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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1948
Page
2
The National Industrial Conference Board forecast a new price peak for the index, estimating a record high around 165.1 for July. The index had risen to 164.1 in June, signaling continued strength in price measures.
The Third Court of Civil Appeals upheld the injunction by Judge Roy G. Archer restraining Magnolia Petroleum Co and other oil firms in the Luling and Salt Flat regions from draining salt water into the San Marcos and Guadalupe rivers. The appeals court denied mandamus and left the injunction in effect, risking contempt if discharge continued after 10 a.m. Monday. Associated Justices Haymond Gray and W G Hughes expedited the action by extending records and granting leave to file.
Philadelphia report: Mrs Mary Fuller Prager, long benefiting from a multi million estate, leaves Perryopolis hundreds of thousands for public improvements and a family mausoleum trust. The will provides 110000 in grants and a 100000 trust fund, with residuary estate to the town. The exact total remains undisclosed.
PHILADELPHIA Aug 17 A check for 131872165.70 described as the largest bond issue in American financial history was presented today to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission marking a historic funding milestone.
American Brahmen Breeders association directors met at Green Pastures to push Brahman beef production in America. Gale Whitcomb presided, with attendees from Texas Florida Alabama and Louisiana. Off icers and directors attended the session and plans included participation in Dallas Fort Worth Houston and Beaumont fairs and expos.
San Antonio motorists gain a new scenic all weather road to Kerrville with completion dates and contractor costs. The Camp Verde to Kerrville segment advances, shortening the Bandera Kerrville route by 12 miles. Final Leon Creek Helotes section and related segments are slated for early completion with specified bids.
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