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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1946

Page

8

Vows Bring Court Action Over Uhr Drive Payment

A Clyde Wanslang led group from Alamo Heights threatens court action if a county commission approves paying for Uhr Drive. They allege payments would use public funds to settle political debts. Commissioner Sam Ecrinctt notes potential approval, while Wanllind reports 22 votes for Uhr drive and six against.

Clyde Wanslang Alamo Heights Robert F. Abe Uhr Drive Wanllind Sam Ecrinctt Priday Uhr Wantlind Ur Drive

Farm Doubles in Value Since March

SCOTISBLUFT Neb Aug 24 about 300 acres sold for 3700 last March and brought 16,000 at a second auction yesterday. J G Elliott Scottstail insurance man bid 8201 for land three miles southeast of here in March but sale voided by faulty legal description. Elliott purchased lands again yesterday but was forced to bid 16,000.

Scotisbluft Neb LA Fart J.G. Elliott Scottstail Here Filiott

Standard Oil NMU Agree Front in Great Lakes Shipping Dispute

Detroit August 7 The National Maritime Union proposed a 48 hour work week at sea and 44 hours in port as a settlement pattern for the Great Lakes shipping strike now nine days old. NMU resumes talks with Bob Jhum Transportation in New York while 2500 sailors on the Lakes toil 56 hours weekly. Standard Oil plan includes overtime pay increases of 5 10 and 13 cents per hour based on seaman ceilings.

Detroit CTO National Maritime Union Great Lakes A. Fay Standard Gl Company NMU Bob Jehum Transportation Company New York Sesmen Standard Oil Aml Naw

Thief Steals Bicycle and Typewriter From City Shop

A thief entered the Lawnmower hospital at 407 Fredericksburg Road on Friday and stole an old bicycle and a portable typewriter. The incident was reported by N Walzen of 108 West Ridgewonil Street, who also noted a 24 foot ladder missing from the garage.

Fredericksburg Road Bk. N. Walzen West Ridgewonil

Truman Rest in Bermuda Amid Unexpected Welcome

President Truman vacations in Bermuda with a ceremonial voyage in a landau to Government House. An American tourist identified as Min Muriel Rich from Bridgeport, Connecticut, caused a playful moment by asking for a handshake, which the president granted. Local officials and a British governor witnessed the scene as a festive arrival in the island paradise.

Min Muriel Rich Bridgeport Conn Truman Government House Mount Lansint Ralph Leatham Richchiral S

Public hearing urged on Thunderbird field acquisition

Arizona business leaders and former Army officers demand a public hearing at the earliest time to clarify the purchase of Thunderbird field No 1 L near Phoenix by the American Institute for Foreign Trade 35. The institute would obtain the air field from War Assets Administration, claiming public benefit worth many times its appraised value. The statement denies gifts to Barton Yount and Finley Dunne and notes strong bank support and self funding by the school, with use waivers pending governmental approval.

Phoenix Artz American Institute For Foreign Trade Arizona Army Institute of Thunderbird Field Wae Assets Administration Sehor Washington War Assets Administration GIFT Thunderbird Barton JK. Youn Finley Peter Dunne Yount Dunat New York Lie Fell

Ex-6l sentenced in Germany for illegal entry

Ralph Betz a 21 year old former soldier from Willoughby Ohio was sentenced to 90 days in jail by a BHA Ul S military government court in Friedberg Germany for entering occupied Germany without proper authority He said he stowed away on a troopship last May and came seeking work The court ordered his return to the United States after the sentence was served

Friedberg Germany Bha UL S Ralph K. Betz Willougte By Ohio Betz United States

Mayor to Attend Seguin Dedication

Mayor Gus Mayermann will attend the dedication of a historical marker in Seguin commemorating the centennial of Texas and Guadalupe County. The Seguin and Guadalupe County Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event with president H. A. Ulbricht. Governor Coke Stevenson will speak.

Gus Mayermann Texas Guadalupe County Seguin

Veterans Cadet Class for Police Begins Monday

The second cadet class for policemen, composed entirely of veterans, will start on Monday, per W. C. Petry, chief clerk of the police and firemen's civil service board. The program aims at quick, effective placement in law enforcement with streamlined admissions.

