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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1948
Page
2
Ladislav Kratky, commercial attaché at the Czechoslovak embassy in London, announced his resignation today citing disapproval of recent political changes in his country. He applied for permission to stay in Britain.
Harold E. Woliver of Ft Sam Houston received 71.20 dollars for an electrical control box enabling eight teletype copies simultaneously. The check was presented by Col. J. W. Collier with a certificate signed by Gen. Thomas T. Handy. The innovation promises quicker problem solving.
Gusts up to 60 miles per hour lash the British colony as the storm that brushed northern Luzon veers toward Kwang Tung. Typhoon warnings rise with heavy rain and strong winds threatening coastal parts and urban areas.
As registration of men born in 1924 continued into a second day, Texas draft boards reported backlogs and shortages of registrars and desks. Houston turned away 2500 men earlier this week. By Thursday morning lines moved well as registrants for 1924 finished. Men born in 1925 set to register on Saturday and Tuesday.
Captain Frank Crane commanding officer of the 62nd Military Police platoon ordered a strict traffic crackdown at Fort Sam Houston. Douglas Hanes issued a summons after finding a car parked near a fireplug in the headquarters quadrangle. Albert Nye of Dilley suffered a shock from a high voltage wire while working on city power lines and was knocked from a utility pole.
Santa Cruz California September 3 A blazing forest fire across rough timberland devastates 4500 acres. The out of control blaze threatens communities as firefighters battle to contain the spread along the Smile front in what is described as the season's worst fire in the state.
Opening of the new outdoor terrace at the Alazan will be marked by an 8 p m Friday benefit dance. Sponsored by the Alazan Apache Men's club proceeds go to the fund for the annual Christmas party for children.
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