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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1949

Page

3

Mexican government to fix peso rate and curb expenses

A San Antonio delegation reports from Mexico City on Ramon Beteta promising to stabilize the exchange rate and balance the budget. President Miguel Aleman orders departments to cut costs, halt future contracts, and review expenses every 30 days. The group met with Beteta and listed officials including Casas Alemán, Marea, Munoz, Jello, and Quijano.

Estadilla Mexican Chamber of Commerce Mexico City San Antonio Ramon Betela Ramon Galindo Chamber Betela Miguel Aleman Beleta Casas Aleman Federal District Marea Antonio Munoz Ministry of Economy Manuel J.ello Alejandro Quijano Mexican Academy of Spanish Language

Borderline Anemia Cure Promises From Yeast Tablets

An old health ad describes a tired listless woman and a pale, colorless mood as signs of borderline anemia. It touts iron deficient blood and weak energy, urging readers to use Ironed Yeast Tablets to restore healthy red blood cells and vigor.

Shen Zac Teve Bener

Truman Faces Test of Strategy In Congress

Amid filibuster alliances a bill would extend controls 12 to 15 months, allow rent rises, and decontrol. Veterans pension bill faces House turmoil with $902 monthly payments proposed for World War I and II veterans, costing billions eventually. Senate opposition looms as House support grows, with broader economies and labor reforms under debate. Public hearings planned on the North Atlantic Security pact and postal and social security measures proceed.

Lucas Ilinois GOP Senate Senate Abor House Attic

Danes urged to endorse Atlantic pact in Washington signing

Foreign Minister Gustav Rasmussen urged the Danish parliament in Hagen to endorse the government’s decision to join the North Atlantic defense pact. He opened debate in the lower house seeking authorization to ratify the treaty after the Washington signing next month. He hailed the pact as an alliance of peace-loving nations.

Curaxhagen Gustav Rasmussen Washington

Reds Seen Out To End Peasantry

Thirty-one exiled Hungarian leaders accuse the Communist government of a campaign to annihilate Hungary's peasants. They compare Bolshevism to the destruction of Russian peasants in the 1920s and Baltic peasantries in World War II, asserting the regime cannot win them over.

Washington Hungary Bolshevism Baltic States Saylet

Homes Get Water Deliveries Reached Local Blocks

After five and a half years of effort a water project has provided hydrants to 32 homes on W Laurel and Lombrano streets. Felix J. Cerda of PAPA announced that residents in the 2600 to 2700 blocks of Lombrano and 3100 to 3200 blocks of Laurel paid 20 to 50 cents per barrel previously. Everado Garcia and Armando Plata led the committee to secure the water extension.

W. Laurel and Lombrano Sts Felix J. Cerda PAPA Lombrano Laurel Cerda Everado Gareia Armando Plata

Hotel Robbery at Moody Birthday Party Ended in Escape

Lynton and Harrod allegedly tied guests, cut telephones, and looted $125, a fountain pen, and a $100 wristwatch during a holdup at a hotel party for Mrs Moody. Lynton freed himself first to call the hotel detective, while Roy M. Smith testified about the Moody s identifying suspects and recovering items in Arlington. Proceedings adjourned for an instructed verdict hearing next Tuesday.

Mrs. Moody Lynton Harrod Roy M. Smith Moodys Rogues Arlington McCrory Jafternoon

Fire in Empty Boxes Extinguished Near Station No 2

Eleto Gonzales parked across St Marys street from Fire Station No 2 and found a fire in empty cardboard boxes at the back end of his truck Tuesday morning. He drove across the street to safety and the blaze was quickly put out with no vehicle damage.

Eleto Gonzales Uty San Antonio I Drug Co St. Mary's St

Endurance Team Heads for Miami Flight to chase record

CESUNVILLE March 22 California Florida endurance flyers plan to turn their Sunkist Lady toward Miami today on another lap in their attempt to crack the sustained flight record.

Cesunville California Florida Miami

Ada Constance Kent Found in Dusty Cottage

The well preserved skeleton of Ada Constance Kent, 65, was found in a Galasze cottage near Meer Skeleton Found England on March 22. Coroner F. E. Camp ordered an inquest. The old theatrical performer had lived alone and disappeared years before the war. A bank later reported funds, prompting police to search, revealing the body.

Whalebone Corner England Marcy Ada Constance Kent Gallaze F. E. Camp Miss Kent

Kansas Tour for Furlong Opens Travel Lectures

William Harrison Furlong leaves Tuesday for Kansas to present films and lectures on travel in Mexico. He will address the Kansas highway conference at State College in Manhattan and later speak in Wichita under chamber of commerce sponsorship. Furlong, director-general of the Inter-American Highway, highlights San Antonio attractions and the Crossroads of International Travel while discussing the highway into Mexico.

William Harrison Furlong Kansas Mexico State College Manhattan Kan Wichita Chamber ‘of Commerce Furtong San Antonio Missouri Iowa Nebraska

Local Hardware Firms Record Listings In Dumas Area

A spool of small firm names appears including Dumas Hardware, Hardware F. Redondo, Alams Floor Covering, Asphalt Tile, Alamo Bedding, Mittenet, Harry C, Kirby Metal, Ozer Frame. The list suggests vendors or contractors active in Dumas area commerce.

F. Redondo Alams ALAMO Harry C

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