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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1948

Page

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City Council Deliberates Open Green Hospital Joint Plan

The city council referred to committee the question of joint city county operation of Robert B. Green Hospital Following lengthy pleas by the Community Welfare Council urging city participation Mayor Callaghan said no funds are available He noted the city now covers about 85 percent of the total budget and proposed ways to finance the city share including tax measures Cockrell urged a 20 cent levy and other officials weighed budget reallocations The debate highlighted the citys money constraints and the readiness of some officials to pursue a joint operation while others urged keeping the hospital closed if needed

Asdopling Robert 8. Green Hospital Community Welfare Council Alfred Callaghan Callaghan James K. Knight Tares Issur Callaghan Angus Cockrell I Cockrell Cockrell Countil A. J Jack" Lewis Chamber of Commerce Lewis

June Weather Ends Cold Streak With Thunder Showers

June ends with cooler, damp conditions after a record rainfall of 2.95 inches, 38 hundredths above normal. Meteorologist Desmond predicts more thunder showers. Wednesday’s high near 99 degrees following a cool 68 degree morning, while Tuesday’s mean stood at 78. A so-called cool front was actually a distant storm from the east.

Ralph H. Desmond Weather Bureau San Antonio

Sunnyside Church Plans Cry Room Amid Remodel

Portland report notes Sunnyside Methodist Church remodel includes a new pulpit choir loft and organ. Architect adds a cry room for mothers with children to serve the younger generation during renovation.

Portland Gre Sunnyside Methodist Church

Pair Beaten To Death Near Bowling Green

In Bowling Green Kentucky on June 30 a wealthy farmer Dr QC and Martin and his wife were found slain at their home near the city. Police said intruders careless present and that the couple had been beaten on the heads with an ax. No motive has been established.

Bowling Green UPI Dr. QC. & Martin Preston Jo Muriel Waddley Waddle

Truman Links Italian Election Result to Relief Aid

President Truman stated the Communist victories in Italy stemmed from the $522,000,000 interim aid program approved last winter. He outlined this analysis in a rewritten report on the foreign relief program up to March 31.

Washington INS Truman

Liner Under Bomb Scrutiny At Pier 90

New York June 30 police and emergency units rushed to the British liner Queen Elizabeth at Pier 90 on a report of a time bomb set to go off in 24 hours. In Vienna on the same day three hundred Communist youths protested the opening of parliament against a proposed youth protection law with 15 to 20 youths detained.

New York Pier 90 Vienna

Not Too Late to Build a Soap Box Derby Winner

The boy who will win the San Antonio Soap Box Derby on July 18 may not have started work yet. With more than a week and a half to go, a hopeful 11 to 15 year old can still chase an all expenses trip to the National Finals in Akron, a college scholarship, and other prizes. Sponsors are offering to cover material costs, giving entrants time but urging quick effort. Reeany Chevrolet dealer and Phiom Fannin are among supporters of the race.

San Antonio Akron Ree Chevrolet Phiom Fannin

Medina Lake Rises Steadily

Medina Lake continued a slow steady rise this week with water about 25 feet above the spring low. Operator Joe Grameyi said the lake gains 3 to 4 inches daily as inflow from hill country streams continues. The surge muddied the lake after a Monday squall and fishing remains limited until waters clear. No water has been released to the diversion lake, and the project remains idle due to lack of funds.

Medina Lake Joe Grameyi Diversion

Allies Complete West Reich Plan

In Frankfurt in June 1940 top American British and French occupation authorities outlined a plan for a central government in Western Germany. Allied commanders will meet German ministers to set the plan in motion tomorrow. The plan follows a six nation London meeting, while the Russians rejected it and held talks in Poland with eastern European foreign ministers on a counter plan.

Frankfurt Germany London Poland

Weather forecast for midweek with scattered showers

Partly cloudy Wednesday into night and Thursday with widely scattered showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Gentle to moderate variable winds. Temperatures largely midweek with a high around 94 and a low near 7, noting a Tuesday high near 8 and Wednesday low around 6.

Aiia Afieshoon

Missing After Boat Blast Off Cedar Key

Two survivors Mrs Merle Potts and William Sanders described three days adrift in the Gulf after a fishing boat exploded and burned near Seahorse Island. Mrs Ted Till’s body was found, with three confirmed dead and nine missing. Rescue boats and Coast Guard continued the search as survivors claimed others might still be alive.

