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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1946
Page
5
US cruiser Chicago radioed from Tokyo to Kokosuka that a 150 ton Japanese fishing vessel being towed after drifting helpless for 12 days in typhoon seas. The Jap crew had eight days without food and drink as the tow crew sought a smooth path through the perilous voyage.
In Bexar County a wave of enforcement actions tightens control over gambling, liquor licenses, and crime. Officials closed bookmakers shops, cracked down on nightclubs, and reshuffled police leadership. A new baseball committee and gubernatorial endorsements stirred local politics as Alfredo Callaghan balked on a lieutenant governor race endorsement.
Washington Aug 24 Price Administrator Paul Porter announced plans to tighten enforcement against the black market in meat as part of a tougher program to enforce meat ceilings. He said enforcement by OPA, with help from the justice, agriculture and treasury departments, will be unveiled soon and warned potential violators to beware. Porter also noted a rise in meat inspectors beyond the June 30 level of 800.
Three men charged with stealing five radio phonograph and recording machines from Culver Transportation, valued at 750, face a hearing set for Wednesday before U. S. Commissioner A V Knight. Bonds posted were 1000 each at arraignment. The interstate shipment originated from Mt. Carmel Illinois. The article also notes an upcoming Back to School dance by the Albert Pike chapter of the Order of De Malays on August 29 at the Scottish Rite cathedral.
A new medical discovery now used by doctors and hospitals treats stomach ulcers caused by excess acid. It is harmless yet highly effective and can relieve gas pains indigestion and heartburn. Patients can try at home by mixing two teaspoonfuls of Larin in a glass of milk for quick relief. If unsatisfied money is refunded.
Slim Chance Bagetelles reports the alcalde may run again as the Committee of 100 hosted a Rainey-for-governor rally at Sidney Lanier School. Speakers Raymond Gerhardt and Alonzo Perales expect complaints from attendees about recent attractions at Municipal Auditorium. Budget fixes and irrigation projects spark local tensions as political ambitions surface.
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