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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1948
Page
2
Moscow Feb 19 Foreign Minister Molotov announced the signing of a Soviet Hungarian friendship and mutual assistance treaty that he said completes a chain of agreements forming a jet against imperialist forces. The ceremony followed the signing of the treaty and was broadcast from Moscow.
A fragment notes an event in Galveston linking a Texas telephone exchange opened in 1879 with a long white dance live between Galveston and Lonstom and mentions Berto in 1883. The readable text is sparse and lacks complete details on persons or organizations.
Patrolman F A Toudouze was treated for a hurt neck and strained leg after a midnight chase on Alamo plaza. He fired six shots at a suspect who fled in a locked car, was thrown from the vehicle at Fourth and Broadway, and later halted at Elmira Ave. Lange, 54, of 225 BE. Wond lawn, faced drunk driving and resisting arrest charges.
William Langley president denies any move to locate the city market elsewhere. He notes most members own property at the present site and have invested in improvements, and says the association will not take a position on the market relocation.
Maj. Leslie F. Zimmerman wounded in the Battle of Bataan and a former prisoner of the Japanese has been assigned as staff chaplain for the 20th Air Force at Brooks AFB. He will relieve Maj. Vernon C. Rogers, who becomes staff chaplain for the First Air Force at Fort Slocum. Zimmerman, who entered active duty from Seattle in 1937, noted that funeral services accompanied the Death March, a duty not his, but he performed them.
San Antonio's Grand Opera festival nears its end with Wagner's Tannhauser at the auditorium. Sweden's Set Svanholm starred as Tannhauser, delivering a widely praised performance alongside a Metropolitan cast. Ros Bampton and Martin Singher earned strong ovations, while conductor Max Reiter led a polished, crowded production featuring Venus and other key roles. The audience lauded the curtain calls and the overall musical experience.
Will of Mrs. Carolyn Fallon, who died Feb 4, was filed in probate court Thursday. After specific bequests to relatives, the remainder of her estate will go to St Anthony's Catholic Church of Beaumont and St Ann's Church in San Antonio. John S Peiffer was named executor.
Judge John Ogden postponed a disturb anct of the peace case due to Patrolman Hudy Guerrero’s absence as witness. Guerrero later claimed he followed orders from superiors not to appear until called by the dispatcher. Ogden said he would protest to the civil service commission and noted police headquarters must be notified 24 hours in advance of officers needed as witnesses.
New York February 23 Washingtons birthday prompted nationwide closure of securities and commodities exchanges. Livestock reports will be issued as usual by the Department of Agriculture.
Eye health ad warns workers about eye strain from poor lighting and dust. It touts Lavoptik as a quick soothing remedy for inflamed irritated eyelids and itching. Advert claims 30 years of use and money back guarantee with thousands praising Lagoptik.
Funeral services for Ola Matthews a 57 year old San Antonio resident and veteran peace officer will be held at 2 pm Friday at Riebe Funeral Home with interment at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery Matthews died Wednesday after serving under Chief Meeks and as a special deputy since 1835 Survivors include brother Tom Matthews chief of detectives at Corpus Christi and sisters Ada Chassar Blanche Kates Kate Sonley and Adolph Reinhard
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