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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1949

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Way Open to China Red Recognition

The release of Consul General Angus Ward by Chinese Reds opens the way to U S recognition. The State Department says damages and back pay for Mukden consulate staff will be paid as a condition for Ward’s safe conduct. Britain and others will likely follow in reopening trade with the Chinese Reds.

Ligavs Wasainesem Bureau William Ff Washington Angus Ward U. S U U. S State Department Mukden Ward

Censure Moves On 30 Nations Over Ward Case

U S officials pressed 30 governments to protest to Peiping over the treatment of U S Consul General Angus Ward. Britain reportedly conveyed its disapproval before the State department notice, reflecting its influence with Red China amid wartime tensions.

Washington INS U. S China U.S Angus Ward Peiping State Department Ward Red China

Weather Slows Search for Plane Over Pacific Training Flight

Weather slowed an air force search for a C54 that disappeared Tuesday on a training flight from Tacoma to Portland and back. Rain and poor visibility hindered search parties as they awaited a break in the conditions.

Portland Gre Air Force Tacoma

Philippines orders six pronged drive against rebels

Manila reports Brig. Gen. Alberto Ramos commanded Philippine forces to launch an immediate six pronged offensive to encircle and crush rebel forces entrenched in Batangas province mountains south of Manila. The move resumes hostilities after peace talks stalled as a cease fire had been loosed.

Manila INS Philippines Batangas Province Alberto Ramos National Constabulary

Hearts Slayers Await Sentence In Elderly Virginian Slaying

Inez Brennan and her son Hobert face sentencing Monday after a Kent County court denied their bid for a new trial. The pair were charged in the lonely hearts slaying of an elderly Virginian.

Dover Del Inez Brennan Hobert Kent County Court of Oyer and Terminer

Stomach Pump Extinguishes Attic Fire at Parkville Home

A stomach pump used to pump out stomachs saved a Parkville home fire yesterday after a bucket brigade failed. Dr J M Eagle climbed to an attic window and directed water from the device about 15 feet into the blaze. volunteer firefighters arrived to confirm the fire was out and damage was estimated at $50.

Parkville Ob & Home J. M. Eagle

New Chi-fo-NY Plane Record Claimed

CHICAGO November 24 LINS A new Chicago to New York flight record time of one hour 44 minutes 52 seconds was claimed today by American Airlines for one of its DC-6 transports Their line announced last night its flight 22 set the record yesterday A scheduled time for the trip is two hours 55 minutes Forty six passengers and a week of six were aboard

Chicago New York American Alyones Theirline

French Strike Set Sparks 24 Hour General Action

Paris reports a 24 hour general strike beginning tomorrow with involvement from Communist and non Communist unions. Workers demand wage unfreezing, higher minimums, cost of living bonuses, and right to bargain collectively without compulsory arbitration.

Paris France

Blackmer on Way Back to Europe

Denver attorney says multi millionaire Henry M Blackmer plans return to Europe his long residence abroad used to evade subpoenas and taxes He intends to settle personal affairs before leaving the United States for Europe after 25 years away as legal action looms over indictments alleged tax evasion and subpoenas

Blackmer Europe Denver Navy Flenry M. Blackmer U. S Blackman

Panama Faces Violent Night as Police Clash With Students

Police siege a University building after a gun battle with high school students supporting Daniel Chanis Jr. Seven wounded as protests escalate. Chanis resigns, Chiari becomes interim president, and nationwide strikes threaten further upheaval in Panama.

Panama National University Daniel Chanis Jr Alice Chania Roberto Chiari Ichants Chiat Watione Assembly Supreme Court Medical Association Chanis

Three Galas For Veep Barkley And Bride At Sea Island

Vice President Barkley and his bride celebrated three occasions at Sea Island Ga in one day honeymoon Thanksgiving and his seventy second birthday A large birthday cake awaited them as they planned a quiet day in their seaside apartment retreat away from public view.

Sea Island Barkley

Argentina Seizes AP UP Offices as Peron Regime Probes Press

Buenos Aires reports that a congressional committee seized the business offices of the Associated Press and United Press and ordered audits of four Buenos Aires newspapers. Investigators will probe funding sources and possible ties to the Union Democratica, the left liberal coalition opposed to Peron.

Auenos Aires Argentine Congressional Committee Today United Press Anui Associated Press Buenos Aires Juan D. Peron Union Democratica Peron

Thanksgiving Day Observed By U S Americans Globally

Americans and troops around the world marked Thanksgiving with turkey dinners and prayers of thanksgiving. President and Mrs. Truman held a quiet observance in Washington while federal cafeterias offered a turkey meal for 50 cents, serving tens of thousands as Secretary Sawyer praised the nation’s economy and self reliance.

U.S Washington Secretary of Commerce Sawyer

Budget in Mayor's Law Commissioner Spars Over Formal Budget

Commissioner James W. Knight stated that City Auditor T N Tucker should consult the mayor, his immediate superior, before adopting a formal city budget. Tucker threatened to halt all salaries and expenditures December 10 unless a formal budget is adopted proposing 36 592 900, a 392 000 increase over the August tentative budget. Tucker claimed the city violates state budget law and called the action inconsistent with sound practices while urging action through the mayor as chief financial officer. Fire Under Control After freighter Fire in New York Harbor.

James W. Knight Fruisday T. N. Tucker Knight Tucker Mit Tim Wile Elyans White

Weather Forecast for Friday in San Antonio

Colder air moves in after a mild Thanksgiving as southerly winds shift to brisk north winds Friday. The front keeps Friday high near 63 and Friday morning low around 48 with a north wind in the forenoon.

San Antonio

New L A Station Extension Refused

Washington dated report says the communications commission tentatively refused Béxar Broadcasting a further extension to complete a new standard radio station at San Antonio Texas. One extension granted last March was issued but the commission noted the company failed to appear for a hearing on November 17 for the proposed additional extension.

Washington The Communications Commission Béxar Broadcasting San Antonio Texas

Snowy Thanksgiving Across Midwest and Weather Shifts

A Thanksgiving snow event hit the eastern Dakotas Minnesota Wisconsin western Michigan northern Iowa and northern Illinois with depths from two to six inches. Temperatures fell to 8 degrees at Pembina North Dakota as the heaviest snow fell in places while California enjoyed mild weather and Los Angeles reached 85. The report notes clear skies and normal temperatures in the southern half of the country and colder conditions in New England. Also Detroit coal barge Resolute freed from grounding and docked after a high wind on the Detroit River.

Trease Midwest Dakotas Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Ilinois Pembina N. C California Los Angeles New England

Law students face grammar and style exams at Denver

Rocky Mountain News notes lawyers use complex phrasing for simple ideas. Dean Gorin Johnston of the Denver University law school says new students must pass tests on grammar punctuation sentence structure reading and vocabulary due to a lack of essential expression skills.

Rocky Mountain News Dean Gorin Johnston Denver University Law School Johnston

Brooklyn druggist freed in third murder trial

Benjamin Feldman a 41 year old Brooklyn druggist was acquitted of murdering his wife by strychnine after two prior convictions and death sentence reversals. He wept at court and kissed his attorney as jurors found him not guilty after nearly 20 hours of deliberation.

New York Brooklyn Benjamin Feldman Feldman State Court of Appeals Firui Sing Sing Hyman Barshay Barshay Harriet Fetdman Wit Beatrice Host Jberg Court of Appeals Feldman Agai Mg Sen Ufe

Weather forecast—partial clouds and winds through Friday

Forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy conditions with moderate southerly winds turning to easterly by Friday. Thursday's high near 78 with Friday's high around 65 and a low near 45.

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