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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1942

Page

9

Cotton Drop Probe Sought By Senators Over Mail Suspect Fraud

Senator Bankhead says a New York forecasting concern predicted a sharp drop in the cotton market and mailed offers to sell its forecasts across the South. He claims many dumped cotton, pushing prices down, and a group of cotton state senators demands a Post Office Department probe into possible mail fraud.

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Two Goats and a Draft Inquiry Echo Odd Clues

Raymond South and Arthur Villaareal questioned local youths about draft registration. A youth gave an inconclusive answer, directing them to a house with goats tied outside. Separately, a truck overturn on Rockport road injures five Negro passengers, driver listed as Geronimo Ytuarte.

Raymond South Sheriff's Department Artihur Villaareal Tront Rockport Road Geronimo Ytuarte Sheriff's Office

State Abstracts Condensed for Sale by Land Commission

Bascom Giles announced the State abstracts have been condensed into eight volumes and will be sold in Austin under a new law. Real estate interests have expressed a need for such a publication.

State Land

600-Pound Baby Hippopotamus Dies at Zoo

Memphis reports the nine month old hippo, the ninth offspring of Venus and Adonis, died at Ovyerton Park from a blood chok on his heart. The parents survive five other offspring in the American zoo system.

Memphis Tenn Venus Adonis Hippopatamus Ovyerton Park Ian

Baritone to Feature Radio Program

A radio program presents baritone and cast members in excerpts from The Student Prince with Jean Tennyson and Dan Peerre. George Seba conducts as Marine favorites and Glenn Miller’s Moonlight Serenade are highlighted with a prize of records for Marines. Additional segments include Keen Working and other musical pieces, plus editorials on war production read by narration.

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Grass Fire Threat Spurs City Advisory

A garbled local notice warns that grass and weed fires rise with dry conditions and urges residents to curb ignition near homes. The fire department plans enhanced monitoring and enforcement, with Chief cautions about hot days and quick, coordinated response.

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