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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1949

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Mother Rashes Boy Six in Early Morning Ax Attack

A distraught mother in Kalamazoo attacked her 6-year-old son with an ax while he slept, claiming to fear someone was harming him. The child, Ray, was treated for critical injuries with a 50-50 chance of survival. The mother, Jean Barrett, 29, told police she believed rescuing him justified her act. The father Kenneth was away in Detroit for a trade course.

Kalamazog Ray Jean Barrett Potice Jim Jie Kenneth Detrok Cali

Cardinal Marmaggi Dies at 73 in Vatican

Cardinal Marmaggi, 73, a top Vatican administrator and 1935 cardinal, died after a heart attack in Rome. He headed the Congregation of the Council, oversaw the council decrees, and guided the college’s operations before his death.

Rome Ivanciseo Marmaggi Vatican

Kemper Resigns as GOP Treasurer Over Funds Drop

James B. Kemper resigned today as treasurer of the Republican National Committee. He cited a fall in reserve funds from 392009 to 90000 and noted a rift between his views and party officials on political issues. He had been a Dewey delegate at the 1948 convention.

Chicago James &. Kemper Republican National Committee GOP Kemper Dewey Iholp

Forecast Update Indicates Mild Temps Through Friday

Forecast continues with little temperature change and gentle to moderate north winds. Thursday’s high near 82 degrees, overnight low around 44. Wednesday’s high was 43 and low 41. More details on weather page 2A.

Berlin Blockade Reimposed Says Taylor in Exclusive

Major General Maxwell D. Taylor, Berlin military commandant, tells IN S that Russians have imposed a second Berlin blockade with unrelenting pressure. He notes bridges and highways open yet essential choke remains, compares airlift to a hard currency squeeze on West Berlin, and warns of possible East German attempts to seal access along the Mosel area while questioning U.S. response.

Red Berlin Morrie West Berlin Clty Taylor Phvale

Fake TV Salesmen Rob Housewife in Dormont Heist

Three men posing as television salesmen terrorized Mrs. Rose Prezioso in her Dormont home yesterday in Pittsburgh. They fled with jewelry valued around 193000 dollars and cash totaling about 1000 dollars. Police seek suspects.

Pitsburgh Rose Prezioso

How to Win Friends How to Win Friends

Preston England November 3 1 4 Robertsons advertised a cottage for rent at 14 shillings or $1.96 weekly. The ad drew more than 2090 inquiries and now the owner is interviewing prospective renters.

Preston Eng Robertsons

No Rum No Wee Stirs Campus Stew

Berkeley edict bans wine, cocktails, beer, whisky and unsupervised necking parties at UC. All student affairs and mixed gatherings require a chaperon. Fraternities, sororities, and dormitories circulated the house rules provoking immediate protests with signs and mourning armbands.

Berkeley Calif University of California Henneforth University Sdict Cralevnity

Court Fines Rise as October Revenue Climb

Clerk Liton Code reports total October releases reached $92,350, up $15,446 from a year ago. Traffic fines contributed $15,608, increasing by $5,532, while Hotel Jed fines totaled $4,819, down $262.

Corporation Court Liton Code Thusay Jed

Poison liquor kills two soldiers near Gifu

In Nagoya on November 3 reports say tainted liquor caused the deaths of two soldiers near Can Gifu. Pvt. Wie lant J. Jones, 21, of Taeksonville Alabama, and Pvt. Kalo We Hayking, 18, Macon Georgia, were found dead in their bunks.

Nagoya Japan Can Gifu Wielant J. Jones Taeksonville Ala Kalo We Hayking Macon

Love for Dogs Traps Dope King in Court

Police raided Queens residence of Peter J. Locascio amid reports of a $10,000 stock of unspecified items. Locascio, described by officials as a major figure in narcotics trafficking, was pulled into court on firearm possession or related charges and linked to two boxer dogs seen leaving the home.

New York Navy Peter J. Locascio Innaventics Locaseia

Weather Forecast Promises Fair Conditions This Week

The forecast calls for fair weather with no extreme temperatures. Morning low around 46 degrees and afternoon high near 82 degrees. Gentle to moderate north winds are expected throughout the period.

Paty Linizeru

Texas Weather and Political Talk at National Convention

Weather outlook for Texas shows frosty mornings and fair days with warming trends. In political news Rey Baker of Sherman states he will not seek the presidency of the Young Democratic clubs of America, arriving to set up headquarters for the national convention opening November 17 in Chattanooga.

