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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1946
Page
2
An archival notice from the Shenley Distillers Corporation appears in the San Antonio Light space noting a periodic advertisement about a service and event timing. The fragment mentions readers and a dated reference, reflecting mid century marketing style.
An address by Charles Brannan Assistant Secretary of Agriculture to a New York luncheon praises high protein feeds from distilling by products for meat production during and after World War II. Brannan notes the public misperception of distilleries and cites plans to increase grain for distilleries boosting distillers dried grain available for livestock feed. He emphasizes the department’s support for the industry and urges wider public awareness.
County commissioners agreed to abandon and sell the Uhr Road after remarks by Commissioner Robert F. Uhr. The road connects Jackson Keller to Ujazey road, width 840 feet, length 795 feet. Special Commissioner BR. W. Stappenbeck set sale for 16 a.m. December 16. Also approved plat for St. Hedwig park addition and sympathy resolutions for local deaths. Deputy sheriff appointment, election payroll, and tax withholdings approved. Courthouse to close at noon December 24 for Christmas.
COUK By SuLE Tenn LEC ry-Alvin Cork Jr son of the World War hero pleaded guilty in several counts today for transporting whisky and was sentenced yesterday to jail by U S district Judge Elmer D Davies York whose address was listed as Wool Creek Tenn Was arrested October 1
Linyd J. Roberts, 28, Stouston, was found gagged and beaten on Highway 281. Special Deputy Constable D. Hughes said Roberts was forced to drive from Houston to San Antonio by four men who menaced him with a revolver. The assailants took $64 and his car.
WACO Dec 6 Bruce Brannon Presbyterian minister was installed as grand master of the Texas Masonic grand lodge at a public ceremony ending the lodge 111th communication. Past Grand Master Sam Cantey Jr. of Fort Worth presided with Steve Cook and Bal M Neff assisting.
Washington December reports that ceilings on hotel rates will be lifted soon while dwelling rents stay under control until Congress convenes in January. OPA asks hotels to classify themselves as transient, residential, or motor courts, amid questions about permanent residents in transient hotels and how to handle them. The hotel control extension expires March 31 1947 and any further ceilings require congressional action. Senator Hawkes plans to push a bill for limited increases or removal of ceilings, with a three stage 15 percent rise if ceilings persist beyond the expiration date.
Miss Berlin Mae Baker, 33, a private nurse, bound over for grand jury on forgery of sale patient checks totaling 19,700. Alfred C. Verfallie, 21, a horseman, charged with receiving the money. Both held in 10,000 bond. Baker faces forgery and conspiracy to steal about 25,000. Verfallie charged with conspiracy and receiving stolen money.
Approximately $900,000 has been donated to Trinity universitys building fund. C W Miller and J A Calvert jointly announced Friday. This amount is about two thirds of the 31500000 goal set for January 1. Over $259000 in gifts from 43 sources has been received since the last update two weeks ago. The $1500000 slug will finance the first seven buildings on Trinitys 207 acre tract west of Alamo stadium. It will fund the first step in a long range campaign to raise ten million dollars. Plans for clearing the site are underway.
Chinese sources report 37 killed 17 wounded and 32 missing in recent clashes near Hai Phong as French Indochina forces engage. Details from December 1 indicate heavy casualties and ongoing combat in the region.
Police reported Friday two small burglaries with losses totaling 131 dollars. D B Wilhelm of a Crockett hotel reported a 31 dollar wallet theft. Matto Hood of 115 Blue Bonnet Street said five women's suits valued at 100 dollars were taken from his home.
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