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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
11
A cluttered 1940s classified page lists farm equipment including a Gibson tractor, disc plow, and hay gear, along with several liquor permit notices for Joseph Ehlinger and Joe Civiletto. Obituary notices for multiple local residents appear, detailing deaths, survivors, and funeral arrangements across San Antonio.
Washington reports Wilson W Wyatt outlines a sweeping plan to divert non residential materials to finish thousands of started homes. He proposes cutting stores factories schools and public works construction by 30 to 50 percent to free materials for housing. Roosevelt Jr criticizes current building as an orgy of non housing construction.
The Bureau of Animal Industry will establish a livestock quarantine base on Swan Island about 150 miles north of Honduras to screen South American arrivals for disease. An inspector from the San Antonio BAI office will prepare the site. The island, now a weather station, will serve Central America Mexico and the United States.
Washington August halt order stops transfer and sale of 93 surplus camps and war plants valued at over 14 million dollars. The Thunderbird field near Glendale Arizona and other properties were to be disposed to a nonprofit educational group at deep discounts. A congressional inquiry questioned WAA authority as a committee led by Representative Slaughter pressed for details.
San Antonio residents will pay part of the cost for curb and paving in Terrell Hills though the work lies within the city limits. Commissioner P L Anderson criticized County Commissioner Robert E Urn for backing the project and questioned why the county would fund paving in another city. The dispute arose as the city sought a share of 93.22 for curbing, with the mayor willing to cover costs from his contingency fund.
An F B I agent helped a New York gypsy release his wife from a gypsy camp at Bare's Mill after an extortion demand of 1500 dollars. The husband John Bimbo refused payment and with federal aid secured the woman's release, heading to New York. County officers hold Wicheles and seek his brother John Nicholas on aggravated assault charges following a shooting at Lawrence Bimbo. Sheriff Peters also ordered deputies to remove the gypsy group from Bexar county amid complaints. Major William F Rainey of San Antonio Concrete Contractors was named a major in the Texas National Guard by Adjutant General Knickerbockey.
Special to The Light reports a major defeat for Vito Marcantonio and the CIO PAC ALP in New York. GOP aligned and Tamanny backed candidates routed the pro Communist bloc in congressional and assembly contests. Notable losses included Baldwin and Marcantonio, with Dewey era GOP gains seen as reflected in the results.
The Growers Market report lists California and local vegetables with broad price shifts from six to seven dollars per crate or per bushel. Carrots, apples, grapes, okra, and peppers rise while onions and greens show varied changes, with mixed crate and bushel quotes across fruits and produce.
Obituary notices list Bertrait Prankenburcer retired Colo nel Jim Greehayn. Services at 7050 o& om. Prifay, Post apel Bovl Sayt Houston National cemetery. Others include Sexnuel Tah Robert Stevenson 14 Gladstone avenue, services opening Akos Funeral for Edward McNamara 52 Route 5 Bar 217 Wednesday. Angelis Fimer at home interment at Fernando cemetery. Mrs Edna Kelermutt 57 2023 met Crovkett Street Wednesday. Services 2 km Friday Cuero interment Lindenaw. Mrs Tena Ollie Carroll 53 Sim fens Monday services 2 pm Thursday Simmons interment Sinmigns Sevéring EB Calfrion. King William Street St 20 King, William Street Services 8 am Friday 203 Kis William street San Fernando cemetery. Joseph Dewitt Harsard GR 52 154 Host Mistletoe stract services 40 mm Friday McCalloyy's Wee Paces home Sunset Memorial Burial.
Oil fields near George West and Continental area report multiple drilling results. Continental No. 20 Albert West shows gas and oil with water cushions and 170 pound pressure, notable recoveries after short tests. Additional wells near Contintental No. 2 Clay Wert and No. 1 Nelson Lyne show varied depths and oil shows. a new No. 1 Nelton Lyne location is wildcat with potential, while Magnolia and North Balturries units outline planned drilling in surrounding blocks. The LaGloria area and Brooks country activity indicate ongoing exploration with large acre coverage, and a new 325 015 acre unit is described.
New York and New Orleans cotton futures edged higher and lower on August 22 as buyers and sellers reacted to late pressure and delayed deliveries. Prices fluctuated with some months up and others down while the market monitored crop developments and port activity.
At Ansonia Federal State Market buyers posted steady to higher prices for low grade steers while most killing prices fluctuated. Calves and hogs showed varied results with medium calves around nine dollars and notable activity in stacker classes. Sheep and poultry listings were uneven with receipts near one thousand and prices adjusting for quality.
Grain price movements noted in Chicago and fuel oil developments. The Angin-Sixon Oil Company says it perfected a ship fuel plant enabling use of low grade crude in diesel engines, signaling potential efficiency gains for shipping and energy markets.
Corporator Judge Augustus McCloskey voiced irritation over city police failing to appear in court for traffic cases. He advised ten charged individuals to seek relief by consulting Police Chief Bruce Weatherly as their postponements stem from officer nonappearance.
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