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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
18
Milwaukee June 26 The arson case of Dr John Lewis a 73 year old pastor charged with setting fire to Calvary Presbyterian church in Milwaukee on January 25 was expected to reach the jury late today The case headlines the docket as authorities pursue a verdict against the clergyman amid tense proceedings and local church grief.
Six Organized Naval Reserve units in the Eighth Naval district received mobile communication equipment for disaster use. The gear will support weekly drills and be available for tornadoes, hurricanes, or floods. San Antonio unit to receive the first set.
St. Louis reports that 27 aged cars missing from three city dealers in late 1944 have been traced as far as the Mexican border. Attorney Jesse E. Bishop representing the American Exchange National Bank disclosed the development today. The notice references local light classifieds but is unclear on further actions or arrests.
In Washington on June 26, the White House hosted a garden party for government girls and women. Secretaries to department heads and to lawmakers attended, with many recognized for outstanding government work.
President Truman signed a bill requiring color in certain poisons to prevent misuse in cooking. The measure loosens the 1910 insecticide control law and brings rat and weed poisons under the act for the first time.
The Orange Leader editorial predicts former congressman Martin Dies of the first Texas district will re enter politics next year. It says Dies, ex chairman of the House Un American Activities Committee, is beginning to look like a prospective candidate for office.
Gen Jonathan M. Wainwright, commander of the Fourth Army, announced his resignation from the art advisory board of the Littlehouse School of Ark effective June 23 as he retires from the army in about two months to join private business and cannot devote sufficient time to the group.
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