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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1948

Page

5

Black handyman charged in Bolles nurse slaying in Florida

Alonzo Washington, 26, a janitor at Bolles Military Prep School and its infirmary, confessed to raping and fatally striking nurse Anna Lewis, 37, in infirmary quarters last Tuesday. Sheriff Rex Sweat and State Attorney William Hallowes Jr. announced the confession as authorities pursued formal charges.

Jacksonville Fla Anna Lewis Bolles Military Prep Rex Sweat William Hallowes Alonzo Washington Washington Ted Fer

History hints at Benzy VII stomach relief methods

fragmented OCR text suggests a historical note on stomach pains and a remedy called Benzy VII. It mentions self-warming with food and subsequent distress and heartburn, with a cryptic money back claim.

Gould Henry

Yankee and Dixie clash over textile industry moves

Atlanta April 14. A heated exchange erupts as Lt Gov Coolidge of Massachusetts insults southern textile leaders and Georgians defend industry migration south. Georgia executives label him blatherskite while he defends protecting jobs and new industry growth. He claims the south must grow without harming northern workers.

Atlanta Pisie Moonlight Magnolia Arthur W. Coolidge Massachusetts Bilbo Bett Banjo Dixe Tobacco Road W. H Little Eva" Talbot Earl K. Long Louisiana Charles Dudley Associated Industries of Georgia Stenley Drumm Middle South Development Committee Alabama Dwight M. Wilhelm Alsn Coolidge South Memphis E. H. Crump Blatherskite

Kelly AFB hosts supply and maintenance conference

A three day conference at Kelly AFB drew 110 representatives from 24 bases across Texas Arizona New Mexico and Louisiana. Maj. Gen. J S Stowell welcomed attendees while Col. R R Greiner led supply discussions and Maj. John Murphy led maintenance sessions. Visitors will view adopted supply and maintenance procedures in the operating area.

Kelly Afb Air Force Texas Arizona New Mexico Louisiana J. 5. Stowell Kelly Col R.R. Greiner Maj John Murphy Kelly Field

MacArthur Aids Due Here For Texas Banquet

Edward S. Hayes former national commander of the American Legion and Warren Wright national coordinator for the MacArthur for president movement are due to arrive in San Antonio Thursday for a banquet of the Texas for MacArthur group at 6 p.m. in the Cascade room of the St. Anthony hotel. They will travel by auto per J Johnston and Dean Sears, who co-chair the state organization. Gen Jonathan Wainwright may attend if contacted in time. R Harland Shaw of the Chicago board of trade, active in the MacArthur movement, is due in San Antonio before week’s end for talks with state leaders.

Edward S. Hayes American Legion Warren Wright San Antonio Hayes Wright Cascade St. Anthony Zuto J. Johnston Dean Sears Jonathan Wainwright Johnston R. Harland, Shaw Chicago Board of Trade

Stores to Close for Parade in San Antonio

All downtown stores will close at 2 p.m. Friday April 23 for the Battle of Flowers parade, announced by the San Antonio Retail Merchants Assn. Previously closing at 5 p.m. Monday April 19 was set for the Pilgrimage to the Alamo, said C C Witchell Sr secretary manager of the merchants group.

San Antonio

Fire destroys block in Laramie with 4 mile wind

A swift wind of about 4 miles an hour fanned a fire that gutted an entire city block in Laramie starting early today. The blaze swept through the central business district damaging multiple buildings and causing extensive smoke and fire damage.

Laramie Wyo

Easy washing machine ad promises best value and no extra fees

The copy touts feature for feature value with no installation charge and reduced soap and hot water waste. It claims Easy handles blankets drapes and slipcovers at home, with suds return for a second load, and invites readers to see a dealer in Syracuse New York.

Easy Easy Washing Machine Corp Syracuse 1 New York

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