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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1952

Page

2

Meat Supply Endangered by Foot and Mouth Disease Threat

U S officials warn the nations meat supply faces its greatest danger in over two decades as foot and mouth disease spreads toward the border from Canada. If an outbreak occurs quarantines could halt live stock and meat movement, risking shortages in the Midwest and East Coast. The department prepares stamping out measures while border controls tighten. Housing ads and unrelated notices appear at the end.

Washington Agriculture Department Canada U. S California Indiana Ohio Seaboard Agrieture Department

Barbara Payton Seeks Temporary Alimony in Divorce Case

Actress Barbara Payton returns to court seeking temporary alimony of 1500 dollars a month while Francho Tone's divorce suit unfolds. Tone seeks to amend his complaint to add adultery charges against Payton and include Tom Neal as a corespondent amid affidavits of Payton and Neal living together.

Hollywood INS Barbara Payton Francho J. Tone Tom Neal

Hot War Held Unlikely Soon

Washington May 5 top American military leaders see no hot war soon with Russia due to readiness needs in the Soviet Union and strong Western defense. Gen Gruenther and Gen Bradley cite Soviet weaknesses in steel petroleum railroads and aircraft production, while noting Red forces and tanks are formidable and can mobilize quickly.

Washington Russia Soviet Union Europe Alfred Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff U. S U.S Bulgaria Red Army

Extended Rent Controls Urged By Stabilizer

Washington May 5. Rent Stabilizer Tighe E Woods urged Congress to extend current rent controls for two years. He warned that limiting controls to defense areas could deal a knockout blow to the general stabilization effort.

Washington Tighe E. Woods Congress

Supply Put on Business Basis

A 1948 AP report from Washington describes the merger of Army and Navy cargo operations into the Military Sea Transport Service MSTS. Since July 1 the service operates as a self funding unit, no idle ships, and saves about 250000 dollars daily for taxpayers. The effort, overseen by the Defense Comptroller W J McNeil, aims to streamline wartime logistics and reduce waste.

Opposition group sees no county ticket in Democratic primary

Sam Jorrie, a group leader, calls the opposition effort in Bexar County Democratic primary apparently hopeless. Filing closes at midnight as the party chairman says filings accepted at 1104 Frost Bank Building. By noon only 12 contests listed, with Ralph Wagner filing for county surveyor and Patrick Haskell added for Precinct 3 constable.

Sam Jorrie Bexar Democratic Bond Davis Frost Bank Jorrie Bexar Ralph A. Wagner Patrick Haskell Precinct

Khaki Facts Korea Days Navy Sons Trevino and More

S A Man in Navy Robert and Alfonso Trevino, sons of Mr and Mrs Alfonso Trevino, 446 Cumberland, are both serving in the navy. Robert recently visited his pay ents while on a 20 day leave. He was stationed in Korean waters aboard an LST. Alfonso is slow serving on Guam. He graduated Brackenridge High school and was attending St Marys university when he entered the service. Two San Antonio area men completed a 6 week course of instruction in information and education at the Armed Forces Information school Fort Slocum NY. They are M Set William IL Mathis son of Mrs Florence Mathis Pleasanton and Pfe David Murguia Jr son of Mr and Mrs David Murguia 129 Wharton. Recently graduated from the aviation machinists mate school at the U S Naval Air Technical Training center at Memphis TN was Daniel Burchers Jr airman apprentice son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Burchers Rt 1 Box 857-1. He has now been transferred to Fleet Air Service Squadron 8 located at Alameda CA Serving aboard to submarine USS Archer Fish Sg Kenneth HH Riedon electronics technician second class son of Mrs Chua Bal Rieden 502 E Myrtle St. He joined the navy in 1946 and received recruit training at San Diego. John H Burleson boatswain s mate third class USCG helps make meteorological observations aboard the coast guard patrol vessel Punchatrain. He is the son of Mrs Ruth A Burleson 1004 Drexel Ave. Serving aboard the same vessel is Alberto Lejarzar seaman USCG and son of Mrs Manuela G Lejarzar 239 Oelkers St.

Robert Alfonso Trevino Cumberland San Antonio Armed Forces Information School Ft. Slocum N.Y William IL Mathis Florence, Mathis Pleasanton Pfe David Murguia Jr David Murguia Wharton Sr U. S. Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Daniel Burchers Jr Daniel Burchers Fleet Air Service Squadron 8 Alameda Calif Archer Fish Kenneth HH. Riedon Chua Bal John If. Burleson USCG Coast Guard Patrol Ruth A. Burleson Drexelave Alberto Lejarzar Manuela G. Lejarzar Oelkers St

Man Released from habit forming laxatives

Detroit man reports feeling happier and less constipated after using Kellogg's ALL-BRAN cereal. The ad touts ALL-BRAN as non habit forming, rich in iron and vitamins, and suggests eating 42 cupful daily with fluids, offering a refund on unused cartons.

Detroit Kellogg's Battle Creek Mich

Boy Tells Punishment Boy Tells Punishment

Two juvenile court cases unfold with details of punishments and reform. A 14-year-old testifies about school discipline, while 16-year-old Richard faces multiple charges and potential probation. Judge Gerhardt weighs custody and future plans for the youths.

Robert Richard Gerhardt

Play Safe When You Need an Independent Auto Repair

A local Business and Service Directory notes reliable auto repair shops with emphasis on dependable service and trusted recommendations. It highlights practical tips for selecting a shop and ensuring quality repairs.

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