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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
1
Dr Louis A Warren Lincoln authority and director of the Lincoln Foundation will address Highland Park Lions and speak at Peacock Military Academy at 10 30 Friday. Warren, who spoke at Fort Sam Houston, has a collection exceeding 7400 Lincoln volumes.
An old time medical ad promises fast stomach and digestion relief with Dr Ware's Black Powder Tablets. Claims include doctor prescription status and a money back guarantee, urging readers to buy at druggists.
County Judge Janes J. Anderson strong opposed to plans by Commissioner Sam Bennett to dispense with the county farm. Bennett aims to rent or sue the farm, with proceeds to hire additional jail guards. Anderson cited 1946 farm outputs totaling 4799 dollars in feed and food crops and 21160 gallons of milk delivered to the Home for the Aged, tuberculosis colony, and Home for Boys, valued at 7740 dollars at 314 cents per gallon, noting county savings vs the farm budget.
Radio program honors Father Tranchese 30, of Brooklyn Avenue, arraigned on charges tied to a stolen car. Bonds set at 1000 and 1500 dollars. Priest credited with securing a 4 million federal housing grant for Guadalupe parish and leading to 1183 housing units. He receives a jewel from Coca Cola official in a broadcast spanning multiple regions.
Willard Kettiewen, just discharged from the army, reports a rough welcome back when two Black men accosted him in the 300 block of North Cherry Street. They forced him at knifepoint into Gallagher's alley, robbed him of $160, and left him unconscious. A taxi driver later picked up a coatless man in a green shirt near the Gunter hotel corner, who ordered the car to Kelly Field and then produced a pistol before the passenger fled. The cab was found abandoned in the 600 block of Main Avenue.
Thieves broke into Cj Razaldua bar at 126 Obregon Street by a small transom opening. They carried out four cases of beer one case of wine twelve cartons of cigarets and seven dollars in cash before fleeing. Police suspect a young helper aided the burglary.
Manuel Ramos, operator of Victory Cleaners at 3505 West Commerce Street, reported a thief reached through a broken window and stole three pairs of trousers valued at 30 dollars. The hoe used belonged to Ramos.
A sack containing 137 dollars in cash and 153 dollars in checks was stolen from the filling station of R. C. Gaines at 1703 North New Braunfels Avenue, the station owner reports. Mrs. Guy Hughes of 127 Meadow Jane reports a radio stolen from her car parked on Broadway near 2400 block.
Two theft charges were filed Thursday in Justice of the Peace court against Henry Menchaca of 210 Crosby Street Pasadena California. The report also notes a moderate earthquake recorded at 8 04 today in California with unspecified distance and direction.
Weather Garis reports three day and monthly totals with highs and lows for many cities. January total inches, past 24 hours, and year to date are noted along with tides, sunset times, and moon phase. City readings include wind, pollen, and temperature forecasts for tourists across a wide regional list.
San Antonio reports 13,265 births and 3,614 deaths in 1946. Polio deaths fell from 1945 levels. traffic accidents caused five deaths in 1948. Murders rose from 39 in 1845 to 50 in 1946. Personal crisis reports declined from 35 to 27.
Thousands throng St Marys Street for Kenny Detmar film Its A Joke Son premiere. Rubi n M C Benny introduces Hollywood and Broadway stars Lois Andrews Peggy Ryan Jane Darwell Una Merkel June Lockhart Sheila Ryan, Jimmie Cross. Stars arrived by special bus with police escort after a 9 p m press breakfast and hospital visit.
Pension fund balance on hand for fire and police retirement stood at 21 878 23 as of December 93 1966, per the annual state statement from Commissioner P L Andersons office. The increase over the 1948 balance was about 1200. Funds received in 1946 included donations 15 parking meters 32 958 28 payroll deductions 19 492 redeposited pension checks 450 pension fund payments 120 and back tax collections.
Col. C. C. Patterson announced the next annual convention of the Texas Veterinarians Association will be held in San Antonio in January 1948. The event, expected to draw about 2000 delegates, was selected Wednesday at the Houston convention. Patterson, manager of the chamber of commerce conventions bureau, announced the decision Thursday.
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