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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1949

Page

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Harvard Princeton riot at Harvard Square shocks Cambridge

Several hundred Harvard and Princeton students clashed with police in Harvard Square as evening-gowned escorts returned from pregame events joined in. The melee included smashed windows, torn cables, false fire alarms, a ripped radio, and at least 25 arrests, with teargas threats and heavy police response.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Princeton Harvard Square Youthsere Pholice Station

Detroit Feud Ends River Rouge Winning Twin Valley Title

An estimated 1500 fans and players clashed in the closing moments of a Night school football game between Melvindale and River Rouge high schools. River Rouge was declared the winner 7-0 after the final play was not completed. Three people were hospitalized. About 5600 fans watched the game in Detroit.

Detroit Melvindale River Rouge

Doughnuts Mixup Leads to Employee Firing at Winona Bakery

A man identified as Rex Cav Miller from Lewisgton ordered 48 dozen doughnuts for a First Baptist church supper in Winona. The employee gave him $12.80 change on a $30 check, the man didn’t show, and there was no Rev Miller or church supper. the bakery fired the cruisers after the incident and no funds covered the check.

Winona Rex Miller Lewisgton George

Prisoner Saved From Mob Threat in Tennessee

SPRINGFIELD BUILD, Tenn. Nov. 5. A wounded black man named Wil Henry Wilson, 19, a former convict, was arrested after an alleged attempt to rape two women. Police say a crowd gathered at the jail to storm it, but Easley shot Wilson in the hip and he was whisked to an undisclosed jail to avert mob violence.

Springfigbld Tenn Palion Wil Henry Wilson Charles Easley Wilson

Reds Hang Six Czechs

Six Czechs convicted as ringleaders of an alleged armed plot to overthrow the Communist government were hanged today in Prague. The government said the revolt was well prepared and that the executions followed a trial.

Prague Polotal Executise R

Father Held in Slaying Threat

A Chicago man Rudolph Lelli, 35, allegedly threatened to kill his wife and four children aged 3 to 6, prompting police to locate the family at a welfare home. Officers traced the call from a Greyhound station and later found Lelli on a freight train with the children in a boxcar, as he attempted to reach El Paso and then Mexico. He said he was denied entry at the border due to lack of papers. Police held him pending Chicago authorities.

Hole Saraay Nore Chicago A. R. Sthcidge Rudolph Lelli Greyhound Deis Polk Palmer Chirtos Berlanga Southern Pacific el Paso Piace Mexico J. E. Patton Lelli Larido Eter Utlea

Former Alabama police chief to be sentenced on civil rights beatings

Thomas I. Gantt, former Florala police chief, faces sentencing after pleading guilty to beating five black men to obtain confessions. The case in Montgomery involves violations of civil rights and occurred under his authority as chief.

Montgomery Ala Navy South Alabama Thomas I. Gantt Florala U.S C. B. Kennamer

Tragic Flood Devastates Caracas Suburbs

In Caracas suburbs a flash flood killed at least 20 people and left families searching for relatives. Officials estimated damage unofficially at 10 million dollars as the storm swept through the region.

Caracas

Tot Lives At Fast Pace In Glen Cove Family Tale

In Glen Cove on November 5 Richard Opalashi, 3, smokes cigars and has tasted wine or beer occasionally. His mother notes he started with cigars at age two and now uses one to four cigars daily. The family describes attempts to break the habit as difficult and mentions cigar brands.

Glen

Man Fatally Shot by City Detective in Saturday Incident

Walter Jones was shot and killed Saturday morning by City Detective Stanley Childs who was attempting an arrest. The shooting occurred at 122 Hedges Street and Jones was pronounced dead on arrival at Robert B. Green Hospital.

Walter Jones Stanley Childs Hedges St Jones Robert B. Green Hospital

Truman Speaks On Air To Aid New York Elects

President Truman plans a brief radio appeal to New York voters urging support for Democratic candidates in next Tuesday’s special election. He recently joked about a bipartisan trip and focuses on Lehman securing a U S Senate seat and O’Dwyer’s reelection as mayor against Republican Dulles.

Washington Truman New York Minnesota U. S. Senate Herbert H. Lehrman New York City William O'Dwyer Lehman John Foster Dulles

Quakes Hit Coastal City Shake Rattle in San Diego

San Diego returned to its normal tempo after two earthquakes yesterday. The afternoon tremor was the severest since 1941, with only slight damage and a minor evening tremor reported. Local residents felt the shocks across the city.

San Diego Var

New Break In Steel Strike Near Washington

A major new break in the steel strike appeared likely as government mediation stepped in between John L. Lewis and mine owners. Republic Steel offered 54,000 workers a pension package in Cleveland, while Lukens Steel reached an agreement with the union at Coatesville. Bethlehem Steel settled earlier in the week. Talks signaled possible rapid settlements alongside ongoing coal field negotiations led by Cyrus Ching of the federal mediation service, with President Truman weighing potential court action under the Taft-Hartley provision if needed.

Washington John JL. Lewis Republic Steel Corp Cleveland CIO United Steelworkers Philip U. 5 Bethlehem Steel Maralma Pennsylvania Lukens Steeco Coatesville Lukens Cyrus Ching Federal Mediation Service Cowl Truman White House Toman Sany Tait-Hartley Lewis Unets Minois Indiana Illinois Aly Republic

Korn Kobblers Win Sabbath Case in New York Court

The eight Korn Kobblers faced a Sabbath peace summons by Patrolman Gilray after playing music with a washboard splitoon on Dye Street. Magistrate Sharkey heard Lauritz Meichler testify that living composers can be ahead of their time. The Kobblers offered to perform in court. Sharkey dismissed the case.

