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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1947

Page

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Polar Fliers Still Missing Over South Pole Flight

Washington dispatch reports nine naval air explorers missing after a plane disappeared in the Antarctic. Garbled radio prevented full details as the Navy continues a large search, led by Rear Adm Craven, with about 4000 personnel. The missing plane carried full emergency equipment and Capt Henry Caldwell of Annapolis is aboard.

Washington Navy Naval Air Anu Iey South Pole Adm. Craven Henry H. Caldwe Annapolis

Death Sentence Of Youths Weighed

Governor Fielding L Wright will decide today whether to commute the death sentences of two young African American men, James Lewis and Charles Tradell, convicted of the murder of Harry Mekry, a lumberman. The youths pleaded for mercy as the case moved toward execution.

Jackson Wass. van Fielding L. Wright Woodville Wright Bach James Lewis Charles Tradell Harry Mekry

Weather Forecast Includes Humidity and Date Notes

Fragmented forecast mentions humidity at 60 percent and various cryptic time stamps. It references December and January periods, moon phases, and unspecified planetary or weather metrics. Predictions are unclear due to garbled OCR text but indicate daily hourly observations and zodiac or celestial notes.

Plan Board To Study Arsenal Plan Board To Study Arsenal

The Plainsing award will meet in the St. Anthony dated at noon, Monday, President L. By Fire Slated Saturday. Status of the interregional highway, proposed Coed control, the removal of San Antonio ar Stnal, and other topics will be discussed.

St. Anthony San Antonio Ar

Vegetable Market Prices Note Broad Diversity

Market listings show extensive produce pricing and crate or bushel rates for apples asparagus berries cranberries potatoes and onions among others with items labeled by origin such as Washington Oregon California and Canadian provinces. Several crates or bushels are listed with prices ranging from around 1.60 per dozen to 10 per crate and higher for specialties including avocados lemons grapes and strawberries.

Oregon Poratora Calif Golorado Idshoru Sanets Oreson Oo Crater Wash Washington Jonathan Srowers Johnson Be Ib

City News Dance Keno Hall Featuring Willette's Orchestra

Dance events listed for January at Oak Grove Hall on Nacogdoches Road with music by Al Huegie and Willette's Orchestra. Also notes Sab Tight-Jan 4th event and private party availability at the Keno Hall and 437 E Josephine.

Keno Hall E. Josephine Willett Orch Oak Grove Hall Nacogdouches Rd al Huegie Hilltop Louie Converse Alex Sully Frio City Road Kelly Field Riance

Giant-sized results from Pigmy sued outlay

The notice notes a large scale financial item described as a Pigmy sued outlay and invites inquiries via the listed Light Want advertisement channel. The brief teaser implies a public sale or financial bringabout with a contact method provided.

U S Aids Cattle Fight Amid Mexican Epidemic

U S authorities planned rapid assistance to Mexico to curb foot and mouth disease as a cold wave grips the region. Three more deaths in Mexico linked to the outbreak were reported while U S experts prepared to join Mexican veterinarians in Mexico City after weather delays blocked flights.

Utenae Mexico United States Washington Mexico City Ber Federal District U. S U.S AIS Oscar Bilores Fernando Camargo Fiores C. Fladress Bureau of Animal Industry

Houston Sets Birth Record in Forty Six

Houston registrar of vital statistics announced a new birth record of 14 731 in the city last year. The previous record was 12 311 set in 1945.

Houston Dam Aden Registrar of Vital Statistics

Wagner Act Clash Grows as Labor Strife Looms in Congress

Labor leaders and lawmakers debate the Wagner act amid Republican pressure for changes. Senator Wagner defends the act and calls for a larger, better funded federal mediation board, while Taft and Hartley urge revisions to balance protections for unions and employers. United Auto Workers chief Reuther pledges a peaceful path and wage talks near 23 12 cents, with other unions promising forthcoming negotiations at major electrical firms. Portal wage suits top $331 million, plus a Dallas case seeking millions for 3700 Texas workers.

Congress Wagner D.N Threesnan Federal Mediation Board U. S Taft R-Ohiv Senate Labor Committee Hartley R-N House Labor Committee Walter P. Reuthe United Auto Workers Reuther Washington C.I United Electrical Workers Union General Electric Westinghouse General Motors Sylvania Electric Portal To Portal Agan Dallas Texas Company Texaco Port Arthur

Union Wins At Kroehier Dallas Strike Action

A district judge denied a move to halt picketing at Kroehier Manufacturing Dallas branch. Judge Thornton ruled the activity lawful and allowed more pickets. In Chicago, 24000 union truck drivers threaten a Monday strike over wage demands as operators offer a 25 cent raise and a 40 hour week while unions seek overtime and benefits.

Chicago

Washington Roundup Tax Measure Push for Vote

The Anedfied Press reports Chairman Knutson of the House Ways and Means Committee plans to rush his tax-slashing bill to a vote with no hearings beyond testimony from the treasury secretary and tax experts. The proposal would cut taxes on incomes up to 300000 by 20 percent, with an estimated 3.35 billion reduction in 1947, while pledging no revenue loss and longer term gains from business growth. House Democrats vow to coordinate with Republicans and await Truman's state of the union message before setting a legislative path.

Knutson R-Minn House Ways and Means Congress Secretary of the Treasury Rayburn Sam Rayburn Texas Truman

Kefauver Drafts Bill to Routinely Challenge Executive Authority

Representative Kefauver of Tennessee, a Democrat, told reporters he is drafting a bill to permit Congress to summon any executive official short of the president, signaling a move to increase congressional oversight over the Truman administration.

Congress Truman Kefauver Tennessee

Rogers bill proposes cash payments for veterans terminal leave

The Rogers bill, introduced by Representative Rogers D Fla, would let veterans choose cash or bonds for terminal leave. It would allow cash upon application or keep bonds issued under current law, payable five years after issuance. Future discharges would offer cash or bonus options.

Rogers D.fla Rogers

Liberals Muster to Support Democrats in 1948

A Liberals Muster gathering under the Union for Democratic Action pressed for a liberal, New Deal oriented Democratic Party in 1948. Chester Bowles urged working within the Democratic machine, seeking liberal control while some urged a third party. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and followers backed the effort as UDA eyed a broader reform program amid new Progressive Citizens of America competition.

Washington, Jr Union For Democratic Action Willard Hotel Chester Bowles Bowles Economicstroiliver UDA Democratic Party MBS FDR Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Progressive Citizens of America New York National Citizens Political Action Committee

Friends Find Man Dead At Home

William H. Cubbage, 71, of 231 Goodrich Avenue, was found dead Friday evening in his residence after a neighbor noticed a newspaper left on the step. Authorities believe he suffered a heart attack.

William H. Cubbage Goodrich Avenue

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