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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1950
Page
6
Washington officials announce a government contract for three million emergency ration packets. The U S Army will supply compact meals assembled under field conditions with 500 calorie value per unit. Each ration includes meat, cookies, chewing gum, coffee, sugar, a spoon, water tablets, and a heating packet.
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Mayor and officials propose a September festival at the county coliseum to foster trade and cultural ties with Mexico. Proceeds would fund a tubercular clinic, with Mexican Tourism officials promising extensive entertainment features. A friendship commission headed by White seeks business and military contacts to support the initiative.
Tokyo reports Allied air strikes behind front lines as Gen. MacArthur notes limited bombings and strafing aimed at disrupting enemy ground advances. Despite losses, North Korea maintains supply routes via back roads and occupies about 300 troops near tanks. Bridges over the Hap River near Seoul face damages as pilots report four key bridges under attack and a lull in enemy air opposition.
Funeral service for John W. Canfield will be held at 4 pm Wednesday at Porter Loring chapel in Houston. Survivors include wife Ester, sister Mrs. Sparks, nephews Porter and Loring, and niece Gerlindy Randle. He was a native of Austin and a veteran of the Spanish American War. Died Monday in Waco Sparks, Houston area.
In Wilmington Q and surrounding area, farmer Eugene Schatler reports discovering an unusually large egg laid by a bird. He claims the egg is about the size of a large hen egg and notes the specimen seems exceptionally unusual for the species involved. Local observers are skeptical but curious about the claim.
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