New York William Gilray John R. Sharkey Lauritz Meichler Sharkey Korn Kobblerg

Baby kidnapped from Utica home in Nov 5 incident

Six week old Stephen Komorek was abducted from his crib in Utica as Mia Komorek described a black coated man with a hat fleeing the scene. Police reported no leads hours after the infant vanished. the abductor fled barefoot toward a highway and vanished toward Utica.

iBeat Pace Utica Stephen Komorek Mia Menry Skomorek

Weekend Cooler Weather Brings 43 to 80 Degree Day

The weather bureau notes a weekend cool spell with a strong cold air punch but no front. Sunday will start at 43 degrees and rise to around 80 by mid afternoon. Saturday winds stay from the north at gentle to moderate speeds.

Weather Bureau

Dallas Coffee Hiked for Third Time This Week

In Dallas on November 5 a rise in coffee prices was noted with the cost per pound up by three cents. Nationally, advertised brands increased to 7 cents per pound, while a large local dealer forecast more hikes next week amid the ongoing price movement.

Dallas Coften

Death by Own Action Reported in Local Case

Justice of the Peace M D Buck Jones returned Saturday a verdict in the death of Charles Lehman 49 of 5311 Carson street. Det Sgt Lewis Yates said Lehman was found in the woods seated in his car by his daughter Sally on Friday afternoon after he had taken his wife to work. A garden hose connected to the car exhaust with the engine running caused death by monoxide poison according to a doctor.

Justice of the Peace M.D Buck" Jones Charles Leman Carson St Lewis Yates Lehman Sally

Fair Day Forecast for U.S. Football Weather

Generally clear skies and near normal temperatures promised good football weather for most of the nation on Saturday. Temperatures were below freezing in parts from Minnesota to Missouri, with Lone Rock Wisconsin reporting minus 17 as Southern California endured a heat wave and Los Angeles reached 88.

Mercury Freez Minnesota Missouri Lone Rock Wis California Los Angeles

Wife Sues Mature in Divorce Case Over Threats and Alimony

In Los Angeles Navy 5 UP a third Mrs. Victor Mature files for divorce accusing the actor of threatening to burn their home. She seeks $1000 monthly alimony and community property division. A restraining order bars disposal of assets pending trial. Mature, 36, has been divorced twice before. his 28 year old wife is a prior widow.

Los Angeles Navy Victor Mature Hotfoot Mature Dowdly Berry Tram

CIO Fights Left Wing Split From United Electric Workers

Delegates at the CIO convention moved to expel leftist led unions United Electric Workers and Farm Equipment Workers for continued defiance. The two, with about 470 000 members, were merged last week but ousted to form a competing New Union. The CIO executive board met to tackle remaining unions alleged to be Communist affiliated.

Clevelany Sov O—Ues CIO United Electric Workers Farm Equipment Workers Oyten

Typhoon Toll Rises to 644 Dead or Missing

Manila dispatch reports 644 dead and missing as Red Cross appeals for international aid. Officials say eight islands were hit. at least 105 towns and municipalities affected and about 430,000 people left destitute.

Manila Philippine Red Cross Red C Cross

Four Die in Mexico City Cold Spell

Four people died as unusually cold weather gripped Mexico City and surrounding areas. Officials reported temperatures plunging for three nights, triggering efforts to shelter vulnerable residents and inspect weather-related hazards.

Mexico City Noy Pollee Eday

Globe Girdler Delayed in Guam

Milonaire Milton Reynolds aboard a Pan American Stratocruiser faced a forced return to Guam due to engine electronic issues. The attempted world flight record could stretch toward 24 more hours as ground options include Philippine Airlines or Transocean to depart Guam earlier. Reynolds was not expected to reach Honolulu before 2 am Sunday, risking the six days three hours fifteen minutes mark.

Honolulu Milonaire Milton Reynolds Guam Pan American World Airways Boeing Englin Tronic Reynolds Philippine Airlines Transocean Hotolulu Edward Egan New York

Alternate Plan to Be Offered by Charter Committee

The Charter Revision committee completed city charter amendments to be voted January 24 in opposition to Mayor White's city manager plan. It proposes a council manager option with separate civil service and public utility board amendments, and Mauermann's alternate plan retaining much of the present system with changes. It envisions a manager as chief administrative officer, an elected mayor with six councilors, four commissioners, and a four-member supervisory group. Final drafts expected by Friday with further suggestions due by Monday.

White Gil Mauermann Municipal Auditorum Mayors ‘Couinell Mauermann’ss Tas Ely T Planning Commission Kress Lower Mauermann Mehl Stoner Ady Spears Said Tec

Unity Big 3 Aim for European Unity Meeting

Unity of the United States Britain and France moves toward a stronger Europe as a two day conference of foreign ministers opens in the wake of Secretary of State Achesons signals. Officials hope the talks will revive the movement for economic and political unity in Europe amid urgent need for cooperation among the three powers.

Waorlington Mans Faris Europe Acheson

Iran Ex Premier Hazhir Killed by Assassin in Shrine Appointment

In SHRAN Iran a former prime minister Abdul Sussein Hazhir aged 53 died from an assassin's bullet after a religious ceremony he attended representing the shah. Police arrested a man named Hussein immani. Hazhir served as premier from June 13, 1948, to November 7.

Shran Iran Abdul Sussein Hazhir Hussein Immani Hazhir

Weekend Weather Outlook With Warmer Saturday

Forecast calls for fair conditions Saturday afternoon and Sunday with warmer Saturday afternoon. Cooler Saturday night and Sunday under gentle to moderate northerly winds. Maximums around 85 Saturday and 80 Sunday. minimums near 43 Sunday. Friday high about 80 and Saturday low around 49.

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