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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1949

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Boy Admits Grim Idaho Crime

A 16 year old, Neal Butterfield, confessed to killing 6 year old Glenda Joyce Brishois near Burley Idaho. Authorities feared mob reprisals and kept him jailed in Twin Falls after a unique open air court session.

Twin Falls Idaho INS Glenda Joyce Brishois Neal Butterfield Burley Ydaho CROWN Hey W. Tcker Butterfield Weyburn Saul H. Clark Hugh A. Baker Morina

Fair Weather Across United States Saturday

A mostly fair weather outlook covered most of the nation with some wet spots and freezing temperatures in Dixie. Subfreezing readings appeared in the South, Rome Georgia hit 22, while northern Great Lakes saw snow flurries edging toward the northeast. Warmer air moved through the central states as a mass of colder Canadian air approached from the north.

Dixie South Rome Great Lakes North Atlantic States Central States Canada Mercury Los Angeles San Diego

Lettuce For Lunch

Dallas bank teller J Solon Jr reported a theft of 1630 dollars in new bills from his cash cage during a lunch hour yesterday. Police said the bills vanished from the area to the right of his window and a missing money investigation is underway.

Dallas J. Solon Jr National City Bank

Steel Strike Ends at Houston Sheffield Plant

A 48 day strike by 2500 CID steelworkers at the Sheffield plant in Houston ended near midnight. An agreement reached between management and United Steelworkers negotiators last Monday was approved in Pittsburgh by USWA officials. The settlement includes minor changes to the Bethlehem plan.

Houston Sheffield Pittsburgh USWA Bethlehem

Police Find Sleepy Officers Resting in Pairs

In Philadelphia on November 19 officers were found dozing in pairs in squad cars by two investigators. All six officers were brought to headquarters and given their walking papers.

Philadelphia Siesta Japan

Vet Shoots 2 Policemen in VA Office in Erie

Erie news report states war veteran Charles Hartwell 28 attacked the VA office, shot Patrolman Leo May 45 and Sgt. Leo Waldinger 37 after holding office manager Lt. Cal. Arthur Criswell at pistol point. Hartwell, a former state hospital patient, was discharged from the army for mental condition. Police recount the confrontation and the officers' critical condition.

Erie William Donahue Charles Hartrelt An Howe Leo Waldinger Leo May Hartwell State Hospital Pittsburgh Cal Arthur Criswell Criswell Podee Waidinger May Hartswell

Princess Elizabeth Flight Delayed In Malta Anniversary Plan

Light delay reported in London as Princess Elizabeth's Malta flight to celebrate her wedding anniversary with Prince Philip was postponed for 24 hours due to unfavourable weather.

London Navy Elizabeth Malta

Veep Barkley Honeymoon Secrets Behind Splendid Wedding

Vice President Barkley and his bride Jane Rucker Hadley eluded public view after a quiet St. Louis wedding. Rumors pointed to Cairo before possibly continuing toward Shangri La as honeymoon retreat. They left in a new auto once the ceremony concluded, fueling speculation about their destination.

ST. Louis Barkley St. John's Methodist Church Shangri-La Singleton Chapel Barkleys Truman Key West Fla

Police chief warns officers over council manager election

South accuses District Attorney Hensley and Judge Sawtelle of plans to “sell you down the river” for personal gain as the council manager charter heats up. He says a civil service shakeup could follow and warns officers to think for themselves. He alleges a counter intelligence effort within police to aid a grand jury probe and vows to “take care of” Sawtelle and Hensley if they interfere.

Raymond South South Williziy Hensley Robert Sawtelle Corporation Court Civil Service For the Hensley Wreecker Fatelle Hensley Har Santetlo Pollen Department

Visitor Unwelcome at Colorado Drive-In Fight

Oscar Mitchell operator of a drive in at 625 M Colorado st used a shotgun to repel two delinquents Saturday. One man entered Friday night grabbed a water hose and began beating Mitchell, who then fired a 410 through the counter. The assailant escaped unhurt.

Oscar Mitchell Colorada St Poslice Mitchall Mitchell

Hearts Killing Retrial Requested

Dover, Del November 19 Three judges hear testimony on whether a new trial should be granted in the lonely hearts murder case. Wade N Wooldridge, 68, of Stone Mountain, Va, was slain. Defense attorney Benjamin R Conniew seeks a new trial for Mrs. Ine% Gertrude Brennan, 46, of Dover, and her son Robert, 13.

