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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1949

Page

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Coal Stoppage Dampens Mines as Railroads Feel Pinch

Pittsburgh dispatch reports idled coal fields as John L. Lewis leads a two week work stoppage. Miners plan to return March 25, observing Mitchell Day, while railroads see growing impact with 62,000 workers affected. Steel plants remain active with output near record levels, nearing 1.88 million tons of ingots and castings.

Pittsburgh John L. Lewis Mitchell John Mitchell UMM Coal Industry American Steel& Iron Institute Ihs

Wintry Blast Strikes Texas Across State With Cold Wave

The Associated Press reports a cold spell sweeping Texas with snow and freezing drizzle darkening the Panhandle and spreading to Waco and Lubbock. Amaryllo recorded 13 degrees as the coldest spot while Midland faced dust storms. Temperatures fall to 22 to 34 across West Texas and the Panhandle, with Dallas Fort Worth expecting highs in the 40s and nights near 24 as the front moves southeast.

Associated Texas Texas Panhandle Waco Lubbock Clarendon Amarillo Midland Brownsville Roth South Plains Panhandle Pecos Valley Dallas-Ft. Worth

Winter cold snap chills vast U.S. regions

A national cold snap sent temperatures below normal from the Rockies to the Appalachians and across Arkansas and Tennessee to the Canadian border. Sub-zero readings were reported in the Dakotas and northern Minnesota as a widespread chill affected many areas.

Toys Nation Chicago Rockies Appalachians Arkansas Tennessee Dakotas Minnesota

Hearts Killers Flown to New York for Trial

Grand Rapids March 15 Two lonely hearts killers Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck departed Michigan by air for New York to face murder charges. They are linked to three killings and will be tried in New York for the murder of Mr. Jany on January 4.

New York Grand Rapids Michigan Raymond Fernandez Martha Beck Jan Y

Frost Bros Win National Ad Award in San Antonio

Frost's brothers of San Antonio received the Moertifi cate of merit for an outstanding retail advertisement featuring brand name merchandise. The award, presented at the San Antonio Advertising Club luncheon by W. W. Watson to Mrs. Lessieien Culmer, honored the ad's portrayal of top fashion designers whose labels Frost's carries. Elsie Barlhlevick and Esther Watkins also received honors for their roles in the campaign, which highlighted the Autograph Collection of designer labels sold by Frost's.

Frost Bros. of San Antonio Moertificate Brand Names Foundation Frost Bros Frost's San Antoni Edith Small Molly Hattie Carnegie Weiner Pattullo Nettie Rosenstein Ray Saks Mangane Adrian Huntleigh Travia Nores Gilbert the Heither Kraus

Weather data summary from fragmented OCR

Fragmentary weather report lists past precipitation totals, monthly rainfall, and forecasts. Includes temperatures for Abilene Cheyenne Indianapolis Jacksonville Kansas City Little Rock and notes wind speeds and times. Data quality is poor with many unreadable sections.

Rene Aransas Pacs Temes Station Abilene Cheyenne Wyo Gee Lease Indianapolis Jacksonville Kareas City Edo Little Roel

Llano Calcined Magnesite Plant to Reopen Under New Owner

Vernon C Hulme of Austin arrives to take over Texas Industrial Minerals co Llano plant in North Llano formerly run by C E Hennig who died at an advanced age The plant will be renovated before resuming operations with Robert I Hennig the analytical chemist stating plans to prepare for restart.

Robert’ I. Hennig

Falfurrias Dads Seek Reelection Challengers File for April Vote

Four incumbents face reelection in Falfurrias city election with official ballot certifying Mayor R. R. Scott Commissioner Lionel Noel Villarreal RJ McIntyre and Corporation Judge F. Young. Master planning notes reference public works needs and development.

BPR Lier Spalforrias R. R. Scott Lioner Noél Villarreal Rj, McIntyre

Train derailment injures dining car staff in Pennsylvania

Nine cars and a diesel locomotive derailed near Blatrsville Pennsylvania today as a passenger train left the tracks. Most cars stayed upright with one main was struck by a falling sack and dining room staff were sprayed with hot water. the incident caused injuries but details are limited.

Blatrsville Pennsylvania Tr Dofrance

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