19 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1948
Page
1
A fragmentary weather note lists February figures and sun and moon data with partial wind and precipitation details. The text also advertises Uncle Remus stories, a Walt Disney comic feature, and mentions a weekly color comic magazine for Sunday.
Humble Oil plans a major drilling program, proposing 65 million dollars for new wells. President Harry C. Weiss announced the expenditure to drill hundreds of wells in an ambitious oil initiative. Joseph A. Franks, long-time labor leader and former emeritus of the Boilermakers' Union, died yesterday in Kansas City.
The article reports on Dixie Demos debating attendance at a rally and internal party disputes over civil rights, with figures like Mrs. Johnston, Ms. Moss, and Senator Sam Rayburn at dinners. It notes Southern Democratic senators skipping events, minority voters concerns, and Henry Wallace’s third party drive drawing national attention as McGrath urges abandoning Wallace’s campaign.
Hollywood reports movie funnyman Alien Jenkins found not guilty of drunk driving. His pet cat Smiley, claimed to have been doing the driving, prompting Jenkins to offer to take the rap. Jenkins noted Smiley is a renowned cat.
In Santiago, President Videla announced the establishment of two Chilean weather stations on disputed Antarctic territory, declaring a new land of tomorrow. One base sits at Port Sovereignty on Greenwich Island in the South Shetlands, the other at a southern peninsula near Graham Land, escalating overlapping claims with Britain and Argentina.
An old dental remedy promises firmer dentures using a powder that claims to prevent slipping. It describes a formula marketed to reduce wobble and denture breath, suggesting easier use and improved comfort for wearers.
Howett Jones of the chamber of commerce invited all former Oklahomans in San Antonio to a 1 p.m. Friday gathering at Missouri Pacific Station. A 125-businessman delegation and their wives will spend five hours in San Antonio before continuing to Monterrey and Mexico City, then return to Oklahoma via Houston. Jones said no ceremony was planned.
A safe stolen from the M and S hospital pharmacy was recovered Thursday on Chavanaux road south of San Antonio. Narcotics valued at 500 dollars remained intact inside the 110 pound safe. Detectives reported entry through an unlocked side door on Camden street. Three suspects were arrested and released after questioning. The safe was found by D A Bishop along a road dump while riding in his pasture.
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