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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1948

Page

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Fire Burns Damages Home and Hospitalized Men

J B Scott 225 8 Cross si cleaned a stove Sunday afternoon. pilot flame ignited it causing $3000 damage to the residence. Scott received serious burns at M&S hospital. Ovideo Garza 415 Firo City vd, filling station attendant, spilled gasoline on his trousers and clothing caught fire near a gas heater. He was treated at Santa Rosa hospital for third degree burns.

J. B. Scott Cross Si Scott M&s Hospital Ovideo Garza Firo City S. Laredo St Garza Santa Rosa Hospital

Gas Shortage Probe Urges Congress Action in Michigan

Detroit to join Walter Reuther, urging a congressional probe into Michigan gas shortages as Michigan Consolidated Gas Co extends industrial gas curtailment. Over 200,000 Detroit area workers idled, 60 plants closed including major auto factories, with an estimated 15,000 cars and trucks lost in production. Also notes extreme cold wave across upper Midwest affecting many regions and Tennessee weather improving. New York Mayor O Dwyer orders escorts to ensure heat priority deliveries.

Frege Lunas Detroit Ua’io Walter Reuther Michigan Reuther Michigan Consolidated Gas Co Upper Midwest Dakotas Minnesota Grand Forks N. D Minneapolis Mercury Tennessee Virginia North Carolina William O'Dwyer New York

Texas Jaycees Threaten Revolt At State Convention

Texas Jaycees threaten rebellion against the national organization. State President Frank Butter of Temple said a resolution for secession may be offered at the Texas convention in El Paso in April. Delegates at a regional meeting cheered the claim about being “kicked in the teeth.”

Austin Texas Jaycees State Junior Chamber of Commerce Frank Butter Temple el Paso

Pupil Honor Doyle Leads Alamo Heights Schools to Noon Dismissal

Alamo Sleights students and staff closed schools at noon in honor of Frederick Doyle 73 a longtime Alamo Heights school board member Doyle died Saturday Funeral services set for 2 p.m. at Porter Loring chapel with burial at Mission Burial Park Doyle joined the board in 1923 serving continuously through 1946 and as president from 1930 to 1945.

Alamo Respecto

Wrecked Palestine Post Offices After Midnight Bomb Blast

A blast wrecked the Palestine Post offices in Jerusalem just before midnight injuring about 20 people. The explosion threatened to engulf a city block with damages estimated at $800. Officials report no deaths, though police at the scene say one prisoner was killed.

Holy Land Jerusalem Palestine Post Tde City

Death Claims San Antonio Civic Leader Edwin Chamberlain

Edwin Chamberlain, 90, once a vestment banker and longtime San Antonio civic figure, died Monday. Born in Brownsville, he built a prominent career in finance and public service, chaired hospital boards, led local and state bankers groups, and held numerous Masonic and fraternal roles. Services pending. son Fidelio G. Chamberlain is a hospital board chairman.

Edwin Chamberlain Iender San Antonio Main Ave Fidelio G. Chamberlain Robert B. Green Hospital Chamberlain Brownsville

Succumbs of Dons Chief Leader and Family Ties

SUCCUMBS are DONS He was a past sovereign of the Red Cross of Constantine and a fife member of the National Sojourners. Chamberlain married Adelaide Gillette in Brooklyn, N. C., in 1883. They had two sons, Fidelio G. and Edmund G. Chamberlain, now of Washington, D. C. His second wife, who survives him, is Mrs. Janice Gannaway Chamberlain, whom he married when he was Bi.

Red Cross of Constantine National Sojourners Chamberlain Adelaide Gillette Brooklyn N. C Fidelio G Edmund G. Chamberlain Washington, D. C Janice Gannaway Chamberlain

Gandhi's Legacy Kept Alive by Movements Across India

In India and beyond the Gandhi name stirs both reverence and debate as leaders reflect on his ethical doctrine of duty and citizenship. The piece recalls his rise from a lawyer to a unifying force amid turmoil, noting mixed reactions to his religious emphasis and political influence. A local Fraternal Order proclamation links the life to a community celebration and a dance event at the municipal auditorium.

India Gandhi England Africa Alfred Callaghan Moi M ' Gay Galden Beattin San Antoniol K. Bartlett Worthy Press

Gandhi's Faith Shaped His Political Rise and Legacy

A portrait of Mahatma Gandhi blending religion and politics, noting his belief that politics serves truth and religion. It recalls his inclusive ideals, his aim to unite diverse faiths, and his unlikely ascent from a modest lawyer to leading India toward independence.

Eye Health Advice From Local Doctor

Eye trouble continues and residents are urged to consult an eye doctor. The notice promotes Lavootik solutions, claims simple relief, and encourages immediate action with warnings about money restrictions and soothing eye baths.

Ubotmands

Gandhi ashes scattered at sacred Ganges site in India

A Hindu funeral rite for Mahatma Gandhi was held with reverent rites as ashes and unburned bone fragments were prepared and scattered on the Ganges. Ramdas performed the rites with a pandit assisting behind barbed wire guarded by troops.

Gandhi Birla House Ganges Bindus Ramdas Ramdhan J. Shastri Delhi University

Flyers Hunted El Paso Army Training Plane

An intensive search near El Paso began for a missing Army training plane from Biggs Field. Two enlisted men were aboard the aircraft, prompting a major foray to locate the missing craft.

EL Paso Fab PTC Biggs Field

Weather Humidity and Precipitation Report Fragment

Weather data snippet shows humidity around 68 to 72 percent for February readings. Past 24 hours precipitation listed as 73 inches in city totals. Moon phase noted last quarter with various times and wind estimates varying by location including Brownsville Cheyenne and Los Angeles.

Moon Wonom Cheyenne Kenans City Angeles Memphis

Punxsutawney Seer Predicts Six More Weeks Of Cold

In Punxsutawney Pennsylvania on Gobbler's Knob at 7 46 a m CST the famed groundhog known as Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow and, after a regal pose before officials, declared the weather omen that six more weeks of cold weather are ahead according to the annual prognostication.

Canoe Ridge Gobbler's Knob Punxsutawney Gobbler’s Knob

Blondie and Dagwood Star in Classic Puck Card Sequence

Blondie and Dagwood appear in a classic card sequence in Puck The Comic Weekly a big color weekly magazine with Sundays Light. The paneling showcases their humorous dynamic and playful domestic misadventures in a breezy vintage strip.

Blondie Dagwood Puck

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