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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1948
Page
4
Tulsa will have a new Democratic mayor May 4 after a bitter fight sparked by a reckless driving dispute at police headquarters. Retired lumberman Roy Lundy, 70, defeated Republican Mayor Lee Price 17,755 to 15,972, securing the mayoral post as Republicans retained other offices.
Practically all phases of the oil industry will be discussed as the American Petroleum Institute holds its annual convention in the Plaza hotel April 14 16. About 500 members from major oil companies are expected with Frank Lefevre entertainment chairman announcing a reception April 15 at 6 p.m. followed by banquet revue and Eduardo Martinez orchestra. Governors and industry leaders from Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana will address sessions with offshore drilling topics and industry updates scheduled.
Thousands report renewed vitality and a healthier look as SSS Tonic claims to boost low blood strength. The ad touts energizing red blood cell production, improved appetite, weight, sleep, and skin color, and urges readers to buy from their drug store.
A House Republican leader voiced doubt that the chamber will agree to a 12 year extension for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The Senate approved the extension but voted to curb RFC lending powers while keeping it in operation until June 30 1960. The present RFC law expires its current term.
Galveston April 7 report says synthetic gasoline from natural gas could rival crude oil gasoline on Oklahoma oilfields. R C Alden of Phillips Petroleum, Barnesville, stated gasoline from natural gas may cost only a few cents per gallon more than crude petroleum gasoline. He spoke at the Western Petroleum Refinery Association convention, noting the American process now outperforms the German WWI method.
Vaclav Laska the Czech minister to Mexico informed the foreign office he has resigned in protest against the February coup in Prague. He cited the Communist takeover as the reason for stepping down.
Advertisers discover that small want ads deliver notable results with minimal spend as market observers note escalating reader engagement and steady inquiry volume for affordable classified placements.
At the Texas Sunday School convention in Houston 7000 workers and preachers tackle growth goals. Enrollments stand at 659000 with a target of 700000 by January 1949 as every church is urged to start a branch Sunday school in cities and rural areas. Dr J Howard Williams spoke at the general session and Dr W R White was to address a workers banquet.
New York April 7 The United States opposes admitting the Soviet satellites to the United Nations and may veto. Washington officials say Italy is to be considered immediately. The five permanent members plan private sessions at Park Avenue to untangle Palestine and membership issues. Russia and the Soviet Ukraine are expected to boycott the trusteeship plan talks, sticking to the 1947 partition decision.
The note outlines a fast track for writing light want ads labeled F-1231. It emphasizes concise ad copy, clear product mentions, and a streamlined approval path to speed publication.
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