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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1947
Page
5
Dispatches say government troops faced hard fighting near Szepingkai and Changehun as Chinese Communist forces pressed toward the besieged rail center. Reinforcements moved south from Changelun, gaining control of Kungeluling area between Szepingkai and Changehun, amid a 19 day siege.
Fort Worth says General Jonathan M. Wainwright urged former prisoners of war to keep the country strong. He warned that without strength the nation could be attacked again, stressing the need for a trained reserve, a robust air force, and an adequate navy to prepare for future conflicts.
Hollywood roundup reports Gene Tierney wooed by many suitors and landing star roles in Chicken Every Sunday with Oleg Cassini designing her costumes. Elizabeth Taylor to play Gene’s daughter. Dan Dailey starring. Bing Crosby golfing vacation cast hinted for Connecticut Yankee. Industry chatter on Arthurian casting, John Truro project delays, and other star moves with Rita Hayworth and Pat Small featured.
An advertisement touts Inner-Aid as a cleansing remedy for the bowels liver and kidneys. It asserts users note relief from headaches pimples and knee pains after taking the herbal product. The copy promotes 12 herbs and urges purchase at drug stores and stoves.
City health department expects sixfold increase in June licenses after last year. More than 1200 licenses issued so far this year and 206 in June last year. About 4500 establishments will be licensed including restaurants, taverns, drug stores and factories. Licenses range from 250 to 25, with each employee needing two health exams annually at 1.50.
Madison June 23 A tally of Republican state convention delegates shows Thomas E Dewey of New York as the first choice for the party's next presidential candidate. Dewey led with 704 first choice votes while Harold Stassen received 286 and General Douglas MacArthur 157.
Police report a burglary at the R. D. Clinie service station at 1101 East Commerce Street with 80 dollars taken from the cash register after entry through a broken front window and fingerprints found. A separate home burglary on 1217 South Flores Street saw a watch and two cigarette lighters stolen from Mrs. O. W. Humble.
An old-style ad claims Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer cures frequent urge to night urination and backache from excess acidity. It touts 16 herbs and roots, promises “amazing results” and better sleep, offers a free trial and a full bottle via mail order or local store.
Nationwide home study school advertises at home high school courses with no classes, promising a free sample lesson for adults over 18. Readers are invited to request a 40 page booklet and free lesson to see how quickly they can graduate while keeping their current job.
Batavia Java June 23 The Indonesian foreign office today notified Lt JG L Wyn of Grand Haven Michigan that the 114 man graves registration team must postpone indefinitely its search for American war dead in republican Java because of the tense Dutch Indonesian situation.
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