Bar Delegates Back Nine Justice Court and UMT Plan
The American Bar Association delegates at a midyear meeting in Chicago supported restricting the U.S. Supreme Court to nine justices and retirement at 75. They also endorsed Universal Military Training and urged amendments to military court martial rules to limit commanding officers’ review authority and tighten defense command.
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Chicago
House of Delegates
Bar Asen
U.S. Supreme Court
al Supreme Court
Congress
Universal Military Training bill shelved in 1948 elections
James F. O’Neil told 700 Iowa legionnaires at the twenty sixth department conference banquet in Des Moines that Congress will seek to shelve the Universal Military Training bill to avoid alienating voters in 1948. He cited polls showing strong support for DMT and warned the plan would cost billions in annual expenditure and risk two wars.
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Des Moines
Congress
James F. O'Neil
Exchange Heads Blame Slump on Tax
New York April 24 Emil Schram president of the New York Stock Exchange said it is a fair conclusion that fast inequalities are the main cause for current inertia in securities markets. He added that assurance of sound financing depends on healthy conditions in the mover for equity capital, which hinges on further factors.
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New York
Emil Schram
Bio Exchange
Schram
the Exchange
Stock Exchange
GOP Woos Texas Democrats in Key 1952 Tie
Washington Feb 24 Republican national committeeman Creager of Brownsville urged Texas Democrats to break the solid south and join Republicans to shift power. He cited Houston party resolutions denouncing Truman civil rights, warned against autocratic federal centralization, and said GOP leaders in the south favor state rights in civil rights matters. Creager plans to discuss with Taft and other leaders, predicting Texas fundraising may exceed past efforts and that 100000 Republicans in Democratic primaries could back Spa. He also noted O’Daniel’s strength is uncertain and described the senatorial race as a horse race.
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Washington
Creager
Brownsville
Tidelands
Republican Party
Solid South
Demmsocrats
Greager
Houston
Truman
South
Sen. Taft
Ohio
Texas
Mark McLean
San Antonio
Beaumont
Spa
O'Daniel
Ong
O'Nunel
Stremeth
Truman Faces Sunburn During Caribbean Vacation
President Truman, aboard his yacht en route to Cuba and Florida for a vacation, suffers a deep sunburn on his face after a three day goodwill tour to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Brig. Gen. Wallace Graham, his physician, treated the burn as sun exposure while driving in the sun near San Juan, St Thomas, and St Croix.
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Truman
Caribbean
Cub
Florida
Tie
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Wallace
Graham
San Jean
St. Thomas
St. Clais
Services Held For Mrs Walker
Funeral services were held Tuesday from Porte Loving chapel for Mrs. John F e Walker of 342 W Woodlawn Ave who died Monday. She is survived by her husband John R Walker Sr a son John Jr a daughter Mrs John J Cox and two granddaughters Jovinto and Ann. Interment was in Mission Burial Park.
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Porte Loving Chapel
John Fe Walker
W. Woodlawn Ave
John R. Walker Sr
John Jr
John J. Cox
Jovinto
Ann Cos Ynterment
Mission Burial Park
U S Accuses Russ In Austria Ship Grab
London news desk reports a fiery session of the Big Four foreign ministers deputies in London accusing Soviet Russia of aiming to seize 100 percent of Austria shipping vessels, far beyond the claimed 25 percent, as they work on a peace treaty for Austria.
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UJ. S
Austria
London
Russia
Big Four
Council of Foreign Ministers’ Deputies
Turkey sales rise as promotions boost Texas industry
Turkey advocates in Texas and nearby states launch a broad push to market turkey in many forms from boneless steaks to canned and smoked products. Promoters claim stock in cold storage has fallen sharply, with growth expected nationwide in 1948 as demand rises among housewives and retailers.
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Luling Foundation
Texas 4
M. College
Cucro
Bearblossom
College Station
Beanblossom
Southwest Poultry
Brownwood
Pexas
Oklahoma
Striking Students Return to Classes in Port Neches
Virtually all 473 high school students returned to classes after a strike protesting the dismissal of Superintendent Cecil L. Yarbrough. The February 24 event drew most of the pupil body back to school in Port Neches, marking a quick end to the action with no further details provided.
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Port Neches
Cecil L. Yarbrough
Leaders discuss turning San Antonio arsenal land to medical fund
On February 24 A J Lewis president of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce J Crampton and Rep Paul J Kilday met War Assets Administration officials to arrange turning over government owned San Antonio arsenal land not needed by the war department to the San Antonio Medical Fund. Sen W Lee O'Dannon arranged the conference but cannot attend due to a southern senators meeting with Gov Beauford Jester and other southern governors on a regional educational plan for negroes.
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Washington
A. J. Lewis
San Antonio
Beauford Jester
Texas
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim constipation relief
For over four decades Dr F M Edwards Ohio doctor promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for constipation and related symptoms. The ad asserts the tablets ease bowel discomfort with gentle action, promise steady bowel movements and no griping, and advertises them available at drugstores for a price around 15 cents.
Met stars praise San Antonio opens festival scene
The Met stars praised local ties at the opens festival in San Antonio, noting Emile and Marvel Robin's scenery surpassed the Metropolitan Opera house. Cherys directed by Chavies Story drew strong chorus acclaim with Desire Ligeti and Leila Greenlee earning notable roles and makeup duties. Charles received a radio from chorus members as thanks. Mrs Charles Cressen supplied wicker and bamboo for Madame Butterfly. After parties, Dorony Braun’s home hosted an Italian spaghetti supper. Da Lica, who sold librettos, arranged the scene. Virgilio Lazzeri and Dieter Da Lica traveled with their own coffee percolators. Sally Rensleeping wore a black Porian lamb teal dress with undyed mink accessories marking her wedding anniversary gift from Mr. B.
