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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1950

Page

2

Potato price supports survive senate battle

Washington February 25 1980 the senate defeated a plan by Senate Leader Lucas to remove potato price supports. Aiken Republicans and senators backed maintaining supports with marketing orders and agreements to avert surpluses. Lucas threatened to stay in session but action was postponed until Monday on the farm bill and the attached acreage measure.

Washington Senate Lucas D-1 Congress API Ee Sen. Aiken R-Vi

San Antonio Show Praised by Local Veterans and Attendees

In a Missive from Brooke General Hospital the writer thanks organizers and planners for a San Antonio coliseum show. He credits allies, expresses pride as a native, and urges continued support from Ms and Mrs San Antonio and Southwest Texas. The account notes broad enthusiasm for the Alvestacs exposition and rodeo with nearby city worries hinted.

San San Antonio Southwest Teves Bie Dallas

Horoscope Notes From Sunday March 21 Aloud

A fragmentary horoscopes page mentions March 21 and various zodiac sections. It references stars, readings, and daily guidance with scattered names and places, typical of a busy newspaper feature, though many lines are garbled.

European economy and U.S. aid figures stir Senate debates

Long Mau reports that despite some Europes economy gains, high costs of American countermeasures strain loan repayment forecasts for 2000. Hollman, Marshall Plan aid chief, testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, while ECA officials clashed with Senate Foreign Relations members led by Chairman Connally over Britain and sterling oil purchases.

Hollman Marshall Plan Aid House Foreign Affairs Committee ECA Senate Foreign Relations Committee Connally Texas Britain Sterling Empires

Burglars Use Trotline In San Antonio Sneak Raid

Police sought two youths described after a trotline burglary at Goodyear Rock near Buena Vista. A passerby reported seeing them near radios and shoes found beside an open skylight. Fingerprint clues were noted. officers questioned witnesses as they investigated the unusual entry method.

San Antonio Austin K. &. Kemp Buena Vista Raof

Merton Masti pattern from Marian Martin

A vintage pattern notice from the San Antonio Light offering Marian Martin sewing patterns. It lists sizes, yardage, and simple ordering details with instruction to send 25 cents for the pattern and 15 more cents for a new pattern boot charm. The ad promotes fashion news and spring styles for the family.

Singh Marian Martin Care Light San Antonio San Antonio 6 Texas Martin Anting Prirtec

Mirror Mind Views on Neurotic Types in TV Wrestling

The text discusses public fascination with televised wrestling as a result of widespread insecurity and neurotic impulses. It cites Dr Frederick C. Thome of the University of Vermont noting multiple maladjusted mental attitudes, including snobbishness and prejudice, can impede enjoyment of life and social interaction, yet may be unlearned with awareness and treatment.

Frederick C. Thome University Fof Vermont Ethical Psychology

Advice From a Celiac Mother on Caring for Two Children

Mrs C Cl, mother of two celiac children, shares practical guidance for caregivers. She stresses consulting a physician, limiting diet to specific formulas, and prioritizing health over clothing or chores. The piece urges rest for caregivers, support for fathers, and acceptance of the child’s differences.

C Cl Strik Tam Epline

WISHING WELL .4 Fortunes from a daily letter puzzle game

A 1919 King Features puzzle by William J Ma presents a daily fortune game. It instructs counting letters in a name, adjusting by rules, finding a key number from a grid, and reading letters under checked figures to reveal a message. Copyright 1919 William J Ma. distributed by King Features.

Taelangle William J King Features

Passion Play Brings Tears at Municipal Auditorium

The Black Hills Passion players led by Josef Meler presented Christ’s last days Friday at the municipal auditorium. Magnificent sets and lighting enhanced the performance as Travis Park Methodist choir provided sacred scores. Judas, played by Fred Hagen, delivered a stirring portrayal, with notable turns by Clara Hume Meier, Oscar Miller, Charles Lum, and Walter Gorney. The Kivinis club of San Antonio organized the production to illuminate Christ’s life in daily life. The show runs through March 2 with no performance on Saturday.

Nivaard Balm Christ Ril Josef Meler Black Hills Passion Players Meler Travis Park Clara Hume Meier Las Mary Oscar Miller Herod Charles Lum Walter Gorney Ezekiel Dathan Kivinis Club of San Antonio Lfe

UN Commission Hit by Gunfire Near Korean Border

Shots were fired at a UN commission along the South Korea border with the North. No injuries reported. Reports from Seoul said about 20 shots were fired from North Korea side as the seven commissioners studying internal conditions in South Korea returned to Seoul this afternoon.

Seoul South Korea Nerris Mores North Korea

Spies Loot Army Homes Across City in Seven Months

The U S army reports a highly organized spy ring has been stealing secret papers from the residences of thirty officers in this U S army headquarters city over the past seven months. Thieves reportedly took confidential documents while largely ignoring jewelry or valuables.

Adele. Wet U. S. Army U.S. Army

Ask and Ye Shall Receive Rabery case and missing tools mystery

Inspector Polle Palmer investigates $1200 worth of Precision tools linked to the Alamo Tran works. A suspect left for California, but Palmer learned the tools stayed local. He arranged a staged pickup and found the tools in his back seat after an hour.

William G. Lopez S. Presa San Aniento Sue Polle Palmer Alamo Tran Works Cafornia Palmer California

Miss Flo Dinn Feted At Luncheon And Shower

Miss Flo Dinn was honored at a luncheon and linen shower Saturday in her honor. White flowers, cups and hearts decorated the table. Assisting were Mrs F A Dinn and Mrs Earl Wheat. Twenty one guests attended.