Chattanooca Rey Baker Sherman Texas Young Democratic Elitbs of America Settk

Girl abducted by two men found safe near farm home

A 7-year-old girl abducted yesterday by two farmers in Marion county was found unharmed at a nearby farm home after deputies arrested Jerome Alford 30 and Hugh Smith 22. The child had been driven through Marion and Dillon counties before being dropped off near George Rogers's residence. Mary Spivey, another local child, had been lured yesterday afternoon from a school bus. she was later taken to a Florence hospital for examination.

Mullins Burt Rogers Jerome Alford Hugh Smith Rogers Marion Dillon George Rogers Mary Spivey Smith Mallins Alford Dillon County Mary Florence

Global Flyer Regains Lost Hour in Around-the-World Run

Milton Reynolds, the millionaire pen magnate, regained an hour on his global dash. He recovered time between Istanbul and Damascus after earlier gaining 30 minutes at Brussels and recouping seven hours lost at Shannon Airport, Ireland while waiting for London lift.

Damascus Milton Reynolds Globe Istanbul Brussels Shannon Ireland London

Deadly Philippine Typhoon Throes Kill 200 in Negros

Manila Chronicle reports about 200 people killed or drowned in Sabankilan on Negros island in the Philippines, marking the worst typhoon in years. Earlier tallies showed 57 dead across Negros and Cebu islands.

Manila Imanila Chronicle Tonight Sabankilan Negros Island Philippines Negros Ccto Islands

Houston Bus Strike Ends With Narrow Wage Deal

Houston bus drivers strike began at midnight with 1109 CIO Transport Workers Union members walking out affecting about 175,000 riders. A stormy two hour meeting yielded a compromise offering 13 cents hourly rise from the current 117 dollars per week and continued pension and new vacation terms as talks proceed.

CIO Transport Workers Union Ile Houston Transit Co Weary Neposators

Arms Aid Talks Begin in Washington

The United States opened negotiations with eight Western European states on an agreement to supply them with arms and military supplies valued at one billion dollars. Diplomats from each country visited the State Department in a day-long sequence to begin talks.

Washington Eurema State Department

Bolivian-Pilot In Turn for Worse

Erick Rios Bridaux, a Bolivian pilot and sole survivor of Tuesday’s air crash that killed 55, has worsened and developed lung congestion. He is in an oxygen tent at an Alexandria, Virginia hospital.

Washington Erick Rios Bridaux Alexandria Safitony de Mais

Nobel Prize in Literature Shelved After Deadlock

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 3. The Swedish academy decided to shelve this year's Nobel prize for literature as candidates failed to reach a consensus. Report mentions figures like Charettll and Teal as examples amid the stalemate.

Stockholm Swedish Academy Charettll Beredetin Crace

Price of Pork Lowest in 3 Years

CHICAGO November 3 Hog prices fall to the lowest level in more than three years. Market traders foresee possible government action if prices continue to slide. The top price yesterday reached 17 dollars per hundred pounds as OPA ceilings were removed.

Chicago Uncle Sam Aigrculture Department

Top Reds Win Battle for Bail in U.S. Court

The U S Court of Appeals ruled May 11 that 11 top American Communists convicted of conspiracy may be released on bail pares. Seven may post $20 000 each and four $36 000 each while the government sought $1 009 000 total bail. Officials posted 3200 000 in treasury bonds as the Civil Rights Congress is cited as subversion. Bail decisions reference judges Learned Hand Thomas W Swan and Jerome J Frank.

Ng G Noi U. S Wail Fund The Civil Rights Congress U. S. Attorney General's Office Learned Hand Thomas W. Swan Jerome J. Frank Istid Hall Eugene Denis John B. Willianson Jacob Stachel Irving Robert G. Thompson Benjamin d. Davis Harry Winston Zabir Gates Gilbert Green Cari Wintoy Gus Hall Dennis Potash Stachel Williamson Hail Green Thompson Davis Winston Gates Winter U.S Tan

Steel Ration for Auto Makers

DETROIT November 3 UP The possibility that gum makers may be placed on steel ration allocation formerly suggested today by Automotive News.

Detroit Ferma Automotive News

Lewis Seeks coal pact for Indiana strike settlement

AP reporting that John L. Lewis urged Gov. Henry Schricker to restart Indiana coal agreement talks separate from nationwide UMW strike. He said the union would meet Indiana operators briefly to advance peace efforts, while Indiana miners and others await broader federal action and potential presidential involvement.

Washington John L. Lewis Henry Schricker Indiana Ming Sowders UMW Siiseisitl Lime P United Steel Workers Lewis Ko Marley Soring Truman Minnesota Lathoy W. Youngdah Southeen Nortis Wester Jaseph E. Moody Bluefield CIO Philip Aervay Beshlehem Steel Murray Iicms Bethlehem

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