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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1947
Page
2
United States signals conditional agreement to have the United Nations Security Council oversee international atomic control and world disarmament. Warden R Austin, American representative, reported discussions with Secretary of State George C Marshall and President Truman.
Austin January 30. Representative J F Ridgeway of San Antonio dropped a flood control bill for Bexar Wilson Karnes and Goliad counties in the house bill hopper. The measure would divert half of the state ad valorem taxes for 20 years to the San Antonio Canal and Conservancy District to fund flood control works and bond service. Bonds would be issued in $1000 denominations at up to 5 percent interest, payable semi annually, maturing serially in 20 years.
High officials of the Anheuser Busch company of St. Louis were expected to arrive in San Antonio by parade plane on Friday. The party includes Col. August A. Busch and Mr. and Mrs. Von Guntarddy and Mr. and Mrs. Flanigan, with reservations at the St. Anthony hotel.
Houston retained its position as the nation’s largest cotton shipping center in 1946, sending 1,020,610 bales abroad. New Orleans lagged behind with about 517,860 bales, while Cairo moved roughly 700,000 bales.
Light Want Ads present a practical method for buying selling hiring and finding services. Dial F951 for an experienced adwriter to craft concise notices and classifieds.
A Texas senate commerce committee gave a 6-0 favorable vote to the Fair Trade Act, aligning with merchants and housewives in a heated hearing. The measure would bar retailers from selling below manufacturer minimums, with other finance and public works items advancing, including a Pecos River Commission appropriation and a Dallas hospital project. Ennis to wed Lenore Claar in Philadelphia ceremony.
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