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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1948

Page

5

Zoning Edict Reversed After Hearing Reappointment

Ray i Davis ordered a re appraisal of Milton C. Marotta property at Morales and 124th streets after a rearranged zoning commission session granted Marotta a rezoning from residential to commercial. The council must approve the action before it becomes effective with public hearings to follow.

Ray i Davis A. Marotta Morales 124Th Sts Reorganized Zoning Commission Ality Marotta Ruiz Houston Ry Council Milton C. Clapp Missouri Pacific Frio City Dains Gardens A. Davis Sither Macatta Lone Fox Fox St Davis Davis Saith Keating

Women Face Draft in Future War

Washington reports show General Dwight D. Eisenhower General Omar Bradley and Secretary of Defense Forrestal backing legislation to draft women alongside men in future conflicts. The testimony cited VAC WAVES and other women in uniform as a permanent part of the armed forces.

Washington UNS Davight Lisenhowe Leding -Svormrn Apy Jot Flafl Shees Fisenhower Omar Brad

Radio slang costs furrier in potato price mix up

A radio plug offering a beaver coat for 497 potatoes led Cecil Lineback to buy two sacks of potatoes and deliver them to a furrier who expected dollars. Misunderstanding sparked calls and letters, ending with the furrier receiving 43 cents and the tale circulating.

Washington UPI Cecil Lineback Linebael Turrier

Burglar Steals Car From Podewils Garage

Police report a burglary Wednesday at the Podewils garage on Main Street where a car owned by William Read of Brittany Street was stolen. Statements cite Ed Potewils manager and witnesses Rels Bod Uzzell and B Long.

Ed Potewils Podewils William Read Brittany St Rels Bod Uzzell B. Long

Air Force Blue Duds Draw Attention In Uniform Debate

A draft report circulating at air force stations suggests the new uniform will be air force blue and resemble the British RAF style with a coil collar and finger tip length. Noncommissioned officers may wear inverted chevrons with the apex up, replacing the current insignia.

Air Force RAF Army

Robbery Assault Sentencing for Ernest Williams

Ernest Williams of 209 Mills Alley received a 10 year term after pleading guilty in Criminal District Court on a December 12 1947 assault charge against George Majerg Nixon. The case stems from a robbery assault incident in 1947.

Ernest Williams Mills Alley Criminal District Court Abbey George Majergid Nixon

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