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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1946

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War VFW selects Perry as Texas department president

Henry Perry of Belton elected president of the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars at the 25th annual encampment. Perry, a World War II seabee with total disability from Guadalcanal, announced moving the department headquarters from Austin to Temple or Belton. New department officers include G Durwood Howell of Levelland as junior vice commander and other officers such as Roger Evans, Walter Gates, M. G. Frost, Henry Greeney, W. L. South ey, and Curtis Hayes. Women’s auxiliary names Beth Kveton, Ala Duryes, Ruth McDonald, Violet Kenney, Lilian Stokte, Grace Hood, Bessie Coons, Zula Smith, Ora Lambert.

Henry Perry Belton Department of ‘Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars V.F.W gPerry Guadalaar Austin Temple eBlton Angiier Perth G. Durwood Howell Levelland Oger Q. Evans eRnison Nior Walter Gates Galveston M. G. Frost Sanonito Henry Greeney W. L. Southey Waco Curtis Hayes Port Arthur Women’s Auxiliary GFW Beth Kveton Dallas Ala Duryes San Antonio Ruth McDonald Fir Violet Kenney Pampa Lilian Stokte Grace Hood Houston Bessie Coons Conroe Guard Zula Smith Ora Lambert Fort Worth

World Food Chief Named World Food Chief Named WASHINGTON

Dr D A Fitzgerald the governments leading expert on international food problems left the agriculture department today to direct a 20 nation campaign against famine He was chosen as secretary general of the new international emergency food council and will head efforts to raise food in surplus lands and distribute it to the hungry through a central committee The council plans to meet the world food crisis over about 18 months and then members must cooperate

Washington D. A. Fitzgerald Agriculture Department New International Emergency Food Council Fitzgerald

Hobbs Bill Passes Senate

Washington June 22 Congress moves a new labor dilemma to President Truman with the Hobbs antiracketeering bill passing the Senate in the same form as the House. Supporters say it aims to stop interference with interstate commerce by robbery or extortion while allowing peaceful picketing.

Washington Congress Truman Senate House Capito Hill Senate Judiciary Committee Hatch D-N- M

Navy Dentists Protest in San Diego

About 1000 reserve dental officers are said to be held in the navy with little to do, according to a statement by officers representing around 50 San Diego area reservists. The claim asserts these dentists could serve 1,000,000 or more civilians in need if returned to civilian practice. The 1000 are slated for three years of active duty, though other aided reservists may be released before the September 4 demobilization deadline.

San Diego Calif

Serb Admits Collaboration at Mihailovic Trial

Belgrade June 22 Kosta Musicki wartime commander of the Serbian volunteer corps testified that units fought with Germans against partisans and he placed himself under Gen Draja Mihailovic in the Julian March area He pleaded innocent as the eleventh defendant in the Mihailovic trial Also Djuro Dokiec former minister of communications pleaded innocent at his treason trial saying he favored accepting the tripartite treaty to keep Yugoslavia out of war</s>

Belgrade Kosta Musicki Serbian Volunteer Corps Julian March Nas Draja Mihailovic Musicki Mihailovic Djuro Dokiec Yugoslavia Turkey

Cows and Rain Shape Texas Governor Race Notes

Candidates Judas, Rainey, Jester and Sadley press their bids as Texas races unfold. Sellers grumbles over milk weights costing $40 000 yearly while Rainey fights KKK and pushes separate negro education. Sadler pledges reform of redistricting and UT regents overhaul to improve representation. Beauford Jester attends Groveton revival. Posey denies veterans council links to Smith.

Grover Sellers Homer P. Rainey Jerry Sadley Beauford Jester Groveton Tie W. 1. Posey John Lee Smith Texas Veterans Political Council Smith Rainey KKK University of Texas Derry Sadler Getton

Weather Summary From June Data and Readouts

Weather report notes June sunshine and rainfall percentages, monthly totals, and yearly excesses. Includes wind, times, tides at Aransas Pass, pollen counts, mold and grass levels, mean temperatures, and a light animal advert placeholder noting retriever versatility.

Hurtatly Lacheny Spn Moin Chase Ab& Ai Mab Aransas Pass

Hillbilly and Folk Program Schedule Notes

A cluttered local radio listing shows Johnny Bells and multiple acts including Voice Prophe Melody Joerg Sermonettes Hyllelujsh Lat Barada Momente of Meditation and Treasury Salute with times from 7:45 to 11:30, plus various names, venues, and ad copy urging readers to trade through a Light Want Ad.

KCOR Johnny Bells Folk Rouse Melody Polke Quia Treatt Trope Lutheran Aluelas Gullanu Atmer S Sar Ting Harmony Vance Mexico Zebg Adjast

MAKE IT A MILLION Enlist in Regular Army for education

After one year in the Regular Army you may receive up to 48 months of education in a college or university of your choice with tuition and living allowance paid. Enlist before October 6 1946 to qualify. Over three quarters of a million have already joined. Visit your nearest Army Camp or Post or U S Army Recruiting Station.

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Cotton ok four New Orleans opens steady higher here

Cotton futures opened steady near New Orleans with prices hovering around earlier levels as traders gauge demand. Market observers noted tentative gains despite mixed weekly data and ongoing supply concerns.

New Orleans Siady Tedry

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