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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1950

Page

7

Tabulating Posts Open At San Antonio General Depot

Tabulating machine operators are needed at the San Antonio General depot. Salaries range from $2650 to $3120 yearly. Employment is in the machine records branch handling alphabetic and numerical tabulating machines and related tasks. Requires one year experience with plugboard wiring or setting control pins on 13M machines. info through civilian personnel office on New Braunfels Ave or at the federal building.

San Antonio General Depot New Braunfels Ave Federal

Blast rocks Terre Haute in early morning explosion

A gasoline storage tank explosion in Terre Haute Indiana caused extensive property damage in the city center and a fire that destroyed a Mid Continent Petroleum storage plant. A truck driver was injured minorly while two prowlers were seen atop a tank. investigators found no suspects.

Terre Haute Ind Lark Mid- Continent Petroleum Co Daryl Lee Terre Heute al Tani Lanka Nmicuit Atee Lee

Fourth Army duo to attend library convention in Cleveland

Li Colonel H. E. Brooks special services officer and Miss Mary J. Carter librarian will represent the Fourth Army at the American Library Association convention in Cleveland beginning Sunday. Brooks will preside at the Armed Forces Librarians luncheon Tuesday and Miss Carter will serve as official consultant on Army Library service.

San Antonio Woman Earns Texas Tanking Certificate

Mrs. Page Hutchinson of San Antonio became the second Texas woman to hold a graduate certificate from the American Institute of Tanking. She received the award from the institute’s local chapter and also earned standard aid certificates for completing required courses. Hutchinson serves as secretary to National Bank of Commerce president Robert D. Barclay, while Emory Morse, manager of the Commerce facility at Lackland AFB, also earned the graduate certificate.

Page Hutchinson San Antonio Texas American Institute of Tanking Institute Icates Hutchinson Robert D. Barclay Naional Bank of Commmerce Emory Morse Naional Bank of Commerce Lackland Afb

Light ad placement notice in 71231 area

A brief want ad entry references placing a simple "Light" advertisement in the 71231 locality. The message conveys a straightforward request for ad insertion without additional details or dates. No names, prices, or organizations are provided in the readable text.

New Housing Demands Felt as War Limitation Bites

New housing demand, tied to wartime conditions, appears in stores already enjoying the home building ban. Buyers rush to beat price rises, aided by war mobilization fears. Analysts warn this surge could be temporary and fade as future demand weakens. Higher materials costs and taxes may tighten the market, while financing shifts could deter potential buyers.

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Pipeline Project OK'd by Federal Power Commission

The federal power commission approved two companies to build a Texas to California natural gas pipeline delivering about 150 million cubic feet daily. He Paso Natural Gas Co will invest around 44.25 million dollars and Pacific Gas and Electric Co around 7.8 million for facilities.

Washington INS Federal Com Tuigskm Texas California San Francisco

Miss Williamson to represent San Antonio in Miss Texas

Wanda Williamson of 304 Kendalla Avenue was chosen as Miss San Antonio in the 1050 state contest. She will compete in the Miss Texas pageant at Landa Park New Braunfels August 4 and 5, with the winner going to Miss Amelia in Atlantic City. Williamson was selected at the Kit Kat Klub Priddy evening, sponsored by the junior chamber of commerce. sponsor Streit Plumbing and Utilities. Runner up was Donna Dale, sponsored by Graril Home and Lard Ware store.

San Antonio Wanda Williamson Kendalla Ave New Braunfels Landa Park inAtlantic City Williamson Junior Chamber of Commerce Streit Plumbing and Utilities Donna Dale Graril Home and Lard Ware

Students Win Contest at State Essay Event

Two Incarnate Word High School students won a state wide Hermanists of Texas essay contest announced Saturday. Elizabeth Jansing and Jaci Braden shared top honors with Jansing receiving 150 dollars and Braden 50 dollars for essays on The Goal of All Fraternalists.

Bevin Starts Holiday From Hospital Stay

London January reports Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin, who left hospital after two rectal surgeries, will take a week holiday at Eastbourne on the channel coast. The item notes his absence from duties and mentions light entertainment and other contemporary notices in the issue.

London Jwy Ernest Bevin Eastbourne Channel

Husband Held in Death in Long Beach

Long Beach New York July 15 authorities questioned lifeguard John A Daly about the death of his wife Gertrude Daly 30 mother of four who was found dead in their home. Police said the couple argued and Mrs Daly screamed prompting neighbors to call police. Daly is identified as an insurance company employee who works weekends as a lifeguard.

Long Beach N. Y Wausau County John A. Daly New Yorke Insurance Company Daly Gertrude

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