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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1948
Page
2
Hyde Park April 13. Grraia a black Scotty that was Franklin D Roosevelt's constant companion attended memorial services yesterday for his master.
Unfavorable feed conditions in Texas and California pulled down the national average for the spring lamb crop. The U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics in Austin reported that April 1 condition of the early spring lamb crop was below both last year and the April 1 average.
Alamo Heights seeks to buy city water lines within its limits funded by a planned $100,000 bond issue. Only $2,000 of waterworks bonds remain unredeemed as funds are held in trust for principal and interest. The council set concession bids for a new swimming pool opening around June 1 and approved a police scout car purchase after an appeal by the chief.
In Cairo on April 3 King Farouk stated that if Arab armies win the Holy Land he wishes Palestine to be governed by Arabs. The statement, read to the Arab League committee, warns that ambitions of other Arab states in Palestine should not be treated as signs and that other Arabs in Palestine should not be considered.
Hollywood dispatch reports Chilean singer Maria Gatica missing earlier. Police say she is employed as a domestic in a Hollywood home. Her husband’s wife telephoned last night apologizing for publicity and explaining she left her home and nightclub engagement to escape career problems.
The drouth reduces boat sales in San Antonio as dealers report weaker demand than last year. Ralph Ross, a boat builder, says customers delay orders awaiting Medina Lake outcomes. Some Medina lake owners sell or move boats to Lake Mec Queeney and Dunlap lake. Dealers note limited demand for small boats and outboard motors, while heavier saltwater fishing motors stay in demand.
Raymond Washington of 704 N New Braunfels Ave reported a home intrusion Tuesday when a man forced entry with a 410 shotgun and fired once, missing Washington. Police named a suspect and are investigating the case as a shot at home.
A legendary tale of King Bruce of Seniland who fell before the top of a cave wall, then rose to battle the next day and won. The piece pivots to a health notice praising Mertes Compound and Nortex Compound with patient testimonials from Mrs. J S Bell of Dallas about improved digestion, weight gain, and better energy after using the products.
Funeral services will be held at West Point on Thursday for Captain Frank C. Jedlicka United States Army retired of 626 Pershing Ave who died Saturday at Brooke General Hospital Interment will be at the National Cemetery at West Point Jedlicka a West Point graduate class of August 1917 served overseas in World War I and retired for disability in 1936 Survivors include his widow two daughters Mrs Evelyn Dunlop and a granddaughter Elizabeth Dunlop all of San Antonio a mother Mrs Erema Jedlicka of New York sisters Mesdames Henry A Schwarz of Idaho Joseph C Kovack of Virginia and Wilson K Dickerman of Massachusetts and a brother Vincent J Jedlicka of New York
A sensational note points readers to The American Weekly magazine section in Sunday’s Sun for a murderer tale about advertising for a victim. The teaser promises a gripping narrative and lurid details in the serialized piece.
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