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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1949

Page

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Riots End In Panama Power Shift Coup

Panama city riot ends with factional clash after President Daniel Chanis Jr resigns under police pressure. Roberta Chiari sworn in, but Chanis refuses to yield. National police disperse thousands as gunfire and looting flare near the presidential palace.

Panama Carlyévolt Daniel Chanis Jr Jed Roberta Chi Chanis Ceghi National Assembly Shill Wag Cal Jase Berton Cathedral Plaza

New York Faces Water Shortage Fears After Reservoir Drops

New York and other heavily populated areas may implement water rationing as consumption drops threaten supplies. Officials warn that without reduced use, some residents will lose water access at times. Reservoirs are down as much as forty percent in parts of the metropolitan region affecting more than 10 million people.

N.Y New York Ho Metro Mayen

Seven Killed as Train Strikes Truck at Texas Crossing

At 2 a.m. near Shallowater Texas a freight train collided with a pickup truck loaded with cotton causing seven deaths and ten injuries. Victims were Latin American residents of Lubbock. The crossing had a swinging arm signal. engineer William Rust tried emergency braking but could not avert the crash.

Tuhbock Ted A. C Tsaac” Quirina Francisco Quiriza A. & Quirina Joe Moreno William Rust Staton Santa Pe Freseht Hust Rust Shallowater

Production In Britain Rises in September Output

London reports that industrial output in September rose 32 percent above the monthly average of 1946. The September figure reached 124 percent of the 1646 baseline, according to the treasury.

Britain London Arieed Treasury

Thanksgiving Dinner Menu At Downtown Salt Lake Eatery

Salt Lake City reports a downtown restaurant posted a four dollar Thanksgiving day menu offering soup salad oyster cocktail olives hot rolls and a choice of roast turkey duckling lamb chops or prime rib with pie and beverage. The offer notes dine by November 24, 1992 and emphasizes holiday meal availability.

Salt Lake City

Headless Burmese Bodies Found After Battle Near Meralikangon

Government troops routed Communist and Wareng forces from Meralikangon village. The headless bodies of about 60 rebels were recovered, with around 50 unidentifiable. Officials believe leaders took the heads of fallen comrades amid the clash near Rangoon on November 23.

Rangoon Meralikangon

Soviet cuts China from UN Security Council role

The Soviet Union said it would not recognize the Chiang Kai Shek delegation as China’s representative at the United Nations, excluding it from the Security Council. Yugoslavia was elected to the council, but without veto rights until January. Vishinsky announced that the Chinese Reds favor Peiping’s government and will not accept the Kuomintang as China’s voice at the UN. Separately, U.S. private investments abroad totaled 15.3 billion dollars at year start, with about 12.4 billion in reinvested funds through foreign branches or subsidiaries.

York Ain Andrei Y. Vishlasky Russia China Soviet Union Chiang Kai Shek Security Council Valloy Britain France Yugoslavia Chiang Peiping Vishinsky UN Assembly Vishinskyi Washington Commerce Department U. S Orariches

L.A. Weather Fare Stays Same

The weatherman will serve the same old fare for San Antonio's Turkey day with partly cloudy skies and a warm trend. A moderate southeasterly breeze will keep conditions dry as temperatures rise from a low near 41 to about 74 degrees by mid afternoon.

Upi San Antonio Teil

Cool Air Suppresses Dreadful Texas Weather Trend

The weather bureau warned Wednesday that a cool air mass arriving Thursday would halt the previous warm trend without abrupt temperature changes. In Dalhart, subzero readings were reported early Wednesday as the mercury dropped to below minus twenty degrees, with a high of around the low teens elsewhere.

Texas Weather Bureau Dalhart Taveo

Auto plants to close for Thanksgiving week in Detroit

Auto output to lag as steel strike pressures the nation’s auto industry with factories nearing Thanksgiving closures. Except for Ford Hudson Studebaker and a few branch plants most will shut down this week with limited operation into December. Ford to four days Studebaker already planning a November 20 close.

Detroit Dee Ford Hudson Studehaker Bren Ford Studebaker J

Foss Aims for South Dakota Governorship Candidate

Ace flyer Joe Foss, 35, famed World War I ace, announces plans to seek the South Dakota governorship as a Republican candidate. Foss says he intends to seek the nomination at the 195 primary and run for office.

Liqux Falls Joe Foss Marine Myer South Dakota Voss

Abortion Trial of Mrs Jurquin Opens in County Court

In a crowded Criminal District courtroom the abortion case against Mrs Roberta Jurquin 45 of 1115 W Travis Street began amid heated objections from Leonard Brown defense attorney who challenged admission of surgical instruments and paraphernalia as inflammatory. State witness Dr G D Boyd county health officer testified the patient was two months pregnant and deputy sheriff Jay Higdon described a raid on a shack off the Gotth rd. and the operating room inside where a woman cried out during surgery. Blood and medical equipment were found in the house with some items covered in blood and flesh critics argued the photos were inadmissible but photographer Harvey Belgin was allowed to identify prints. The trial continued with the district attorney William Hensley and M C Gonzales presenting the state's case.

