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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
1
Director Billy Wilder calls his new picture The Emperor Waltz a musical in which no one is trying to audition with Iturbi. Starring Bing Crosby and Joan Fontaine, the project frames a light musical comedy with notable talent.
W L Baker, president of the Kress chain, said on a San Antonio visit that the company has bought 25 sites for new stores including nine in Texas. He noted the chain buys much stock from Southern factories, including 15 firms locally, and is helping to build hundreds of small factories in the South. He cited a 15 percent sales boost over last year and a bumper Christmas outlook, especially for candy.
The Red Cross has pledged 38000 for flood victims in San Antonio, announced by H E Suydam of St. Louis. About 1172 families registered, roughly 1000 receiving aid. remaining cases will be reviewed before closure. Deadline for financial aid is October 31. Offices at St Agnes Center, Guadalupe Center, and Red Cross HQ.
Weather data shows humidity, rainfall totals, month and year deficits and excesses, moon phases, sunrise and sunset, wind speeds, tides, and a tourists weather table across multiple cities. A separate item notes Kal S Bolander will lecture on Art the Universal Language at Thomas Jefferson High School on December 3, sponsored by Joske's of Texas and Scholastic magazine.
Advertisement promotes St. Joseph Aspirin as fast relief for headaches and pain with claimed economy. Emphasizes world’s largest seller status and cheap 100 tablet bottle at 35 cents, yearly 8 pills for 1 cent, and product guarantee on the package.
Paul Henri Spaak, 47, Belgian president of the U N General Assembly, known for daring stunts, describes his career as resourceful and notes the mixed reception to U N delegates on Broadway. Small nations rely on his passion to amplify their voices amid major power clamor.
In Toluca on October 24 two separate crashes claimed thirteen lives. Among the dead were young mothers Jene Warekes, 33, and Catharine Perty, 27, and their children Barbara 8 Janet 5 along with several others from nearby areas. The Santa Fe Chief passenger train collision at a crossing is reported as the other fatal incident.
Mrs Ruth McGloin Whalen 44 secretary to the hotel manager and former Red Cross worker died Wednesday at Santa Rosa hospital after six weeks of confinement. She lived in San Antonio 26 years, came from Chicago. Survived by husband A Whalen a brother Francis J McGain and two cousins Clara Allington and Mary Whalen, both of San Antonio. Rosary Thursday 730 p.m. at Zizik Kearns Funeral Home. Funeral Friday 9 a.m. at Zizik Kearns with burial in San Fernando Cemetery No. 2.
Seven people are fatally injured after a collision in Bay City Michigan when a car hit a truck and then struck a second car. Victims include Clarence A Powell 37 of Flint and his children Joan 4 Carl 14 Cecil 85 and relatives Florence Powell 61 Leslie Snodgrass 19 and Carl Ander.
Winston Churchill raised a query in parliament about whether Soviet-occupied eastern Europe had 200 divisions on a war footing, shocking Labour and some followers. Attlee’s veto review and a UN Assembly timing were at issue, with The Times criticizing Churchill for stirring alarm and not offering fresh support for Britain’s alliance.
A doctor’s invention for reducible rupture is offered with a 30 day free trial and a $3.50 truss at no cost. There is no leg strap or belt, and the device holds rupture in place. If unsatisfied, return the device but keep the truss. Write Physician's Appliance Co. 1778 Koch Brig., 2906 Main St. Kansas City Mo. for details.
Joe H Wood reported at the Round-up club meeting in the Gunter hotel that the chamber of commerce has added 77 new members toward a goal of 400 by year end. The update came Thursday during the gathering.
The report estimates college enrollment at about 1.75 million with a separate figure of 600,000 noted elsewhere, signaling sizable postsecondary participation and regional or program disparities yet to be clarified.
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