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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1944

Page

7

San Antonio Teachers Seek 8 Percent Pay Increase

San Antonio teachers press for an eight percent salary rise with a formal request to the school board Tuesday. The request cites a recent $218,006 state allotment aimed at increasing teacher pay and argues funds should fulfill the state directive. Board members hint at a cool reception, while officials note budget constraints and prior plans to restore salaries.

San Antonio Elizebeth Koch Saine Iitter Stutamano Lepter Miss Koch Texas State Teachers Association State Board of Education Lin Stuttman

Ease Neuralgia With Quick Acting BC Pain Powders

An old medical ad promotes quick acting BC pain powders claimed to ease neuralgia headaches muscular pains and menstrual discomfort. The text suggests use under physician guidance and references familiar product names and phrases in period advertising language.

Murray Kilgore bill sparks WPA era comparison

Washington dispatch critiques the Murray Kilgore plan as a rework of WPA principles. It argues the bill expands federal aid without job requirements, contrasting it with the WPA model and naming several Democratic supporters and key figures involved.

Washington Ike Congress WPA Pris Yale Rils

USO Activities Across San Antonio Tonight

USOArms Navy and USO-Army events fill North Alamo Street area with services at Normayte Post and 493 North Abin Street. Attendees include cadet wives supper, religious services, community efforts, and a Philip Harris Sports Review. Evening programs feature talks, housing information, and open forums for servicemen and families.

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Oil Field Drilling Report From Brisco Area Abandoned

An old oil field report notes wells drilled near Brisco and Benavides in Duval County. It mentions a 274 foot abortive well, perforation tests, and development activity with several prospects and measurements, including a 60 foot layer and 39 feet of oil.

Kernen Nteortina Dons A.W. Benaauevny Ray Fool Garo-Ur Mie Stechlndell Thuvinus Mikel Gma Minu Futnen Duval County Brisco Benavides Enyainnia Nn. A Bee Trinorth Santa Reatna Merl Company

Working Students To Earn Credits

Working students in senior high will earn graduation credits on their employ er record through a part time cooperative program in business and distributive education. Mrs H H Bération of San Antonio Vocational And Technical Kohdak will oversee the program at Thomas Jefferson High School from Monday to Wednesday January 32 to 9.

Rant Ag Tech

Poultry Selecting School Planned at Pinto Hotel

A poultry selecting school for home eating aims to aid ranchers and homemakers. Texas extension service and the Texas A and M extension unit organize the program. The event runs August 98 through August 31 beside the Texas extension meeting.

Pinta Hotel Tivaugh Agansovanto Texas A. and M.extonsion Service Moore Poultry Hubandman Ut “Texas Extension Advice Genera Chattman

St Lo Total Wreckage Reminiscent of Cassino

A wartime field report describes the aftermath around St. Lo and Cassino in France. It recalls air operations, enemy bombardment, civilians retreating into shelter, and US Ninth Air Force actions shaping the advance. The piece notes weather, transport routines, and a brush with German forces nearby as troops moved toward headquarters.

St. Lo Cassino London Sey France Ninth Air Force Troop Carrier Command Werested Jang Inca St. le I. the Ins Luftwaffe United States RCA Ureib Corman Pines attAida Ninth Gertarat Qirtsnds

Hospital Play By Play Delights Father at Bedside

In a California Hospital a loudspeaker dramatizes a father’s joy as Rev. Mixon learns his newborn son, a football player, has arrived healthy. The box announces the proud moment, while staff and the Rev. Mixon exchange smiles and pride in the hospital’s humorous token of celebration.

Los Angeles Anup Ayaan California Hospital de Rey Jonnie Mixon Mtr Mixan Jose Dandy Dischanek Mison Bysereneks Hax Fe- Uverp Winney Mixon Inok Mixant Chiscte Tek Tite B.hleetian Panithy Papas

School Board Approves 111,004 Bidet for New Brasthuls District

In a week meeting the Range andPrEt NOW BRAUNFALL board approved a 111,004 bid for the New Brasthuls Independent School District. The vote highlighted the board's action this week.

Braunfall Brasthuls

Invasion Diary Excerpt Details War Rout and Rome Salerno Naples

Newsman Richard Tre Raskin recounts his diary style notes from the Mediterranean theater with firsthand accounts of the Rome raid the Sicily and Salerno campaigns including Naples. He describes American troops in action and the psychological toll on wounded soldiers amid the harsh conditions of Cassino and the ongoing frontline.

New York Stelly Navy Aly Bas Richard Tre Raskis International New Trogaexis Denaskis Rome Sicily Salerno Naples Cassino Pian Eivane

New Kind of Face Powder Promises Youthful Look

An advertisement extols Lady Esther Face Powder as a revolutionary cosmetic that allegedly smooths wrinkles and minimizes pores. It claims hurricane blending delivers a lighter texture and a fresh appearance, with claims of improved skin tone and a younger look, highlighting shade variety and compact size for portability.

Gil

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