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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1950
Page
2
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast over the east coast and Appalachian region except New England. Cooler conditions in the upper Mississippi Valley and warmer temperatures across the central plains. Little change expected elsewhere.
Humidity 73 percent at 6 30 a m Sunday. Moon phases indicate a full moon. Tides and wind data show north winds at 2 a m and highs around 4 23 a m. Investment of value light ads note appears as a publication footer.
Tokyo reports a Korean war era broadcast stating UN forces attempted to land at Kunsan bay on Korea's west coast but were repulsed and enemy vessels sunk. No allied confirmation followed. Kunsan bay lies opposite Pohang. Inchon action earlier was said to be successful.
The August 1950 record shows the wettest and hottest days of the year. Total precipitation reached 6.15 inches, the largest August total since 1932, while the hottest day was August 3 at 99.1 degrees. Rainfall for Aug 13 was 5.57 inches, the greatest 24 hour total since 1987, and San Antonio’s yearly rainfall deficit fell to 1.69 inches with a yearly total of 16.60 inches. The month’s average temperature was 82.7 degrees, slightly below the 83.5 degree normal, aided by the pulf coast hurricane’s influence.
Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright will address the American Legion Business and Professional Men's post at a luncheon in the Anacacho room of the St. Anthony hotel. He will discuss the Japanese surrender he witnessed aboard the battleship Missouri five years ago.
A new rabbit repellent named No Nib has been developed to cut damage to crops and ornamentals. The chemical can be dusted on vegetables and flowers or mixed with water for use as a spray, providing a practical option for gardeners facing rabbit damage.
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