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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
2
The May Day edition of the San Antonio Light for Thursday May 1 1949 highlights city news and local briefs. Contained are community notices, sports results, and brief civic items reflecting postwar Texas life.
The Goodyear Mills in Rockhart Ga plans a 90 percent cut in cotton production after a price drop. Vice President Speere announced reduced orders and a new hiring emphasis, urging contact via the local exchange to discuss 1109 its 1250 cm 4 ni and related stakes.
Washington May 29 Congressmen Johnson and Hinshaw Calif Republicans oppose a proposed high altitude air duel between the Navy Banshee fighter and the Air Force B36 bomber. The House Armed Services Committee backed a resolution urging a real or simulated test to settle the dispute over whether the B36 can be intercepted, a test the members warned could expose sensitive information.
Hollywood on May 19 reports Spike Jones and his wife Helen Grayco welcomed a four pound son born today. The wife is the former singer in the Musical Depreciation revue. The couple wed last summer and are cited as enjoying the new arrival amid city buzz.
In Rangoon on Bay 19 Burma forces report planes dropped pamphlets over Karen held territory urging MPs to lay down arms. The leaflets allegedly misled readers and were described as a deceptive tactic used by opposing sides.
William A. Magee, 102, a veteran of Civil War service under Gen. Sherman and participant in Indian and Spanish-American wars, received a notice to vacate his apartment after 13 years. He hopes to secure a new home before his 103rd birthday in three months.
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