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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1946

Page

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Truman Envoy Discuss Crisis and Paris Talks

President Truman reviewed developments at the Paris peace conference in a trans Atlantic phone call with Secretary of State Byrnes. Byrnes briefed him on Molotov voting procedure clashes. Slaughter’s renomination loss to Enos Axtell is noted. Bills passed by Congress, including terminal leave pay for enlistees and Social Security payroll tax relief, fill his desk.

Washington Truman Byrnes V. M. Molotov Representative Slaughter D.-Mo Slaughter Enos A. Axtell White House Siresident Hn Caskie Callet John P. Abelman Collet Kansas City

Air Corps Sun Glasses Released for Civilians

Civilian sale of genuine Air Corps Type Sun-Glasses with 12K gold filled frames and No-Glare sage green lenses, priced at 4.95. Regarded as protective eyewear for drivers police golfers and outdoor workers, with a 10 day risk trial and money back guarantee at National Optical Stores Co. 112 East Houston St San Antonio Texas.

Air Corps Sunesses National Optical Stores Co East Houston St San Antonio Texas

Flight Spurs Robot Technique at MUROC Flight

MUROC Day Calif reports a Hawaii to California pilotless air fortress dash, marking a historic push toward radio guided warfare. Col Harvey Alness led the mission, with two drones dropping practice bombs remotely off the Santa Barbara coast, showcasing the first entirely remote controlled bombing.

Calif United States Hawaii California Air Forces Harvey Alness Bayport Minn Tilo Muroe Dry Field Santa Barbara

Vets Demand Clean State at Athens

McMinn county posts of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars demand resignation of all municipal and county office holders who served under the recently ousted political organization. Veterans appoint three-man committees to meet civic groups to consider replacements for city and county offices.

Athens Tann McMinn County American Legion Vetterans of Foreign Wars

Garsson Records Contested in Wartime Probe

The Gargsons combine faces FEL scrutiny with careful examination of the books and records of the Higgins companies amid wartime dealings with the government. Clark accuses Higgins of an HRS scheme to cover up material reins. Higgins denies the charges as trumped up and asserts all companies are in the clear.

Clark Higgins Company Higgins Gargsons

Action Asked on Peacock Horses

Violation of the city zoning ordinance by Peacock Military academy was claimed by 19 residents of the Woodlawn area. A petition to the city council claims the school is staking hovsses on property facing Clapmati avenue near Woodlawn lake. A drainage ditch through the property is said to pollute the lake and create a public nuisance.

Peacock Military Academy Woodlawn Hovsses Ciaphmati Avenue Woodlawn Lake

Obituary for Naivar Fuxral Taylor

Services for Naivar Fuxral Taylor of Crosby who died in Gunse Creek hospital Sunday were held today. A Requiem Mass was said at St Marys Catholic Church with Rev Stephen Browanding. Burial will be in St Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Naivar Fuxreral Taylor Wile Naiver Crosby Gunse Creek St Mary's Catholic Church Stephen St. Mary's Cathole

Waste reduction efforts at AAP l military center

Government food conservation program gains support as personnel at the AAP l military training center cooperate with inspectors. Report from a lead servicing inspection team led by Scott highlights efforts to cut waste and improve compliance.

AAP l Military Training Center Ead Servier Scott Fi Ht

Polio Epidemic Spreads Across States Warned By Officials

Polio swept Texas and other states with hundreds of cases and about 400 deaths in Texas this year. Epidemics were reported in Minnesota and Mississippi counties and in Ohio where officials warned of a possible year of epidemics unless cases drop. Precautions included canceling some school events and closing pools while health directors urged parents to limit crowds and ensure rest.

Associated Press Texas Tinneapolis Pulaski County Ark Jones, Forrest and Lowndes Miss Ohio South West Middle West New England Middle Atlantic Louisiana Mississippi Nebraska

Ranger and Police Hold City Hall Conference in San Antonio

Texas Ranger Zeno Smith met for 40 minutes with Fire and Police Commissioner P L Anderson and Chief Bruce Weatherly at city hall to discuss cooperation with the police department. Anderson said Smith would cooperate. no open gambling was cited and no drive details were given.

Texas Zeno Smith P. L. Anderson Bruce Weatherly City Hall Anderson

Weather summary with August humidity and timing details

Humidity at 11 80 am 58 percent August mean 61 percent Precipitation for past 24 hours and month totals Deficiency for month 035 inch Yearly rainfall 184 inches Moon phase and sun times noted Wind speeds and temperatures listed for multiple stations High and low temperatures for the day and regional readings Also an ad note promoting the Light Want Adway for buying and selling services

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