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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1947

Page

3

Seven Army Officials to Inspect Arctic Tests in Alaska

Washington reports seven high army officers including Gen Jacob L Devers to leave Fort Monroe Virginia for a tour of the Arctic tests in Alaska. The party led by Devers includes Maj Gen John L Homer Brig Gen Elwood R Quesada and others from Fort Bliss Langley Field Fort Benning Fort Bragg and Fort Knox.

Washington Jacob’ L. Devers Army Fort Monroe Alaska Devers John L. Homer Fort Bliss Texas Elwood R. Quesada Tactical Air Command Langley Field George W. Smythe Reuben E. Jenkins Fort Benning, Ga Guy C. Kurtz Fort Bragg N.C George W. Read Fort Knox Ground Finers

Philadelphia Record Suspends Three Papers in City Strike

The Philadelphia Record and two Philadelphia Camden papers, shut since November 7 by the American Newspaper Guild, suspend publication as the Evening Bulletin plans to acquire all three papers and WCAU radio. Executive editors continue duties as staff strike continues.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Record Company Camden N. J American Newspaper Guild The Record Evening Bulletin of WCAU

Parole Board Member Objects to Jester Appointment Talk

Elster Al Haile of the Texas board of pardons and paroles delivered a letter to Governor Jester criticizing his announcement about not reappointing Haile. Haile said he had not sought reappointment and had not communicated with Jester about the matter, noting the unusual method of public disclosure.

Austin Elster al. Haile Board of Pardons and Paroles Beauford H. Jester Jester Haile

Duke to Write Memoirs

PALM BEACH Florida Feb 1 The Duke of Windsor plans to write memoirs while vacationing with the Duchess in Palm Beach The project would recount his abdication and marriage to the woman he loved and reflect on his life and reign as King and Duke.

Palm Beach Fila Duke of Windsor Memois Aca

Brooke Army Medical Center to Train Physical Reconditioning Team

A new eight week training program begins Monday at Brooke General Hospital to prepare enlisted men as technicians in the physical reconditioning section. Trainees will learn to conduct exercises and games for recovering patients and to apply precautionary measures.

Army Brooke Army Meical Center Brooke General Hospital Brooke

Stravinsky Captivates S A Audience With Brilliance

A James ny orchestra concert dazzled with Stravinsky conducting his own works including Four Norwegian Moods Scherzo a la Russe Circus Polka. The program lacked Rimsky Korsakov Borodin Mussorgsky yet showcased his dynamic, spellbinding leadership.

St. Petersburg Stravinsky Treat Pritz Reiner Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra San Antonio Friends of Music the Orchestra

Truman Says He Is Not Against Cats

President Truman told reporters he is neutral on cats and not against four legged felines. He recalled a joke about declaring national cat week and joked about a tomical week while noting he would draw no line on such proclamations.

Washington Truman National Press Club Press Club

Sale of Tax Stamps Up

AUSTIN reported a $326,000 January increase in state tax stamp sales, rising from $2 to $328,000 overall. The month showed a strong trend upward across multiple districts, with districts in the north and central regions contributing to the gain.

Austin Han Sear Aga Vet Aban SLOAN Wane BET Beer

Fort Lamborn Born third in Wilder Family Gathers News

Mary Kathleen Wilder born at Fort Lamborn Army post in Fort Worth area Tuesday. Her mother Mrs Mabel Mannix and grandmother are mentioned as three generation locals connected to military life. Both Mary and her mother are daughters of soldiers as Giles C Wilder retired master sergeant and ROTC participant.

Mary Kathleen Wilder Central Catholic Brooke General Hospital Mabel Mannix Fort Lamborn Houston Mass Giles C. Wilder

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