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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1946

Page

3

Hope High for British Loan Approval Prominent Senators Back Plan

Washington April 27 British loan supporters gained momentum as Senator McKellar and two eastern Republicans endorsed the 3.75 billion dollar credit arrangement, bringing committed votes to 32. Twenty seven oppose it. Democratic Leader Barkley aims to push limits on debate while Bilbo leaves to Mississippi primary.

Washington Senate McKellar D-Tenn Chamber Anad Saltonstall Mass Smith N. J Barkley Bilbo Miss

Manager Named For FFA 4 H Show

Harald Real of Converse has been elected manager for the annual 4 H and F F A show at Comanche Park October 13. Mrs G G Lewis of San Antonio was chosen secretary.

Harald Real Converse Comanche Park G. G. Lewis Santonio Wren

Zeller States Stand Against Steffler Plan Cited

Commissioner Alfred Callaghan quotes John Zeller on Saturday saying he will not run against Paul Steffler, implying new plans would be needed if Mayor Gus B Mauehimann and Commissioner P Ju Anderson sought a challenge.

Gus B. Mauehimann P. Ju. Anderson John Zeller Pat Stettler Alfred Callaghan Zeller Paul Steffler

Canada Eyes Security Plan for All Employed

Ottawa reports the Canadian government studied a social security levy on all employed persons to fund old age pensions health insurance and other state services. The plan proposes a tax up to five percent and stems from a conference including Prime Minister Mackenzie King and premiers of nine provinces.

Canada Ottawa Iins Mackenzie King

Spanish Border Move Reported Amid Troop Caution

Allied sources said the Franco government may have ordered all Spanish troops in the Madrid military region to report to their barracks by Monday. The move appears tied to concerns over the trench frontier and alleged communist-inspired activity.

Madrid Trench

Tomato Prices Drop in Valley Amid Falling Returns

WarnAGQ reports another drop in tomato prices in the Valley on Friday as shipments near 7 1/2 cars a day. Growers received 4 to 5 cents a pound while shippers noted lower returns and weak demand for No 2 grade with buyers preferring No 1 stock.

Warnagq

Woman Hurt in a Fall From Car

Mrs Librada Yanis aged 21 of 316 Ileary Street suffered facial bruises and possible internal injuries after falling from a car in the 1000 block of Rul Street Saturday night. Hadla Tatyalman Nelson Moore who happened to be following assisted by driving to Robert B Green Hospital.

Librada Yanis Ileary Street Rul Street Hadla Tatyalman Nelson Moore Robert B. Green Hos

Gi s Dream Comes True at Astor as Soldier Gets Breakfast in Bed

NEW YORK April 27. Sgt. Bass H Lewis Sr of Columbus Ga became the army’s millionth to leave Camp Kilmer for overseas in 1944 and asked to dine in bed at the Astor. Col Joseph Snyder served him in bed, wearing a white napkin on his arm. Lewis wore a yellow robe and enjoyed the breakfast. The incident is a one off, the army remains disciplined.

New York INS Irving Beriin Tech Bass H, Lewis Sr Lewis Columbus Astor Joseph Snyder Berlin Camp Kilmer WN. J the Astor Snyder Kilmer Princeton University Col B. H. Lewis

Crow Rites Arranged for Local Coffee Company Employee

Funeral services are set for David D. Crow 38 of 922 West Olmos Drive. Visitation begins Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Zizik Kearns Chapel, with a 10 a.m. requiem mass at St Marys Magdalen Church. Crow, a 20 year employee of Wottman Haymann Coffee, native of the city, was a Lions Club and Knights of Columbus member, Alhambra, and past commodore of the San Antonio Boating Association. Interment in San Fernando Cemetery.

David D. Crow West Olmos Drive Alhambras San Antonio

Youth Held for Posing as Hero in Army Uniform

Leogas Martinez, 23, of Peargall, wore an army uniform with a large belt buckle to appear as a hero. He was placed under a $750 bond by U S Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart at a hearing on illegal wearing of the uniform. Martinez had never served in the army and was arrested at Dodd Field on May 9.

Leogas Martinez Peargall Peorple U. S Paul A. Lockhart Martinez Dodd Field Ami 9

U S Defense Bases Plan Tied to UN Security System

Washington reports reveal official plans for an offshore U S defense network linked to UN security efforts. Talks on a permanent Iceland air base stalled after Iceland seeks UN backed strategic role, with negotiations paused until Iceland joins the UN at a September assembly in New York.

Washington United Nations United States Iceland Russia Atlantic North Atlantic Security Council U. N U. N. Assembly New York

Four word history of placing a Light Want Ad

Weather TEMPEWEATUIRS RDAT 19 wane Small investment large returns. Dial F 14231 today.

Field Sought For Housing Field Sought For Housing

Waldron field once a navy camp in Corpus Christi may be moved to ease local housing and office shortages. Abandoned two months ago, the site could supply 7000 square feet of VA office space and be converted into apartment housing with the aid of Washington.

Burpus Chris Waldron Field Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Veterans Administration Boys’ City Washington Jeff Bell Iuto

Re-elected Regent Beaumont at Catholic Daughters Convention

Mrs. LeBlanc of San An elected state regent of the Catholic Daughters of America as the three day convention closes in Beaumont on April 27.

Beaumont LeBlanc San Ans Catholic Daughters of America

Victoria Show Names Grand Champion Hereford Calf Tippy

Victoria's annual Fat Stock show and rodeo opened with a milksired Hereford calf named Tippy winning grand champion. It marked Buhler's first win in three attempts as the Victoria County FFA and 4-H event drew crowds of over 4500. Ambitious, a light milke fed Shorthorn shown by Johnson, took reserve. Cowboys from several states rode in the three day event featuring livestock judging parades and a busy street scene.

Victoria Bill Buhler Victoria County FFA Buhler H. T. Buhler Kenneth Alten Johnson Johnson E. L. Johnson Port Lavaca Nazareth Academy Z| Girls’ School Texas Oklahoma New Mexico

Meat Shortage Reduces Drug Output and Losses

A meat shortage has cut production of medicines from meat by products by up to 80 percent as raw materials become scarce. Diversion through non inspected channels cost the public about 550000 in animal glands last year, with losses accelerating since the start of this year.

Ghicagu Ory

Model weds Duke in Mayfair church ceremony

Miss Anne Cummingbell a 21 year old Mayfair model known as the girl with the perfect figure married the 27 year old Duke of Rutland at St Mary Parochial Church Westminster. The duchess is the daughter of a British army major, linking a notable social match to Princess Elizabeth’s circle.

London Anne Cummingbell St. May Paret's Church Westminster Duke of Rutland Elizabeth

Brooke Course Ends Favorite Number Mystery

A fragmented note suggests a quirky puzzle about a favorite number and a string of numbers. It mentions a contact F-1231 and a rapid ad style message implying quick results and a light want ad. The readable text hints at a cryptic numeric sequence and a call for inquiries.

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