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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1949
Page
5
Solomon Guggenheim multimillionaire copper executive and art patron dies in WASTera. He led Guggenheim Brothers mining empire, directed Braden Copper, Nevada Northern Railway, Kennecott Copper, Pacific Tin, and once held stock in Anaconda Copper. He chaired the Guggenheim Foundation supporting arts and sciences.
British army engineers miscalculated a 1.5 ton explosion in Berlin aimed at a wartime concrete structure 30 feet high and 40 feet wide. Windows doors and roofs within 400 yards were smashed and battered with no casualties reported.
A radio feature about Misa Duffy hosting Duffy’s Tavern on NBC with Blatz sponsorship. The piece notes her struggle to attract a date as men show hesitation and the show’s Thursday night timeslot highlights.
CHICAGO Nov 3 AFT leader Matthew Woll urged management officials to share production and cost data with workers. He said workers have a right to know quantities produced costs, returns from sales total production costs total profits and their distribution. Woll called the know how valuable for cutting costs and urged cooperation from management.
Admiral Forrest Sherman becomes chief of naval operations and names Vice Admiral John Dale Price as deputy. Sherman replaces Louis Denfeld who moves to a new post. new and continuing assignments reshape the top Navy leadership. Denfeld takes a 60 day leave while retirement decisions loom amid anticipated further transfers.
Washington dispatch says Admiral John J Ballentine was reassigned by Admiral Forrest Sherman to his former post in the Mediterranean. The announcement followed Sherman's attendance at a meet of chiefs of staff.
Brazilian seed firm owner Carlos Roderbourg warned of a long coffee shortage and potential shifts in American drinking habits. He cited infestations, flood damage in Guatemala, and low future export hopes, while noting Brazil may struggle to supply even domestic use for years. Texas seedmen heard Roderbourg’s somber preview as India’s seed industry also drew attention at the convention.
Hamilton executive assistant to Mayor White will head the March of Dimes campaign for the second year. The Bexar county drive aims for 125000 dollars for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, starting January 15. Bert Thompson named vice chairman. Dallas meeting notes polio totals 37000 so far this year, with a peak of 14422 in the week ending August 20. Current weekly figure about 1000.
An inspection tour of Terrell State Hospital finds 77 African American women living in a 41 year old brick building described as structurally unsafe and a fire trap. The facility houses about 800 of the pre-reorganization 2800 patients and remains awaiting new construction due by 1951.
Rudy Pend became treasurer Thursday of the National League of United Latin American Citizens after Joe Castanuels resigned for private business Gilbert White was appointed secretary, a position Pena previously held. An investment of value in want ads.
Taylor, Nov 3 Special to The Liedh. Last rites were conducted Monday afternoon at Condra Funeral Home for Frank Nigdensi, 62, a retired railroad man who died Monday night after a long illness.
A short note urges contacting F-1231 for action and profit as a pivotal Light Want moment in a San Antonio life.
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