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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1948

Page

8

GOP Stymies Ration Return

Washington April 10 The White House faced blunt Republican opposition to proposed federal controls as advisers warned of inflation from foreign aid and defense spending. The council urged a distribution power over scarce goods, new taxes, standby price and wage authority, and bank controls to prep for military needs. Rep Wolcott urged restraint until effects of spending and aid are known.

Washington White House Republican Congress Truman Council of Economic Advisers Rep. Wolcott R-Mich House Banking Committee

UN May Force Truce in Palestine Debate Arises

In New York on April 10 a U N may use force to press a Jewish Arab truce in Palestine. The United States urged council delegates to submit cease-fire terms for consideration at an informal meeting on Monday.

New York United Nations Palestine United States Council

Rites Held For Uvalde Man

Jason Tayler of Uvalde buried after death on Thursday. Services at the Methodist church conducted by the Masonic Lodge where he had membership for 49 years. Funeral arrangements at Akers Funeral Home with Dr. Penny Webb presiding. Numerous local pallbearers and attendees attended the service.

Uvalde Pat Jason Tayler Idean Ca Valde Taylor Methodist Church Masonic Lodge A. Phanstie San Antonio Akers Mera Penny ‘Webb Atsted Ing Frietmedt Hs 1 Parke Rete Eral Zed Rev Ani

U S Moves Inv Meat Strike Heads to Negotiations

Washington April 10 President Truman chose to pursue settlement through talks rather than court action ending a 26 day meat strike. A three man board urged negotiations. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service will sponsor. A Chicago bargaining session with CIO packinghouse workers and major firms Swift Armour Cudahy Wilson is set. The union seeks 29 cents per hour raise, firms offered nine.

Washington CIG Truman Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Chicago CIO Swift, Armour, Cudahy Wilson Meat-Packers’ Union Swift and Armour

Murder charge filed after tavern brawl ends in fatal shooting

Jesse Dawson Sr faces murder charges after a tavern brawl between his son Jesse Dawson Jr and James Cobiness. Dawson Sr intervened and fired the shot that killed Cobiness, and he is jailed in Lackhart County.

Mother and Son Burned in Moon Street Fire

A mother Mrs. Ernest Breig and her 10 year old son Ernest Jr suffered burns when their home at 103 Moon street caught fire from exploding gasoline. Four other children aged two to seven were carried out by neighbors. The mother had first and second degree burns, the boy third degree on his legs. Firemen said gasoline used to clean the kitchen ignited by a water heater. Damages to the building and contents were estimated at 3000 dollars.

Santa Rosa Hospital Moon St Ernest Breig Ernest Jr

Girls Compete for Queen at Uvalde High School Event

Uvalde High School senior class hosts a box supper on the football field to fund a proposed Big Bend trip. Freshmen Shirley Davis and Jewel Francis Kincaid, sophomores Belle Fenley and Madha Jane Oldham, juniors Mitzi Lucas and Billie Mae Johnson, and seniors Charlotte Ehlers and Margaret Baker vie for queen. Proceeds support the trip and the event features two contestants per class.

Hongtal Big Bend Shirley Davis Jewel Francis Kincaid Sophoomores Belle Fenley Madha Jane Oldham Mitzi Lucas Billie Mae “Johnson Charlotte Ehlers Margaret Baker

Hoffman Acts To Buy Wheat

Hoff man acts to buy wheat as U S food officials announce an improved wheat crop outlook. The department says 1 132 000 000 bushels may be raised this year, third largest ever, with potential Marshall Plan aid starting purchases of emergency supplies for Austria Greece France Italy and the Netherlands totaling 21 000 000 dollars.

Hoffman Austria Greece France Italy Netherlands

Dewey Pals Claim Gains In Nebraska Primary

In Omaha on April 10 Gov. Thomas E. Dewey campaigned hard claiming a swing toward him in Nebraska's GOP presidential primary next Tuesday. Secretary Paul Lockwood cited Dewey's last two days of vigorous campaigning and 9000 hearers in five meetings. Stassen and other contenders contested farm votes, while Vandenberg was not actively campaigning. Nebraska politicians expect Vandenberg to place fourth.

Omaha Thomas E. Dewey Nebraska Paul Lockwood Dewey New York Harold E. Stassen Coes Capitol Stassen Washington Minnesotan Sen Taft Ohio Douglas MacArthur Gov Warren California Sen. Vandenberg Michigan House Joseph Martin Dewey Barkers Minnesota

Maine Democrats Back Truman Unity Vote At State Convention

James A. McVicar of South Portland said opposition to instruction for the president melted away as Maine Democrats at the state convention session pledged to a 10 vote slate for President Truman's renomination.

Augusta Maine Truman James A. McVicar South Portland

Wallace campaign conference plans Wallace Taylor nominating convention

Wallace for President committee members from 43 states meet in Chicago to hear reports on Henry Wallace and vice presidential candidate Glen Taylor. About 400 party leaders plan a convention to nominate Wallace Taylor and select a name for the third party. A Dallas veterans group forms a Wallace veterans committee in support. Editor A Hunter resigns from the Southwestern Advocate effective June 1.

Chicago Henry Wallace Wallace Glen N. Taylor Idaho Taylor Dallas Dallas County

Adolph Homer and All the Boys Dance Listings

Numerous dances and music events listed for April at venues citywide from Her ama Austin Randolph to Beethover Garden and Circle G Ranch. Local orchestras and bands including Hodges Orch Louie and his Band Mountain Ramblers and Curtis Short provide entertainment with admission details and sponsor notes for community clubs and posts.

