City would regulate public utility franchises under new charter
San Antonio meeting considers an iron clad plan by Henry P. Kucera to grant the city broad control over utility systems. The proposal requires city franchise grants, rate regulation power, mandatory extensions, annual corporation reports, and possible franchise forfeiture for noncompliance. A city supervisor would oversee records and advise council. Debate focused on applicability to private versus city owned systems, with objections from Laurene Wingerter of the San Antonio Franchise Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Curomos
Henry P. Kucera
Dallas
Rivera
City Lranchige
Kuceva
Vouner
Kucera
Briday
Commission
Laurenee Wingerter
Ine San Antonio Fransilco
Entertainers to Play Dances at Hermann Sons Hall
Ed A Niemeyer’s Entertainers sign a long contract to perform at Hermann Sons hall on S Marys, opening this Saturday in the redecorated goat garden. The group will perform Wednesdays and Saturdays including July 4, while Tin Baker returns to the Gunter halet barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed A
Niemeyer
Hermann Sons
Gunter Halet
Wedemeyer to Join Manufacturer
Gen Albert C Wedemeyer announced he will become vice president and director of Aven Manufacturing Corp upon retirement from the army. Wedemeyer, then Sixth Army commander, testified to the Gen MacArthur congressional inquiry largely supporting the UN command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Aven Manufacturing Corp
New York City
Wedemeyer
Sixth Army
Gen. MacArthur
War Casualty List Grows by 671
Washington June 30 The defense department identified 691 additional U S combat casualties in Korea. List No 341 reported 116 killed or died of wounds 482 wounded 43 missing in action and 45 injured in accidents in the battle area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Department
U. S
Korea
Vital Statistics MABNISGA Licenses And Names List
Fragmented OCR lists multiple names and places with unclear context. It presents a jumble of personal names such as Mashburn, Martinez, Annabelle, and others, interspersed with stray words and potential references to licenses and locations like Saline and New Mexico. The readable portion suggests a directory or notice of licenses or registries without a clear event or outcome.
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Vital Statistics
Mabnisga
Bilte J. Mashburn
Florence J. Could
Figiere
Weed D. Campoeil
Dorothy Anne
Shareds
A.b. Batre Tenekeacis
Bien L. Bennet
Nedina
Carmen
Weather map report with scattered showers forecast
The Middle Atlantic will see scattered showers and thundershowers tonight while the Gull states stay warm and humid. The far southwest remains hot and dry, with continued heat in the region. In the northern plains humidity is noted at 6:00 am Saturday. June precipitation totals include 2.07 inches for the month and 4.25 inches year to date. The sun sets at 7 18 pm Saturday, rises 7 38 am Sunday, and the moon is first quarter. Winds from the south forecast Saturday. Tides and temperatures are noted for various locations as the period progresses.
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Harl Fiscus
Pennsylvania
San Antonio
Ann
Costello
Inwa
Fiscus
Middle Atlantic
Tennessea
Middle Mississippi
Sundy
Ferestry
Hinli
Rain Aid To Louisiana Relief Efforts Rise In Flood Plain
Rain boosted Louisiana rice and sugar crop prospects while Missouri and Kansas face renewed floods. More than 500000 acres in two states inundated with crop damage in the millions and extensive property losses. Hundreds of families displaced along bottomlands as waters rise.
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Icate
Tseg
Missouri
Louisiana Dry Belt
Missouri Ands
Kansas
Follars
Unemployed Italians Slow to Apply for Fireman Posts
Rome reports about two million jobless residents with few applicants for fireman posts as the interior ministry extends the filing window. Low wages deter workers while 1.2 million government employees plan wage protests. Ford plant in Dallas lays off 145 workers due to steel allowance cuts.
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Rome
Italy
Interior Ministry
FORD
Dallas
Ford Motorco
Two Generals Escape Poisoning in San Antonio Home
Brig. Gen. C. F. Humphrey and Brig. Gen. EI. Humphrey, two San Antonio residents, allegedly found strychnine in sugar and instant coffee at their Arcadians address. Investigator Jack Howard quoted C. F. Humphrey noting a bitter taste after adding sugar as white particles appeared in coffee. Samples sent to Ft. Sam Houston lab confirmed poison. authorities seek a suspect identified by a marina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Sheriff's Office
C. F
EI. Humphrey
Jack Howard
C., .F. Humphrey
Ft. Sami Houston
Howard
Inaig
Market Prices From Farmers For Fresh Produce
A fragmented list shows fruit and vegetable prices and farm goods. Items include cucumbers tomatoes onions and peppers with prices like 2.55 for tomatoes and 34.74 for a crate. Meats and staples appear as well with baskets, crates, and bushels noted alongside varying dollar amounts.
