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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1946
Page
2
A brief classified notice invites readers to call 1231 for better buys and light items in the 4 & Light Want Ads section, emphasizing comfort and convenience in shopping.
The veteran Baptist minister A. T. Falber, 75, longtime resident of West Texas, died in San Angelo yesterday. Funeral services were held today, with local pastors and church members in attendance. Falber served as a minister for 43 years and contributed to regional religious work.
Col Myron B Conkfield artillery veteran named post special service officer at Fort Sam Houston. This marks his second tour at the army post since enlisting in 1941. He previously served with Southern Defense Command from December 1943 to May 1944, then served overseas in Leyte and Laon campaigns and with Sixth Army Headquarters intel in Philippines and Japan.
Chicago May 94 Railroad chiefs reject President Truman’s 18 12 cent offer as unacceptable. They demand a 19 percent cost of living raise and oppose 44 rule changes for a year. Spokesmen say the 18 percent plan adds about 20 cents an hour and costs carriers roughly 775 million yearly.
London May 24 An incident at 1302 Burlesan street saw eighteen people taken into custody for drinking at a club during a raid. The operation was conducted by state liquor board inspector Ambrus Jr and Radio Patrolmen Shosk and Salvatierra. A travel lecturer, John Carveth Wells, 44, son of Carveth Wells of Los Angeles, died today from a kidney ailment. he had been paralyzed since surviving a palma wine attack years ago.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average family budget items have risen over 50 percent since the start of the war. Food, clothing, and house furnishings, which make up most of urban budgets, now exceed August 1909 levels by over half, as per a retail report released today.
Texas rail service plummeted as a major strike halted passenger and freight trains. Dallas Union Terminal described as a graveyard while buses and planes handled most travel. Officials reported sparse schedules and widespread adherence to the shutdown with few crews available.
PARIE May 24 Dr Marcel Peirot convicted Bluebeard's player of 27 persons is scheduled to dig on the pulsotine at sunrise tomorrow.
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