05 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
1
A description details a life saving air device for aircraft usage. It explains lines attached to a pilot's belt and chair that trigger ejection and automatic parachute release. The system fires in flight with short acceleration and avoids blackouts by brief action.
In Henmosa Beach California on June 5 Mae Marsh, famed for a 1915 role in The Birth of a Nation, attracted attention beyond cinema with her paintings. The county library opened a spring art show featuring her work and other details, spotlighting her artistic talent and public interest.
In a county budget session the commission considered aiding the city hospital if funding could be found. Davis and Reade proposed quick consideration, while Roarke and others noted the county budget was already set with seven months left. Hospital needs, including equipment and services, were debated amid discussions of advertising and charity care.
The Texas Federation Business and Professional Women’s clubs gather in Amarillo with Miss Pauline Mandigo and Miss Marguerite Audison among speakers. Activities include a 430 pm registration Friday at Plaza Hotel, a Friday banquet, and a schedule through Sunday with presentations on aging discrimination and related topics.
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt said Russian diplomacy is irritating yet will not block peace, while addressing a Jackson Day dinner at the Biltmore Bowl. She argued Russia may delay and haggle for its own interests despite a shared pursuit of peace.
Midshipman James W. Hawthorne of Greenwind, Connecticut, won nine prizes in a colorful frigate parade at the Naval Academy. David H. Swenson Jr. of Taylor, Texas, received the superintendent’s commendation, plus the Class of 87 sword for officer qualities, and other awards for seamanship and conduct.
City license and dues department Thursday accepted 726020 checks from Yellow Cab for 20 license per cab. City Attorney T B Dobbs ruled the check could be refunded if cab licensing changes. State law allows 2 percent of gross cab receipts as an alternative.
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