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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1946
Page
2
The War Department proposes blue winter uniforms for soldiers and brass, with verde green off post wear debated. A nationwide public survey will sample opinions from military personnel and civilians, using six demonstration teams to assess reactions to blue ensembles and shade options.
A London Daily Express reporter watched the crippled freighter American Farmer making way toward Falmouth under its own power, about 275 miles from Land’s End amid heavy swells. The $4,500,000 salvage prize hangs in dispute between Britain and the United States, with a treasury solicitor involved and court action anticipated. The American crew declined a radio request with a curt reply.
Geneva report states former New York mayor LaGuardia recommends UNRRA liquidation begin around October 1 and his stepping down after touring China. He says relief shipments to Europe should end by December and to the Orient by March 1947, though deliveries may continue beyond those dates.
A vintage notice promotes an external itching and irritation remedy named Grays Giftment. It claims soothing relief for rashes tetter pimples minor burns cuts sprains and bruises and advertises availability at all drug stores. The tone matches early pharmacy ads emphasizing wholesome soothing life.
Pitluke Advertising of San Antonio won two awards in the 1916 Blue Book, honoring campaigns for Gebhardt Chili Powder and Mrs. Ragsdale’s Foods. The Gebhardt effort boosted sales beyond prewar figures of all other products. Ragsdale’s Foods saw sales rise monthly in 1945 and project doubled 1945 year sales by end of 1946, with salad dressings promoted.
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