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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1947
Page
4
Tom N Moody president of the Texas Association of Life Underwriters will present a trophy to the San Antonio association at Thursday’s meeting for outstanding achievement.
A questionable ad promotes Blue Star Ointment claiming quick relief for itching and pimples. It guarantees money back if unsatisfied, urging immediate trial despite vague origin and weak claims.
LABE SUCCESS, June 11. Russia today offered the United Nations a new set of atomise proposals which left the Soviet veto position in direct contact with that of the United States but opened a possibility of agreement over international inspections. Deputy Foreign Minister An drei A. Gramyke, speaking before the UN atomic energy commission after a widely publicized request for a special meeting, called for establishment of a world commission to carry out strict international control over all facilities engaged in mining and production of atomic energy.
In Los Angeles a 19 year old youth who testified of an overnight mountain tryst with his 16 year old sweetheart then killed her with a rifle in a death by action pact failed due to ammo running out. He received a life sentence. He expressed disappointment but vowed to rectify the judge's imprisonment once possible.
Howard M Baylor 211 Regina street faces murder charges as Ellis Lott is killed last August 24 in a fatal stabbing. Witness P A Williams of Boston testifies Baylor shouted at him and accused him of sending an innocent man to prison. The trial continues with defense and prosecutorial questions and various witnesses recounting events at the Gilland residence on South Concho Street.
Miss Elizabeth Mouster, named by the late Mayor Bryan Callaghan, received a similar appointment from Mayor Alfred Callaghan. Seven night members were reappointed while W. B. Ball was added to the board and the mayor said city attorney could handle some work. Reappointed were Mrs Ed Kifer, Mrs Terre Bartlett, William Arnold, Leo M. Dielmann, Monroe G. Everett, Rev. Waller F. Golatka, Rev. Albert P. Shirkey B D. Terms of seven members remain unexpired.
The Hutchins hotel at 505 South St. Mary's was sold for 140000. Salvador Lutteroth, a Mexico City boxing promoter, was identified as the purchaser’s father, while R J Pena confirmed the deal through the Aalee building. The buyer’s son said the rear portion will host a 5000 seat steel and concrete stadium to host boxing, shows, basketball and possibly wrestling, without interrupting hotel operations.
The Mexican consulate in San Antonio announced a reduction of the border passenger car fee from 10 pesos to 50 centavos, about 11 cents, effective immediately. The change lowers the cost for taking passenger autos into Mexico and aims to ease cross-border travel.
A police appeal seeks two vehicles connected to accidents injuring two people. Michael D. Potenza 44 of 1856 West Mulberry Avenue, a service station owner, was treated at Robert B Green Hospital after a collision on Fredericksburg Road. Charles Swanson 21 of Kelly Field was taken to Field Hospital following a motorcycle crash near Zarramora and Col ls streets. James Hemby Jr 14 of 503 Delaware Street suffered cuts and bruises in a scooter collision with Armand J Kissling Jr 207 Arlington Court. he was treated at Roberts Green Hospital.
Mayor Alfred Callaghan proclaimed Flag Day in San Antonio on Wednesday, announcing a city observance with a ceremonial flag-raising. The proclamation designates June 14 as Flag Day in the city and calls for public reflection and patriotic display.
An old style ad touts Tums for fast stomach relief. It claims near instant comfort from acid indigestion and advises neutralizing excess acidity without water or soda. The copy references a Tuesday NBC network date with a catchy slogan.
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