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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1948

Page

16

Moore Heads Alamo Scouts at annual Boy Scouts meeting

Moore Bedell Moore was elected president of the Alamo council Boy Scouts of America at the annual meeting Tuesday night attended by leaders representing 715 counties in the area. Other officers named include Theo Wells and Dr F G Oppenheimer of San Antonio Roy Busby of Dilley LF Spruce of Floresville and L A Otunger of Kerrville vice presidents Earl B Hunt of Beeville Albert Steves HE and A Baetz of San Antonio WW A Dickers on Seguin national council representatives Champe Carter of San Antonio council commissioner and Dr F J Oppenheimer treasurer. Guests included Walter W Head of St Louis past president of the national council. Silver Beaver Award for outstanding service went to G E Mellinger of San Antonio Cearge Newalny of New Braunfels and B K Kosarek of Pyth. The Eagle award was conferred by 81 boys from 14 troops including Boerne Soresville Kenedy Pettus Porters etc. Dean Arno Nuwnotny of the University of Texas was chief speaker.

Theo ¥. Wells F. G. Oppenheimer San Antonio Roy Busby Dilley Spruce Florestille L. A. Otunger Kerrville Earl B. Hunt Beeville Albert Steves A. Baetz WW. A. Dickerson Seguin National Council Champe Carter Nssioner F. J. Oppenheimer Waller W St. Louis G. E. Mellinger Cearge Council Executive Board Lay Oabonal Council Siaeliits Boerme Soresville Kenety Pettus Potect San Anton Groy Pastures Fredericksburg Ses Arno Nuwotny University of Texas

Deputy Booked in West Row With Lope

A deputy was summoned for questioning Wednesday about a disturbance near a bay in the 200 block of S. Larode Street. Officers stated there was no warrant or reason for the bay incident, and the deputy disputed the dispatch prompting the inquiry.

Ofleer Herneiidez S. Larode St Bernandee Liewr Tin Viere

Market Decline After Large Stock Offer Leads Losses

The stock market faced a sharp pullback as heavy trading followed the announcement of a large 1.5 million share offering. Brokers reported heightened activity and a cautious tone across major names including General Motors and Edison as investors shifted away from riskier plays amid uncertainty about the new financing proposal.

Classifieds mix with livestock and machinery ads

A dense OCR from a 1920s classifieds section lists livestock, poultry, and farming equipment for sale or trade. Items include cows, goats, chickens, rabbits, tractors, milking gear, feeders, barn supplies, and used appliances. Readers are offered cash for good used goods and farm-related services.

Olition Jersey RB. Brown W. Mayfield Pando Fon Ltd

Gas and farm equipment ads dominate local listings

Readable scraps show gas systems and butane notes, farm tools, tractors, burners, tanks, and maintenance gear advertised at 4212 Main Ave and nearby Commerce St. Also visible are bid notices, wage provisions, and obituary fragments mentioning Upton and local services.

Ford Morcur Wausasha Main Ave

Lawyer questions Piffindale bill and Skidder case details

In a tense court exchange, the lawyer accuses Mrs. Piffindale of an overdue bill while noting she had paid a 699.92 charge that was already settled. Casper admits some delays and questions the relevance of the comparison to Skidder’s billing. The exchange turns on payment timing, sheriff action, and trial focus.

Casper

Stiffer Milk Law Vigil Clears City and State Inspectors

Five members of the state health department met in San Antonio with Dr. Austin Hill to discuss stricter enforcement of city and state milk regulations. J F Lakey, W K Martin, Mob Raines, J E Packett and Ear Mullods attended. Lakey pledged renewed enforcement as the war era laxity ends and the department resumes dairy inspection services next spring.

State Health Department San Antonio Austin FE. Hill Health Department J. F. Lakey Food and Drug Inspection Services W. K. Martin Mob. Raines J. E. Packett Lakey Damvles Steingent

Ploch Traugott Called to Stand in Tax Case

Three state witnesses testified Wednesday as Himble Oil and Refining vs Bexar County concluded its week. Joseph Storer son of Ben Stoner who drafted a survey questioned Huimble's tax assessment along with County Commissioners A J Pinch and Darrygate took the stand.

Himble Oil and Refining Co Bexar Joseph Vi. Storer Ben Stoner Sun Iey Huimble A. J. Pinch Dar ‘Yraugate

Mexico Savants To Be Club Guests

Pan American Optimist club will host five professors from the extension division of the University of Mexico and the new consulate general as guests at a meeting at the Gus ter hotel on pity day. Two visitors including Dr. Rorique Laura Terlmondy and Consulate General Miguel Galderon will speak briefly.

Pan American Optimist Club University of Mexico Cane Sulate

Red Agents Invade Palestine

Secretary of State Marshall said he had received a memorandum report listing 150 to 200 Communist agents who slipped into Palestine aboard ships sailing from ports along the Red Curtain. The memo notes the infiltration amid Cold War tensions and references the iron curtain as context.

Washington INS Marshall Palestine

Diamond Rings Vanish from Hotel

Theft of valuable diamond rings from a hotel is reported by a witness named Jiney Stevens. The incident occurred at the Robert E. Lee hotel and involves a purse containing 285 dollars left in a vacant seat near a theater screen. The report cites Mrs Eva Romo and a Plaza hotel address in Teparted.

Robert E. Lee Yulice Jiney Stevens Lstell As Plaza Hotel Eva Romo Torreonst

France must move to free markets and gold standard

Professor Lewis Haney argues France faces a struggle to devalue the franc into a freely valued currency, amid mixed signals on gold links and exchange rates. He notes Bruniur Schuman’s plans, social pressure from leftists, and political controls that hinder a true free market. He urges a genuine gold market to reveal real value.

France Bromiur Schuman

Grain Market Quotes Edge Lower Amid Holiday Trading

Grain futures drifted lower as the market paused for December thinned activity. Traders watched near term supply signals and currency movements while volumes stayed light across Chicago Board of Trade contracts.

Worth Livestock Sale Report Mixed Prices Across Classes

Farm market notes show cattle and calves with varied demand. Prices quoted include steers up to 22.60 per cwt and heifers around 26.00, with bulls and cows also listed. Lambs and sheep entries appear scarce while feeder calves fetch around 12.00 to 15.00, and stockers trend modestly higher. Regional entries reflect typical midweek trading with multiple lots priced across classes.

Entra Fort Jann Sone Shelly Covinan Seoul

Two Dope Ring Suspects Held

Two men believed to be part of an international narcotics ring were arrested at noon Wednesday in Galveston with heroin valued at 500 dollars. Detectives Tiverang and Guerrero said the case links the pair to shipments from Piedras Negras. Arrested were Manuel Ortiz and Eloy Orta, both of 15 S Leona St. Dope was found in a slashed light case with batteries and mags. equipment for adulterating heroin and a large quantity of capsules were recovered. Two women at the same address were not arrested.

Hiei George Tiverang Albert Guerrero Galveston Piedras Negras Manuel Ortiz Eloy Orta S. Leona St

Market Report From Odd OCR Note

Fragmented OCR text shows mixed price notes and months with scattered figures. Mentions Cotten NEN ARH Corton and Spain, prices around 1.90 and 33.93, and references to March May July prices. Lacks coherent events, entities, or dates.

Corton Toneres Spain Orleans Bbc

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