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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1952

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McCarthy Attacks Stevenson On Communist Aid Claim

In Chicago on Oct 27 Senator McCarthy charged Gov Stevenson with “aid to Communist causes” during a televised and privately funded 30 minute speech at a $30 dinner. The New York Times received about 200 calls protesting the speech and supporting Eisenhower. Taft said McCarthy did a job that had to be done, while McCarthy listed four accusations against Stevenson and noted he had omitted a key sentence from his prepared text.

Chicago McCarthy Stevenon America New York Times Times Gen. Wisenhower Wisconsin the Times Robert EK. Wood Republican Party Sen. Taft Ohio Helena Mont Taft Eisenhower Stevenson Illinois U. S Italy Progressive IPR Institute of Pacific Relations William Holland Institute Berkeley Calif McCarran Committee Holland FBI The Americans For Democratic Action Wilson Wyatt

Adams Wins Presidency By One Vote In 1825 House

The 1824 election produced no majority for four candidates. In the February 9 1825 vote by states Adams gained 13 of 24 states with Jackson and Crawford trailing. New York held the pivotal vote as representatives divided between Adams and Jackson until Gen Stephen Van Rensselaer cast for Adams securing the presidency by one vote.

Jackson Adams Crawford Clay Congress Union New York Stephen van Rensselaer The United States

Absentee Votes in Bexar Near 2000 Mark

Bexar County expected to exceed 2000 absentee ballots for the November 4 general election. By 11:20 a.m. Tuesday the over-the-counter total reached 14,958, the largest absentee total in history. An additional 2000s living outside the county were also anticipated to vote by mail.

Bexar County Court House

Former Houston Buffs Owner Dies

Otto Sens, 78, a former owner of the Houston Buffs and a longtime figure in Houston baseball, died today. He owned the Buffs from 1909 to 1920 and was a close associate of oilman and sportsman E. P. Woodward. Funeral services set for 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Houston Otto Sens Houston Buffs Sens E. P. Woodward The Buffs

Absentee Voting Window Extended for Bexar County Residents

Absentee voting at the courthouse continues for Bexar County residents with three additional days. Hours are 8 30 a m to 5 p m daily and the window closes Friday at 5 p m.

Bexar County

Prison revolt at Chester prison shocks Illinois with hostages

Three hundred inmates seized keys and eight officers during a Monday riot at Menard prison. Warden Munie ordered guards to shoot to kill if needed but halted plans to storm the block to protect seven hostages on a 50 foot balcony. Officials questioned motive, with speculation of a broader breakout.

Chester Illinois Menard Big Boss Munie

Timeframe for petitions and new OPS chief

The notice explains a recall petition process with 20 days to file supplementary signatures. City clerk has 10 days to certify, with latest supplementary by Dec 7, certification by Dec 17, and an election between Dec 16 and 26. Also announces Frank White named new OPS regional director for Dallas, succeeding Alfred L. Seelye effective Dec 5.

J. Frank Gallagher Jack Davis Steves Mike Cassidy Harold Keller Nelson Greeman Ruben Lozano Davis Cassidy S Keller Greeman Lozano Ed Marceau Pat O'Shaughnessy Tae Roy Arnold Gallagher Terrell Hills Alamo Heights Olmos Park San Antonio Okey Texas Dallas Frank White Alfred L. Seelye Office of Price Stabilization

Reds reject Allied patrols on Berlin to West Germany highway

The Russians rejected a second Allied bid to revive courtesy patrols on the 100 mile Autobahn from Berlin to West Germany. An American sedan was turned back by a Soviet major who said patrols are not permitted on the route.

Berlin West Germany

Mercury to Spring After Fall Hits Warmup

The forecast shows temperatures rising to around 70 degrees Wednesday afternoon after a morning low near 40. Brisk northerly winds will ease by Tuesday night and skies remain fair.

Owen

Bottleneck in Record Vote Seen

New York October 28 officials warned a record registration may break down election machinery and stop millions from voting November 4 The American Heritage foundation urged emergency action to provide extra voting facilities and time to meet the unprecedented situation.

New York INS American Heritage Foundation

U S and Canada Begin Hemisphere Defense Talks

The United States and Canada will start a series of meetings today in Halifax to plan defense under the North Atlantic treaty. Military reps serve on the Canada United States regional planning committee which last met at Ft. Bragg on May 12.

Washington INS U. S Canada Halifax Nova Scotia Ft. Bragg N. C

Ex star Deanna Durbin quits movies for good

Deanna Durbin now 30 says she has no plans to return to motion pictures and would not recommend the career to youngsters. She arrived in New York with husband Charles David and her 16 month old son Peter. Durbin plans a visit to Hollywood to see her parents.

New York Deanna Durbin Miss Durbin Ue de France Charles David Peter James Durbin Hollywood

Local Newspaper Index of Sections and Pages

The page lists the day’s newspaper sections with their page numbers across topics including Amusements Bexar Facts Classified Cordes Factorial Financial Fulton Lewis Lewis Haney Horoscope Radio Society Sports Television Texas Trails and more. It shows where readers can find diverse content throughout the issue.

Bexar Facts Cordes Financial Fulton Lewis Lewis Haney Texas Trails

Marines Regain Ground on Korea Front in Twin Attacks

American marines reclaimed positions on the west front after a major Chinese offensive. In central Korea the Sniper ridge defense held against a battalion-sized assault while Heartbreak ridge saw a 400-man Red attack repelled. Marines also retook the Hook ridge near Pyongyang and recovered outposts lost the previous day.

Seoul INS Korea Heartbreak Ridge Iron Horse Mountain Iron Triangle Pyongyang U. S. 1St Marine Division Leathernecks

Singapore Buys Rice for Colony of Singapore

A Singapore official said Britain has approved the purchase of 50,000 tons of American rice for the colony.

Singapore Britain

Eisenhower Edges Ike in Bexar County Outlook

In Bexar county, General Eisenhower holds a probable edge among voters as Adlai Stevenson faces a tough, late campaign. Analysts note undecided voters remain, with Stevenson challenging with a last minute drive. The Don projects Ike winning by up to ten thousand votes in a 100,000 total, with Stevenson limited to a narrow margin.

Don Politico Eisenhower Bexar County Adlai Stevenson Ike Bexar Stevenson

Real battleground shifts in San Antonio election plan

The piece notes a final week contest across east and south San Antonio. Democrats open a south side headquarters at 102 Pleasantoard and target Civil Service voters while Republicans push in the west side and rural counties loom large. The San Antonio Register endorsed Stevenson last Friday, signaling momentum for the Democrats.

East Side South Side Harlandale Pleasantoard Highland Park Upper North Side GOP Bexar County South Texas West Side Demos Ike GOF San Antonio Register Stevenson

Actress Yvonne Davis Wins Divorce Over Nude Photo Jeers

Hollywood wires report actress and fashion model Yvonne Davis, 22, won a divorce from photographer husband after she testified he compared her unfavorably with nude photos scattered around the house. She said he kept nude images and told her they were prettier than she was.

Hollywood INS Yvonne Davis

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