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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1946

Page

8

Cattle market reports and funeral notices flood page

The San Antonio Livestock commentary notes damp weather and heavy rain affecting receipts with calves and hogs listed in varied prices. A series of funeral notices follows for John Kosub, Charles Cleveland, and others, detailing services, locations, and survivors.

Kosub John Kosub St. of 1807 Virginia Boulevard Alamo Tequiem Miss Darmi St. Gerarn's Church F. R. Louis Keommer Iriebrant San Fernando

One Man's Opinion on Draft, Reparations, and Spain

The column argues the extended draft won’t strengthen the army, calls for 51 million buglers, and jokes about occupying Germany by transcription. It notes foreign ministers’ failure on Russia reparations, worries Spain and Poland, and warns the U S teeters toward chaos as controls vanish.

Charges Filed In Sham Battle Killing In Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on May 17, charges of involuntary manslaughter were filed against Taree Neonage boys Alfred Smith 18 William Fetix 17 and James Helm 15 over a fatal gunplay during a supposed hunting trip described as a sham battle. Cecil Fugene Graveline 55 was killed. the defendants were Graveline’s pallbearers at his funeral and released to the custody of their mothers.

Los Angules Taree Sheriff's Office Alfred Smith William Fetix James Helm Cecil Fugene Graveline Graveline

Market report from the Growers Market stalls and commodities

Readable sections show prices for fruits and vegetables including beans, cucumbers, cantaloupes, carrots, onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, and apples, with unit prices listed in various measures. Other items include greens, squash, limes, and berries, plus notes on dairy and produce market activity and rough regional pricing references.

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Baker Candidacy Reported For State Judgeship

The State Democratic Executive committee announced that Weaver Baker, chairman of the state board of control, paid a one hundred dollar filing fee as a candidate for the judgeship on the Court of Appeals. The notice appears in Dallas dated May 17.

Baker Dallas State Democratic Executive Committee Weaver Baker State ‘Board of Control Court of Appeals

Fredricksburg Ranch Auctions and Local Livestock News

Texas Trails reports on a Mortis Ranch vicinity estate sale auction in Fredericksburg as rare market activity. Ed Auge of San Antonio bought two Hereford bulls from Lazy S Ranch, and Beall Pumphrey plans the Stanton Hereford Ranch sale May 20 plus the Del Rio Quarter Horse Show and race meet May 16–19. Also notes the American Brahman Journal debut, mohair prices at 60 to 80 cents, and local quirks including Jose the peanut vendor enduring horseplay at the San Antonio docks.

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Union Organizers Move on Waco and Palestine Garment Workers

Dallas May 17 organizers from the Amalgamated Clothing Workers change campaign report efforts to unionize men’s garment workers in Waco and Palestine. Latane Lamberis, director, said organizers will visit Dallas next week and estimate about 10,000 Texas clothing workers are eligible for organization.

Waco Palestine Dallas C. I. Qs Latane Lamberis Dircetar C. TO. Amalgamated Clothing Workers Texan

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Voter precincts to be cut in Bexar County plan

Bexar County will shrink voting precincts from 201 to 115 and city districts from 150 to 69 while county districts drop from 31 to 46 under a redistricting plan outlined by County Engineer Russell White. The change, slated to take effect after January and affect the 1946 elections, was revealed in the Commissioners Court after extended delay and debate about the plan.

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Cotton Futures Open Mixed on New York and New Orleans Markets

Cotton futures opened mixed with slight early gains in New York and a steady to higher tone in New Orleans. July and December contracts showed modest price shifts while near terms fluctuated, as traders weighed weather, demand, and storage signals in thin May trade.

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Boston Wool Market Edges Through Patchy Week

Commercial Bulletin reports mixed activity in the Boston wool market with generally spotty business. Demand for high quality Australian wools remains, while capes stay desirable amid supply difficulties. Texas and domestic wools show uneven turnover as mills delay purchases awaiting clearer market signals.

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Shootings Stop Search for Jeeps

The U S army provost marshal office said it was withdrawing military police patrols seeking stolen jeeps after five shooting incidents on Shanghai outskirts. No Americans injured, but recovery of jeeps was deemed not worth risking American lives. The statement did not identify shooters and left precinct voting locations undetermined.

Houston Pair Give Up Baby

A 16 month old boy, reportedly given to Miss Juanitz Street by a woman on a Houston street, awaits a new home as the mother and a young couple, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Richmond, come forward at police headquarters offering adoption. Police note the case as a custody matter with no immediate resolution.

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