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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1948
Page
6
Crawford, a small farming center 17 miles west of Waco, is cleaning up after yesterday's tornado winds. No injuries were reported but several small buildings were blown down, trees uprooted, and many windows shattered.
New York police dig deeper into 20 tons of garbage aboard a harbor scow to find 1.5 million dollars in narcotics. A 45 pound package containing cocaine and heroin triggered the search after landing on the scow, with six people held on narcotics charges and a seaman arrested nearby.
President Truman signed a one year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act saying it has serious defects that hamper European recovery by reviving world trade. He noted the act should not lapse and defended the measure as needed despite flaws. The bill shifts tariff decisions to the Tariff Commission and requires a congressional explanation if tariffs are lowered below recommended peril points.
Washington reports White House efforts to settle the rail dispute continued as presidential assistant John FR. Steelman conferred with spokesmen for the federalized carriers, seeking a settlement to the ongoing allroad wave conflict.
Air force and artillery lead government attack against Communist guerrillas in northwestern Greece. Dispatch from Kozane reports heavy bombardment by air and artillery, with ongoing operations continuing yesterday.
Elaine Sokal of the Mexican Christian Institute organized a local effort near Clavel Place to aid far from center children. Parents and neighbors cooperated and a volley ball court and equipment were provided for the children in short order.
Washington report notes a $641,575,666 spending package signed by President Truman includes flood control and rivers and harbors projects in Texas. Highlights: Angelo Reservoir and Floodway totaling $4,000,000. Brady flood control $300,000. coastal waterway projects from Apalachee Bay Florida to the Mexican border $2,119,000.
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