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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1946

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Weather summary and tide data for May across regions

A fragmented weather page shows May figures for temperature, precipitation, and pollen counts, plus sunrise and sunset times. It lists tides for Aransas Pass and notes mean temperatures around 71 degrees with varying high and low readings across multiple U S cities. It references pollen types with rough counts and includes city names such as Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Houston, Chicago, Denver, and New York.

Hymidis Aransas Pass Bersine Ger Cibie Ation Amanila Boston Brownsville Cheyenne Wee Chicas Corpus Denver Fort Worth Helena Ann

Polio fight expands as region mobilizes supplies

W J Walthall regional director requisitioned 20 dozen towels 25 dozen sheets and 25 pillow coverings from army surplus for Robert B Green hospital to battle polio. Dan Bill of the Infantile Paralysis foundation led the effort with army surplus support and 33 regional offices linked by teletype to gather needed materials.

We Administration W. J. Walthall Army Robert B. Green Dan Bill Bexarenty Infantile Paralysis Foundation Walthall

Police Aerial Theft Reported After Radio Failure

Kansas City police officers Boone Majors and Deeney Ellis could not understand why their radio barely worked at full power. They stopped at a filling station to pass time and were told they should have a whip aerial. The attendants asked about it and the officers hurried back to headquarters to report the aerial was reportedly stolen.

Kansas City Boone Majors Deeney Ellis

Feud Between Mayor and Commissioner Breaks Budget Hearing

In a council chamber budget hearing, Mayor Callaghan and Commissioner Alfred Calaghan clashed over intelligence and readiness as Street Commissioner Paul Steffler urged civility. The session shifted to the mayor's budget of 889,481.98 dollars amid audience applause.

Wiswauernainn Alfred Calaghan Callaghan IML Sievveler Paul Steffler Sid Shifler DOO Pakres Tlis Steffler Texas Mauermann Health Department

Coach George Andruson Leads LA Athletic Club Track Team

Olympics ambitions drive the Los Angeles Athletic Club track squad led by former UC sprint star George Andruson as they push for spots on the 1948 Olympic team. Funeral services were held for Mrs Mary Anna Cunningham, 38, of 313 East White Avenue, who died Monday morning after 29 years in the city.

Angeles George Andruson University of California Los Angeles Athletic Club

Big Hikes Asked In L A Budgets

City council reviews sprawling proposed budgets with Anderson proposing live budget ranges from 1.93 million to 2.26 million for police and fire base pay. Keln submits 1.441 million for parks, sanitation, rivers, recreation, and La Villita amid department growth and new equipment needs. Shortages and rising costs cited for parks, sanitation, and health, with multiple department requests and cost projections across roads, utilities, and public facilities.

Anderson Police and Fire Department Keln Recreation Department la Villita Hein Callaghan

Bay Police End Century Car After Pearl Harbor Era

Bay Oregon police, who have toiled with the force's sole automobile since Pearl Harbor, look to subsidies and repairs until a replacement arrives. The five year old, 200000 mile veteran finally ended service after a collision bent the front frame, signaling the end of an era.

Tods Bay Ore Kva Woos Bay Pearl Harbor

City Budget Raise Sought for Health Library and Courts

City officials urged higher budgets for health TB and sanitation staff and for the municipal court. Judge Augustus McCloskey asked for 15000 more for the corporation court, boosting its total to 110000, with clerks raising income to 200000. Library board chair M M Harris sought 21000 more to serve 80 stations and 800000 circulation, while mayor and officials discussed salaries for city attorneys and clerks.

Augustus McCloskey Corporation Court Houston Mpa San Antonio McCloskey Dallas I. D. Cobb Cobb M. M. Harris Harris

City Officials Clash Over Tax Hikes Schedule

Callaghan argues for advance notice of tax increases, stating readiness should come months ahead. The mayor presses for certainty by June, asking if the department can handle the timing. The commissioner hesitates, unsure they can.

Truman Postpones Thursday News Conference

President Truman postponed his usual Thursday news conference due to the crowded condition of the president's calendar. The brief item notes the delay and adds a stray marketing line about light want ads.

Washington Truman

Fatal Heart Attack After Operation

Van Ness Roach aged 2 of 315 Nebraska Street died Wednesday from a heart attack. He was dead on arrival at Santa Rosa hospital after recently undergoing an operation.

van Ness Roach Nebraska Street Roach Santa Rosa Hospital

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