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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1948

Page

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Bat Corrigan Dies Suddenly In Bexar County

Bat Corrigan 36 prominent Bexar County figure died Tuesday after collapsing in the 400 block of Baltimore avenue. Funeral services planned Friday at St Martin's Church with autopsy to be performed. Corrigan was a former justice of the peace, WWI veteran, immigration law authority, and author. He is survived by his widow and brother Ed Corrigan of Laredo.

A. Om St. Marty's Ihutch Bat Cardigai Bexar County Tiye Charles Hanaway Heme John Justice of the Peace P. Mn Baltimore Ave Bapistemorial Hospital Buck Jones Corrigan Precinct 1 Laredo Notre Date St. Edwards’ University Ed Corrigan

Polio Claims Harlingen Child in Local Hospital Ward

Alma Gutletrem, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jose Cutierrez of Harlingen, died yesterday in the Valley hospital polio ward. She was the ninth death in the ward since it opened and had been admitted last Saturday.

Polio Harlingen Edingurg Uly Alma Gutletrem Jose Cutierrez Polia Valley Hospital Erlt

ROIC Draft Quotas Studied for Fourth Army ROTC

Fourth Army area ROTC students face new draft quota rules announced by Secretary Forrestal. Deferments to limit by service branches. total ROTC enrollment across the nation 100,486 with 72,246 Army ROTC, 24,341 Air ROTC, 5,609 Navy ROTC. Fourth Army enrollment reached 8,859 across 81 schools. Juniors may be deferred under revisions while ongoing ROTC students may earn deferment as quotas allow.

WLR Forrestal Fourth Army Ifandy Hstha Handy

Legion Asks 17 Bills In Congress Session

The American Legion urged Congress to pass 17 pending bills in a special session. Fifteen affect veterans affairs including housing and social security. universal military training is the only item not referred to by President Truman. National legislative director John Thomas Taylor led the push in letters to members.

Washington American Legion Congress Trueman Yadartey Legion Munndt-Mison John Thomas ‘Taylor

Palestine danger outlined by Trinity leader at legion post

Dr. Carleton C. Allen, Trinity University religion assistant professor, told American Legion Post No. 10 listeners at the St. Anthony hotel that Palestine could become a powder keg for a new generation. He described Palestine as the western arm of the fertile crescent between Turkey and Egypt, a land bridge linking continents and a strategic channel near the Suez. He traced Jewish-Arab history, warned against the Balfour Declaration, and suggested Russia might station troops in Palestine to maintain peace if authorized by the Limited Nations.

Carleton C. Allen Trinity University American Legion Palestine

Five Vote Recheck Requests in Democratic Primary

Rechecks requested for at least five races from last Saturday's Democratic primary with Precinct 97 highlighted as a possible dispute. District Attorney William Hensley seeks a full canvass and recheck as the official tally lags. Others include Theo Simmang and Leslie Pfeiffer, with several local officials filing petitions and awaiting Wednesday completion of the canvass.

Recheck Young Omacnnes William i. Hensley van Henry Archer Grover C. Musgis

Weather Tinmidity and temperature readings across cities

Weather notes show humidity levels and temperatures for multiple locations including Tinmidity at Ttoa and Winters. July readings indicate traces of precipitation, total monthly rainfall 3.5 inches, year to date rainfall under forecast, with highs around mid 90s and lows near 60s across listed towns.

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Marine workers reject pay offer in Camden and regional ports

Reported across Camden New Jersey and neighboring ports the unionized marine workers rejected a company wage package. The dispute centers on a proposed three cent raise per hour and broader contract terms affecting Boston Baltimore New York and Hoboken facilities.

Camden N. J Americary Celeste Boston Baltimere New York

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