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Srigat
Mexico
Brecht
Texas
Bugal
Ariel
Shao" Fuk
Gig Bothel
Biko Malae
Kattir
Drunk man fined for parking overstay in Omaha
Omaha police testified in court they found Paul Ensminger, 38, drunk and draped over a downtown parking meter. Judge Lester Palmer fined him $10 and costs for overtime parking. Celeste Holm to divorce Hollywood husband after trial separation talks involve Miss Martha Schuyler Dunning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Suse
Paul Ensminger
Lester Palmer Iineal Ensminger
Celeste
Hollywood
Celeste Holm
Martha Schuyler Dunning
Alr- Line
Peace Talk Site Suggested in Korean War Update
An AP dispatch describes front lines near Kumhwa with UN forces repelling two Red company assaults and heavy artillery driving Reds back. It notes potential border withdrawals, the Korean ruins, and UN rebuilding efforts in Seoul and other cities as the war drags on with heavy damage.
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Sage
Pater Mile Sido
van Fleet
George McArthur
Tun
McArthur
Kumhwa
Eighth Army
Parallel 38
Korea
Kerra
Koran
Hardawan
Tron
KOREA _N
Seoul
Trance
Ridgway
Wonsan
Judge on Wrong Side of the Bench Fined for Traffic Violation
Judge William A. Black faced a traffic violation in which he failed to yield the right of way causing a minor accident. Despite a not guilty plea, he was fined 25 dollars and costs of 31.50 and promptly paid the penalty before returning to his court to dispense justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denvisa Ins
Wiliam A. Black
Robert H. McWillisms
Black
New York hospital workers face drug charges
Albert Jones and Join Cauthen, both hospital porters at Metropolitan Hospital Welfare Island, will be tried on charges of peddling heroin to patients and offering an extended payment plan. Police said they sold about 400 heroin doses weekly for around $300 profit. United Airlines operations returned to normal after a truce with 900 AFL pilots.
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SW York
INS
New York Hospital
Albert Jones
Metropolitan Hospital
Welfare Island
Cauthen
United
Chicago
United Airlines
AFL
San Antonio Livestock Market News Summary
Incomplete OCR text reports cattle market activity at San Antonio with scattered names and figures unclear. The fragment references cattle, market notices, and individuals such as Maddict and Yeattinen, but lacks coherent data or outcomes to determine specifics.
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SAN Antonio Livestock Fedesal
Barvice Cattle
Calvea
Enonzly
Entabileb
Alavebler
Yeattinen
Ateaay
Author says barriers fall but church segregation endures
ATLANTA June 30 A popular author told NAACP delegates that barriers of segregation are falling slowly. Ian Smith author of Strange Fruit and Killer of the Dream urged quicker change, insisting segregation in churches and church schools must end. The convention adopted a resolution condemning Amos and Andy and Bentram shows for portraying African Americans unfavorably.
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Atlanta
NAACP
Ian Smith
NCAAF
Amos 'N
Andy
Bental
Abs
Nertoes
Bracero Ban Dropped From Immigration Labor Bill Sentences
The Douglas amendment making it a felony to hire Mexican aliens in the country illegally was removed from a compromise version of the immigration farm labor bill. Poage said the measure will still permit imported Mexican labor in gin and processing plants, with final action likely after further sessions. The second item notes Senate approval of Thomas P. Murphy for a federal judgeship in the Southern district of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Douglas
House
Senate
W. R. Poage
Waco
Poage
Mexico
Thomas PF. Murphy
New Yorke
New York
City News Dance Listings for Summer Nights
Dance listings show events at Hermann Sons hall and Beethov en garden with Texas bands and house orchestras. Weekly dances occur Wednesdays and Saturdays at St Marys Street venues, plus special dates: June 20 at Herman's Hall, July 4 music by Scotty's Rhythm Wranglers, and June 30 at Hillop hall with Johnny Foerster. Admission details appear in ads.
