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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1947

Page

5

Texas to become airplane center amid tax foes says Fleet

R H Fleet aviation authority and former Consolidated founder told San Antonio Hotel guests that Texas shows the greatest need for new enterprises postwar while federal double taxation on the wealthy hinders both investment and aviation growth. He recalled tax losses, outlined his career from Rhode Island to Buffalo to San Diego, and urged economy cuts with universal military training and science in defense. Fleet planned to meet Dallas and Houston industrialists to scout new plant sites for planes and related industries.

Texas R. H. Fleet Aviation Authority Fleet Consolidated Aircraft Corporation Willow Run Henry Ford St. Anthony Union Consolidated California Rhode Island Buf‘flo N. Y San Diego Calif Eopsolsieten Fort Worth Tulsa O8io Russia Dallas Houston

Pay Board Bill Court Rules Swanfeld Must Pay

In Philadelphia on February 25, the U S District Court ordered James C Swanfeld a 60 year old retired barber to pay a $2500 board bill to Miss Lulu Sauder a 56 year old foster daughter after a two week Cuba visit. Sauder had claimed $6500 and sought $12 weekly from 1931 to 1944 for board nursing services and errands.

Philadelphia James C. Swanfeld Cuba Swanfeld Lulu Sauder

Sufferer praises INER-AID for relief from gas and indigestion

A local man describes relief from acid indigestion and bloating after using INER-AID. He reports gas and fluid discomfort, constipation, and a return to regular bowels and normal eating. The advertisement claims the product cleanses bowels and reduces stomach gas and bodily sluggishness.

Bequest to Dogs Challenged in Estate Fight

In Los Angeles on February 25 publisher Sherman J. Bainbridge 57 challenged the will of his brother Carleton R. Bainbridge 63 a retired lawyer who died February 20 and left most of a 30000 estate to care for two Irish setter dogs Pat and Gunner in a contest filed yesterday.

Los Angeles Sherman J. Bainebridge Carleton R. Bainbridge Pat Gunner Carleton

Attack victim identifies driver in rape case in New York

New York police said dancer and singer Riruta Ramoska, 28, identified Willie m Thompson, 25, as the man who posed as a taxi driver to rape and rob her last Thursday night. She made the identification on February 25. Thompson, described as a 2 negro, is in custody and faces charges related to the attack.

New York Riruta Ramoska Williem Thompson

Peiping Plans Major Offensive as Civil War Flares

North China drive aimed at Shantung and Shansi regions as top military leaders meet in Peiping to plot an operation seen as decisive for North China. Field dispatches report intense fighting, with 50,000 Reds reported closing on government positions in central Shandong coal area Poshin.

Peiping China North China Shantung Province Shansi Shantung

Assistant D.A. To Address Lodge

Assistant District Attorney William Hensley will be addressed by W Jay Johnson, an assistant to the district attorney, on Wednesday night. Jenny A Lewis, the worshipful master, said an educational program would be given.

Alamo Masonic W. Jay Johnson William’ Hensley Jenny A. Lewis

Teachers Yow Finish Fight

In Buffalo on February 25, more than 2000 striking Buffalo teachers vowed to continue a fight for a $1025 annual raise now. The Buffalo Federation of Teachers said many nonparticipating teachers would join as the walkout entered its second day. The strike closed all but about 20 of the city’s public schools, with attendance at 9796 of 71,000. Superintendent Robert T. Bapst said those schools would run with teachers who want to work.

Buffalo N.Y Buffalo Federation of Teachers United States Robert T. Bapst

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