Ond W. C. Petry Police and Firemen's Civii Service Board

Hereford Show and Rodeo Arranged for South Texas

The tenth annual Hereford show sale and rodeo was announced in San Antonio Friday by secretary Ed Brown. Two daily rodeo performances open the event, with Herefords judged each morning. Bob Late, Hexar county agent, will judge, and Earl Gartin will be the auctioneer for the Hereford sale starting the afternoon of the second day, following a morning horse show judging.

Ed Brown Jin

Wives Flay Tokyo Huts Over Palaces Heights Living

U S Army wives protesting conditions in the Quonset hut village known as Palace Heights near Tokyo were told they would likely remain there until after January 1. Col L A Dilley said the village was never meant for dependents but used to help bring families out before permanent housing. Officers with dependents arriving would be considered later. An ERMUP spokeswoman said efforts are under way to clean up sanitary conditions and remove dangers to children as no immediate permanent housing is available.

Palace Heights Col. L. A. Dilley General Staff Ernup Toovings

Navy transport Falcon sails into Sydney amid passenger complaints

U S S Marine Falcon arrived in Sydney after a Pacific crossing marked by protests from 518 passengers. They hung a large placard over the side calling the voyage a flop house and cited filthy dormitories, poor medical care, and bad conduct by crew. Miss Witty Dillabough of Philadelphia urged a congressional inquiry into the conditions aboard. Captain Hebert A. Eastman defended the ship as rebuilt and said daily inspections found no unsanitary conditions.

Sydney U. S&s Marine Falcon

Valley Election Suits Continue in District Court

Valley election contests persist as over 200 witnesses are subpoenaed in three suits. Plaintiffs Sanchez, Hinojosa, and Duran challenge results in races for county judge, county commissioner, and county treasurer, alleging absentee ballot misuse. Judge Lorenz Broeter presided into the evening with attorneys arguing the cases.

RIQ EF. D. Guerra

Air Force civilian cuts threaten 3000 San Antonians

Gen Carl Spaatz announced a 20 percent civilian staff reduction across Air Force installations. In San Antonio, about 12 800 civilian employees are in the Air Materiel area including Kelly Rendolph and surrounding stations. The 11 225 figure for total area workers sets the scale of impact locally.

San Antonio Carl Spaatz San Jeld Kelly

Dance Night At Brown's Hall In New York City

Readable notice mixes dance events at Brown's Hall and Oak Randolph field with August date details and venue ads. Mentions Louie and His Band and a dance every Saturday night, plus local gathering venues near Nacogdoches Road and Crave Mall. Include references to civilian employment pay increases and July 14 directives, reflecting mixed notices.

Oak Randolph Field Crave Nacogdoches Road MTC Brooks Sanomah Vilage Antonia Spaatz Hull Geteburg Istla Pripares

Tech Field Area Rezoned By City Council Vote

The city council unanimously approved a Transit company's petition to rezone Tech Field Area from residential to J commercial. Transit official James W Turner announced plans for an administration building beside the Chiropractic college. College president Dr J R Drain protested the area zoning as it could permit a machine shop or brewery next to the college.

Tech Field Corel James W. Turner Transit Company Chiropractic College Dy. J. R. Drain

Oil field well drilling updates in various Texas counties

The report notes Continental plans to drill near Victoria and Go County, with six miles distant wells possibly reaching 1,000 feet. Several wells in Arkansas and Texas show electric logs, drilling progress, and casing runs. Mentioned sites include Willamar, Kenedy, Taft, and Taft area in San Patricio and Nueces counties, plus balance of Texas oil activity with depths around 3,600 to 4,500 feet and initial production indicators.

Victoria Goliad Continental Fred Ruschaupt Tig Continental Atlantic Arkansas Alission Valley Weterht MI Bank South Cinen Irterolt Bees County Transwestern Suuray Ana Newman Brothers EL Robertson Exetit Ailles Kenedy Rarans BOM Sun Salm Wiles Allee Wells Trawan Hope

Wool market report shows slow demand and steady supply

The wool trade section notes a generally quiet market with delayed demand while mills and top makers push to secure solid offerings. Import inquiries rise for new clips, with renewed interest in 1943 wools in Texas and limited shipments from Oregon and Portland areas.

