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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1951

Page

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New Draft Law Signed and Weather Outlook

The article outlines a new draft law with provisions on deferments for high school and college students and continued military service rules. It notes scattered showers across plains states and the Mississippi Valley with warmer conditions in the southeast and northeast, plus general favorable weather in the western third of the nation.

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Storm Rips Texas Across Lubbock and Electra Areas

An Associated Press report describes a severe storm in Texas bringing heavy rain, hail up to two inches, and high winds. About 3.3 inches of rain fell, causing three homes to catch fire from lightning and knocking out around 100 telephones. The storm damaged trees and crops, especially near Lubbock and Reese AFB, with hail wiping out roughly 200 acres of cotton and grain.

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Bradley Apologizes For Division Slights in War Memoir

General Bradley says he is sorry if 25th division veterans feel slighted by his memoir A Soldier's Story. He calls the 29th an excellent division and notes the book focused on higher command, omitting many division exploits. Maryland veterans of the 23rd Division also say their unit is ignored in Bradley's account.

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Market Cart Specifications Mentioned by Master Anthony Gartiay

Market Master Anthony Gartiay set strict cart specifications for city market carts. He cited complaints about small carts, requiring axles to be shoved in and protruding axles avoided to prevent shin injuries. Grease cups were ordered, carts must be in perfect order, broken parts cleared, and operators assigned identification numbers.

Anthony Gartiay

5th AF Deputy Commander Named in Tokyo

In Tokyo on June 19 a high level change of command was announced for the 5th Air Force. Brig. Gen. James Ferguson was named deputy commander and will continue as acting commander, with Gen. Edward J. Tim and Gen. Frank F. Everest cited among senior leaders in the shift.

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Pudk the Comic Weekly Presents Fun Color Pages

The color comic magazine features Blonile Mazel and Shiees Little Iodine and Dorlald Duck in two large sections with Sundays Light.

Blonile Mazel Shiees Dorlald Duck Pudk The Comic Weekly Color Comic Magazine Sundey Light

Off Duty Job Rules Tightened for Police

Chief Cliff Ramehisse and Commissioner George M. Hoper tightened controls on off duty work at night clubs. They refused to renew supplementary work orders for eight officers and directed others to dissociate from such connections. Lt Wissman reported five waitresses lacking required heart certificates at a Commerce street club and recommended barring officers from operating night spots.

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Target List Wanted for Atomic Attack Cities

Senator Hint of Wisconsin says Americans should be told which cities would be targeted in a Russian atomic attack. He cites experiences with explosive blasts and devastation in Mayenich and Frankfort, arguing new weapons produce vastly different effects than conventional bombs.

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Britain Bars Goods to Red China Through Hong Kong

London reports Britain will block all shipments of strategic goods to Red China via Hong Kong. Exports from the United Kingdom to Hong Kong and China go under licensing control starting Tuesday. No licenses will be issued for goods with strategic or military importance. embargo covers 14 shipments from British dependent territories.

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