VA Renames Kerr Hospital After Legion Dispute
Washington June 5 Veterans Administration has dropped use of the name Legion Texas and now calls the tubercular hospital Kerrville hospital. The change, protested by the American Legion, followed a quarrel between a VA superintendent and the Legion post occupying hospital space and property. The national Legion headquarters says a new VA hospital manager ordered the change, while the Legion seeks to preserve the Legion name and post. Further details pending.
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Suevial
Washington
Veterans Administration
Legion de Legion
Texas
Kerrville Hospital
American Legion
Legion
Kerrville
Paul J
Kilday
San
Antonio
Senate
Washington National
Post Office
Philadelphia
Legion Hospital
VA Yolls
March Flays Shivers in Texas Governor Bid
Canton Texas March 9 candidate March pressed his old age pension plan in a radio prepared speech and accused Shivers of blocking a constitutional amendment to lift the $95 million welfare ceiling. He charged Shivers as main reason Texas seniors lack higher pensions and blamed oil firms for pushing the ceiling.
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Canton
Texas
Jame
Cov
Shivers
March
Maxch
Army Chief Wins Medal at Notre Dame Laetare Ceremony
Gen. J Lawton Collings army chief received Notre Dame s Laetare medal from President John J Cavanaugh following the university s commencement. The citation praised his life as a professional soldier dedicated to peace and his exemplary character as a Catholic husband and father. Penn State s football captain Owen Dougherty from Dunmore Pa plays right field for the baseball team.
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South Bend
Tid
University of Notre Dame
J. Lawton Colling
Lath
John J. Cavanaugh
Notre Dame
Colling
Penn State
Owen Dougherty
Dunmore Pa
Fall Apparel Market Showcases San Antonio Trade Area
Prosperous conditions in the San Antonio trade region show through the fall apparel market opening. At the Gunter hotel 96 wholesalers and manufacturers exhibited goods as retailers crowd in from area cities. The market week, led by William H. Arlitt Jr., runs through Tuesday with A. Hamilton Chute addressing attendees.
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San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
William H. Arlitt Jr
A. Hamilton Chute
University of Texas
Byrd Opposes Foreign Aid Authorization in Senate Fight
Sen. Byrd of Virginia urged a hardened national defense and opposed the administration’s proposed 1.2225 billion foreign aid authorization. He, as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said arming foreign nations is a waste of money and will oppose funding to bolster defenses against communism.
Naval bases not essential say US admiral
Vice Admiral Arthur W. Radford said the United States does not need naval bases in Japan and could operate from Guam and Pearl Harbor with mobile supply ships. He argued the Pacific fleet, boosted by carrier jets, is adequate for immediate tasks, a view at odds with some leaders who favor postwar Japanese bases for security. Radford is in Tokyo with General MacArthur.
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Tokyo
Adm
Arthur W. Radford
U. S
Japan
Yokosuka
Guam
Pearl Harbor
Radford
Pacific
Anita
Mcarthur
Galveston Normal Again After Record Rain
Galveston endured the heaviest rain in 50 years with 14.24 inches flooding the city on Saturday. By late Saturday afternoon the waters drained, cleanup in a park finished yesterday, and normal conditions return to the resort town. Scattered showers forecast for western central plains, upper Mississippi valley, North Dakota and Florida with warmer temperatures nationwide.
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Galveston
Central Plains
South Plains
Mississippi Valley
North Dakota
Florida
Weather and damage reports mix with tourism notices and forecasts
A storm caused at least 500000 dollars in damage with a 9000 hour rain and winds affecting the island city. streets, merchants counts place damages around 400000. no deaths reported. The rest describes tourism promotions, comic page previews, and a compilation of humidity, temperature, precipitation, and tide data across multiple cities with various times and forecasts.
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Charles H. Ochler
Ani
Beaumont
Beantiviite
Blondie
Maggie
Jiggs
Flash Chevenny
Wyo
Gordon
the Phantom
Puck
del Rin
Bate
Paso
Galveston
Elena
Cautsauville
Ike
Rittle Teak Ser
Los Angeles
Viess
Memphis
New Orlean
New York
Oklahoma
Aransas Pass
San Ancrla
San Antonia
Ficency
Shreveport
Titternaria
Igus
Williston
N.D
Court OKs Hospital Plan for Bexar System
Angus Cockrell urged Commissioners to declare Southton power plant water system and laundry part of Bexar county hospital system to seek federal aid. Federal authorities have refused. Plans for renovation are nearly ready and bids are due July 14. Court asked district attorney to draft the declaration and considered consolidating the laundry.
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Southton
Bexar County
Commissioners Court
Angus Cockrell
Robert B. Green Hospital
Cockrell
Robert B. Green
Southtor
Gasoline Gastronomic Rally Across France Captures Imagination
The Autennaisonal Gastronomic Rally runs June 1 to 19 across France with 300 entries from several countries. Drivers must complete a 15168 kilometer route visiting wine regions and dining venues, gathering extra points for prewar cars and culinary experiences while enduring rest days and lectures on local products.
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Britain
Belgium
Holland
American Safety Council
France
Dijon
Burgundy
Cheverny
Rally Lake
Loyal Servants are Light Ads Bring Buyers and Jobs
A fragmented classified notice promotes Loyal Servants are Light Ads linking San Antonians with buyers sellers renters and employers. It urges contact via dial F-12312 to connect jobseekers with opportunities.
Why BC Relieves Headache and Neuralgia So Quickly
A vintage ad explains that BC Headache Powders and Tablets combine several popular headache ingredients for fast relief from headaches neuralgia and minor aches. It asserts safety when used as directed and claims the same formula applies to both tablet and powder forms. It notes NIC in both forms and that two BC tablets equal one AC powder.
Kilday Wins Subpoena Power in Army Finance Probe
Kiel Washington June 5 Rep Paul J Kilday of San Antonio gains subpoena power for his subcommittee to compel witnesses in a probe of irregularities at the Army Finance Center in St Louis The object is Sally Dewey the employee who alleged many charges The inquiry which began as a routine review has grown into a mammoth investigation potentially lasting months with new accusations involving millions and an insurance firm by a commanding general and hints of counterintelligence activity around the sex field
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Oplens
Kiel
Washington
Paul J. Kilday
San Antonio
Army Finance Center
St. Louis
Sally Dewey
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J. L. Collins
Laetare
Byrd
U.S
Court Okehs Hospital
Deaux
Studer's
Studar
Pikes Peak
Denver
Buda
Kent
Gunter Halel Seweree
Dak
Sumac Science
Grants
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