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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1949
Page
3
The Oil and Gas Journal reports the U S daily average crude oil production increased for the eighth consecutive week to 4,161,700 barrels for the week ended Nov 18, up 26,200 barrels from the prior week. Kansas led gains with output rising 20,350 barrels to 295,300.
Calvert Distillers Corp introduces Calvert Reserves Blended Whiskey at 86.8 proof, blending 65 percent grain neutral spirits. The brand emphasizes a New York City production base and a refined aged profile aimed at discerning consumers.
Washington November 22 Two leaders of military committees oppose a budget idea to end free medical service for dependents of service personnel. Veteran lawmakers Vinson and Kilday warn removing this benefit would require congressional action as Navy cites legal backing and Army practice since colonial times.
Actress Ann Sheridan sues RKO Radio Pictures for 350000 dollars claiming breach of contract. She says she was to play opposite Robert Young but was replaced after he declined. she had approved other male leads, including Mitchum, and alleges her contract was terminated August 17. Sheridan seeks 180000 for 16 weeks work plus 200000 as 10 percent of net profits.
In Lawrence Mississippi a deposed Roman Catholic clergyman, ousted for his political actions, was hit by an egg while campaigning for Rev. Clarence Dilley, a Protestant mayoral candidate from New York City. Dilley, addressing a crowd of about 2000, continued his remarks after the incident. Nearby Danish horses aid rebuilding efforts as Europe faces shortages.
The Metropolitan Opera opened its sixty fifth season with Der Rosenkavalier led by Rise Stevens and a starry crowd. Socialites posed for cameras while the mood stayed dignified as artists performed amid champagne corks and a packed house.
Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi, 30, visited the Newark Evening News and mingled with clerical and editorial staff. He received a key to the city from Mayor Ralph Villani and praised the democratic way of life in response to questions about the pictograph.
City council moved toward annexing 46 acres of the Meadowbrook addition on the south side in a preliminary vote. Most commissioners voiced mild opposition yet favored the ordinance to extend city limits via a connecting Goliad road link, extending 7580 feet toward Dauchy road with final passage to occur 30 days after notice publication.
Hollywood reports Italian actress Marina Bert provoking photographers with a risqué slip pose while here for a major film role. The remark about womanhood and attire drew attention at the studio.
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