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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
5
In Amoy China on August 12 seven pirates were executed for boarding the SS Chung Shing February 28. The piracy led to the sinking of the ship and the loss of 160 lives among passengers and crew.
Emilia Checa, manager of an underwear factory, bought a quarter page in the papers to inform Telefonos de Mexico that after thirty five days the telephone is working again. The notice appeared in Mexico City on August 12.
Rudolph Strehie aged 74 died at St Louis city hospital from complications linked to injuries suffered when he was struck by a car last June. The death was reported by INS and connects the fatal outcome to the earlier accident.
Maury Maverick a former San Antonio mayor and congressman denounces the Dixiecrats as isolationist. He argues loyalty to the Democratic party and constitutional precedence is essential and warns the Dixiecrat movement would harm the South and anatomy by alienating and dividing the nation.
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a cure for painful aching feet and corn problems. It claims widespread use, urging readers to try the product for absolute foot comfort and relief from foot troubles.
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