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City News
Nute
Her Mann Sons
S. St. Mary's
The
Texas Tophands
Niemeyer’s Grant
Hermann Sons
St. Mary's St
I Lucky Fill
Texas Hayride Gang
Herman's Hall
Cool Terrace
Austin Kay
Randolphentoff
Sun
Scotty
Rhythm! Wranglers
Lucky Hill
Tor
Texas Tlayride Gang
Hillop Hall
Johnny Foerster
Toys
Beethoven Garden
Local notices and obituaries from unknown source
Fragmented readable lines show names and events including people linked to San Antonio and Briar Sage. Mentions a Thursday meeting time 2 o clock and a funeral service at home. A hospital event and a public notice hint at community actions and family ties.
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Lucar
Kennelsie Copeland
Forter
Mernandes
Evetlate
San Antonio
Fu Mzervices
San Ferny
Sarah Htondin
Nepal
Balinese Room in Galveston Reopens Clean of Gambling
The Balinese Room in Galveston reopened last night with dining and dancing, operating without gambling. Manager Anthony Fertitta confirmed no gambling would resume and the club would stay that way, despite rumors. County Attorney Raymond McGee warned his office would pursue any reopening of gambling operations before the grand jury.
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Galveston
sune_ su
Anthony Fertitta
Blugo
Raymond McGee
Hershey Sees Job Complication
Louisville June 30 Major General Lewis B Hershey director of selective service warned Kentucky draft officials that a ceasefire in Korea would complicate his work. He said the public would question why they were being drafted and blamed the system.
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Louisville
Korea
Lewis B Hershey
Hershey
Kentucky
Doctor Kills Self Amid Prosecution Fears
Dr. William M. Peake, 45, physician, killed himself rather than face charges involving four teenage boys. His body was found in a downtown Los Angeles hotel room in a standing position near an empty pill bottle. he had posted $1000 bail and disappeared Thursday.
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Los Angeles
Sune
William M. Peake
Himelf
Coal Gas Price May Be Boosted in Illinois Senate Action
Springfield Ti June 29 GNS An Illinois senate committee recommended passage to day of 12 bills which may boost the price of coal for Chicago cities by 20 percent.
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Springfield
Texas Camps In Army Plan For Standby Centers
Washington notes the house armed services committee studied a measure to create at least two standby troop centers in Texas to mobilize within six weeks. The former World War II bases Camp Bowie at Brownwood and Camp Swift at Bastrop would host the centers, funded under the defense department’s global military construction program.
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Washington
House Armed Services
Cormittee
Texas
Camp Bowie
Brownwood
Camp Swift
Bastrop
Defense Department
U. S
Lae
Rowit
Warning by Rickenbacker draws sharp Russia peace pact warning
CYLER June HAP famed Flyer Eddie Rickenbacker warned last night that Russia could wreck America's economy by proposing a seven year nonag Bresston peace pact and calling for international disarmament. The Eastern Air Lines president said such a plan would shock American commerce and industry and could not be accepted by the American people or the democracies of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyler
Eddie - Rickenbacker
Russia
America
Eastern Airlines
Students to Take TM Draft Status Tests
More than 81,000 students are expected to take a test today that may determine whether they'll be deferred in the state. Selective Service will conduct its third college qualification test at 1036 centers.
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Washington
Selective Service
Dance and music listings in Modryn era club venues
The page advertises multiple summer dance events and music nights in various venues. Dante hosts June 30 and July 7 with Rhythm Aves and other acts. Al Huegélé presents old and modern music July 3. Modern orchestra and club ballroom tours run Thurs to Sat, with dates at 617 NE St Mary and other halls.
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Dante
Dante Tues
Al /Huegelé
Mary’. S
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Arthurs Murray
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Traction
Valentino
A. D. Zocht, SR
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Garvrol Denistry
Holston
Derois
Gunter Hotel
Jon Brouy
Blanco Road
Shadyside
Tan Ter
al Brent
Hapa
Tiger Brow
Hume
Amarillo
Beaumont
Brownsville
Corpus Bel Rio
Denver
Angeles
Orleans
York City
Oklahoma City
Omnis
Ain Presidio
Louisiana
Commission Market
Miimis
Meddawlark
Ergrmen
Catile
North Korea
South Korea
Urta
Syong
Bracero
Murphy
Galveston Club
Army
Rickenbacker
Hite
Eagles
B. Hall
Zi N. Alimo
Hodges
Giloyease
We Crockett
Miss ‘Simms
Stark
St. Hedwig
Jusie
Weldon Musketeers
Ste Hedval
Johnny Voerster
Hil Brothers
Travie Bldg
W. Trovie
Let
Holy Ghost
Jesus
Lord
God
Calvary's Cross
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