Dover Del Wade N Wooldriige Stone Mountain Henjamin R. Conniew Fay Gertrude Brennan Robert

Austria Oil Talks Gaining Momentum on Austrian Rights

NEW YORK Nov 19 Western powers reported a substantial agreement among the Big Four deputy foreign ministers on oil exploration and refinery rights in Austria. It marked progress since deputies from the United States Britain Belgium Russia and France began negotiating an Austrian independence treaty.

New York Austria U.S Beltsin Russia France

Russ May Involves United States China Diplomatic Clash

Washington reports state department silent amid speculation it may ask Russ May aid in freeing UW. 8. Consul General Angus Ward and two consulate members have been held prisoner since October 24 in Mukden China after a reported direct contact with Chinese Communist officials.

Washington State Department Freehng UW Angus Ward Mukden China Ward Fauy

Girl, 4, Dies of Burns in Dallas Yard Fire

Linda Rutledge, four, died from burns suffered earlier when her dress caught fire while she played with a blaze in the yard of her Dallas home. Police said the accident occurred yesterday.

Dallas Linda Rutledge

B 29 search narrows area off Bermuda

A US air force pilot sighted possible B29 wreckage about 290 miles northeast of Bermuda as planes and ships widen the hunt for the bomber missing since last Wednesday with 20 men aboard. The search focuses on locating the downed aircraft and rescuing any crew.

Hamilton Bermuda US 5 Air Force

Russia Loses UN Fight on Arms Ban in Greece Crisis

United Nations General Assembly approves an arms embargo affecting Greece’s neighboring region after Russian opposition fails. The body also votes to disband a UN committee monitoring Crecen’s borders amid the ongoing civil war. In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, residents mark the eighty-sixth anniversary of the town.

Russia New York UN General Assembly Agaly Greece UN Committee Crecen

Gambler Shot In Reno Ambush

Reno reports gambler Fitzgerald, known in Nevada and Michigan gambling circles, shot in back during ambush outside his home. Detective says robbery unlikely, suggesting vengeance. Fitzgerald had prior gambling ties and past legal troubles with partner Sullivan.

Reno Lineaty Fitzgerald Nevada Michigan Michael Salonisan

Crommelin accuses Navy chiefs of defense control row

Captain Crommelin blasts Pentagon zealots and claims a small group of senior officers, likened to Nazi-era planners, controls defense policy and undermines the Navy. He urges a court martial or explanation while Admirals Sherman remains silent on the reprimand.

Washington John G. Crommelin Navy Pentagon Pentagon Policw Crommelin Armed Services Jedtey Adm Forrest Shermit Naval Operations Sherman Army Air Force Crammel Defense Heirz Ganlerinn

Weather to Stay Mild Across City Through Sunday

The local forecast calls for mild, pleasant conditions with mostly clear skies and small temperature changes. Winds turn south Sunday, no rain is expected, with daytime highs near 81 degrees and overnight lows near 51.

San

Forecast Partial Clear With Temperature Shift

Forecast shows continued fair conditions with a temperature change. Saturday afternoon into night and Sunday see general mild weather. Winds shift to southerly by Saturday. Maximum temperatures around mid 70s with easing minimums Sunday. Delays and oceanic readings unavailable due to garbled data.

Saway Satuday Dt Btriefing

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Boy Hammett Wayte Wieber Glenda Kenneth Deyoung Heyburn Frank Watson Watson Neal Glinda Joyce Idaho State Industrial School J. W. Butterfield Ileeff Charles Brishois Nei Butterfield Carlton Witte Iice Cairo Zaso- Fine U. S .Row 51 Italro Ulingis Paducah, Ky S-Set R. S. Kinge T-Set F. D. Schmidt Pfc K. R. Burns Bage Hospital Pairfield-Susaun Afb Fairfield Calif Stockton Sawtelle Joan. Crommelin U.s.-China Wighty Gettysbuilg PiThe Abrihantysburg Mitygerald Macomb County Mich Mets Pilagerald Danny Sullivan Quilty
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