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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1948
Page
6
Special to The Light reports Jergy L. Matus of Stinedh leased the real market at Vit foval Diggiv Wiggly stars. Matus, a former market operator, takes over ownership and management of the local meat market in Hallets ville area.
Cairo reports few complaints of Jewish missiles in cease-fire period as the Palestine truce was broken. A Caple recovered from a Casings near the Galilee Arab village indicates Jewish explosions wounded 20 and damaged five houses in Cairo. Police official Murikgs Gey says the blasts appear accidental and the security forces will investigate.
John Calvin Chamberlain, 68, longtime border figure and U S quatoms patrolmid veteran, died last night after a period of illness. He led squads near Aguities in the decades around 1922 and played a role in enforcing Prohibition era activities along the border.
Mountbatten bids farewell to India as the transfer of power is completed. A crowd around 100000 fills municipal grounds. Raja takes oath to uphold communal harmony and secular government amid red velvet drapes and formal ceremonies.
In Berlin the Soviet Union extended a currency reform stance, blocking travel and continuing a fourpower boycott while Allies prepare to issue 10 billion marks in the western currency plan. U S officials report trains halted and inspections delayed as the currency transition spurs a shift in German commerce and a drop in black market prices.
WELMSTEDT Germany June 21 A British armored car moved up to within sight of Russian guards at the zonal frontier point today. On the Russian side guards with fixed bayonets appeared. A British officer said the car was here for security reasons and others were in the vicinity. Ten armored cars arrived Saturday but today was the first time one ranged this close to the Russians.
President Truman prepares a vigorous campaign following a cross country 4000 mile trip. The White House said Truman is drafting plans with Democratic congressional leaders and national committee officials for a strong election push.
Murilay In Velstol Virginia funeral services are pending for Gen Julius Franklin Howell last commanding general of the United Confidence Vetus. Howell, age 102, served in Longstreet's army in 1561 at age 15. Baynes Mawel, son, lives at 2230 Edison Dr San Antonio. Dial T128L for Light Want Ads.
Austin reports that between May 8 and June 6 about ten thousand Texas agricultural workers were recruited for out of state jobs. Bexar county led with 1659 recruits, Webb county close behind with 1627, as total out of state farm workers since Sept. 1 reached 32,682.
Miss Nora Kelly, former Lockhart resident, died at her home Friday night. Requiem Mass planned at St. Mary's Church, Monday. Survived by sister Mrs. Margaret Worm of Lockhart.
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