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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1945

Page

12

Roosevelt son clears air on debts and army role

Brig. Gen. Elliott Roosevelt says he is leaving the air force to avoid remaining an armed commander and defends his business dealings amid a treasury probe linking a 1930 loan from John Hartford to President Roosevelt. He demands a public release of facts and says claims are a deliberate lie aimed at his family.

Washington Elliott Reoosevelt Roosevelt Nand Air Force Treasury Department Randolph Faw Eniinsel Whe Teasuy Wall Bhayges Fies Franklin BD Roosevelt Herrr

Spiders Reported With Miss Muffet Suite Incident

In New London, two young women befriended Miss Muffeth on a bench near the Missouri Pacific rail line station. They later departed with $41 from her purse, while she claimed a missing wallet and $15 cost of a good deed prompted by a maritime officer.

Alma Texas Tutchinson Howes Tia New London Conn Jack Wille Crulan Onis Traimer Mere

Hidalgo Officers Scoff At Wetback Murder Stories

Edinburg dispatch reports Hidalgo County officers disputing rumors of a murder-robbery gang along the Rio Grande. Sheriff E W Vickers says about 30 bodies have been recovered since early this year, most not showing clear signs of violence. Authorities suspect drownings, with few confirmed homicides, while noting many cross the river to seek work as “wetbacks.”

Edinburg Hidalgo County Attens Streanay Yorkey Farm Sud Dowty E.W. Vickers Midalge County Kara Jo Cameron

15 Democratic Senators Draft Postwar New Deal

A group of more than 15 Liberal Democratic senators drafted a 12 point postwar program far larger in scope than prior proposals. It calls for reconversion, price control, unemployment benefits, wage growth, farm price supports, expanded credit, labor reform, higher minimum wage, foreign trade, housing, health care, education, community construction, national resources employment, tax incentives, and veterans’ security. The backers say it aims to become the party platform ahead of the 1948 election as Congress reconvenes.

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Brenda Will You Step Out With Me Tonight

A reader describes foot pain after work and a reform after using a medicinal Tea-Sing remedy. The note claims the treatment eased burning and stiffness, allowing social plans and overtime earnings to fund outings. A playful invitation ends with a suggestive offer to dance tonight.

Brenda Ani Henna

San Antonio Urged as Medical Center For Veterans

General Bellad, commanding Brooke Hospital Center, told the San Antonio chamber committee that civilian medical installations must keep pace with the Army. He cited a capacity of 600 beds for inpatients, 5000 convalescents, and 8000 enlisted personnel, comparing it to a battalion division payroll. Beach praised San Antonio as a future medical center, stressing rehabilitation of returning veterans and the city’s support for their recovery and welfare.

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Golf courses raise funds for city treasury total

The city reports three golf courses Yuk Antonio’s courses grossed 3498 dollars for the treasury. Willow Springs took in 1444, BrackieNridge 1043, Riverside 101. The municipal authorities note additional collections by July totaling 92 and 7304 dollars.

Alarm Box Tale Reversed San Francisco Mystery

Police search for a man behind a new twist in crime as a fire alarm box tamperer targets mail boxes. A firebug has been dropping burning match folders into mail boxes, raising alarms in the city.

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