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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1949
Page
3
Veep Barkley and his bride wed in a small chapel that drew reporters and thousands outside. Guests watched on television as the couple, in Barkley blue, left for a private reception at Mrs. Layman's home. Attendees were served turkey ham lobster and wedding cake amid television wires and champagne. The couple planned to arrive in Washington by December 2.
The air force grounded part of its B 29 bomber fleet today as General Hoyt Vandenberg ordered an investigation into a series of crashes that have killed at least 420 men in the past 12 weeks. The action aims to determine causes and prevent more losses.
The Communications Workers of America Southwest division concludes its San Antonio convention with re elected president A J McCowen and secretary treasurer A C Dietrich of St Louis. Division vice presidents include T E B Webb of Dallas W A Bastian of Kansas City and Al D Prospero of St Louis. Executive committee picks Sam Sledge Fort Worth Mrs Tone Trica Tulsa and Mrs Lilian Zimmer St Louis to fill seats.
John W. Thummel aged 45 of 1903 Hicks Ave was found dead at a desk in the Beyer Co television room at 104 W. Commerce St. Police said officers Windraw and Chavez found the door open Friday night and Thummel slumped at the desk. Firefighters failed to revive him. His wife said he had a heart ailment and he was secretary treasurer of the Gebhardt Chili Powder Co.
Dr. Godman administrator of Robert B Green Hospital said Saturday eight interns have been accepted. The hospital hopes to sign two more.
Funeral services for Clarence Evans Haydon 73 of 32 West French Place will be held at 2 p m Monday at the Porter Loring chapel with interment in Sunset Memorial Park. A native of Union City Tennessee he lived here 20 years and was a retired Southern Pacific employee and member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Survivors include his wife two sisters Mrs Alma H Brown and Mrs Mary Wallace Ormiston and brother Hall Haydon.
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Two men were treated for bullet wounds after a four shot spree at the Cozy Inn on Guthrie Street. TL. B. Williams, 40, owner, and neighbor Jesse Brown, 40, were wounded. A 16 year old farm youth was detained by juvenile authorities for Williams shooting with a .22 rifle. Brown was wounded in a crossfire. Detective Alex Sandoval said Brown drew his pistol to aid Williams, prompting Hargrave to fire after Brown entered by the back door. No charges have been filed.
Saratoga Springs report says Mayor William O'Dwyer and Miss Sloan Simpson faced heavy press coverage as they arrived for a quiet weekend. They denied engagement or marriage plans and stated they were not married, not engaged, and not planning a wedding this weekend despite rumors and persistent inquiries.
The report notes KABC Light will present football scores and Saturday game highlights. It mentions The All Star Jubilee Samur night and a feature on the Duke of Paducatt and personalities including Guy Willis and the Oklahoma Wranglers, with Ron Fond, Jaci, and Danny DHT among others.
Dallas, Nov 19. Keith Petersen, 21, held in jail awaiting lunacy court order after a jury found him sane at the time he killed Carolyn Schofield, 20, Sept. 2 in a downtown office building. The verdict left him sane now, with no appeal. Father Lewis Petersen showed mixed emotion as Judge Henry King read the verdict. The youth resisted officers during the proceedings. Petersen had admitted loving the slain woman and reportedly said he would do the act again.
In Wilmington Delaware city residents must seek alternate transport as a four day walkout by 300 Delaware Coach Co employees continues. Negotiations failed to end the strike by November 19 casting transport disruption into a fifth day.
Dep Sheriff Oscar Warnke reports three people were treated at Robert B Green hospital after a Saturday crash while driving home from work. Eugene Dennis of 46 W Ashby Place collided with a pole after another car’s lights misled him. His wife Lea Morris sustained injuries as well.
William R. English, 35, formerly of San Antonio, was killed near Dallas on Friday when his car collided with a truck. English recently moved to Dallas and lived at 1084 EZ, Houston St in San Antonio.
A reader questions mixed program listings from KTLA KABC and local listings for Sunday night spots including singing acts and a mystery movie option. The note mentions titles like Loving and Golden Slippers and Odd Man but clarity remains elusive.
Police Sgt W T Robitsch halted a fleeing armed suspect at Werfe station after a pursuit that began Friday night. The suspect allegedly brandished a pistol, but Robitsch gained control, restrained him, and took him into custody. Johnson, Lewis G. of Worth hotel, faces armed robbery charges tied to two Thursday morning heists.
Fire at 6 04 p m on Friday damaged the upper story of a frame house at 223 Bushnell Avenue. District Chief A T Gottard reported $18 000 in losses with additional water damage. The Northrops were seated on the front porch when the fire broke out as neighbors notified authorities.
Special to The Wiens ji HOWHO Nov. 19. After falling from a tree while hunting and lying helpless all night WC Jarrett 65 of Haslam Texas was found in a semi paralyzed state at 10 40 a m Friday by Howard Haley Medina county clerk He was in serious condition in a Medina hospital The accident occurred on the Walter Rathe ranch about 17 miles north of on with his wife and son hunting separately When he did not appear by dark Friday Mrs Jarrett sounded the alarm Jarrett is thought to have suffered spinal injuries.
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