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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

6

City Election Final Totals Show 57 401 Votes Cast

Final tabulation tallies 57 401 total votes. Mayor Jack White leads with 41 766, Alfred Callashen 14 111, others including Pat Dwyer Bud Vale Norman Davis and C Ray Davis unopposed. Park Commissioner Henry Hein 23 723, William Cowan 12 810, Lawrence Gonzales 8 672. Street Commissioner James W Knight 27 016, John Currie 730, Fred Rehme 5841. Police Commissioner Raymond South 33 116, CL Campbell 16 124, Joe Menchaca 4563. Also listed: sales prospecting rule and Want Ad contact for Fire Light.

Jack White Alfred Callashen Pat Dwyer Ri “Bud” Vale Norman Davis C. Ray’ Davis Henry Hein Willas Bii" Cowan Lawrence Gonzales James W. Knight John Currie Fred Rehme Raymond South CL. Campbell Joe Menchaca

Jet's Newest Fighter Interceptor Flown at MARQC

At MARQC California on May 12 the Air Force tested its new jet interceptor the F-91 in a 40 minute flight piloted by Carl Bellinger. The aircraft features a 447 turbojet and four rocket motors for takeoff and rapid altitude gain to 45000 feet. Distinctive swept wings wider at tips and a tandem main landing gear mark its design. Built by Republic Aviation the F-91 is one of two experimental models with a second pending test. The F-86 engine power links to the current speed record holder at over 670 miles per hour.

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Decontrol Rent Bill Sparks Texas Legislative Clash

Developing fight over a statewide rent decontrol bill heated yesterday as Rep. Catton Moore and author Houston Rep. Moore accused Washington officials of pressuring Texas. Maj. Gen. Burns of the Air Training Command denied untoward influence while Moore urged a public hearing before further action.

Austin Catton Moore Houston Air Force Texas Washington Moore Tighe Woods Jester Robert W. Burns Headquarters Air Training Command Berksdale Afb Burns Alr Shreveport Frays McCraw Jstate American Legion Bill McCraw McCraig House Mera

Japs to Keep Plants for Peaceful Production

Washington May m The United States ordered a halt in further removals of Japanese plants arguing even primary war facilities are needed for Japan’s economic recovery. Maj. Gen. Frank R. McCoy told the Far Eastern commission there should be no ceiling on Japanese production for peaceful purposes.

Washington U. S Frank R. McCoy Far Eastern’ Commission Japan McCoy

Eisler Believed to Have Escaped U S by Stowaway Ship

Reports say Gerhardt Eisler, the No 2 U S Communist agent, may have fled the United States by stowing away on a Europe bound liner. He was reportedly located aboard the S S Batory two days out of Southampton with bonds totaling 523 500 posted on contempt of Congress and related orders. UK and US agencies coordinate to hold him.

Washinawa INS America’s FBI Britain Scotland’ Yard Gerhardt Eisler U.S S.S. Batory Southampton England Spieti Eisler

Former S. A. Artist Succumbs After Story of Defiance

Herbert Bernard, 68, San Antonio artist and decorator, died Tuesday in Houston while living with his son Phillip D. Bernard. A Chicago native and San Antonio resident 1912–1937, he decorated venues including the Aztec Theater and Camp Waldemar, led Battle of Flowers floats, and helped stage Gulf Coast Mardi Gras. He faced contempt of Congress for defiance of the House Un-American Activities Committee. Surviving: widow Katherine Bernard of Redondo Beach, sister Mrs. Hattie Chapman Bernard, Houston, and two grandchildren. Services pending.

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Why Orange CRUSH Sips Stay Gold in Brown Bottles

Brown corrugated glass blocks sunlight that harms orange juice, preserving the drink’s fresh fruit flavor. The distinct krinkly bottle helps quick recognition and consistent worldwide packaging, with a comfortable grip and familiar color guarding the product from freshness loss.

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