Roberta ‘Marquin Leonard Brown Tidge W. W. McCrory Nim Jarquin W. Travis Sr Higdon Sam Sanders Hy Talbert Justice of the Pease William Hensley M. C. Gonzales Brown Maxwell Burke McCrory Fhanks Harvey Belgin San Antonio Hensley McCrary Sudge

Bridges' Attorney Draws Jail Term in Perjury Trial

In San Francisco, attorney Vincent Hallinan received a six month jail term for criminal contempt related to the longshoreman Bridges perjury case. Judge Harris granted a stay to Hallinan to continue representing Bridges during the trial, amid a heated exchange over conduct and decorum in court.

Bridges San Francisco Buc Bermnit Hallinan Jettwire Clo Longshere Union Elshnaed Willy Kaliinsn Harris Hallinan Udge

Czech Drive Intensifies Against War-Torn Farmers

Prague dispatch notes an intensified drive against Czech farmers amid observers fearing a deduced escalation. Reports from London claim Winston Churchill, ill with a cold, may push a wider policy next week as the press cites a forthcoming list from officials.

Prague London Winston Churchill

41 Years Then Divorce After Desertion in Waukegan

In Waukegan I L Sweitzer, 86, filed for divorce from her husband Jeanette Sweltzer after 41 years of marriage. She charged desertion, saying her husband disappeared in 1968 and she had waited for his return before pursuing the divorce. Deputy records indicate she sought civil relief in the local court.

Waukegan I. Noy Jeanette Sweltzer Derelick Waukegan Forest W. Sweitzer

Food Prices Show Slight Gain

New York report notes Dun & Bradstreet wholesale price index ticked up this week from 5.68 to 5.74 but remains 1 percent below the year ago level of 6.38. Data covers wholesale food prices across sectors with modest weekly increase.

New York Dun & Bradstreet

Thanksgiving prices fall nationwide says labor dept

Washington reports a nationwide drop in Thanksgiving costs with turkeys and pumpkin pie cheaper than last year. The forecast is mild and fair for most of the holiday period. the typical meal is estimated around 3.07 dollars in the Great Lakes region, with lower costs than 1947 and 1950 figures.

Washington Labor Department D. C Ant Reau

Smithwick in New Plea and Self-Defense Question

In Austin on November 23, Smithwick’s lawyers argued self defense in the fatal shogling of Bill Maso, while state lawyers urged reversal of a bail ruling. They cited Aveline Saenz testimony from habeas corpus proceedings, claiming it bears on the self defense issue. The hearing interrupted as the judge pressed for clarity on the claim.

Austin Sam Smithwick Bill Maso Alice Table Smithwick Gaide Court of Criminal Appeals Amitys Henry Taylor Byron Sketch Wie Taylor Astate Aveline Saenz Saenzag Mason Laud

Solon's Conviction on Disorderly Conduct Under Review

The conviction of Sen. Glen Taylay on a disorderly conduct charge from a Birmingham police court will be reviewed Tuesday by the state Court of Appeals.

Solon Montgomery All Sen Glen Taylay Didano Birmingsham Polices Cour Hy State Court of Appeals

Ward 4 Kids Released Toward Deportation from Mukden

Washington reports that American consul general Ward and four consulate aides were freed by Chinese Communists and ordered out of the country. Ward said the party would depart from Mukden after a “barbaric” treatment and a trial before a People’s court. The aides include Talphi Rehberg and Shiro Tatsumi, both American citizens.

Washington Ward Mukiden State Department O. Edmund Clubb Pelping Clubb State Department Mykuen Talphi Hehberg Rochester N.Y Foreign Service Shiro Tatsuii Franen Ciengna Alfred Kiistan Rehberg Tatsumi

Armed Rebels Advance Toward Manila in fighting

Armed rebels were seen approaching Manila amid an uprising that sparked scattered battles. Reports from Manila newspapers say Batangas province suffered casualties with 27 constabulary killed and insurgents tallying unknown fatalities in the clash.

Manila INS Batangas

Two Klan Groups Move Toward Unity in South

In Rome Georgia on November 2 Sperial Wizard Samuel Roger announced the Association of Georgia Klans led by him has reached a working agreement with the Federated Klans for Alabama. The pact aims at eventual consolidation of the two groups and marks the two largest Ku Klux Klan entities moving toward unity.

Rome Ku Klux South

Mitchell Death Driver Sentenced for Appian Mitchell’s Death

Atlanta November 23 Hugh D Gravitt taxi driver convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the traffic death of Marave Mitchell today was sentenced to 12 to 15 months in jail.

Mitchell Atlanta Hugh D. Gravitt Taxi Debyer

President Truman to Host Thanksgiving Dinner at Blair House

Washington Nov 23 President Truman will observe Thanksgiving with a small family dinner at Blair House. Mrs David Wallace mother of Mrs Truman will be a guest.

Truman Blairhouse David Wallane

Weather Forecast With Warmer Temperatures Ahead

Partly cloudy and warmer through Wednesday with sleet possible. Thursday turns fairer. South easterly winds remain gentle to moderate. Wednesday high near 70, Thursday low around 74. Tuesday’s high reached 61 and low 42. Weather Page 3A for details.

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