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Met
San Antonio
Emile
Marvel Robin
Metropolitan Opera House
Cherys
Chavies Story
Charles
Leila Greenlee
Desire Ligeti
Sol
Charles Cressen
Dorony Braun
da Lica
Virgilio Lazzeri
Italy
New Orleans
Mother Is Honored on Birthday by Family
Mrs. F. A. Notngseven celebrated her birthday Sunday with a buffet supper at her home. About 20 guests attended, all members of Mrs. Holmgreen's immediate family, including her other sons and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Melrose Holmgren, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brough, and Mrs. E. A. Holmgreen. The dining room featured dunquils and acacia on the table.
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F. A. Notngseven
Herbert H. Holmgreen
Ilnmgreen
Melrose Holmgren
Hruce Brough
E. A. Holmgreen
Pattern 9208 and 9258 Toddlers Sewing Patterns Ad
A lively advertisement showcases pattern 9208 for one piece toddler dress and pattern 9258 with sizes 1 to 5 for frock cape and bonnet. It urges sending 25 cents for patterns to Light Pattern Dept San Antonio Texas and mentions a Marian Martin Pattern Book for spring fashion.
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San Antonio
Texas
Marian Martin Pattam
Wn Heirs
New Yorker Guests Attend Luncheon and Musical Event
New Yorker Mrs Harvey Page hosted a luncheon and bridge for 12 in the Bright Shawl, while Mrs Rolly Steen hosted a Philharmonic morning musicale with artists Connie Beadle White Lois Bart Pluma Kisic and Cecil Kern. The Witte Memorial museum features Otis Dozier and Edward Schiwetz works through Feb 29 with Dozier noted for a recent national prize and Schiwetz with broad national shows.
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Harvey Page
James Green
New York
The
Philharmonic Chuir
Rolly Steen
Beith White
Connie Beadle White
Lois Bart
Yes
Pluma Kiosic
Cecil Kern
Vernon Mayfield
Texas
Witte Memorial Museum
San Antanio Art League
Otis Dozier
Edward Schiwetz
Dozer
Arts and Crafts Club
New Orleans
Southern Methodist University
Dozier
Knoedier
Mraushaar
Schiwete
Walter Colay
Four Ways to Protect Baby Health from Reader Service
Health and happiness for babies hinge on feeding, avoiding sick people, inoculation, and maternal health. Protect the infant by keeping visitors away, wearing a gauze mask if the mother is ill, and practicing good hand hygiene. Order Reader Service booklet No 208, Baby Care, for teething and feeding guidance by sending 25 cents to Light Reader Service, 243 West 17th St New York.
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Doctora
West 17Th St
New York 11
N.Y
Mrs Tinker Guest Visits From New York for 10 Days
Mrs J H Tinker arrives Monday night from Tarrytown New York to spend about ten days with her sister Mrs We J Jones. On Wednesday from 3 to 5 pm Mrs Jones entertains at sea in the Renaissance Room Menger Hotel honoring Mrs Tinker.
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J. H. Tinker
Tarrytown
N. Y
We J. Jones
Mirror of Your Mind by Lawrence Gould
Not too early marriage, say researchers, as 400 couples over twenty years show teens adjust slower than older partners. Mental health insights reveal many in personal crises view death as punishment, while psychotherapy helps soldiers and officers with adjustment and guilt issues.
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Mirror of Your
Lawrence Gould
Judson T. Landis
Michigan State College
Trinker
Paul L. Getzoff
Medical School of
Louisiana State University
2 Honored At Luncheon
Miss Belly Osborn bride to be shared honors with Mrs. James Gillespie former Miss Madge McDavid at a luncheon Tuesday in the Renaissance room Menger hotel hosted by Mrs. Tom Caraway and her daughter Barbara Miss Caraway attended Mrs Gillespie's recent wedding and will be one of Miss Osborn's bridesmaids Guests included members of the two wedding parties and several friends Guests noted a pink organdy buffet table arrangement and floral pins power of Want Ads fills needs Dial F124 for advisor
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Belly Osborn
James Gillespie
Madge McDavid
Renaissance
Menger Hotel
Tom Caraway
Barbara
Miss Caraway
Gillespie
Miss Osborn
Air Force Band to Perform at Kelly AFB Thursday Evening
The United States Air Force Band will give a concert at 8 15 p m Thursday in the Enlisted Men's Club Building 1020 Kelly AFB conducted by Chief Warrant Officer Carmine Luce. E Frank Lee will be master of ceremonies and Miss Carmen Guinene Le Grand will be guest soloist. Le Grand has studied in Los Angeles and performed with the St Antonin Symphony and the San Antonio Civic Opera. She will sing selections by Victor Herbert Rossini and Estre Jita. New pledges of Pi Sigma sorority include Martha Pittenger and others.
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Sith United States Air Force Band
Kelly Afb
Carmine Luce
E. Frank, Lee
Carmen Guinene le Grand
Miss le Grand
Adolfo de la Iberta
Los Angeles
St Antonin Symphony Orchestra
S. A. Civic Opera
Victor Herbert
Rossini
Estret- Jita
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