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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1948
Page
3
Reynolds soars in California as Reynolds races toward high flying fame. Milton Reynolds, Chicago pen maker, checks China bound plane as he departs for a future venture.
A jumble of program titles and radio listings for ABS, RITE and stations KABC WOAL KMAC KONO on Monday evening March 1 1948. It notes farm news coffee time Daybreak and several music and news segments with multiple performers and shows including Tom Dorsey Harlem Serenade Jamboree and Rhythm programs.
Safe Drivers Honored at Pearl Brewery with 63 drivers recognized for 1987 feats. Boehm heads the list with 37 years of accident-free driving, among 26 truck drivers who logged 1,183,907 miles without mishap. Truckers share 890.50 in awards. runners up include Cadena 35 years, Hall 39, Reinhard 23, Lind 17, and Sefiel, Woeltz, Hines at 15.
Knight says he is ready to extend south along Main Avenue through the arsenal property to Bolg D'Arc once the final decoral inspector completes his report. The city must cut rent for machine shop No. 9 by 48 feet, costing about 35000 dollars, and a new front will be built on the two story stone building. Louis W. Lipscomb secured approval to use arsenal ground for the proposed street. Two federal officials will inspect the arsenal property this week. The Kilday bill transferring 23 acres to the medical foundation passed the House and awaits a Senate committee, with the government retaining 1 acre on Flores Street for future use. Lewis proposed the medical foundation receive all but five or six acres on Flores Street. A congressionally held action on disposal remains in abeyance. Knight affirmed that regardless of disposal outcome the city will proceed with the street after federal clearance.
The United States announced plans for a general election in Korea on May 9 under United Nations observation. Lt. Gen. John R. Hodge, U S commander in South Korea, spoke as Koreans in the American zone marked the 29th anniversary of independence from Japan. The statement aligned with a UN decision to hold an election.
Former foreign correspondent James L. Wick told a Knife and Fork Club gathering at the St Anthony Hotel that US policy toward Russia is overly sentimental. He argued the Marshall Plan is premature and urged building peaceful relations with Russia before European reconstruction, citing 250 million in aid to Czechoslovakia and warning against underestimating communism.
LULAC will install new officers led by president Joe Castanuela at a March 28 dinner dance in the Anacacho room of St. Anthony Hotel. Johnny Esquivel chairs the officer installation committee.
Labor leaders in Houston plan to fight with ballots this election year. Eighth Southern Conference of Teamsters delegates discuss constitutional test cases and militant mood sparked by state and federal labor laws. AFL official George Googe cites a 73 percent impact on unorganized workers.
An advertisement promotes BLUE STAR OINTMENT claiming to cure itching, eczema, ringworm, pimples, and toe stich like infections. It promises fast relief and a money back guarantee, urging readers to try the product today.
An old advertisement touts Lavontik as a 30 year successful eye remedy claiming relief for sore eyes and irritation. It promises soothing action for granulated eyelids and inflamed eyes and notes availability at all druggists with included lotion.
Chronic bronchitis may develop if a cough chest cold or acute bronchitis is not treated. Creomulsion blends beechwood creosote with other medicines to loosen and expel germ laden phlegm and soothe inflamed bronchial membranes. It contains no narcotics and in a sale offer you may get your money back if you dislike its quick action aiding rest and sleep.
A radio program will recount Red Cross rehabilitation in Texas City after last year’s disaster. Hexar County nurses and local volunteers contributed valued services, with the story to be aired at 7 23 p m Monday on station KABC.
Frank Cipriani feature editor of the Chicago Tribune travels from San Antonio Monday toward Mexico City. He is writing a travel series for the Chicago paper and is accompanied by his party as they map out the journey.
Roy B. Jones 64 veteran Texas airman and founder of Panhandle Producing and Refining Co. died after a long illness in Wichita Falls on March 1. His funeral services were to be held locally.
John Roberts of 222 Center 1st was treated in Santa Rosa hospital Monday for a neck stab wound suffered in a Sunday fight. Helix Rodriguez of Crockett was arrested by Officers N. W. Graves and Brown Brackner and booked for aggravated assault in connection with the cutting.
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