Ors. T. DE. Barnes Jy Flo Dinn F. A. Dinn Earl Wheat

Social Calendar Details Debutantes and Buffets

Saturday evening Mrs. Eawin Jones hosts a baby party and buffet honoring four of the season's debutantes. A reception follows at the Bastrel Heights Methodist church and a later gathering at the Woman's Club. Attendees include Col and Mrs. C. A. Betts and Miss Lois Jean Egger with Thomas Willan Ren son.

Eawin Jones Col C. A. Betts Jooekiall Sooner Fourth Army Officers Club

Mrs Wwood Leaves for Houston Home for the Year

Mrs Wwood plans to move to Houston to live with her brother Beuron Boyd for the coming year. The departure is noted as she adjusts to new surroundings and a longer stay away from home.

Mrs. Wwood Houston Mts D. B. Wood Fee Ueusion Beuron Boyd

House Deadlock Over Rural Telephone Coop Bill in Texas

In Austin the Texas House spent the night in session over a bill allowing rural telephone cooperatives. Absent members faced arrest warrants to reach a quorum, with 83 present at dawn. The measure, supported by rural reps, would tax co-ops and limit interstate operations, while sex offense bills awaited action.

Austin Texas Highway Patrol Wembers Highway Patrol Durwood Manted House Whiteside Seymour Senate Williams Snyder Texas Con “Gress Poh Poage Waco Texas House

Fitzgerald Plans Thirty-First Operation in London Flight

In Los Angeles on February 25 1949 Gerry Fitzgerald sails to London for his thirty-first operation in four years. Doctors say a miraculous recovery from severe injuries after a 1946 Swiss plane crash may be aided by eye surgery to be performed by Dr. W B Rycroft. Fitzgerald hopes this test operation will restore sight before travel by plane to London.

Angeles Gerry Fitzgerald London Fitzgerald Los Angeles Switzerland W. B. Rycroft

Paris Police Oust Strikers

Paris police descended on small factories in Paris and the suburbs today ousting striking workers occupying the plants. No clashes were reported.

Paris Tech Tle Subiles

Pilon Fashions Week Review At Bright Shawl And Clubs

Saturday Review of Fashions lists Mrs Park Street in a black suit with passementerie pockets at the Bright Shawl, Mrs Harry Affleck in dusty rose linen with a draped skirt and linen buttons, and Mrs Pryo Luras in a white pray outfit with red velvet trim. At the Houston Officers Club Mrs Mildred Miller wears a pink blouse with a brown suit and Mrs Branisford sports a black hat with white satin blouse. At St Anthony, Mrs Sherrard wears a Windsor blue suit with a large yellow flower. Mrs Nelson in brown crepe features a flesh yoke and a small brown hat.

Durtiam McGary Saturday Review of Fashions Park Street Harry Affleck Menger Pryo Luras Bevelair Walter Grothaus Fl. Samm Houston Officers Club Mildred Miller A. M James C. Nelson

Party Honors Miss Voges at La Fonda Luncheon

A luncheon Saturday at La Fonda hosted by Miss Waldrie Glassen honored Miss Elmneda Voges, lieutenant Cameron Wiley’s associate. Guests included Mesdames Willam Classen, Kenneth Dev Sharo, Narvey Fayingcamp, R. A. Steubing, J. FR. Voigi, Howard Duckworth, Walter Classen and Misses Mary DeShazo and Marjorie Nelson.

Waldrie Glassen la Fonda Elmneda Voges Cameron Wiley Mesdames Willam Classen Kenneth Dev Sharo Narvey Fayingcamp R. A. Steubing J. FR. Voigi Howard Duckworth Walter Classen Mary DeShazo Marjorie Nelson

Tobin Held For Speeding

Edgarson reports Tobin Aerial executive Tobin was arrested Friday after a tail light stop at Buena Vista and Friests. Police say he ran a stop light, resisted arrest, and used abusive language before tire deflation and capture on N Comal av.

Edgarson Rerrel Jaik Johm Serendenda Emire Tobin Arvendando Buena Vista Friests

Texas Oil Output Slices March Allowables

AUSTIN February 29 Texas will cut March crude oil allowables to 1,944,122 barrels daily from 2,086,283 as proration spreads to all fields for 17 producing days. East Texas gains four days. districts 3 and the gulf coast lose significant share. new yardstick uses well depth and unit production to set limits amid falling demand and gasoline stocks.

Austin Fev Texan Railroad Commission East Texas Commission Ernest QC Thompson District 3 Gui Coast West Texas Texas Siufiife

Leap May Cost Mother's Life Near Milwaukee River

Irene Hirsch, 35, suffered internal injuries after leaping from a bridge with her baby son in her arms near the Milwaukee River. The infant, Fred, 13 months old, has a possible skull fracture but is expected to recover.

Ned Milwaukee River Irs Irene Hirsch Fred

War Hero Dies in Crash Near Dayton

Explosion and crash of a four engine bomber yesterday killed two airmen. Wing Commander Derek Pain of the Royal Air Force and MSgt. Darel R. Snyder of Washington, D.C. survived by parachute escape. a third man, Armstrong Paiborn, escaped with minor injuries.

Dayton Fen Derek Pain Royal Air Force London Darel R. Snyder Washington Court House Armstrong

Evacuation Near Completion After Louisiana Flood Threat

In Jonesville Louisiana on February 25 with mild weather, authorities reported evacuation of flood threatened residents in three parishes around Backwater Lake south of 1,000,000 acres. About 30,000 people affected as effort nears completion.

Jonesville Louisiana

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