap food prices. Surveys track changes since February, noting higher concern for living costs and stronger appeal to lower income groups as the 1948 congressional races approach.
Ex ecutive secretary Hildegarde Loog Dooley left San Antonio by auto for the Kiwanis international convention in Los Angeles where about 25 000 delegates are expected. Local leaders Walter Loughridge Larry Foriassaii Frank Prassel and Travis Moore will travel by train for the June 6 to 10 gathering representing Alamo Kiwanis. In Austin Governor Jester halted Miguel Flores Goliad sentenced to die by electric chair to allow study of the case and ensure Flores understood the confession through his attorney Napo Alaniz.
Jack Ammann of San Antonio filed a civil damage suit in U S District Court naming Beech Aircraft Corp as defendant. The suit claims Beech officials canceled Ammann’s San Antonio dealership in December 1945 without cause and seeks anticipated profits through 1948 when the contract would have expired.
Local ad lists Johnny Forester Playboys at Al Brite's with a $25 attendance prize and a May 30 Sunday dance night at Reno 427 BE Josephine Hodges Orchestra. Admission 50 cents. Also mentions Sneak Spot Crazy Cowboys square dances and free instructors.
Gene Randon a 62 year old Hungarian born clown known for entertaining crowds from Budapest to San Francisco died last night after a heart attack just before a Polack Brothers circus performance at the Municipal auditorium in Amarillo He was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital.
Nine members of the Czechoslovak embassy in London resigned in protest against the manner of their homeland's parliamentary election. The group reportedly includes Gen. Jan Plass the military and air attach and his deputy.
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