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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1949

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Wallon custody dispute ends with divorce ruling

Los Angeles reports Mrs Florence Welton Wallon, society matron, loses custody of her three sons after a custody fight connected to adultery allegations involving a former film actor. Judge McKay grants Delvy T Wallon the divorce and awards custody of Craig 14 John 2 and Lawrence 1 9.

Los Angeles Florence Wallon Society Atron Delvy T. Wallon Richard Powers Tom Keene William FR. McKay

Duggan Tie in Hiss Trial

New York November 30 reports entered the second perjury trial of Alger Hiss naming Laurence Duggan, former state department official, who died after falling from a sixteenth floor office window last December 20. Chambers, chief prosecution witness, gave the reports to Adelle A Berle and Ray b Murphy.

New York Alger Hiss Laurence Duggan State Department Whittaker Chambers Hiss Adell A. Berle Raymod Murphy

Missing Greenville Girl Found After Night Search

A three year old girl reported missing was found by a large search near her Greenville home in the Wild mountain country. Sheriff Melvin Schooler and Sid Wile Marian Lee Camp assisted as the child, Bunny Camp, suffered exposure but was otherwise unharmed.

Greenville Calt Melvin Schooler Sid Wile Marian Lee Bunny

Shoes For Teacher Shoes For Teacher

In Tokyo on November 30 1947 Allied headquarters announced release of 50000 pairs of shoes for Japan's school teachers. The price was not set yet but officials said it would be a bargain with U S army shoes included.

Tokyo Japan Allied Headquarters

Airport zone to boost San Antonio trade and storage

The Foreign Trade Zones board approved a new foreign trade zone at the municipal airport in San Antonio, the sixth in the United States. John B. Bennet Jr of the chamber of commerce predicts annual foreign commodity imports worth 130 million pounds and a dollar value of 10 million. First storage unit to cost about 269 thousand dollars will start within 60 days, with operation by August. The zone will include cold storage and cooling rooms, a 50 thousand dollar rail spur, and warehousing to handle inspection, grading, sorting, assembling and distribution for imports from Mexico and Europe, under a Scobey contract providing 22 percent of net profits to the city.

John B. Bennet Jr The Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Walter 8. Grishman Scobey Co Trt Mexico Reinet T Ie Chamber Slick Airways Alamo Field Bennett Missouri Pacific

More Troops in Europe Sought by US Allies

Western Europe's defense chiefs urged sending more American troops to Germany as planners seek stronger land and air forces. Allied leaders in Paris discussed reinforcements with Gen. Bradley and Defense Secretary Johnson present, while Montgomery pressed for modern weapons.

Kingsbury Germany

Wholesale Food Price Index Dips in New York

The Dun & Bradstreet wholesale food price index fell to 469 from the prior week’s 469, dipping 10.5 percent below the year ago level of 16.36. The report notes a weekly decline and provides a year over year comparison in a concise market snapshot.

New York Dun & Bradstreet Wholesale

Coal Truce In Last Hours Seeks to Avert Walkout

New York and Washington report last minute moves by John L Lewis and Ralph Taggart as coal wage talks resume. A nationwide soft coal strike looms if no agreement by midnight. Dec 6 talks planned. governors travel to Arthur for a chamber event.

New York John D. Lasyis Agaln UMW Urul Luhorrow Slike Luce John Lt. Lewis Ralph E. Taggart Anthracite Operators Lewis Nesw York

U S Ships Enter Shanghai On Own Risk

Secretary of State Acheson said American ships may enter the blockaded Shanghai port at their own risk. He rebuked the Is brandtsen Steamship Line for sending vessels into the area despite shelling reports and noted the government rejected all requests for naval convoy. He sent a note to the Chinese Nationalist government protesting shelling of the Ishrandisen line ships, possibly laying groundwork for a financial claim.

Washington Acheson Shanghai Isbrandtsen Steamship Hine Sir John Franklin

Gambler Herbert Noble survives Dallas car bomb tragedy

In Dallas the wife Mildred Noble was killed when a car bomb exploded as she drove it, with Herbert Noble escaping. He stated he wished the blast had been aimed at him, while police blamed underworld enemies for the death trap. The blast damaged nearby homes as Noble, previously targeted in multiple shootings, is later seen at the mortuary. A separate Manila report notes rebels in Batangas surrender after government leaflets pressure.

Dallas Herbert, Noble Beine Fe Worth Mildred Ft Worth Del Will Price Carl Hansson Noble Underworld Jenemies

Forecast Fair and Cool Midweek Weather Update

A weather note reports a fair and cool Wednesday with partly cloudy skies and a shift to gentle to moderate north easterly winds, then light to moderate south winds Thursday. Highs near 30 Wednesday, Thursday low around 44, Thursday high near 78, with Tuesday’s high around 11 and Wednesday morning’s low noted.

Ike to Visit in L A Con

Eisenhower plans a Texas trip with stops in San Antonio and Houston for banquets and chamber events. He is due in Los Angeles Friday then aims to hunt in Texas while meeting with leaders like Jesse Jones and Amon Carter on civic engagements. Also noted are Solon rites in Salt Lake City as William King dies at 86.

Con Eisenhower San Antonio Texas Jesse Jones Houston Chamber of Commerce Dee Galveston Rotary Fl. Worth

Browns Dismiss San Antonio Missions Leader Byrd in Shakeup

William G. DeWitt president of the St Louis Browns announces a complete front office overhaul after Byrd a 30 year veteran and Missions president is dismissed. A veteran baseball man will lead the changes with Don Heffner mentioned as a possible field manager.

Willian R Billy” Byrd San Antonio Missions St Louis Browns San Antonio Lranchise William OG. DeWitt Browns Dewitt Baltimore Missions Don Heffner New York Yankee St. Louis Byrd Missions’ Office Air Force Wil Nam J Giley Tyrd Tio Grande Vallengue Dee Bewitt Fee Keveer Toledo Pexident American Assn San Antonio

Ialy Reds Order Strike In Italy

Rome reports say labour union leaders plan a 24 hour general strike tomorrow in protest over the slaying of two peasants in a clash with police. Interim minister Mario Seoltia vows the government will not accept a widespread walkout as the anti Communist federation LCGIL instructs its 1,006,000 members not to support the action.

Rome Mario Seeltia Maly Free Libor Con Federation LCGIL

A. Cools Off but Not Much in San Antonio

San Antonio cools as a norther pulls into town. Daily high will drop from 24 degrees above normal Tuesday to 12 above normal Thursday. Record high for November set at 2:45 pm Tuesday. Norther winds ease Thursday with a 44 degree low. No rain expected. October–November rainfall remains dry.

San Antonio Weather Bureau Cainy

Solon Alters Plea on Pay Padding

Representative J Parnell Thomas of New Jersey withdrew his not guilty plea and entered a no contest plea to payroll padding charges. The judge cleared Washington Campbell of conspiracy charges and set sentencing for Thomas, with Miss Campbell, Miss Midkiff and Miss Minor key aspects of the case discussed in court.

Solon Washington J. Parnell Thomas Tegislator Thomas Hetaoft Dee Yo Thomas Tages Phsgilie Thomas Wax Sloba Haltaoft Toho Fitzpatrick Miss Campbell Mirapatrick Myra Mid- Witt Tillyon Wilkins Th FBI Figderick Ko Wilson

Veep and 2nd Lady Headed to Manhattan

Vice President and Mrs. Barkley plan to depart Sea Island this afternoon for New York. Barkley will attend a dinner in New York Friday and then depart for the city for events in the evening.

Veep Lady Manhattan Sea Island Alben Barkley Sea Islami New York Barkley New Youle

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