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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1948

Page

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Auto Kills Pedestrian Near Fredericksburg Road

Bexar County reports its twenty third traffic fatality of the year outside city limits. An unidentified man, about 60, was struck Sunday night by a car on Fredericksburg road near Lockhill-Schwok and died Monday at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Driver Elroy Gourley, 35, of 243 LaCiede Ave, remained at the scene after the vehicle swerved to avoid him. Only ID found was a Social Security card bearing Francisco F Villarreal, 4229 W. Nueva St. The address appeared to be a parking lot. no one knew the deceased. The body was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital. Justice of the Peace M. D. Buck Jones will hold an inquest.

Bexar County Baptist Memorial Hospital Fredericksburg Rd Lockhill Schwok Zetrolman Fred Hurst Elroy Gourley Lai Ciede Ave Hurst Francisco F. ‘Villarreal W. Nueva Sr Robert B. Green Hospital Justice of the Peace M. D Buck” Jones

Bankers Chief Links U.S. Prosperity to Russia

Detroit September 27 Joseph M Dodge retiring president of the American Bankers Association urged the nation’s business to rely on good relations with Russia. Dodge, head of Detroit’s Bank, spoke on the eve of the association’s annual convention and said present trends show no recession looming. He emphasized the importance of international ties to economic health.

Detroit Joseph M. Dodge The American Bankers’ Asst Russia Dodge Detroit Bank Association

Auto Mishap Hurts Three in Wreck Near Culeboard

Three people were injured when their car was forced off the pavement by an unidentified driver and overturned five miles from Culeboard, per the sheriff's office. Jack Atkins 30 suffered broken ribs and head injuries. Virginia Atkins 20 sustained a cut. Glenn Small 49 had a fractured shoulder and was treated at Santa Rosa hospital.

Sheriff's Office Santa Rosa Hospital Jack Atkins Victoria

Truman At Austin Amid Texas Statesmen Backing

The presidential special arrived at 7:25 am and left at 3:50 pm in Austin. Truman praised Texas leaders including Tom Clark Sam Rayburn Tom Connally and Lyndon Johnson for their work in Washington. He urged power development along the watershed to benefit people with cheap electricity drawing applause. Chief Thorp estimated the crowd at 4,000. Also appears to promote comic weekly and Baker's Best Hair Tonic advertising within the page.

Austin Truman Tom Clark Sam Rayburn Tom Connally Lyndon Johnson Texas Washington Republican Congress Crowder Colorado R. D. Thorp Beiween

Airlift Boost Seen as Western Berlin Stand

Berlin reports foresee a strong western airlift by the United States and Britain to supply food fuel and essentials to Soviet blocked Berlin. Observers cite a firm stance as the western answer to Berlin crisis while noting heavy risks including potential global war and doubts about UN involvement.

Berlin U. S Britain U.S France United Nations United Nation

Honeymoon Is Over Warren Heads East After Niagara Falls Stop

Warren resumes campaign on the eastern seaboard after a belated Niagara Falls honeymoon with wife Nina. The California governor paused Sunday activities to attend church and a football game, then enjoyed a small dinner at the Hotel General Brock in Canada. He continues a weeklong campaign swing in the region.

Warren Niagara Falls California Nina Warren General Brock

Weather Humidity And Moon Phases For Monday

A weather note lists humidity near eighty percent at 30 minutes past the hour on Monday with precipitation forecast for the next 24 hours. It mentions moonrise and moon phase last quarter with expected low and high temperatures and a light ad for a classified entertaining readers to count the cost of light.

rAitineas Pass Fieney Ta Light

Dewey backs big three decision in security council move

Sept 27 report from KW Houte notes Dewey endorses allied Paris decision to push Soviet Berlin blockade to the United Nations security council. He calls for a peaceful settlement and says no compromise of major principles. Campaign swing includes Salem Portland Seattle stops with speeches in Missoula and Spokane after Paradise, Mont.

KW Houte Dewey Berlin United Nations Security Council Pacific Northwest Repubiican Paris U.S Britain France Security Council Oregon Salem Portland Hiss Seattle Missoula Mont Spokane Paradise Mang

Polio Victim Baby Hospitalized at Brooks General

A two year old polio patient, son of Sgt W. J. Lynch of 568 Wildwood Drive, was under treatment at Brooks General Hospital on Monday. He is the 26th polio patient admitted to Brooks this year.

Wiliam J. Lynch Jry W. J. Lynch Wildwood Dr Ookie General Hospital Child Brooks

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