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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1949
Page
5
Police report a burglary at 730 Haul Burglar involving three rooms at 804 McCullough Ave. An intruder took $220 from David Kesnetalsky’s room, $10 from C B Tomlin, and eight cents from A G Howell. The incident was recorded Thursday by authorities.
S. A. Man S. A. Man Hurt by Auto Near Callaghan Road. Collins, 64, of 1126 Crockett Street, suffered possible internal injuries Thursday when struck on Ban dera Road near Callaghan Road. He was in the roadway beside a steamroller he operates for a construction firm and taken to Baptist Memorial hospital. Deputy Sheriff Co. J. Rothenflue identified the driver as C. T. Grockoski, Rt. 8, Box 221.
The Shah of Iran told reporters in Washington that he would certainly propose a request for increased American military aid to Iran. He noted Iran’s strategic role for world peace and Middle East security and discussed cautious hopes for a future Middle East defense pact. He praised U S citizens and stated no bride search during his stay, as he prepares for Annapolis visits after a state dinner with President Truman aboard the Independence.
In Charleston W. Va. a 9 year old boy, angered by parents denial of a trip, used a .22 pistol to shoot himself in the heart. Two parents stood by as the tragedy unfolded, prompting shock and grief in the home.
In a private audience with Pope Pius XII, CASTEL GANDOLFO hosted a Thanksgiving theme. Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma led a senators group discussing life and public service as reported in The American Weekly and Sunday’s Light.
Chinese Communists captured Sichuan provisional capital of Wupeh province as Chiang Kai-Shek conferred with Nationalist leaders on halting them. Chungking would have only a few weeks to act as capital if Reds pressed toward it from two directions.
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