Dante Adolph Homer Herama Austin & Randolph Wile Tex Tornadoes Beethover Garden Pereida St Louie & His American Legion Post 375 Curtis Short Knights of Columbus Navarro St. Sun Nite The KD Society Louie

Why I Am for M Arthur

Hollywood April 10 Donna Atwood 22 year old star of See Capades declares Gen Douglas MacArthur the presidential choice. She cites his role directing destruction of an aggressor nation’s war potential and now directing economic rehabilitation with expert leadership. She says he is the man for her first ballot.

Hollywood Douglas MacArthur Donna Atwood

Graduates Honored at Tea and Luncheon

A busy Saturday for graduate groups with two tea gatherings. Mrs. R K Taylor and Mrs Harry L Grady hosted Misses Mignon Taylor and Marcia Gray at a home tea adorned with spring flowers and yellow tapers, with about 150 guests. A luncheon setting at Oak Hills Country Club honored Misses Joan Simmons Shirley Waterman and Jane Hairston, plus 20 graduates and guests.

R. K. Taylor Harry L. Grady Mignon Taylor Marcia Gray Marianne Julianne Carrol Mary Lot Kitty Lee Taylor Dolores McCarrick Barbara Roper Joan Simmons Mildred Chapman Barbara

Social Calendar Highlights Dinner Dance and Parties

Saturday evening events include a Merri McLean and Jack Bowmen dinner dance at the San Antonio County Club honoring Emma Burns and Maryances Smyth. Marshall Webb hosts a cocktail party for William Britt and Sharrard Jane Hopkins, with a La Funda dinner party honoring Ann Ratcliffe and Louise Gonzo.

Merri McLean Jack Bowmen San Antonio County Club Emma Burns Maryances Smyth Marshall Webb William Britt Tee Sharrard Jane Hopkins la Funda Ann Ratcliffe Louise Gonjco

Sherman Family Visit Graces Los Angeles Scene

Mrs Charles H Sherman arrives from Fort Collins Colorado to spend weeks with her son John A F Wendt Jr and wife and their baby Wendy in Los Angeles. Carl Groos arrives from Houston for a weekend visit with his mother.

Mgs Charles H. Sherman A -Ft. Collins Colo John A. F. Wendt Jr Wendy Carl Groos Houston

University of Texas crowns 19 year old sweetheart

Ann Tynan of San Antonio named 19th UT sweetheart, a psychology major and ROTC sponsor, amid the Ex-Students Roundup Revue. The 5 foot 4 inch sophomore with blonde hair and brown eyes was among 19 top beauties and previously a finalist in a 1947 carnival contest.

Annn Tynan Len Walter Tynan University of Texas San Antonia Miss Tynan Texas Kapa Alpha Theta Sorority Bonnie Bland Martha May Cartwright Brecker Marion Engelke Nell Walker Beeville Corpus Christi

Historical Societies Praised at 17th Texas Descendants Meet

Col E V Cutter spoke on Pilgrim struggles at Plymouth and stressed societies' role in preserving American heritage during the Renaissance Room event at the Menger hotel. Alice Lathrop presided as lieutenant governor, with DAR regents and Texas society officials among honored guests and delegates from Houston, Dallas, Austin and beyond.

She Wache Society of May Newer Descendants of Texas Menger Hotel E. V. Cutter England Holland Plymouth Mass Alice Lathrop Ernest Groos The Soloniat Dames Henry Wofford J. E. Williamson DAR Regents Cara Carlton Glassford Republic of Texas Marry Pennington Sonis Texas Republic Sam Antonio A Armond Rainer Texas Society Plymouth Rock

Publication date set for Lowise Lomax book in San Antonio

The April 13 release of Lowise Lomax's San Antonio River book is announced, alongside A M mothers club attendance at an A M Cantonball event on April 16. Peggy Jo White will wear a pale green dotted swiss gown at luncheon this week, with Mrs. Leroy Denman and Mrs. Henry Bryant shown in fashionable outfits. Phone numbers are being changed and dialing a physician's residence may connect to a tavern, reflecting new listings in the community directory.

SY Miriam. McGary Lowise Lomax San Antonio Piosia San Antonio A. and M. Mothers Club A. and Leroy Denman Henry Bryant

Army Duchess Will Be Feted Tea Dance at Fort Sam Houston

The Ft. Sam Houston Officers' Club will honor Miss Jean Marie Hades Army Duchess to the Court of Empires at a tea dance from 4 to 5:30 p m Sunday. The event is sponsored by the Army Daughters.

Ft. Sam Houston Jean Marie Hades Court of Empires The Army Daughters

Nixon couple back from wedding trip to Sea Island and Ponte Vedra

Mr and Mrs James W Nixon Jr returned Friday from their wedding trip to Sea Island Georgia and Ponte Vedra Florida. They left again for Corpus Christi to spend the weekend and will return to their apartment in the San Gabriel on E Woodlawn Avenue.

James W. Nixon Jn Sea Island Ponta Vedra Fla Corpus Christi San Gabriel, E Woodlawn Ave

Aye tal shower for Miss Gloria Ann Danysh

Mesdames D G McCroskery and J W Mechler hosted a bridal shower for Gloria Ann Danysh at the home of Mrs McCroskery. Twenty three guests attended the event celebrating the bride elect.

Mesdames D. G. McCroskery J. W. Mechler Gloria Ann Danysh

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