European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - February 22, 1950, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 2 the stars and stripes wednesday february 12, 1950 loyalist slays Spanish envoy in Mexico City Mexico City Feto 21 up Jose Gallostra 58-year-old Semi retired Spanish minister to Bolivia was shot k death in a crowded downtown Street yesterday by a former Spanish loyalist Soldier de scribed by the police As an anarchist. Police arrested Gabriel Salvador Fleitas Rouco 38, a cuban of Spanish descent who according to the police confessed firing two bul lets into Gallostra s head. Crowds jammed the pase de a Reforma Mexico City s main Avenue when Gallostra was killed. Gallostra was appointed minister to Brazil in 1945 and later sent to Bolivia As minister. He still held the Post of minister to Bolivia Al though he came to Mexico in Semi retirement about two years ago his friends said. Paving Way he was reported to be trying to pave the Way for a resumption of diplomatic relations Between mex Ico and Spain Mexico never recognized the Franco government although commercial and cultural ties Between the two nations Are Strong. The dead Diplomat however bad no official diplomatic ranking in Mexico. The Spanish embassy in Washington said Gallostra had been sent to Mexico As an observer and was still a member of the Spanish diplomatic service at the time of his death Rouco told police Gallostra had wounded my dignity last week when they met for the first time. Rouco who fought with the loyalists during the Spanish civil War told police he told me we bad sold out Spain. I did not see him again until this morning. A said something that molested me and i tried to object but he tried to pull a gun and i beat him to said however that Gal Lostra was unarmed. 2 maps May face trial on German s charge of beating. Munich feb. 21 is an official investigation has produced sufficient evidence to bring court martial proceedings against an officer a Cpd an enlisted Man in the beating of a German prisoner in the Aschaffenbur i my station feb. 4, Clarence m. Holds acting land commissioner for Bavaria has revealed Bolds said he has been receiving daily reports from army authorities following his request they look into charges against methods used by maps in questioning Ger Man youths about a Street Brawl with . Soldiers. According to a sworn statement by Wilfried. Kessler 19, he was repeatedly beaten into unconscious Ness and finally released from the my station Only after agreeing that nothing happened Here tonight actress divorces lawyer Hollywood. Feb. 21 a actress Marguerite c b a p m e a charging cruelty has obtained a divorce from Bentley Ryan. Fun itunes to Rhineland for by Pete Webb Dusseldorf of a. 21 up thirteen million Carefree germans in glittering fancy dress costumes funny hats and grotesque masks crowded the main Rhineland towns yesterday for the most hilarious carnival Celebration Germany has known for 10 years work the Cost of living and the Specter of unemployment were All forgotten As red nosed comedians massed bands and gaily decorated processions marched through crowded streets in the famous Rose Montag Hose monday Parade which is traditionally the Climax of German carnival. In All main towns including dub Meldorf Aachen c o to g n a and convicted in murder of German it stands trial in 3 deaths Heidelberg feb. 21 the prosecution opened the court martial of 1st it David w. Tucker with testimony that Tucker was slightly intoxicated and was driving too fast when his Auto Mobile struck and killed three German pedestrians Jan. 8 in the French zone. Capt Alexander Kociubinski a physician in a polish labor unit stationed in the French zone testified he had examined Tucker after the Accident. He said Tucker admitted drinking and displayed a Lack of coordination in several intoxication tests Given him Kociubinski agreed with the defense however that the Lack of coordination might have resulted from Shock or dizziness pvt Don Colley attached to unit in the French zone testified Tucker gave him a lift and drove safely until he reached a Slick portion of the Road near a curve. Codey said Tucker s. Car began to slide and Zigzag before it struck the German pedestrians on the right hand Side of the Road. At this Point Colley testified ticker was not driving safely he was going too fast Colley. Estimated Tucker a Speed on the dry portion of the Road at Between 50 and 60" but said he Didt not slow Down before he readied the wet surface. Surplus Sale Case quashed Frankfurt feb. 21 the Provost marshal s division said yesterday that a Survey of burglaries in the Heidelberg 3tt� within the last 12 months revealed that a definite pattern has existed j since last August the burglars it was stated new ally picked the Homes of officers of Field Grade rank always used the same method of gaining entrant j and invariably took important papers and official documents. In each Case the Provost marshal division said there existed och port Unity for the thieves to take valuable items such As jewelry watches cameras and clothing. These items however were untouched in the majority of Caset. Favored items were passports and birth certificates. The Provost marshal warned personnel to take extra precautions in safeguarding important papers not Only it Hornet but in offices As Well. Spain officers visit Neucom Heidelberg feb. 21 special four officers of the Spanish army Are visiting army installations i the european command this week at their own request to stud weapons and troop Trainin methods. Members of the group include a Luis de Lamo Peris of the tent Najj general staff of the Spanish army 14 col Ignacio Moyano of the High general staff it col Antonio up i Zandez Prieto of the Spanish lift army div and maj Angel Ruiz mar Tion of the Central general staff. Col Charles l. Dasher . Rob tary attache in Madrid and it
