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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1946

Page

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Texas Politics Jester Denounces Smear Sheet in Floresville

Jester, running for governor, told a Floresville crowd the campaign faces a smear sheet from an alleged oppressor described as unsportsmanlike un Texan and unchristian. Homer Rainey outlined ongoing themes Friday and Saturday urging pension boosts for the elderly and youth opportunities. Allan Shivers planned a whirlwind Texas tour including Lubbock Fort Worth and Dallas.

Prean Texas Quality Network Moe Texas L. A. Woods Superintendent of Public Instruction Homer Rainey Allan Shivers San Antonio el Paso Shivers Lubbock Fort Worth Dallas

Nurse in Poison Case Released on Bond in Indiana

Four people posted a 15 000 bond for Mrs. Lottie Lockman at Madison as the 62 year old nurse charged with mercury poisoning walks out of Jefferson county jail. State Police Detective Graham Tavis says the investigation continues and two more bodies will be exhumed next week, those of Mrs Hut Ua Calhoun and Walter Lockman.

Madison Ind Lottie

Refugee Plan Lacks Support Across Congress

President Truman suggested asking Congress for special legislation to admit European refugees, but key lawmakers voiced strong opposition. Senators Andrews and Taylor warned of quotas and risks, while Rankin condemned the influx as bringing communism and atheism. Former Senator Gillette called the plan a salutary step.

Washington Truman Congress Andrews D.fla Senate Immigration Committee Taylor Rankin D.miss

Oil Pipes U S Tie to Palestine Explains Middle East Oil Role

Washington officials warn of oil politics in Palestine amid global struggles over Middle East outlets for American Arabian oil. Loftus notes U S demand for equal rights in foreign fields and fears monopolies in Iran, the Persian Gulf, and Paraguay as Russia seeks Iran outlets.

Washington State Department United States Palestine Middle East John A. Loftus Department Iraq Persian Gulf Iran Paraguay Taritant Loftus Russia Azerbaijan NBC Twat Haly Lang Charles 3. Rayner Col G. H. Vogel Army Navy Petroleum Board Standard Oi California Texas Oil Saudi Arabia Harold Ickes Araba Mediterranean Oll Rayner Standard and Texas Bersian Gulf Oire Natons Social and Economic Council

Floods Hit Illinois and Missouri. Four Dead and Thousands Homeless

International News Service reports floods across southwestern Illinois and parts of Missouri after 9 to 12 inches of rain in 48 hours. Four people died, two men electrocuted tending pumps, and more than 1,000 homeless in East St. Louis and Belleville. Pearl Indiana suffered the worst damage with four feet of sand and levee failure.

International News Service Ilinois Missouri Iwnols St. Louis Belleville Mississippi Joseph Semrau C. C. Hudson Centralia Oret Herren James Murphy

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