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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1946

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Petrillo Ban Rejected At Stockton County Fair

Stockton Calif Aug 31 The fair management rejected flatly an ultimatum from Musician James Petrillo to ban the use of a Mexican tipica or chestya by the San Joaquin County Fair orchestra. The American Federation of Musicians chief said the move would displace American labor. No official comment from the Mexican orchestra.

Stockton Calif James Petrio Benring San Joaquin, County Fair Federal District of Mexico Los Angeles Ohe United States Navy Mexico City Musicians’ Union Petrillo A. F. i! American Federation of Musicians San Mateo County Dallas

Strike Quietly Spreads Through New York Hotels

A strike of AFL American Federation of Musicians members began at 12:01 a.m. across 51 large New York hotels after wage negotiations failed, with officials saying all bands from small groups to top-name acts would walk out. Musicians seek wage boosts from 25 to 50 percent, announced by Richard McCann, president of local 802.

New York AFL Amerian Federation of Musicians Ote Richard McCann Ofoca 802

Irish actress Geraldine Fitzgerald wins divorce

In Reno on November, the Irish film star Geraldine Fitzgerald was granted a divorce from Edward Lindsay Hogg of Dublin Ireland after three years of separation.

Reno Geraldine Fitzgerald Edward Lindsay-Hogg Dublin Ireland

Two Veterans Added to San Antonio Police

Additional personnel changes in the San Antonio police department were announced Saturday by Chief Brice Weatherly. Amos Q. Cooper was assigned to the vice squad and Charles J. Steed to the detective division. Transfers included F. J. Crump from detective to Patrol division, Sgt A. J. Hive from vice squad to detective division, and Emmett May from inspector's office to detective complaint counter.

San Antonio Brice Weatherly Amos Q. Cooper Charles J. Steed Armed Services F. J. Crump A. J. Hive Hee Emmett May Spector Soffice

Market Watermelona and fruit prices on San Antonio markets

Trading was brisk on the commission market with watermelons at 2 cents per pound and large quantities of cantaloupes and melons appearing after a several day absence. Prices covered a wide range from beans and peppers to apples and grapes, listing crates and bushels for numerous items including lettuce, oranges, lemons, and potatoes with notes of steady demand.

San Antonio Commission Praners Oregon Perdozee Garrow California Celery Crete Calif Colo Idaho Geowers Doden Parnip Gromas

Theft Reported From Homes In Local Area

Police were alerted Saturday to thefts including a $50 war bond radio jewelry and insurance papers from a home on Margaret Street owned by Charles H Bownds. Other incidents involved Marcus E Henry at Brooks Field room 340 in Knoxville hotel E A Mayes on Eleanor Street with a radio watch and clothing. An additional item listed was nylon hose taken from Robert R Rockwood at East Euclid.

Charles H. Bownds Margaret Street Marcus E. Henry Brooksfield Knox Hotel E. A. Mayes Eleanor Street Robert R. Rockwood East Euclidave

Reward of Work in Greer Church Service

The Rich Reward of Work will be the Labor Day message delivered by Dr Baxter D Greer at Highland Park Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning. Thelma Cade will be guest soloist with Mrs R W Borchers as pianist. The Supreme Need will be the subject at the 3 pm service.

Baxter D. Greer Highland Park

Moslems Plan Gesture of Protest in Delhi

Indian Muslims urged by the Muslim League to fly black flags over homes and shops on Monday as a protest against the Hindu Congress and its satellites and the installation of leaders in office. The plan was announced amid tensions in the capital city.

New Delht Hindu Congress

Two Strangers Beat Woman on Laredo Highway

Frances Lugar, 44, of 303% West Houston Street, told police she and friend Angel Diamond were forcibly entered into a car by two men while walking along the Laredo highway Saturday. She was beaten unconscious and cannot recall the events. She was found by two motorists, Jack Gilbert and David Rodriguez, and taken to Robert B. Green Hospital for bruises and lacerations.

Frances Lugar Houston Street Laredo Highway Angel Diamond Jack Gilbert David Rodriguez Robert B. Green Hospital

Auto Injury Fatality At East Commerce Street Incident

Christine Johnson a 28 year old woman from 1029 West Mulberry street was treated at Robert B Green hospital after being struck by an automobile in the 500 block of East Commerce street. Captain Charles F Chestermann of Fort Sam Houston was booked for aggravated assault.

