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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1946
Page
3
In a Houston radio address May 18 former Governor James V. Allred told listeners he will not be a gubernatorial candidate this year. He signaled a steady critique of state government and invited financial support from the public for his broadcasts, asking donors to send one dollar or more.
The piece describes growing worries over a looming railroad strike as cities fear perishable goods shortages and halted coal transport. It notes 1.4 million railroad workers could be affected though only trainmen and engineers struck, with 18 unions awaiting wage settlements.
Assistant minister of Grove Avenue Church of Christ at 119 Grove Avenue will speak at Sunday evening service on the topic Brotherly Love. Shaw Rives, layman, will deliver the morning worship sermon titled The Story of Jesus.
The Hearst foundation announced gifts totaling 800000, given to the University of California Northwestern University Notre Dame and the Los Angeles County Museum among others. Randolph Hearst presented funds to UC president Robert Sproul to expand the Greek theater, with similar gifts to the National Jewish Hospital in Denver and to Notre Dame for American history scholarships.
Marcelo Garcia was stabbed in the right side of his back after a bar argument with several men at 613 Austin Street. He later went to 213 Sherman Street where he encountered the same group and the stabbing continued. No arrests were made.
Cotulla Mayor and Stockmens Bank head Ray Keck announced on Saturday that the bureau of reclamation has approved six dam projects on the Nueces and nearby streams. The program aims to irrigate 250 miles by four rivers, serving 23 counties with water costs from 3.50 to 5.90 per acre yearly. San Antonio chamber pledges help. $100,000 plus in engineering has been spent already.
The term Realtor is a distinct designation for members of real estate boards, signaling high ethics and standards. It requires adherence to the National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics and good business character, with the local board adopting it for San Antonio members only.
Guide promotes Barcentrate weight loss in four beers instruction. Reads like a safe buy claim with money back offer. Claims quick bloat loss from neck to ankles and urges readers to try the simple home method at once.
UNS Wellington Roe, national chairman of the railway brotherhoods, called the postponed strike a fraud harming railroad workers and the public. He warned leaders would not carry their bluff, noting thousands lost in pay. Poland and Bulgaria signed a trade agreement, per the Polish Press Agency.
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