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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1948

Page

6

Air Freight Hub Booms in San Antonio after War Surge

Wayne W. Parrish of American Aviation hails San Antonio as a booming air freight hub since 1946. He notes slick airways and Trans-Texas Airlines easing bottlenecks and foresees wartime readiness benefits. Local industrial manager J. W. McGoodwin cites north and east manufacturers eyeing daily freight service and potential plant sites. Parrish last visited 23 years ago and recalls arriving by hifete hiking route when the sun shone.

Iregun San Antonio Alamo City Wayne W. Parrish Washington, D. C American Aviation Publications Parrish Slick Airways Trans- Texas Airlines

S A Reserves Color Ceremony at Fort Sam Houston

National Security week events featured the presentation of Melt colors by Gen Thomas T Mandy Fourth Army commander at Ft. Sam Houston. Military police battalion provided escort with Medical Field Service School band. Col Bernard J Herner led the 357th Defen try regiment. Open house tours of the Medical Field Service School and Brooke General Hospital Annex No 4 preceded a Washington birthday ball at the Reserve Officers' Club.

San Antonio Army Post Medical Field Service School Brooke General Hospital Ft. Sam Houston Reserve Officers’ Club

Austin Man Dies in Car Train Crash

Austin resident James Gilbert Rountree Jr., 21, died when his car collided with a northbound MKT passenger train about one mile southwest of Austin. The patrol indicated his car was hurled about 100 feet into a telephone pole and he was thrown clear.

Austin James Gilbert Rouptyes Fauntree Rountree

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Jack Spratt Et Wo Fat Stomach Ulcer Pain Relief Ad

Ad highlights stomach ulcer pains after meals and indigestion. Claims excess acidity causes distress and offers Udea tablets with three fast acting ingredients for quick relief. Promises a 25c box and double your money back if relief is not felt within an hour.

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