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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1946

Page

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Ship Strike Threat Ends Wage Talks Return Result

Seamen win wage gains in San Francisco and New York meetings. Pay rises include 50 cents monthly increase, 17 cent raise, retroactive to April 1, plus overtime pay for Sunday at sea and weekends in port. Average monthly earnings rise to about 230 dollars. Longshoremen gain 22 cents per hour retroactive to October 1, with full payment by October 31.

San Francisco New York Newh-Wnn Cmu Frank J. Taylor Bridges

Yacht Zena Sinks In Mid Atlantic

Bermuda report says the yacht Zena sank in the mid Atlantic on the return voyage from Newport to Bermuda. Owner skipper Mrs Thomas Newbold Dill reported the loss by wireless while the 36 foot vessel was en route to participate in a postwar re birth of the George Somile race. The Lippencott shipbound for Baltimore picked up Dill and crew who were saved with 12 passengers aboard.

Hamilton Bermuda Bena Newport Ile Trean Thomas Newbold Dill Dil Ali Ve Lippencott Baltimore Sam Haltimore The Steamship Company

Governors Speak On Methodist Hour

Two Southern governors will be heard on Shr Methodist Hour Sunday morning. Governor Thomas L Bailey of Mississippi discusses The Mission of the Rural Church and will be introduced by Governor Ellis Arnall of Georgia. The program airs at 7 20 a m over Station WOAL. Bailey, a leading Methodist layman, spoke at the 1944 General Jurisdictional Conferences.

Thomas L. Bailey Mississippi Ellis Arnall Georgia Bailey Methodist Church

OPA to Hike Coffee Sugar Amid Price Controls

Washington Na June 19 OPA moves to raise prices on sugar by a further half cent per pound and coffee by three to five cents per pound to offset sugar refinery wage hikes. Subsidies for imports and home canning sugar allotments are adjusted with July 1 changes, bakery ration cuts, and new five pound sugar stamps expiring October 31.

Washingson OPA Latin America

Vital Statistics Ledger of Names and Mortality Marks

A long OCR fragment lists numerous personal names, likely participants or records for vital statistics, including Wayne K dea Furha Teanette J. Ghatave Ay Wothington and many others. The scattered entries resemble a registry of individuals with no clear events or dates, suggesting a roster or archival index rather than a narrative report.

Lapp Wayne K Dea Furha Teanette J. Ghatave Ay Wothington Mary Blolac Guetwve Julius Sale J Lawrence Wand Sargeant W. Jones Hesennry S Kimnell Wallies Geen MW Armstrongs Dunes BR Ruby le Vasquez Trinidad Buby Jacke Arlivn Sacre Finncere Roland Otho Wathams Wallace Rew Corinth Welle Alex Dgiersanowski Blargaret “Rulkowski Rainnn B. Nuverro Genovarn Romero Jease J. Blythe Ruth Quirl Henderson Rosie Mad ‘Shep Charles D. Newell Oneanix Lampers Floyd Ty Stones Francwe Dex Schinor Fh Horie Thelma Marti Max Reiner Pauline Washer Yare Rooke Lamas Kathryn Gree Mary ‘Alcen Goel Walasine Leis Blackburn Virginia Kay Lipen Borsa Wreghtt Ey Seiler Cintee F Rawarda Janes Rollnson Geraldine el Rs Jones Marin Beter Oscar Bodmpguee Rosa Hevvers Gilbert Jackson Dorothy M. Woods Joseph FL Mageioui Ina M. Slaven Gertrude Dunes Lawrence E Founets Mueuow Tos Rimer Berth Griffin Baawivel Herinda

Steel Plant Rail Strike Ends in Government Takeover

PITTSBURGH June 15 The Jones and Laughlin Steel plant in Pittsburgh resumed operations after a government seizure ending a five day strike by 250 trainmen of the Monongahela Connecting Railroad. Soldiers were sent to protect workers as 750 other trainmen and 9,000 United Steelworkers returned to work. Production had been up to 30,000 tons yesterday. Joseph Cahill of Cleveland said the union would negotiate and warned against further strikes.

Pittsburgh Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation Monongahela J. and US Carlisle Joseph Cahill Cleveland

Mrs Haelz Baetz Funeral Held

Last rites for Mrs Thuswelda Haelz 92 of Drexel avenue were to be held Saturday at 4 pm at Highland Park Lutheran Church with Dr W A Seifkes officiating A family service followed at home She was a longtime San Antonio resident and widow of Henry Budty Survivors include five daughters three sons ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren

Thuswelda Haelz Drexel Avenue Highland Park Luthersa Church W. A. Seifkes Ciating Toollow Baetz Helong San Antonia Henry Budty

Long Overseas Service Ends for 41 Months Overseas

Officials said officers with 41 months overseas service as of August 31 are called to Yokohama replacement depot June 21 for transfer to the United States when ships are available. The Eighth Army announced the plan. Corrosion slowed submarine outfitting. enameled exhaust mufflers allowed longer sea endurance without docking for repairs.

Yokohama United States Eighth Army

Death by own action verdict in Hummel case

A verdict of death by own action was returned Saturday by Justice Peace B. B. in the death of Frank Hummel, a Missouri Pacific Railroad worker found shot at his home on Route 5. Deputies reported a shotgun near the body and that the shot pierced his throat. Hummel had suffered ill health for several years.

