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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1948
Page
2
Barlingen on August 24 reports the Te Grande Valley cotton crop this year estimated at 325000 bales by J A Aldersice of the state department of agriculture, up from 257210 bales last year. The measure signals a significant rise in regional cotton output.
WHARTON Aug. 7 The first white girl born in Wharton county after its formation died yesterday in a Houston hospital. Mrs. Sarah Gatlahar, 95, was born in a log cabin near the Colorado river, within 200 yards of the present county courthouse site. The notice notes her pioneering birth and long life.
Texas motorists face higher risk in rural zones with 123 deaths and 1169 injuries recorded by the San Antonio DPS division for July. Urban areas show 2605 accidents with 782 injuries and 2, differences in deaths by village size reveal rural risk remains high even as totals climb over last year.
Raul Gutierrez was bitten by a vicious dog owned by Ruben Ro at 1200 block of El Paso Street. Judge Phil Shook found the owner guilty of keeping a dangerous animal in Tuesday’s docket.
The article describes a mock invasion of Alaska with Kodiak as a key defense point. Navy flyers and a small army group held off invaders at Kodiak while vast housing shortages threaten 7000 troops to be withdrawn. Critics blame public apathy and Congress for limited materiel and readiness.
San Antonio Independent School District pre school teachers will convene on Tuesday September 7 at Jefferson High School auditorium. Thomas B Portwood superintendent says platform guests will include presidents of local professional organizations and school staff. Dean L D Haskew of the University of Texas School of Education will be principal speaker.
Diplomats note Stalin showing willingness to compromise though unclear if aim is genuine pact or to stretch negotiations. An INS informant cites uncertainty, recalls 1948 Moscow talks and triple alliance fears, yet observes no Hitler counterpart now. Bedell Smith urges cautious optimism and preparation for worst.
Secretary Marshall and aides review a full report on the four hour talks with Premier Stalin as state department officials draft further measures for the Moscow conferences on the German problem. Ambassador Walter Bedell Smith is to receive new instructions outlining next actions.
Permits to operate nursing homes were granted Tuesday at the city council meeting for Elanche Morgan of 1639 W Mistittoc Ave and Selma Heger of 110 W Evergreen St. Both San Antonians received approval to operate facilities in the city.
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