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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1948
Page
1
Washington reports the daily railway mail clerk on duty away from home will rise from 4 to 6 dollars. The bill, passed by the House yesterday, is heading to the White House for approval.
Washington June 9 The senate post office committee voted to investigate Granville W Elder nominated by President Truman for Houston postmaster. O Daniel opposed the move saying Republicans seek the Houston postmastership and questioned no one’s ability integrity or experience.
The weather section notes humidity around 66 percent for June and a 12 noon wind from the southwest, with mean solar phase near New. A separate item recounts firefighters chasing a fire aboard an empty streetcar on a Memphis Central line, moving the train to find a hydrant before extinguishing the blaze after several passes.
The defense attorney argued a reversible error in venue and challenged the trial court's jury instructions while urging stricter limits on considering other killings in the Gertrude York case. The crowded courtroom heard Brown's corrections of a name reference to Gertrude York, and Judge Hawkins called a recess as the state prepared to begin its case in the afternoon.
NM voters picked Clinton P. Anderson over John J. Dempsey for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination as results from 436 of 868 precincts showed Anderson ahead. Hurley secured the Republican nomination. The sweep includes a public party battle and campaign notes.
The U S House passed a bill to revive commercial dirigible type airship development. The measure now goes to the Senate for action. June 9 Washington report notes the House approval of the program.
An old style ad promises relief for persistent itching with a single application of Blue Star Ointment. The copy mentions a money back guarantee if the first treatment fails and urges trying the product immediately.
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