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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1950

Page

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Flamingo quarrel stirs San Antonio director storm

Bred Stark, the San Antonio zoo director, vents after Miami papers question his flamingo knowledge. Reports say 500 flamingos in a Texas exhibit were observed and largely fenced in, with experts noting artificial nesting areas. Stark criticizes critics, cites gun film buzz and rising theater attendance as signs of public interest.

Stark San Antonio Miami Hialuah Florida Angus Uleah Aoie Stark

Horoscope Forecasts and Miscellany From Unclear Source

The text presents a jumbled horoscope style listing zodiac signs and dates with generic blessings and cautions. It references planetary influences, spiritual guidance, and personal conduct, urging prayer, charity, and devotion while noting scattered, unclear entries across dates and signs without coherent event details.

Why Won't My Baby Sleep This Season

Letters to Myrtle Meyer Eldred explain baby sleep troubles and offer practical advice. Parents are urged to respect the child’s sleep rhythms, provide a firm straight bed, avoid overclothing, manage feeding and fatigue, and use gentle cooling and fan guidance.

Myrtle Meyer Tim Outen Myrtle Mercy Eldred

Delay in Dam Job Hit

Hidalgo County Water District No 6 deplores the long delay in Falcon dam construction across the Rio Grande. The 1948 contract promised dam instruction in 1943, with bids not yet called. Copies of the resolution will be sent to President Truman, Secretary Acheson, and other officials.

Hidalgo County Water District No. 6 Falcon Dam Rio Grande Valley Rio Grande Truman State Acheson Eugene M. Gacxiwin Sala

Mirror of Your Mind on Family Roles and Child Development

The piece argues that placing the mother first harms children by widening the gap with the father, urging balanced affection. It notes children seek adult pleasures, dislike interference, and that sons often imitate the father or an idealized older brother based on parental warmth and guidance.

Haley

Korea Plan Claims U S Gave South Korea Heavy Gear

Brig. Gen. William L. Roberts says the United States supplied South Korea with heavy equipment but no combat air force, no tanks and no heavy artillery to deter a northern attack. He notes South Korea believed defense lay in the lines and defends the South’s soldierly vigor while criticizing the civilian leadership.

Los Angeles William L. Roberts U. S Korea Nori Korea Roberts Washingt Nereah

City News Dance Sat Julydi at Basard

Velen Vewinana Sons hall hosts a Saturday event with music by the Rythm Aces and Texar Tophanas. Public invited for an 8 pm night at Ss. Mary's al. venue, advance notices list 2081 E. Commerce Basard.

Tawein E. Commerce Basard Velen Vewinana Sons Ss. Mary's Rythm Aces Texar Tophanas

UN to Halt Aggression Amid Korean Conflict Push

UN officials indicate leading member states will deploy ground troops for Korea. MacArthur appeals for wider international military support as Britain, Canada, France, Australia, India, Pakistan, Brazil, Argentina and others consider enlarging air, naval, and land contributions. Lie notes mediation only after peace is restored and North Korea withdraws to the 38th parallel. The June Security Council resolution remains binding and must be followed.

Lake Success N.Y INS MacArthur Lake Sutuesy Korea Seey Lie Britain Canada France Australia India Pakistan Brazil Argentina Russia 38Th Parallel Hig Security Council

Marian Martin Pattern Book Offer Sparks Fashion Sale

A vintage advertisement invites readers to order the Marian Martin Pattern Book featuring patterns for slips, shirts, and summer styles. It promises complete sew charts, sizes 12 to 20, and step by step instructions. Send 25 cents per pattern to Marlan Martin at The Light Pattern Department in San Antonio.

Waputton Shaule Marlan Martin San Antonio Pexas Marian Martin

Wishing Well puzzle hints fortune by name letters

A 1943 puzzle by Willem d Miter explains a daily numeric game. Count letters in the first name, subtract 4 if six or more, or add 3 if fewer. The resulting key guides checks across a rectangle, reading a hidden message. Distributed by Kise Featmras.

Conyolan Willem d. Miter Kise Featmras Fne

Weather Map Shows Showers Across Regions Tonight

The U S Weather Map indicates showers and thunderstorms tonight from the Mississippi westward to the Rockies with light rain along the Washington coast.

Salitheart Rockies Washington

Weather fragment with scattered figures and notes

Fragmentary weather story lists various numbers and times with partial phrases. Mentions days, rates, and locations in unclear context, making it difficult to identify a clear forecast or region.

Red Tanks Cross Kum in Korean War Drive

North Korean vanguard infantry penetrated south of the Kum, establishing a foothold near Samgyo as UN forces, led by MacArthur, fought to repel the bridgehead. American and Australian air power supported the 24th Infantry amidst enveloping enemy movements threatening Taejon and Pusan rail lines.

Iin MaeArthur Ceommunique MacArthur South Korea Kum Samgyo Kuin Kungjo Nes Taejon 24Th Infantry Kongju Rich Sameyo Thirty Eighth Parallel 6Th Division Yesan Kum Crossing Puyo Taejong Hank Chochiiwon-Chuingju Chochiwon Sun 15Th Alvisions China Manchuria Tanyang Pusan Taegu Aimerica Pusan Taegu-Taejon

Youth faces charges in death of 11 year old Margaree Jean Smith

In Windsor Ontario a high school youth, David Carswell, 18, was arraigned on attempting to procure abortion linked to the death of 11 year old Margaree Jean Smith. Her body was recovered from the Detroit River by two fishermen. A hearing was set for July 19 with no plea entered.

Windsor Margareef Jean Smith He -Deliall Rive David Carswell Margaret Qaroner Mills Hoge

Back at Kelly AFB after West Coast shakedown flight

The world's largest military transport returned to Kelly AFB California on Saturday after a test flight to the west coast and back. Chief mechanic Fredrick Bell led the flight as pilot, circling the city before ending at Kelly Friday afternoon.

Bride Elect Party Honors Susie Scott at Pottery Shower

Bride elect Susie Scott was guest of honor at a Saturday pottery shower hosted by Miss Sanet Heeweek in White Tlawets decorated with greenery. About 50 guests attended as Miss Tinke Cocke arrived from Fort Worth after a Havoe party for college girls. Dr Dorothy Brewer to host backyard supper for Dr and Mrs Graham Milburn newly returned from Rochester Minnesota with friends expected.

Susie Scott Sanet Heeweek White John P.scott Tinke Cocke Worth Miss Leonard Sweet Bunay College Cocke Miss Jack Grubbs Tulsa Frances Tewes Libby Renick Dorothy Brewer Graham Milburn Rochester Minn

Marriage of Miss Lucila Thornton and William Marden

Social calendar notes the marriage at 8 40 p m in Christ Episcopal Church of Miss Lucila Thornton to William Marden followed by a reception at her parents home Mr and Mrs William Tobin Thornton and Mr and Mrs James Sloss. Also a swimming party at Oak Hill Country Club honoring Miss Roselle Blaine Maxwell and her fiancé Curtis Theodore Braun with a barbecue supper at their home.

Lucila Thornton William Marden William ‘Tobin Thornton James Sloss Oak Hille Country Club Mise Roselle Blaine Maxwell Curtis Theodore Braun

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