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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1948

Page

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Head On Collision Kills 1 in San Antonio

A head on crash near S Presa Street by San Antonio State hospital killed Ambrosio Wamilio 40 Karnes City. Jr Danald E Hunter Fr Sam Houston suffered cuts and bruises. Inquest verdict accidental death. Other injuries reported in separate Nogalitos incident.

S. Presa St. Ea San Antonio State Hospital Bexar County Sheriff's Office Ambrosio Wamilio Karnes City Baptist Memorial Hospital Danald E. Hunter Sam Houston Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan Alamo Karnest City Nogalitos Henry P. McGee S. Barker Emma Villareal Lavaca St Eva Guytierrez Callaghan Ave John Sutterland Laghland Afh Cpl Joe Thompson Ft. Sam Houston

Runoff in County Sees Candidate Confident of Votes

Fragmentary text suggests a county runoff where a candidate, possibly Vaughan, expresses confidence he can win sufficient votes from John Diltmar’s supporters to secure the office. The report references upcoming participation and political maneuvering in civil cases.

Tommage Vaughan Monday John Diltmar Bik

Bexar County Democrats Approve Most Incumbents in Runoff

In a county wide vote of 59 663 ballots Democrats in Bexar County affirmed most incumbents with only one major exception. District At large William N Henstey missed a majority by 1051 votes and will face Van Henry Archer in the August 28 runoff. Other runoffs include Justice Frank Vaughn vs John Ogden and minor office contests. New officers nominated include P C Sanders to succeed the late Judge R W B Terrell in the 37th District Court and Bond Mavis defeating Grover Morris for Democratic county chair.

Onn Democratic Ferg Unneg Staten Senate Sith Dugicial Metside Ecole Errell Dar Tess Gerhardt Willis Lyndon B. Sahm Pulian Saunders Davis WO Sonsen Revwton Wpkee James FL Astee Davie Terrell Sledae McNorl Ding Perress Beauford ii Jester Siinioank Toutons Tuverau van Henr Archer ‘Turner Ato Bivers Saray Geversl Tees Ane Aya Dlem San Beila Buiny Thompson Conunty L. Swan Tom Blakey Hageinet Uwet Matoumida Clyde Anetin Willan J. Marra Cores Carlin Moore Shoti Fuhlle Am U Engedbartt Butler Casvese Unni Vermely EL Sheppard Fur County Max Geld Bascom Giles A Carl Smith Jenna Ty We J. Truplaon Por County Coinialseli Perelne Tor Sinte Jesse Dno Dustiew Bruce Liayd Peeelnut Buick Public Instruction IBA Viare Ns Fevise Nak Jean Frayh Wadena Nate Shoremeauaieal Neale Wooddille Meier J. Kalaen Walt H. Red Kerry’Charles A Drewshane Pat Ban Fur State Resreventance Dustin Jesus i Os Yordnailer Fc Mace Ingens Iitlama Escarre Jac Ridgeway Senee Feareaentattie Din Harel & Belt Goldfaer Rencescai Jariico Freel Jonney Latimer Gilbert Kr RY Patel Aiphoner M. Ceiner Peter Gortet Bob Sundee ATO Wideman Bile Aueener Jase Cental Dugtim Breduet Ko Tolmeter CAN - Speener Rothermen Bexar County Snedar Dist. Atlv Wiliam N. Henstey Henstey van Henry Archer Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughn John N. Ogden Ogden Vaughn John H. Dittmar Gilbert Kravitz Peter Corzell S.C Ian” Cain B. B. Brotherman P. C. Sanders R. W. B.terrell 37Th District Court Davis Bond Mavis Grover C. Morris Bexar Coury Bob Garcia Melvin Kessler George Wideman Hila Fischer Oscar Verstuyft R. A. Magnus R. L. Reader

Solon Wolcott questions Truman on price reduction pledge

Representative Shaitman Wolcott of Michigan, a member of the House Banking Committee, says he is not convinced President Truman is serious about lowering prices. He argues the administration is likely committed to high prices until after the election and would use existing powers to reduce costs if desired.

Washington Shaitman Wolcott R.mich House Truman Wolcott

Women Vets Elect President in Cleveland

Miss Ethel L. Wing of Milwaukee a former major in the Women's Army Corps is chosen as president of the WAC and Veterans group at the close of its second annual convention in Cleveland. The election occurred yesterday during the convention proceedings.

Cleveland INS Ethel L. Wing Milwaukee Women's Army Corps WAC Veterans arEn

Arms talks hinge on peace with Germany and Japan

The United Nations commission on conventional armaments abandoned further regulation efforts, approving a British American resolution that peace must be achieved with Germany and Japan before arms can be effectively controlled. Russia and the Soviet Ukraine voted against the majority.

Lake Success United Nations Commission On Germany Japan Russia Soviet Ukraine

Two Jap Officers Sentenced for Ensign Thomas Beheading

Two former Japanese naval officers were sentenced to death by hanging and two others to 40 years in prison for the beheading of Ensign Arthur Thomas of Savannah Georgia. Thomas was killed after being shot down over Jikai island in the Ryukyus in April 1945.

Arthur Thomas Savannah Thomas Jikai Island Ryukyus

Constitution giant plane crosses U S in record time

The XR 60 Constitution, 184000 pounds, completed a 2600 mile flight from Moffett Field California to Patuxent Naval Air Station Maryland in 10 hours 19 minutes. Built by Lockheed as a naval transport at 27000000 dollars, it carries 92 seats on the upper deck and 3750 cubic feet of cargo space below. The navy has not yet accepted either giant plane and notes the XC 99 and B 36 bomber are heavier.

Patuxent Naval

Weather data and tourist forecast snippets from Aransas Pass

The report lists humidity, precipitation totals, and river or coastal readings for Aransas Pass area, with sun and moon times, wind direction and speed, and high and low temperatures. A second section shows regional forecast notes for tourists, listing high low temperatures for multiple cities and light advertising text.

D. N Aransas Amarillo Cheyenne del Ri al Helena Mont Houston Los Angeles Memphis

Globe Circling B-29s Land at Aden in Arabia

Three American B-29s completing a world circuit landed at Aden in southern Arabia this morning. Their route included a hop from Tripoli, Libya, as they continued their globe circling mission.

Arabia Aden Globe Tripoli Libia

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