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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1946
Page
3
A. Abbott, English history teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School, will conduct the elimination examination for the Hearst Newspapers American History awards at Brackenridge High School in November. He has supervised the preliminary exam each year since the first contest four years ago.
An advertisement touts SSS Tonle as a remedy for stomach gas and bloat. It claims increased digestive juice flow, improved appetite, better sleep, and stronger blood, stating independent labs prove its effectiveness for non organic stomach disturbances. It urges readers to buy from drug stores.
Professor Lewis Haney explains why wages and savings lose buying power as inflation rises. He outlines how earnings shrink and prices climb, affecting households and retirement plans. Local readers gain insight into personal finance amid economic shifts.
Washington Oct 29 House and senate campaign investigating committees closed until after elections. Investigators and staff will continue to function but the chairmen said they do not expect another member meeting until after Congress is decided next Tuesday. Senate adoption of a hands off policy covers Mississippi Tennessee Montana Delaware and New Jersey contests on file.
Richard Prassel and Hal Motheral became the first San Antonio disabled veterans to receive new cars under a $30 million program to provide autos at government expense for amputees from World War II. Both men lost a leg in combat in Italy and the Pacific, and each received a four door sedan the same day, with simple dash light dimmers as a required attachment. About 83 veterans in the area had applied for cars to date.
The planning board led by President L E Fite pressed a final bid to secure interregional highway funds and block reallocations to Houston. J J Dickson warned San Antonio could lose its second allotment, recalling a prior $1,250,000 loss to Houston, as officials urged public action and sought clarity on bond issues amid a pending suit.
A notice states that entry to the Old Trail Drivers dance on Thursday requires a 1946 badge. Only badge holders will be admitted, announced by W. B. Palmer, secretary, at 1147 Culebra Avenue.
Texas Rainbow Division veterans chapter reports more than 50 members in San Antonio will attend a Dallas reunion Thursday evening. Secretary Arthur S. McCarthy notes the event aims to reconnect veterans and honor service.
A 13-band concert from South San Antonio Harlandale Edison Alamo Heights Central Catholic San Antonio Technical Vocational Brackenridge Lanier Burbank Thomas Jefferson Lady of the Lake Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament will be held twice on KTSA between 9 30 and 10 am November 14. No conductor is yet chosen. directors’ names may be drawn from a hat per Mrs. Marjorie Ivy, chairman of the San Antonio Teachers council program committee.
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