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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
6
Athens reports the Greek army has called up all military classes from 1941 to 1945. Greece sought American approval for expansion of armed forces with US funds, but a U. S. official source said no person had been taken yet.
The Rio Grande area receives posts warning of hoof and mouth disease as cattle and animals entering the United States from Mexico face 1000 signs to be posted next week. Dr. W C Dye, veterinarian in charge of the Bureau of Animal Industry in San Antonio, says nearly 100 range triers are patrolling the area to seize and destroy affected animals.
Disputes flare as Pete Batista, City Market Master, plans new stalls and parking fees while dealers accuse favoritism and unfair space allocation. A San Antonio Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Association meeting is set for Friday at Columbus Hall, with ongoing calls for an investigation into market management and practice fairness.
Washington leaders reach temporary extension of rent controls through February next year with a new voluntary 5 percent increase option for signed leases running to 1944. The plan preserves existing controls and keeps a local advisory board system to recommend landlord abandonments while the housing expediter administers the regime.
George Coy Mobent has been employed as a clerk in the Corporation Court. He is listed at 1627 West Cealp Place. The appointment followed a formal selection by Kraak Feille, the court's chief clerk, on Thursday.
In a murky report a patrolman was stabbed twice while pursuing a prowler on Sid Madagorda Street. The assailant fled and Patsy Paisy remains tight lipped about the incident as investigations continue. Local authorities say the wounds are not life threatening.
Mary Caroline Price 73 died Wednesday night after a long residence in San Mirlan. Born in Mississippi, she led St Marys Hall for years and was active in St Marks Episcopal Church and civic groups. She is survived by two daughters and two sons.
Six youths and one juvenile were jailed after footprints led investigators to a string of burglaries. Stolen clothing, phonographs and other items valued around 400 dollars were recovered. Suspects named include Jesse Orosco 18 Alvin Orosco 44 Ramiro Zapata Torres 16 Joe Estrada 48 and two unidentified youths. Detective report cites fingerprint identification breaking the case.
Sir Amarillo Victorian era officer Thomas Buckland of the Mhiva temple dies at home in Amarillo just weeks before his ninety ninth birthday. Plans announced last night for a 500000 hospital for cripples. The obituary notes his long service and charitable efforts.
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