Christine Johnson West Mulberry Street Robert B. Green Hospital East Commerce Street Charles F. Chesterman Fort Sam Houston

OPA Centuses Meat Packers Face New Ceilings

In Chicago officials report the American Meat Institute says packers are confused by the new OPA meat ceilings set by Secretary Clinton Anderson. The cattle ceiling is 20.25 and hogs 10.25, effective at midnight, higher than last June. The Chicago OPA office says it is ready to curb a meat black market with centralized slaughter controls and non federal inspected plants under OPA.

Chicago Washington American Meat Institute Clinton Anderson OPA

Baering Down on the News by Bugs Baer

Publicly caustic column by Arthur Bugs Baer ridicules Yugoslavs and mocks national symbols while hinting at potential Cold War tensions. The piece, distributed by the Irving News Service, adopts a sharp editorial voice with wartime references and geopolitics through a satirical lens.

Arthur Bugs" Baer Iast

13 Booked After Gaming Raid at East Commerce Street

Thirteen men were booked by police Saturday for gaming with cards after a raid on a game at 821 East Commerce Street. Three of the detainees were held for investigation for lacking draft registration cards. Raiding officers were Walker, A. Etheridge, and J. Morales.

East Commerce Street Walker A. Etheridge J. Morales

Weather and temp report for tourist season

Humidity at 6 5 a m 8 percent Teaninean for August 61 per ete Presentations for past 24 hours 3 inches for month 4.03 inches May 5 for month 7.61 inches total for year 23.78 inches excess for year 3.40 inches. The sun rises 6 57 p m and sets 6 50 p m Sunday. The moon first quarter. Wind northeast 12 mph at 8 20 a m. Temperatures listed for Amarilla Austin Boston Brownsville Cheyenne Chicago Corpus Christi El Paso Fort Worth Houston Jacksonvilles Kansas City Los Angeles Memphis New York City with varying highs and lows. Weather data for tourist use.

Rites Toon Bunda North East Sransos Pass Amarilla Austin Boston Brownsvill Cheyrand Chicago la Corpus Ubristh Bel Rio V.y EL Denver Dodge City S.cres Paso Fort Worth Herena Mont Jacksonvilles Kansas Bos Angeles New York City

Divorces Granted and Marriage Licenses Listed

A historical notice records divorces granted and marriage license applicants, listing numerous names such as Mary Maude and Jamea Leyva for divorces and Giberte Davila with Carolina Rensel for licenses, among others. The fragmented text shows multiple individuals across varied surnames, reflecting a broad civic filing.

Mary Maude Jamea Leyva Clera Mike Sanchez Maris Jesuscites Louis C. Bassett Ora Maxine John EB. Villela Emilia Lopez Juan Morrison Gladys G Barney Ethel Estelle Joseph Leis Hod Spurlock Frieda A. M Rodriguez Gustavo Maris Gloria Tosco N. 7 Ladene W Monafian Beverly Gregory Lavvora Slack William W. Crouch Margaret William Licens Giberte D. Davila Carolina Rensel Robert H. Kennedy Zola Walker Alton B Springs Ruby S. Arta Henry E Bunnie FL Freeman Ihorin la Biarra Bptty Whitt Robert J. Osborne Patricks L. Esmond Robert Moczigemba Josemine de la Cruz Miguel Castilleja Maria S. Fiores Miguel Sanguetl Herminia Campos William E Biddle Gladys . Malone T. N. Luker Dee'o. McCarthy Harry A. Goodwyn Angelia” Oberstone Deane D. Howard Therese Hughes Johia Perry Chloe NM Darnell Don C. “Royal Stella MC Waufooner Juan D. Sifuentes Fanny Ro Lesanc Paul E. Watson Pearl K. Fertsch Harry J. Rickard Effie 2 Cormier Robert A. Tuseet Marion Luke David EB. Sanchez Herjinda Perenez Reymond B. Gardier Mary A Gewtn Felipe C. Alvares Patella Hernandez Los Blathis Claka Earnest Rovert_A. Welleees Vida Giekla Mare Cheysttersens J. Huth Thomas Surtees Jr Velen Tz'Drage Milton FL Parker Battergan Raul Ortiz Alicia Apriolas Edward H. Cooper Lillf

New Names For Quads In Portland

Portland August 31 The Tigner family renames healthy premature quadruplets to avoid letter mixups. The boys now Joe and Dee Jerry and the girls Jessie and Beatrice Josephine replace the original Joe Josephine Jesse May and Jerry. Mrs Tigner leaves hospital as the quads remain in care a month after birth. SCRUGGS RITES HELD IN TAYLOR Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for G H Scruggs 57 who died early Thursday in Taylor.

Portland Ore Tigney L. PD Tigner Joe Josephine Jesse May Jerry Dee Jerry Jessie Beatrice Josephine Scruggs Taylor G. H. Scruggs

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