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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1949
Page
2
Jack Tatsum, 27%, known as a desperado, made a second escape attempt from Maricopa County Jail but was recaptured last night after trying to cut through his cell bars. The report notes this followed a prior breakout in October.
Berlin report states the Soviet backed East German government is creating a military police force with tanks and heavy weapons donated by Russia. A draft system for men 17 to 40 aims to raise the force to about 230000 by next spring, per the paper. Resto red Tokyo justice building restored after wartime destruction. two years to complete.
WOAI refuses to grant paid political time to Case Mateh and other candidates until after the June 7 filing deadline. Hugh Halff, president of Southland Industries, says the policy ensures equal access for all candidates. An AP dispatch notes March Thursday filed an informal FCC charge alleging civil rights violations. Halff denies knowledge of the claim.
The fragment notes humidity at 6 30 a m reaching 89 percent. It records November precipitation around 0 4 inch and a total month rainfall near 97 57 inches. The data include sunrise sunset times and a rough forecast outline with wind and temperature trends though many figures are garbled.
Dun and Bradstreet reports a weekly lift in retail trade with cooler weather but sales remain 5 to 9 percent below the year-ago level. The report notes improvement this week in contrast to prior readings.
Capt John G Crommelin, 47, born in Montgomery, urged vigilance over armed forces organization at an American Legion meeting. The firebrand Navy critic, back to duty after a 33 day suspension for releasing Navy confidential documents, warned of Pentagon pressure and an internal drive to curb reform. The incident followed a House Armed Services Committee inquiry into the matter.
A multi car collision on U S Route 40 left four dead, including William Kingham and his wife Ann, and Kenneth Betts, with Wanda Blite injured. The wreck occurred when Kingham’s car rear ended John Sellers’ vehicle, then crossed the highway and struck Harry Taylor’s car. Taylor was the only injury among passengers in the second pair of cars. The 2 year old son of the Kinghams, Michael, was unhurt and cared for in Hendrysburg awaiting Texas relatives.
The long steel strike neared settlement with key talks in Pittsburgh on a pension and insurance plan. Auto, electrical appliance, and farm equipment sectors faced layoffs and production curtailments as steel stocks run low. About 50,000 to 77,000 workers were set to be idle or cut within two weeks. Meanwhile United Mine Workers ended a 52 day walkout to return to work under a three week truce, as federal mediators sought a presidential fact finding board for coal.
Funeral arrangements are set for year old Tommy Hall who died from a shotgun accident at the family home in Lampasas. He was the son of Mrs. Fred Hall and one of seven children. The tragedy occurred Sunday afternoon when a shotgun dropped by his brother Warren Hall discharged. Services will be held at the Full Gospel church with Pastor Bradford officiating.
The National Electrical Contractors Association named Edward J. Vanderlindg of Rochester Niky as president. The group chose Los Angeles for the 1950 convention.
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