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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1949
Page
2
The San Antonio Light notes a free dance event tonight at The Barn located on East Commerce, featuring the Texas Serenade band with live music and price information on all items.
COTEMIAGEN May 25 Four crew members of the Norwegian freighter Henrik were reported missing after the ship struck a mine today. The incident occurred in the Baltic area as authorities battle to confirm the fate of the sailors.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions itching first application and ads. Names and details are garbled, leaving a partial reference to notices about ads and a request to place an early test ad. No clear event, person, or organization could be established from the readable text.
President Truman nomi nates Nathaniel P. Davis as minister to Hungary restoring a post after Mindszenty case. Davis, ambassador to Costa Rica, replaces Selden Chopin who returned to Washington. Three other ambassadors named: Joseph Flack to Costa Rica, George P. Shaw to El Salvador, Pet Jarman to Australia. post now vacant.
The San Antonio Father’s Day council announced a contest for youths 16 and under to write why their father is the best in 50 words or less. Submissions go to 203 Insurance Building by June 1, with top prize a 100 dollar savings bond.
In Austin Gov Jester and Lt Gov Shivers deny a report that Shivers sought to name a convict as ambassador. In Richmond Texas sheriff Lincecum plans to file a murder charge today against Joy Juarez, 22, El Paso convict, in the slaying of a prison guard's wife. Juarez reportedly confessed the assault slaying, with details captured on a wire recorder.
The journal reports a real or only apparent lag in city tax collections versus last year. City, school, and improvement district receipts total $356,871.95 below the comparable period, with the city lag at $237,541. Clerks rushed as unopened mail accounts pile up, while in-person payments rise. Total collections for the year reach $3,514,997 across city, schools, and improvement districts.
Summer brings outdoor living with a Californian Redwood Lounge Chair. Cushions in mist or green sailcloth, adjustable back for comfort, adds a touch of Bekgard. O19 05.
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