Justic Frank Hummel Hummel

Seven Day Funeral Rites For Siam's King Ananda Mahidol

In Bangkok on the seventh day of mourning for Ananda Mahidol, King Phumiphon presided as robed monks chanted Buddhist verses beside a golden urn. Royal family and officials attended with gifts, amid police statements on the monarch's death, ruled accidental by examiners.

Bangkok Sian Phumiphon Aduldet Ananda Mahidol Membes Cials Phra Ramindra Ananda

Obituaries from Milner area include several funerals

Obituaries note multiple deaths with services pending or held. Names include Harry BR Basan aged 93 and Alan Newman aged 44 of Oakland Yard, with funeral arrangements listed at Seminole and Alamo Funeral Home. Additional notices mention Hanian Seng 77 and Roy Hers with cemetery details at Maine Masonic and Berks.

Harry BR Basan Milner Seminole Pexaa Baturday Alaino Homie Alan Newman Oakland Y Jnbatte Biitevat Pening Roy Hers Hanian D. Seng Beshire Avenue Thureray Qale Weain Royakters Maine Masonic Stopher Tallecon Berks Denter Lavine Jue Ge Fink Panera Wim Sanday Alamo Fumirad Sandage Park

Haven Plumbing Company Incorporation Notice

Fragmentary OCR lists Haven Plumbing San Antonio with capital stock 38000 and various incorporators including Burke, Ry De Haven, Ross, Thompson, Mayes, and St tg The Riverside community. Mentions water crime and Cadillac trope. unclear full details and locations.

the Haven Plumbing. Company San Antonio Capital Incoreporatora J, Burke James Ry de Haven Ross Burke Yollex Cotton Company Taclingen Mills Zins Capital We Thompson Mervin Mayes Louis Riverside Ala Real Omar Crplal Stack Rane Staley Banks

Highland Park service features Men’s Chorus at Fathers Day

The Men’s chorus of Highland Park Lions Club will sing at a special Fathers Day service at Highland Park Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. Dr. Baxter D. Greer, pastor, will preach on Living Securely In Dangerous Days.

Highland Fark Lions Club Highland Park Presbyterian Vharch Baxter D. D. Greer

Missionarys Evening Speaker At Beacon Hill Church

Missionarys Evening Speaker Dr Hoy Cleveland a San Antonian who has spent 33 years in Africa will address Beacon Hill Presbyterian church this Sunday at 7730 p m He will also present a motion picture Light Shines in Bakubaland highlighting his missionary work and travels

Hoy Cleveland San Antonian Africa Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church Bakubaland

Baering Down On the News Baering Down On the News

Arthur Bugs Baer mocks diplomatic rhetoric as Russia and Argentina align evoking a war warned by three thinker types. He riffs on political depth versus surface and humorously questions claims about conflict with Russia while jabbing at pundits and the era of public discourse.

Arthur Bugs” Baer Tn. 3 Russia

Acadiae nBwules matinee and concert listings summary

A cluttered program page lists matinee and evening performances across music and dance. It references artists such as Barrymore, Judy Canova, and Jambo F Parker, with bands and serenades including Old Opry and Life of Riley sequences. The item appears as a compact theatre calendar with multiple acts and varied venues.

Acadieen lBuwles Saatines Spbctite News Three Suns Actus Mate Seine Ser Newsie Ade Guer's Starline Ratte Finel Foren Pol Barrynore Ke Abby Barrymore L. Herat Gang Gustra Jane Bust Bos Sip Judy Canova Lady Cohove Ole Opry F Parker R. Old Opry Smith Old Hayloft Bilt Ole Mayle Suspense J. W. Scott Life of Riley Ferrie G. Williams List Gens Krupa Danve Shingi SA

Market Prices in San Antonio Growers Market

A San Antonio growers market report shows vegetable prices in flux with corn dropping from 49 to 25 cents a dozen and many items listed with per crate or per bushel costs. The listing includes peppers, squash, tomatoes, cantaloupes, beans, onions, potatoes, citrus, and fruit prices, reflecting a broad snapshot of local produce costs.

San Antonio California Idaho Oregon Louisiana

Unclear Radio Schedule Fragment Sparks Confusion

Fragmentary list from KCOR radio Sunday lineup includes multiple program names and times, with mixed garbled terms and stray numbers. Some entries hint at music genres and sermons, while many terms appear nonsensical due to OCR errors, offering little recoverable context.

Weather Humidity and Sun Moon Times Report

Humidity at 6 34 a m 93 percent for Tung 63 percent Precipitation for most 24 hour total for month 54 inch total for year 174 percent inches extras for year 4 76 inch The sun sets at 7 35 p m Saturday rises at 3 30 a m and sets at 7 A5 pm Sunday The moon rises at 8 10 pm Saturday and acts as Arts a an ae 1 ph cut leon phase full Wind velocity at 6 on om Be VIP Tides at Arnos Pass Sunday Wien at 208 and tow at 10 31 p m Pollen count grains per cable yard annex 3 amaennth at aelds 89 Friday Mean temperature Bay a

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New York Cotton Futures Climb Ahead of Open

New York June 15 AP Cotton futures rose about a half cent as traders leaned on the market before morning activity. July settled around 29.18 cents, October near 26.20 cents, December about 29.44 cents, and May around 20.88 cents amid cautious demand in trading.

Orleans New Orleans Corin New York

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