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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1947
Page
3
Denmark seeks compensation from Germany valued at about 2.3 billion dollars in surplus goods to offset wartime losses estimated at 12 billion crowns, BT reported on February 5. The claim frames restitution as a remedy for damages from the conflict.
Texas welfare officials announced mailed January assistance checks for old age pensioners totaling 190,886 recipients. The average check was 26.64 dollars. Needy blind recipients, 5,192 people, averaged 29.49 dollars. Dependent children benefits reached 12,292 families with 30,809 children, averaging 25.82 dollars. Children’s checks were cut due to funds limits. In Bangkok, Siam foreign minister Nai Dhrek Chatnam resigned, planning to write a diplomacy book.
Mrs. Eisler hints her husband Gerhard Eisler will testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities in Washington. Eisler was arrested and sent to Ellis Island after Chairman Thomas sought 24-hour surveillance. Thomas kept most witness identities secret, noting about a dozen important witnesses are under guard.
Funeral services for two of four men killed in a nitroglycerin explosion at a hole well near Halliday will be held Thursday. G. M. Shaffer of Kadane Corners and son V. C. Shaffer of Electra have incomplete arrangements. Nelson Doc Mosier of Wichita Falls will have services here tomorrow at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Red Key Indiana. O F Smith, resident of the lease, will be sent to Avery Texas for services and burial tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Archbishop Lurey reports deterioration of the Rose window at San Jose mission. National Park Service officials from New Mexico will visit San Antonio to suggest a cure. The mission, a national shrine, is operated by the National Park Service, Texas Parks Board, and the Catholic church. The delegation includes M. R. Tillotson, John E. Tell, and J. McColm.
A 21 year old electrician from Oak Park Illinois turned himself in at the police station saying he was wanted for theft in Minneapolis. Police report he admitted stealing an overcoat and suit and surrendered the coat while being booked for investigation.
The Mexican consulate closed Wednesday to observe the 90th anniversary of the Mexican Constitution. In related commerce, Dallas Federal Reserve reports show December sales in the department stores rising 19 percent from a year earlier while merchandise on hand grew 74 percent and orders outstanding fell 35 percent.
Light weight want ads in San Antonio have long delivered results for readers seeking bargains and services. Local shoppers report steady finds, with small businesses and households benefiting from affordable listings and quick leads.
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