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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1948

Page

5

Etheridge praises U.S. prestige abroad during European tour

Etheridge told the San Antonio Lions club that in nine European countries common people are deeply religious, oppose war, and reclaim land. He praised British land use and warned of impending land and resource scarcity, criticized Labor and socialism, and cited Britain’s wartime shortages. He noted Europe’s ruined cities, Luxembourg’s Patton grave venerated as a shrine.

Rom Etheridge San Antonio Lions Club Etheridge United States England Moselle Contintal Lie British Isles Britain Europe Teint Etheridge Uwisted Essen Frankfurt Nassel Motterdam George Patton Luxembourg Patton

Boos and cheers erupt at council hospital debate

The San Antonio council session featured boos when Mayor Cockrell and Commissioner Callaghan clashed over hospital funding and operation. A proposed equal financing plan with the county, a hospital system, and city transfer were debated as supporters urged reopening Green hospital and its budgetary future.

iContinuer Cockrell Callaghan Alario Heights Terrell'Wells Almes Park Cockrells Ff Callaghan

Inflation Hits Washington as Congress Convenes

Washington on July 22 news reports rising prices on the agenda as President Trutman plans to address Congress when it reconvenes Monday. The issue also appears in the House restaurant menu, where prices for a plate rose about 15 percent from six to seven cents.

Washington Trutman Congress House

Weather shuts out sun as heat tops Texas readings

Clouds shielded much of Texas from the sun with scattered thundershowers forecast for western regions. Presto remained the hottest at 109 degrees, while Wink reported 104 degrees as records stood Thursday and Friday.

Texas West Texas Presigo Wink

Israel Truce Shaky Amid Reports and Air Raids

Cairo reported air raid sirens and anti aircraft fire with unclear raid occurrence. Damascus claimed Zionist forces attacked Tell Aziziyat, killing 27 Jews. A Jewish plane raid on Baniyas caused minor casualties. Syria protested to the UN over alleged truce violations while Palestine sectors noted the second truce was being observed.

Cairo Damascus Tell Aziziyat Baniyas United Nations Palestine

Temporary Privies Under Scrutiny For Large Projects

R L Marvel head of the sanitary division ordered inspectors to tighten oversight of temporary worker privies on big construction sites. He said they need not meet full city ordinances for permanent facilities but must be fly proof and odor controlled to address numerous resident complaints.

Cockrell R. L. Marvel Sanitary Division Its Health Department Marvel Nealy

Horse Found in Pound Seeks Owner in 100 Block Ware Blvd

City pound master William Neunhoffer aims to return a sorrel mare found Wednesday afternoon in the 100 block of Ware Blvd. The well kept horse will be boarded 12 days and then auctioned if no owner comes forward.

William Neunhoffer City Pound Neunhoffer Ware Blvd

Trade Week Draws Mexicans to August Event

More than 200 inquiries from Mexico arrived Thursday at the chamber of commerce regarding Trade Week set for August 8 9 and 10. Elmer A Elmar, chairman of the foreign relations committee, said 33 inquiries were received Thursday morning. Dittmar noted the committee will greet Mexican merchants at the meeting. Advertisements about Trade Week ran in Mexican newspapers by the city advertising commission.

Mexico Chamber of Commerce Elmer A. Elmar Chamber Motning Dittmar City Advertising Commission

Townsend Urges Plan to Swing Votes for Wallace Party

Dr Francis E Townsend told the Henry Wallace third party platform committee that adopting his plan for aged sick and disabled insurance would win millions of votes in November He spoke during the committee session amid other campaign notes and Light Want Ads hint at job classifications in the day’s paper

Chivavelphta Francis E. Townsend Henry Wallace Townsend Third Party

Woman Hurt After 10-Block Police Chase and Crash

A station wagon fleeing police in a 10 block pursuit crashed in the 1600 block of Highland. Mrs Benny Ruth Hallinan was treated at Santa Rosa hospital for pelvic injuries and facial lacerations. Patrolman Saenz found burglary tools in the vehicle. Howard Hallinan and Tom Hopkins were held for investigation. Hopkins was arrested at his sister’s home in the 800 block of Fair Ave.

Highland Blvd Benny Ruth Hallinan San Francisco St Santa Rosa Hospital Mr. Saenz Warwick Blvd S. Presa ~St Howard Hallinan R. D. Allen Tom Hopkins Queen's Et Fair Ave Hopkins Saenz Hallinan Allen

Dixiecrats to Meet in Atlanta

Jackson Mississippi dispatch reports rebel Democrats plan a Saturday meeting in Atlanta to chart a campaign against President Truman over civil rights. Governor Fielding Wright of Mississippi said Thurmond would attend, with Wright named as Thurmond’s running mate by the states’ rights group at Birmingham.

Jackson Miss Atlanta Tru- Man Fielding v. Wright Mississippi J Strom Thurmond South Carolina Wright Thurmond

Negro policy criticized at district attorney rally

Van Henry Arener charged that incumbent William N. Hensley opposed negroes and sat on criminal juries during a county rally at Douglas School Wednesday night. J M Parrish presided. speakers included Valmo Bellinger Archie Johnson and Rev J M Taylor pledging support for the ticket. Leslie Pfeiffer assailed Dickison over not listing $200 000 400 property on the tax roll. Sheriff Owen Kilday claimed greater peace officer experience versus Charles Bond, who was said to be backed by Hensley to oust Kildays. Lanier School rally slated for Thursday night.

van Henry .Arener Camapale William N. Hensley Bexar County Douglas School J. Mo Parrish Valmo Bellinger Archie Johnson J._M. Taylor Joe Stalin Henry Wallace Woodville Rogers Rogers Kilday Leslie Pfeiffer P. E. Dickison Sam Bennett R. L. Reader A. J. Ploch

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