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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1949

Page

2

Three Mothers Stab Victims Treated After Sunday Altercation

Three women who are mothers of young children were treated for knife wounds at Baptist Memorial hospital after an altercation at San Jacinto and Guadalupes streets Sunday night. Rebecca Castillo, Julia Perez and Anita Perez, all residents of Chihuahua street, suffered multiple stab wounds and lacerations to arms, legs, back, and hands in the incident. Police credited statements from Dess J. O. Newman and Steve Salas.

Baptist Memorial Hospital Dess J. O. Newman Steve Salas San Jacinto Guadalupests Rebecca Castillo Chihuahua St Julia Perez Anita Perez

Test Yourself On Taft Labor Law

A reader self examines Taft Hartley basics with nine questions on unions, strikes, dues, and legal actions. Based on mostly yes answers, the piece guides whether one favors repeal, revision, or approval of the law. It frames a simple scoring method and encourages evaluating basic propositions.

Congress America Labor and Management

Czechs to Tri Hero General Kutivasr on Spy Trial

Prague reports a state court will try General Karel Kutivasr and 12 others on espionage and subversion charges. The regime says the case centers on attempts to form a rival government to exile leader Benes and to forge a rebellion against the postwar order. Kutivasr is linked to Prague uprising hero status.

Prague Karel Kutivasr Kutivasr London Edward Benes Benes Czech Kudvasz

Sought: Adequately Built Economy House For Middle Group

A San Antonio meeting at the Guncer hotel gathered federal housing officials mortgage banks the chamber of commerce real estate board and Home Builders to discuss a solution for an affordable economy house. James McGoodwin estimates 10000 locals want such homes while C T Macleod FHA district director seeks private financing. Dave Treadway of Texas Mortgage Bankers assn warned of weak demand due to low equity and poor workmanship lowering resale value. He noted 1949 economy houses aim for 95 to 100 percent financing but risk a small footprint max 750 square feet with two bedrooms. The current market for private mortgages is limited to the Federal National Mortgage Association RFC branch taking up to 50 percent.

San Antonio Guncer Hotel Federal Housing Administration Chamber of Cornmerce Real Estate Board Home Builders San Antonians James McGoodwin Chamber of Commerce C. T. Macleod FHA Dave Treadway Dallas Texas Mortgage Bankers Assn Treadway Federal National Mortgage Asso The RFC

Steve Canyon comic strips stir trouble with Copper Cal

Compounae Woes Well the reader follows Steve Canyon as unrest in Asia looms. Copper Calhoun figures in the plot creating tension while Steve begins a risky payroll alliance that shapes his career and foreboding lines on his brow.

Steve Canyon Asia Steve’ Canyon The Light Copper Calhoun Steve Copper

Trial Set In $900000 Tax Suit Against Company

Federal court in San Antonio will hear the case Friday in a suit by Transit on Rucket Transit Company to recover 900000 in federal income and excess profits taxes for the year ending May 31, 1943. The firm filed suit at Austin against Frank Scofield, collector of internal revenue, contending the amount was erroneously assessed. The case was transferred to San Antonio in January.

San Antonio Transit Co Aus- An Frank Scofield Internal Revenue San Antonio

Citizens Help Nab Burglary Suspect at Nieto Residence

Neighbors aided police Monday in arresting burglar Esteban Gomez, 63, of 519 San Carlos Street at Angelo Nieto home 1501 Potosi. Detective Campa arrived to find the house surrounded and Gomez seated on a bed with shoes off, initially claiming residence.

Angelo Nieto Potosist Def. E. I.campa Campa Esteban, Gomez San Carlos St. Ss

Wayne’s Night Attack at Stony Point Recalled

A brief card recalls General Wayne using a bold nickname for his forces during the night assault on the British at Stony Point. The narrative underscores the position as a key enemy post and highlights the ferocity of the night action.

Wayne Stony Point

Now She Shops. A Faulty Ad Garbled Medical Pitch

A scrambled ad-like passage touts Dosa’s Pills as a stimulant diuretic for kidney and bladder issues. It warns of pains under the eyes headaches and fatigue and claims the product cleanses “poisonous matter” from the blood. The text imitates vintage promotional language with exaggerated promises.

Dean Dsen

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