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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1947
Page
2
Mark Merit argues that pre inventory sales ads prompt a broader audit of business conduct. He notes customer courtesy is returning as the driver in retail, with clerks and staff regaining focus on service. He urges firms to maintain courtesy to boost consumer experience and profits, offering a 96 page booklet upon request.
At Texas A and M College a call for commission reissuance is open but only a few cadets have applied. About 10 percent of seniors intend to resign unless all 12 demands are met, while a 3 am to 4 am meeting yielded no public statements. A second meeting will be held. officials say cadets must apply individually.
The 65 member Thomas Jefferson High band under Kenneth Emery will join 63 other high school music groups at the Victorian Virginia music festival on Victoria Junior Village campus in February. Thirty three bands, 28 choruses and orchestras plus a drama act and a bugle corps from 38 schools will compete. No awards but each group will receive critique from field judges.
Houston January 31 Baylor University plans to award President Truman an honorary degree on March 4 sparking a split within the Texas General Baptist convention. Critics led by W L Shruthlesworth and M Rhoades condemn the move and warn it will not end the controversy. Baylor trustee Podes supports staying with the convention and backing its decision, while noting he was not consulted on the degree.
England Jan 31 Harold Norman who plays Macduff in the Oldham Repertory Players Macbeth production was wounded on stage when Foy Anthony Oakley as Macduff delivered a forceful thrust. Norman staggered off with a five inch knife wound in the abdomen.
Cadman’s will leaves about a third of an estate near $100,000 for the musical education of a protege. Pianist Edward Marsh, 18, receives $75 monthly during a trust until age 21, then a third of the income from Cadman’s composition penalties. A probate hearing occurred in Superior Court today.
Police reported a burglary at the Lone Star cafe on 741 South Flores Street. A thief took 350 dollars in cash and three watches, while a damaged jukebox, a phonograph table, a ciparet machine and a desk were among the items strewn at the scene. A watch with a missing strap was found nearby, suggesting an earlier attempt to flee.
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