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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1947

Page

8

Farmers Urge Aids Be Kept At Stable Levels

Chicago report from December 19 states the American Farm Bureau Federation urges retention of price supports and government aid to farmers. The federation favors refining the current farm program rather than a complete overhaul and emphasizes international cooperation as key to peace. Allen B. Kline of Des Moines and Vinton, Iowa, is elected new president, succeeding Edward A. O Neal who led since 1931.

Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation Federation Edward A. O'Neal Allen B. Kline Des Moines Vinton Kline Town Farm Bureau

St. Pete Man Plans Christmas Eve Ice Cloud Plot

St. Petersburg, Fla. man Bob Leon, a local flyer, plans to scatter 100 pounds of dry ice into cumulus clouds over the waterfront in hopes of producing a White Christmas for the city. Residents will watch for snow on Christmas Eve as he pursues a scientific weather event never before seen in the area.

ST. Petersburg Fla INS Bob Leon Florida West

In Father's Footsteps

Oklahoma City report notes Gerald E. Tinker of the Continental Weather Wing promoted from private first class to corporal. He follows his father Maj. Gen. Clarence L. Tinker, hero of World War II, after Tinker Field was named for him.

Oklahoma City Gerald E. Tinker Continental Weather Wing

Rev J A Miller Speaks at Lutheran Mission Meeting

Rev J A Miller of Davenport spoke to women of the newly organized Lutheran Mission in Kened y on December 19. He stressed a good beginning for any organization and highlighted his long ministry building faiths. He grew his Davenport congregation from 100 in 1917 to over 1600 and helped establish several missions, now a 1200 member church.

Lighe Kenedy J. A. Miller Davenport James F. Vorkoper St. Matthews Lutheran Church Miller

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