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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1946

Page

2

Low Gas Prices Harm Conservation, Says Economist

Dr. Richard J. Gonzales of Humble Oil testifies at a Federal Power Commission gas hearing that prices too low threaten long term supply and discourage conservation. He argues higher wellhead prices, even by small amounts, support new gas finds and broader distribution to major markets while current rates in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma keep reserves undervalued. He says no use restrictions should be placed on gas applications.

Houston Richard J. Gonzales Humble Oil and Refining Company Delivers Federal Power Commission Gongales Vne Texas Louisiana Oklahoma United States Gonzalez Mid-Continent Atlantic Coast

Business As Usual in Falls City Stores Stay Open

Falls City Neb reports continued commerce despite a chamber member's death. Directors vote to keep glazing stores open, responding to local complaints about inconvenience from long drives and closures. Local merchants faced pressure to maintain normal hours amid grief.

Falls City Neb Mnbi Falls Chamber of Commerce

Stamps Top Expectations at Roosevelt Auction

The first section of the late Franchin TD Roosevelt stamp collection sold for 194010, a result far above expectations. Eighty eight items across three Parke-Bernet sessions fetched strong bids, including a rare Brazil 1843 bull’s eye block that reached 1600. A Costa Rica gold medal collection dated 967 Costa Rica stamps highlighted high prices, with bids led by WWerman Kammering of New Rochelle, NY.

New York Fry Franchin Roosevelt Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc Brazil

Judge Johnson Accused of Selling Justice in Corruption Probe

A congressional committee accuses U S Judge Johnson of selling justice through fee splits funneled via Donald Johnson and intermediaries. It alleges kickbacks from litigants and appointing officials, with schemes involving receiverships, bankruptcy cases, and personal household favors. Funeral notices follow for Matena Gonzalez.

Donald Johnson Scranton Jacob Greenes Donald Johnson Greenes Donald Jahmson Fireenes AV Bali Tannkruptcy Rases Donita Ennreeserry Fiat Rhliggs Frrom

Wage-Price Policy Hints as Steel Strike Pressure Mounts

Wage price policy looms as 4 million workers press Washington for relief. Major strikes including a 750000 steel walkout hinge on a White House statement, with officials signaling possible relaxation of rules on wage increases and price relief. Talks draw in CIO leaders and union chiefs from steel electrical and auto sectors as President Truman’s timing remains unclear.

Treas Laboim Washington White House Truman C. I General Motors General Electric Westinghouse Eben Ayers

14 Million for Work in Texas

Washington reports Texas waterway projects receive 14 090 500 dollars from the war department civil functions bill. Funds cover flood control, navigation construction, dredging, and maintenance on rivers and harbors across the state, with advance planning for several sites and ongoing efforts along the intracoastal canal and shipping channels.

Washington War Department House Texas Gulf Coastal Buffalo Bayou Bostond Pecan Bayou Coleman Denison Dam Neches Angelina Rockland Dam Chocolate Bayou Guadalupe River Navidad Sabine-Neches Galveston Texas City Chantel Port Bolivar Houston Ship Channel Double Bayou Anahuac Freeport Port Aransas-Corpus Christi Waterway Corpus Christi Channel Navy Seaplane Base Brazos Island

Funeral rites set for Louis T Mumme after long San Antonio grocery career

Louis Theodore Mumme 78 longtime Hoeften avenue grocer died Tuesday at Nis home 722 Hoeigen avenue born in Comal county. Funeral services scheduled Friday at 9 am at Zizik Kearns funeral home and 9 15 am at St Marys Catholic church with interment in St Marys cemetery. Survivors include three daughters a son two sisters and three brothers and a grandson Chris Rive of San Antonio.

Louis Theodore Mumme Hoeften Avenue Mumme San Antonio Nis Hoeigen Avenue Comal County Zizik-Kearns Funeral Home St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Funeral set for Mrs Garcia at San Fernando cathedral

Rosary for Mrs Refugia M Garcia of 116 Belvin Street who died Wednesday will be said at 8 p.m. Thursday at Ortiz Funeral Home Requiem high mass to be offered at San Fernando Cathedral with Rev J Derrada officiating Interment in San Fernando Cemetery No further details provided

Refugia M. Garcia Belvin, Street Ortiz San Fernando Cathedral Rev J. Derrada San Fernando

Bond Set in Check Case in Federal Court

A 20 year old man was held under $1560 bond after a check forgery case involving a San Antonio trunk company salesman. Another suspect, 20, was arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart on the same day for alleged check forgery. A $100 check presented by the youth found it later behind a poster at the federal building. The police detained a second man, 20, from Woensieker, RB, who was charged under $100 bond for the May term of federal court.

San Antonio Trunk Company U. S Paul A. Lockhart Federal Building Rane Areltsambaull Woensieker, RB. 1

Fishermen Back Pollution Ruling Near Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi anglers applauded a Game Mish and Oyster Commission move to curb pollution from sea capital pumping into the bay. Executive secretary R. Paulson warned shipping interests fines up to 1000 dollars may be imposed for violations. In New York an orchestra leader was noted, while oil tanker skippers near Long Beach faced penalties for noncompliance. A Lenardo’s contest winner was announced with the title Da Sheep Count Peoples IM how They Want to Sleep.

Corpus Christi Corpus Merle C. Goers Long Reach Calif Butterworth Lenbardo Aransas Pass

Atom Defense Screen Seen in Los Angeles Report

A Navy officer predicted a defense screen using seven small atomid shells fired from battleships would block aircraft from approaching within miles of an American target. The plan aims to intercept enemy air stores and requires a highly efficient intelligence system, with the statement tied to a Los Angeles report dated February.

Los Angeles Navy Elis Mark AlehIring Tron Zach Feltgold

Mrs Williamson Rites Arranged

Funeral services for Mrs Rebecca Williamson, 60, at 5421 Broadway, will be held Thursday at Porter Loring chapel at 10 4 p.m. A native of Edwards, Mississippi, she had lived in San Antonio four years and will be buried at Mission Burial Park.

Rebecca Williamson Broadway Porter Loring Chapel Williamson Edwards San Antonio Gest Mission Burial

Rites Arranged For Mrs Durban Funeral Services

Funeral services for Mrs. Benl Butts Durban 83 of 221 Henderson Street will be held at 4 pm Thursday at Porter Loring Chapel with the Rev. Wood Patrick officiating. The body will be sent to Fort Wayne for interment. A native of Indiana, she had lived in San Antonio 27 years and was a member of the Order of Railway Conductors auxiliary.

Benl Butts Durban Henderson Street Porter Loring Mev Wood ‘Patrick Fort Wayne Durban Indiana San Antonio Order For Railway Conductors Auxiliary

Services in Tulsa for Mrs Belly Fern Sykes

The body of Mrs Belly Fern Sykes, 51, of 585 Coleman Street, who died Tuesday, will be sent to Tulsa for services and interment.

Tulsa Belly Fern Sykes Coleman Stresty Tule

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