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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1946
Page
2
A watchmaker, R. M. Penaloza of Hoertzberg, uses a lime micrometer to measure watch timing. The device reduces testing from 24 hours to six days down to 30 seconds and allows quick adjustments. New watches are tested in this machine to ensure accuracy, saving hours of labor.
Japan's whaling fleet of 14 vessels and 4000 men is prepared to depart Nagasaki for the Antarctic on November 7. They will fish until March 14, aiming to catch 1300 whales for about 15,000 tons of whale oil and 13,000 tons of whale meat, authorized by Aljed headquarters.
Air Corps type sun goggles released for civilian use. Genuine aviation sun glasses with gold-tinted filters and comfortable design, offered at $4.05, regular $10 to $12.50. Marketed for drivers, policemen, and outdoor workers, with a 10 day trial and money-back guarantee at Nation Optical Stores, 412 E Houston St San Antonio Tex.
Special to NEW YORK Aug 2. Reverend John Kennedy Hartford book reviewer denounces critics who praise obscene fiction while ignoring its filth. He calls reviews that praise such works a racket and urges publishers to uphold social responsibility to avoid demoralizing readers. A rain-soaked Amarillo airliner skid left no injuries on a highway adjacent to the runway.
British government sources said Britain would negotiate with the Jerusalem mufti and detained Jewish leaders to push for success in next month's Palestine talks. Foreign Secretary Bevin to meet Prime Minister Attlee to fix Britain’s approach, Whitehall sources said.
British forces said they expect to finish operations by noon in the fishing village of Sedot Yam after a roundup begun yesterday to catch saboteurs who tried to sink a nearby British transport. Detentions reached 83 men and two women for further questioning.
Reuters dispatch from Calcutta reports police tightening control over Dacca Bengal city after Hindu Muslim clashes left 23 dead and 65 wounded in a week. Barbed wire barricades ring some streets as mobs in Tekurhat attack homes injuring 25.
Old Trail Drivers association will sponsor a dance in Pioneer Memorial hall at 8 p m Thursday with Al Hrnie s orchestra playing. Rental convention of the association will be held at the Gunter hotel October 35. Membership, once 5000, has now dwindled to about 30.
Philadelphia report says Mr and Mrs Raymond Macatee greet two newborn twins Bernadette and Dolores while their three older daughters Betty Ann Rosemary and Eileen join a lively chorus. The family, living above the Groom house, braces for diapers and a busy household as Papa Macatee plans his trolley job leave.
President Truman returns to Bermuda seeking another luck filled fishing morning after a prior success. He joined a vacation party aboard the Manna, borrowed from Rear Adm. Henderson, with guests Tea Marks of Kansas City and others sharing prebreakfast walks and meals aboard the Williamsburg.
Senator Hart predicts submarines with atomic missiles may form America's future naval strength. He says submarines could be the only way to sea in another war and might be the fleet's most important arm. He notes guided missiles on subs could carry atomic warheads and that undersea craft offer surprise and reduced detection compared with planes.
Col Marshall R Gray commander of the 59th Air Depot at Kelly Field will address the Louis Jordan post American Legion gathering in Fredericksburg Tuesday night.
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