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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1949
Page
4
A religious essay urges love of neighbor through inner tolerance for others. It argues that private imperialism harms families and societies, and that dynamic psychology can guide religion to teach self awareness, overcome arrogance, and foster genuine giving over self interest.
The signing of a migrant work accord between Mexico and the United States was set for today. Officials expect immediate ratification by exchange of notices and a two week wait before Mexican workers can move west. The pact limits immigrant work to non discriminatory areas within Texas, removing the state from the blacklist but allowing continued county level restrictions. Official estimates project about 20 000 Mexicans to seek work in Texas under the accord.
GRAND RAPIDS July 29 Seapower strategists argued with airpower advocates at the annual Reserve Officers convention. A resolution criticizes the joint chiefs of staff for scrapping a 100 million dollar super carrier, representing 23,000 naval reserve officers. Air force delegates led by California’s William S. Neblett oppose the move, raising fears of a possible split among reservist groups. The association recently asserted itself as representative for all 1,000 reservists across services, while navy members say chiefs of other services should not veto weapons choices.
Kenneth Ishii a 24 year old Tokyo defendant testifies as cross examination begins regarding the wartime Tokyo Rose broadcasts. Six recorded wartime programs observed in Portland Oregon are to be played in court as the defense questions Ishii about his role and the government's case.
In Angeles, Marjorie Hughes widow of Frankie Carle’s son sued for divorce after four years of marriage. She testified that her husband Hughey W. Hughes stayed home playing ping pong instead of taking her out. The case ends with a divorce.
Rev Edward Downing of St Louis, council member of the National Municipal League, argues four transfers of power are needed to place government in voter control. He cites transferring from dead to living, private to public, and visible to hidden power, and praises San Antonio for examining government structure. Night and day classes end. Summer Seminar tours Detroit Fordham Georgetown and Chicago Morrison Hotel.
The 1949 Buck of Knowledge Annual notes that the Mississippi River deposits reveal the nation loses enough topsoil each year to disk a train of coal cars that would circle the globe four times.
Honolulu July 2. Hawaii moves to end a 90 day dock strike by authorizing government entry into the stevedoring business without seizing struck firms. The measure, passed in a closed special session, aims to prevent work stoppages while broadening state involvement. CIO Longshoremen vow to spread the tie up to the Pacific coast in response.
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