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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1946
Page
2
Lower Merion reports the retirement of George Adwagon one of the world’s largest police officials after a 25 year service career. Adamson, noted for weighing 425 pounds, is also mentioned in the same notice as retiring from the Lower American police force.
Walter C Layley who joined the Connecticut national guard in 1941 as a private has been promoted to master sergeant in the regular army and notified of promotion to captain on the same day at Brooke Army Medical Center where he is stationed. He previously commanded a motor ambulance company in Ireland and England and participated in Normandy air evacuation and the Battle of the Bulge handling up to five thousand litter patients.
Robert M. McCarthy defeated long time Wisconsin senator Robert M. La Follette in the Republican primary. With returns from 3055 of 36 precincts, McCarthy led 293,340 to 197,146, a margin of 66.94 percent. Former gunner Alc Carthy became a circuit judge, while Howard J. McMurray rode unopposed to the Democratic nod for November. Governor Walter Goodland, backed by his party, faced Daniel W. Hoan in November. Other governors contest results and national races across Vermont, South Carolina, and Arkansas are noted.
Vice Admiral Louis B. Denfeld announced the Navy will not call up selective service when drafting resumes September 1 after a two month pause. He cited a waiting list of men interested in naval service and indicated the Navy’s only current manpower need is for electronic technicians.
An elevator girl fell from the first floor to the basement of the Blue Bonnet Hotel while descending. She suffered severe lacerations and bruises and was removed by ambulance to Robert B. Green Hospital. Dora Montano, 17, of 721 West Martin Street, identified as the operator, slipped at an entry while the car was at a higher floor. The accident occurred inside the shaft area affecting springs and machinery.
MERCEDES August 14 Market ing of the 1948 Lemon crop is under way and the Big Grande valley consumes the fruit at about one vatload daily. C P Mellon Sty of Mercedes said this is the largest at home sales volume for this time of year. Meyer lemons increase in supply and tarlet shipments are expected to start by September 4. Distribution has been by truck and exporters, reaching as far as Corpus Christi.
Brig. Gen. Russell E Randall announced that July yielded only one log temporary disabling accident among military personnel and three to civilian personnel at the RAF Military Training Center. MTC, with about 30,000 personnel, led the Technical Training command in safety with two accidents, a notably better record than other stations.
Vacation package advertised with dates August 16 to August 1 invites travelers to Curlabud Caterns Cove of the Winds Garden of the Gods Pike's Peak Great Salt Lake and Grand Canyon. All expenses paid only 2bu.00. For details dial C2361.
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