Cedar Key Fla Fune Gulf of Mexico Merle Potts William Saners Ocala Dad Collier Seahorse Island Ted Till Snake Key Willam Sanders Salem Musleh Sollepe Oil G. T. Robbins Sanders Paris Beahorse Island Collier Gulf Yankeetown L. R. Burnett Buck Gilley Wayrie. Peters American Railway Express Helen Virginia Marion County Agricultural Departiment Willian Potts Henry T. May Matay Company Cand Hill

Polio Case Reported Amid Health Department Update

A polio case was confirmed by the health department on Tuesday night. Estelie Esquivel, an 18 month old child, was admitted to the hospital earlier in the week for treatment.

Vie | Chis Health Department Robert Ky Estelie Esquivel

Rain Cools Eastern States Weather Drops In Dakotas And California

Rain cooled the eastern states overnight after a day of warmth and humidity. Temperatures fell to the 40s in parts of the Dakotas while Blythe California and Yuma reported 115 and 112 degrees respectively as heat lingered elsewhere.

Chicago Dakotas Blythe Calif Bate Yuna

Its Official Now Reds Blast Dewey

Its Official Now The Literary Gazette declares if Thomas E Dewey wins the presidency he would pursue world domination through American imperialist policies The Soviet publication attributes the GOP nominees influence to Wall Street and accuses them of steering U S politics

Reds Blast MusLow The Literary Gazette Thomas E. Dewey Wall Street Pnomines

Firemen Confuse Moths With Illusion at Transit Tower

Deputy Chief M L Butler said fire companies rushed to the Transit tower Wednesday after a citizen reported sparks in the building. Crews reached the twenty ninth floor and found the glow and moths carried by warmed air created a misleading illusion. The moths’ wings reflected the tower lights, giving a sparking, fiery appearance.

M. L. Butler

Sisitie to Be Married in Phoenix Romance Ties Roosevelt Era

Sissie Boettiger shown to marry Van H Seagraves in Phoenix Oregon family confirms wedding date July 7 with former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt set to attend. The couple formed after Sissie and brother Curtis adopted the Boettiger surname following their mother's divorce and remarriage.

van H. Seagraves Charles Seagraves Oregon Wty Ore Buzzie Boettiger New York Curtis Dail

New Southwest Signs U. S. Contract for aircraft work

Earl Iian of Slick Airways announced a U. S. air force contract to modify and repair 66 C-46 aircraft, a $1.5 million job. San Antonio becomes the southwest repair base with 300 aircraft mechanics for six months, starting July 15, expanding the local shop from 10 to a permanent operation.

Earl Iian Slick Airways Wednes 1 San Antonio Southwest Slick U.S. Air Force Georgia Arkansas

United States backs prompt action on Berlin crisis

Secretary Marshall said the US would deal promptly with basic questions raised by the Soviet blockade of Berlin but gave no specifics. In London Bevin spoke of a direct approach to the Kremlin. Marshall affirmed staying in Berlin as airlift tonnage and milk deliveries were discussed amid mixed signals about armed actions.

Washington Marshall United States Berlin London Ernest Bevin Kremlin Army Air Force Europe DM Poodus Marshall

Adoption Sought For Six Children

SARANAC LAKE N Y June 30 Felix Gales 42 World War 1 veteran today offered his six children for adoption because he cannot find a place for them to live The family has lived in a house for nine years which has now been sold and he must move The children include a 14 year old boy and five girls aged 7 to 10 years old

Saranag Lake Felix Gales Gales

Alabama Delegation Plans First Nomination at Convention

MOBILE June 30 The chairman designate of Alabama's delegation said Eisenhower's name would be the first placed in nomination at the Democratic national convention. Former Lt. Gov Handy Ellis said Alabama will yield to Texas for the nomination. Ellis leads a group of 14 Alabama delegates pledged to walk out if Truman civil rights program appears in the platform.

Mobile Ala Alabama Eisenhower Handy Ellis Texas Ellis Truman

Truman Speaks at Monument Anniversary Ceremony

President Truman will address a Saturday ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the cornerstone laying for the Washington monument. The event, held in Washington, reflects on commemorations of the nation’s capital landmark amid ongoing wartime era visibility.

Washington Truman

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City Studies Callag Juin Jack” Lewis Robert RB. Green Italy West Reich Teborah Conklin North Bend Eugene Room and Beard Pre & A Sistie Thoenix Avia Shaamet Punedaipher Roosevelt Anna Eleanor Boetthem White House Reed Vallege Seagraves Naval Reserve Oregon City Yan H S. A New Southwest U. S Slik Bubank Ceti Jib Wheelin Hovking Hoyens Villers Elaine Ay Lal Suuves Security Council Critain France Sect Amusements Easy Eeee Death Net Coscjaasee
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