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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1948

Page

2

Curbs on Installment Buying in New Rules

Washington officials announced new curb rules on consumer credit to curb postwar inflation. The measures, similar to wartime controls, go into effect in one month and affect most installment purchases from $50 to $5000, with higher down payments and shorter repayment periods. Auto loans require 20 percent down and 18 months to repay, while many appliances and furniture face strict payment terms. medical, dental, funeral, and education loans are exempt.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Joan

National Star Route Mail Carriers Meet Opens in Cheyenne

Nearly 200 delegates from 48 states attend the National Star Route Mail Carriers association convention begun in Cheyenne. Speakers include U S Sen E V Robertson and U S Rep Frank Barrett both Wyoming Republicans, and Wyo Gov P. Langer.

Cheyeminne Ngo National Star Route Mall Carriers Assn Cheyenne U. S E.V. Robertson Frank Barrett Wyoming Bens William Langer

Fisherman Mrs Woodward Melone Pulls Bay Trip Catch

In San Francisco Bay Mrs Woodward Melone embarked on her first boating outing. Her husband joked the best bait was fried bacon a slice of tomato and a geranium. She followed the advice and caught the limit for the day.

San Francisco Woodward Melone

Fare Increase Rejected by State

The state commerce commission rejected Chicago and North Western railroad requests for a 10 percent fare hike in the Chicago area. The commission ordered hearings on the new request for September 4 and also on a prior 10 percent proposal.

Springfield Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Chicago State Commerce Commission

Puck Comic Magazine Offers Color Sunday Light Features

Reader highlights include Daveateye laugha mod and Maggie adventures plus Little Todlne and Flash Gordon. Names the Lone Ranger and I appear among many more comic stories in Puck The Comic Weekly a color magazine issued with Sunday's Light.

Daveateye Laugha Maggie and Hee Little Todlne Puck the Comic, Weekly Ahe Ibis

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