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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1946
Page
8
Senator W. Lee O'Daniel of Texas said he is giving consideration to entering the gubernatorial race amid heavy mail urging him to campaign. He is visiting his daughter Mrs Mollie O'Daniel Wrather in Dallas where visitors urged a campaign.
The Veterans Administration promised to expedite late government checks. Beginning Friday, representatives will visit field offices to interview veterans personally about subsistence al jawanee delays and resolve the issues.
Henry McLemore argues that constant truth telling would disrupt politics and personal life. He cites George Washington’s era, spy fears, dentistry, and modern officials, noting that truth in large doses would fuel chaos in the city and nation alike.
Mission and Edinburg ask the war department for an interim permit to use Moore field as a temporary civilian airport. Mayor Logan Dutean of Mission and the Kelty airport committee disclose Army engineers have acknowledged the cities’ request. Negotiations also began to appoint an airport manager and coordinate with air lines for the former army base.
Fishing cruiser Anaconda valued at £6000 was wrecked when forced ashore by heavy seas at Redondo Beach. Three men swam ashore unharmed after the vessel was practically destroyed yesterday.
In a mass reception for diplomats and cardinals at the Vatican, Pope Pius XII urged a just and solid peace that guarantees a tolerable life for all. He warned peace will require time and effort and asked diplomats to aid by improving communications between nations and assisting exiles. The address closed the ceremonies for the creation of 32 new cardinals.
The body of Gerana Olivarez, 43, of Weslaco, was found near McAllen yesterday. County Patrolman A. J. Wilson said Olivarez apparently was struck by a vehicle.
A diesel powered three seat flying craft is set to debut in Long Beach California. The model reportedly uses 1 cent fuel and is claimed to deliver efficient cruising performance. L M Barton spokesman for the designers said the 235 pound engine is mounted in a three place configuration and the vessel completed a two and a half hour test on three gallons of fuel. The Stinson Voyager was mentioned as a comparison in the unveiling context.
The engine described as air cooled with 130 horsepower and opposed cylinders was publicly flown for the first time. The inventor noted fans and air cooling as key features during the demonstration in San Antonio.
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