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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1952
Page
12
Choose a listed business from the daily Want Ad section in the Business and Service Directory. A competent dressmaker tailors youngsters apparel to fit well, last longer, and suit individual measurements and styles.
A roundup of military personnel from San Antonio area with overseas tours and home leaves. Included are Carlos Velarde headed to a third overseas tour, Briggs Avenue residents on 14 day leave from Coronado, Richard Hatter completing info school, promotions of Joe Hernandez, and local sailors aboard USS Eversole. Also Francisco Sereno returns from Berlin and awaits reassignment with the 6th Infantry.
Washington May 6 The bill would give Texas 200000 to prevent agricultural extension funds from being reduced due to a decline in farm population as it moves toward Senate consideration.
P A Williams District 10 supervisor of the U S bureau of narcotics said Mexico remains a major illicit drug source and San Antonio police cooperate to combat it. A new technique targets dealers and peddlers. efforts since January yielded 50 arrests and many guilty pleas.
Arthur Porter Jr a 13 year old scout was awarded a special honor medal for bravery after saving the life of Richard Post 7 when a fast moving vehicle struck down Richard and killed Edward Hertel Jr both 7 on the night of April 4 at 342 Stonewall 1st.
Readers share opinions on nominating delegates and the presidential electoral system. Most say delegates matter and should reflect voters while a minority supports direct nomination or system simplification. Quotes include Toohey Robbins Baxter Valdez Williams on voice, influence, and accountability.
Mrs. Alma Lawren Applebee warded off a purse thief by screaming as he grabbed her bag near Applebee Street and Flores Street in a Monday night attempt. The man knocked her down but fled as neighbors rushed to aid her.
Thirty six members of the Society of Illustrators toured the Women in the Air Force Indoctrination center at Lackland AFB to photograph training activities for articles on service women. They will depart Wednesday for a tour of Luke AFB in Arizona.
Capt Ivan Lawrence assumed duties as district chief of the motor vehicle inspection division in the Texas Department of Public Safety. He oversees 44 south Texas counties from the DPS building at 1414 N Brazos St, succeeding Capt John Hollyfield who moved to Austin as assistant chief. Lawrence has 15 years as a state highway patrolman and four years’ service in Fredericksburg.
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