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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1947
Page
22
The navy has replaced the Yellow Peril biplane with the low wing Texan trainer at Corpus Christi, promising about three trained flight hours saved per student and a training time cut of up to six months. At peak, 1500 Yellow Peril planes operated there. in 1942 GD were used, now down to 200.
Report summarizes unresolved actions on Taft Morley veto override, tax bill, and housing measures. Senate and House activity noted on unification, succession, budget, and various committees. Mentions presidential content and ongoing conference actions with several figures and dates, but many details are garbled.
Local voters rejected the charter proposal in a Saturday election. The presiding official Markley reported about 3,500 votes for and against the change in Incarpera. An estimate suggests about 2,000 residents live within the area. Look for details in The Light Want Ads.
Beverly Hills police hunted imported killers after mob figure Benjamin Bugsy Siegel was shot multiple times in a Beverly Hills mansion last night. The 42 year old playboy and racketeer died instantly as shots shattered a window and wounded Hollywood figures nearby. Authorities described the attack as a precise job by skilled gunmen using carbine slugs hidden in shrubbery and under a trellis.
The city council approved a five year concession contract with Dobbs Houses Inc of Dallas for the Municipal airport. The firm will start July 1 and install a gift shop and improvements. Rental is 225 dollars monthly plus 2.4 percent of gross receipts. The meeting also named Civ il Service Trial Board members Hein and Davis and discussed a potential hearing for Sergeant W M Porter suspended for alleged prisoner assault. Funds of 1857 dollars were paid from the 1946 general fund and bids were called for a bridge over Apache Creek on San Marcos Street with opening July 17. The Linene subdivision east of the city was annexed.
San Antonio housing faces a broad price decline with new homes expected to drop 10 to 15 percent while older houses fall further to align with replacement costs. Frank Robertson, head of the local builders association, notes current listings run about 11 percent under last year’s prices. Fears grow that removal of federal construction restrictions could delay price drops, as labor output rises and 450 monthly building permits are issued in San Antonio.
Shanghai cancels dragon boat races for the traditional festival on Monday to maintain public order. Police banned racing after years of crowds and celebration, signaling a restrained public event despite the weather and enthusiasm.
Public notice offers a 40 page free booklet on piles fistula and rectal ailments. It explains causes effects and treatment and urges readers to request a copy to prevent illness and humiliation.
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