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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1949
Page
1
Mrs. C. C. Crowson was shot twice in her driveway as Officer Ernest Deaton watched. Neighbor W. S. Bourland, 53, surrendered and was charged with murder after the incident. Bourland claimed he fired only as Crowson reached inside her kimono.
Leadville miners report a rich lead and silver ore discovery near the old Leavick mining camps. Geologists say it may extend the Ice Palace area, which yielded about $4,000,000 in earlier operations before a fault pinched the vein.
In Winnemucca Nevada the wife of a physician shot and killed two of her children at the doctor’s home and then killed herself. The third infant, two months old, was drugged but expected to recover. The woman, Mrs Lin Felder, described as Respondent, is involved.
Karl H von Wiegand reports from Frankfurt on November 12 that in the Paris foreign ministers conference America influenced Britain and France with a firm stance. Dean Acheson’s blunt diplomacy is seen as signaling realism in U S policy toward Europe and a push to include West Germany in the Western bloc to counter Soviet expansion.
The 2698-ton luxury yacht Corsair ran aground on rocks near Acapulco Mexico. All 46 passengers and 82 crew members were safely transferred to boats and reached shore as the vessel began taking water through a bow hole. Captain Harry Nedden beached her to prevent sinking. Maj Gen David Barrows and Mrs Barrows were among the passengers. Lloyds lists the Corsair as a 2669-ton yacht.
Fire caused an estimated 50,000 damage destroying the Blackwell cotton gin. The blaze broke out yesterday afternoon and firemen from Sweetswater battled the flames into today, threatening 160 tons of cotton seed. Investigators believe sparks from a calten burrine boiler started the fire.
Dallas police hunt a pickpocket who has netted more than $2800 in two days this week. Victims across Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio report a similar jostling theft pattern as the suspect targets individuals near banks and crowded streets.
Burnet Texas reports James Crawford, 17, son of Gregg County Sheriff Noble Crawford, died by self inflicted gunshot while handling his father’s 88 caliber pistol at a lodge. Justice Heffington ruled the death accidental after investigation. The incident occurred with the boy and other adults present.
Belgrade reports Yugoslavia ends its friendship treaty with Albania accusing Tirana of hostile acts provoked by Russia and Cominform allies. Tito’s government notes Albania pushed into hostility and warns to cease acts and reply promptly.
Twenty four thousand bushels of wheat spiked here when a 60 foot elevator collapsed at the Berend brothers feed seed grain plant, pushing a second elevator down and causing damage in Wichita Palls on November 12.
In a Jerusalem meeting, Eliahu Sasson of the Israel Foreign Ministry warned that if Arab states start another war round, Israel will carry fighting into Arab territory. He heads the ministry's Middle East division.
The Associated Press reports freezing temperatures Sunday across the Texas Panhandle and upper Red River valley. Most of the state is expected to see readings from freezing to the upper 30s with no rain forecast.
In Atlanta, a wild scene erupted as ten lionens fought over a lioness, with trainer Clemens trying to separate the combatants for ten minutes. An audience watched as a lion attack left a trainer injured and a carved wooden prop damaged amid the melee.
Police reported a Saturday arrest in the 200 block of Santa Rosa Avenue. A 26 year old man was held for federal narcotics charges after officers seized 13 marijuana packages and cigarettes.
William Saroyan 41, novelist and playwright, seeks divorce from Cara 24 on cruelty charges in Las Vegas. Mrs Saroyan, daughter of Charles Marcus Bendix Aviation vice president, sued on July 10 1948 but the case was settled before trial.
Prague reports Prime Minister Klement Gottwald freed 153 Roman Catholic priests convicted of offenses against the state. Earlier, two weeks earlier, 12 clergy were released in a similar move. The men were jailed for refusing to swear loyalty oaths or breaking other state security laws under the Communist regime.
Judge Byron B. Harlan aged 63 of the U S Tax Court and former Ohio congressman died yesterday of a heart attack at his son’s home in Cogan Station Pennsylvania. His death comes after years of public service in law and politics and follows a long career on the federal bench.
Cold Sunday with moderate northerly winds. Morning expected around 40 degrees and Sunday afternoon may reach the 70s. Saturday low was in the 30s with a high near 70. Additional weather details on Page 4A.
Chicago reports eight midwest truck company associations and 40,000 drivers sealed a wage and health plan agreement. A two month contract begins November 16, offering initial raises of cents per hour and 14 cents per mile for the first 14 months, followed by smaller increases in the final year.
Ines sue to block Elpidio Quirino’s bid for a second term contending the replacement of Commissioner Francisco Enage with Solicitor General Felix Bautista the day before the vote canvass was illegal and seeks to restrain Bautista from serving in the commission.
Pvt. David G. Salugiver of Wil lamport Ta,hird died of brain injuries from a highway wreck south of San Marcos. Three other soldiers were injured and taken to Brooke General Hospital in San Antonio. The crash involved a hiding aure colliding with a truck-trailer. In the hospital were Raymond Ford Camden N Y Guy Miller Boise Idaho and James Clayton Overton Ga all stationed at Camp Hood.
West German papers report a recent Soviet East German conference in Berlin outlining a plan to conscript 150000 men by March 1. The report notes involvement of the East German army and Russian authorities, with details yet to be confirmed by officials.
New York November 12 The Associated Press reports the wholesale price index slipped to 160.32 this week from 160.81 the prior week and down from 179.14 a year ago. The data reflect a slight decline in general price levels tracked by the index.
Weekend weather report for San Antonio calls for a crisp Sunday with cool temperatures. A strong north wind will diminish, yielding fair skies and a high near 70s while morning lows dip to around 40 degrees.
TCU opened Southwest Conference play with a 14 13 win at Texas Austin. SMU crushed Arkansas 34 6. Rice upset A M 130. Baylor beat Wyoming 32 7. Trinity tied East Texas State. Pennsylvania edged Rcmy 14 13. Notre Dame rolled North Carolina 42 6. Michigan topped Indiana 20 7. Wisconsin beat Iowa 35 49. Ohio State defeated Illinois 30 47. Missouri lost 27 7.
A north west wind fed a five alarm fire at San Antonio Machine and Supply Co. in the 700 block of E Crockett. Twelve engine and truck companies fought the blaze, which damaged a large open shed used as a pipe shop and boiler room and caused about 15 000 dollars in damage. No major buildings were hurt. Fire chief Hart and district chief Gatthard said investigators look into weed burner causes. One firefighter, David Murillo, 40, was treated for a leg cut. Fire disrupted a nearby railroad line briefly as crews fought the flames and secured power to prevent further damage.
Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder and Mrs. Snyder announce the engagement of their daughter Edith Cook Snyder to Maj. John Ernest Totton of Wichita Kansas. The couple plans a future wedding.
Police report a midtown New York factory and showroom was entered at night by burglars who set up a temporary operation for mink coats worth about $100,000. Detectives found empty brandy bottle and scraps in a washroom as part of the scene.
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