Sinter Forelun Ute Texas Poviland

Obituaries and cotton futures mixed in fragmented notices

Obituary notices for Toseah Boone and Jen Begnin Etreets appear with service details and cemetery plans. Concurrently, the report covers fluctuating New York and New Orleans cotton futures with prices and dates, alongside chaotic garbled lines about exchanges and receipts.

Grater CHICAGO GRAIN FUTURES REPORT

Grain futures in Chicago show modest changes with barley and oats traded at mixed levels amid broad market uncertainty. Traders monitor supply prospects, weather impacts, and demand from feed and biofuel sectors as prices inch along the board.

Texas Trails in San Antonio Market Notes and Texas Livestock Sales

Alpine visitor Vernon McIntyre reports feed costs rising and prices holding for calves at 13 to 14 cents and yearlings around 12 1 2 cents as moisture improves. North Texas fair at Arlington looms. Texas Livestock Marketing notes representative sales from San Antonio stockyards and Kansas-grassed Texas floors listings. Roy Arledge, president of Texas Private Flyers, runs a plane-centered cattle operation with Stamford and Blackwell ranches and a top registered Hereford herd.

Bilt Gray Vernon McIntyre San Antonio Highlands Texas Livestocy Marketing Association A. HM. Peeler Christine Ed Jacoby Kimble County Ed Eberling Busnett Drs CL. Coleman Zayalig County Arthur Kirkendall Ila Salle County Clyde Watkins Uvalde TR. B. Lowe Fowlerton Texas Kansas City L. C. Carter Sabinas Rocky Reagan Beeville Reed and Storey Cotulla Roy Arledge Texas Private Flyers’ Association Stamford Blackwell Henry Southwest

Woman Fined 150 for Poisoning Dog Neighbor’s Pet

In County Court No. 1 Judge Charles Mathhews found Mrs. L Mowers guilty of poisoning a dog belonging to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Moore, neighbors. The six man jury imposed a 150 dollar fine with three similar cases pending against her. Clarence Heatwright represented Mrs Mowers and Matthews sought new trial relief. remaining cases could be dismissed after payment.

L. Mowers Lloyd Moore Charles 5. Mathhews McCollum Burnelle Clarence Heatwright Mowers

Marriage Licenses Listed In County Records

A list of names appears showing numerous marriage licenses granted or recorded, including individuals such as Mary Mahan, Richard, M. Rogers, Homer G. Reivers, Beal AI, and several others. The fragmentary OCR text names multiple couples and potential witnesses or related parties, reflecting a broad roster of recorded licenses.

Vitel Statiadies Sone MW Yay Neens Robin Henan Richard Mary Mahan A Yerta M. Rogers Reivers Homer G. Carick Beal AI Buss Lester Ee Panes Ella Stachene Aelite Cat Ange de Wittens A. Ketone Hodele Jones Vat R, Edwards Herbert May Mahan Pivorches Rhanred Davis Gladys Kao Arba Javi R. Velon

Texas Growers Market Prices and Arrivals Reported

A historical market listing shows Friday activity at the Texas growers market with numerous fruit and vegetable items and price quotes. Entries include apples, grapes, peaches, melons, potatoes, onions, peppers, and more, with varied crate, bushel, and dozen pricing and some notes on supply levels and new arrivals.

Texas Parket Brunze Erie Carroll California Caniuloupes Ducembers Clery Times Calif Colo Idaho Oregon Louisiana

San Antonio Livestock Market Report Summary

Cattle receipts include 489 head weighing around 1215 pounds with mixed consignments. Prices shown: steers and cows around 8.50 to 8.75 per hundredweight, calves steady to higher, fat calves mid-teens, stockers near 7.00, ewes and bucks steady. poultry section noted firmer receipts and markets.

San Antonio Keierul Nema Servier

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