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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1948
Page
1
Washington reports the government barred its A bomb plant unions whose officers refuse to disavow communism. Amid congressional charges of a Soviet spy network trying to aid atomic weapons, officials posted notices at two CIO unions and opened recognition to others only if they qualify for NLRB certification.
In corporation court, most fail to connect with sewer lines are dismissed but serve to prompt action. Clerk Frank Feillé says paperwork burdens the court. threats of trial push defendants to connect. Dismissals only if connections are made or in progress. postponement if materials ordered but work not started. costs filed by the city health department.
The Texas court considers mandamus to place Lyndon B. Johnson on the U S Senate ballot. Johnson's attorneys seek immediate certification and directives to county boards. Coke Stevenson opposed. Secretary of State actions await Supreme Court guidance. Johnson is the Democratic nominee. sample ballots issued with a blank for the nominee.
The Fire and Police Pension board voted $100 monthly lifelong pensions for Ed Amacker 55 a 20 year police veteran and W T Russell a firefighter with 23 years. Pensions retroactive to July 1. Mayor Alfred Callaghan and Tax Commissioner C Ray Davis were absent. Present were Raymond South and four members B T Mulhern Z E Buges George Herzing and Lewis Yates.
In San Francisco on September 28 Emmet J. Dickson executive secretary of the National Christian Convention of Indianapolis urged Christian colleges and universities to abandon race segregation. He spoke before the international convention of the Disciples of Christ advocating open access for all who wish to train for church and national service.
A flash fire destroyed a Trans World Airlines plane at LaGuardia field as a service crew prepared it for flight. No passengers were aboard and no injuries were reported. The jet, valued at $400000, was destroyed.
Humidity data for Wednesday shows mean 64 percent with 1.85 inches of total monthly precipitation and a 0.31 inch monthly deficiency. Yearly totals reach 14.17 inches with a 2.57 inch deficiency. Sunrise 6:00 a.m., sunset 6:23 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday sunrise 6:20 a.m. Moon phase Last quarter. Winds NW at 2 mph. Tides at Arkansas Pass Thursday. highs 2:30 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.. lows 6:30 a.m. and 1:44 p.m. Mean temperature 61. relative humidity 46. Telegraph style coastal forecast notes for tourist use.
Two CIO United Electrical Workers leaders Julius Emspak and Russell Nixon refused to disclose whether they are or have been members of the Communist party when grilled by a congressional committee. Nixon was barred from continuing his remarks after invoking constitutional rights. A witness described Emspak as the former Communist known as Comrade Jurper. Matles declined to answer as well.
Washington reports the United States again pressed Russia to set aside its eleven billion dollar tend lease account but found only limited progress.
City auditor reports fiscal quarter ending Aug 31 shows total expenditures of 1 549 382 with 174 382 over budget. Health and courts exceedances dominate while parks sanitation and fire police also run over. City plans to borrow up to 5 750 000 though commitments may absorb extra 250 000.
Miss Mercedes Caraga a prominent Mexican opera singer will appear in San Antonio Ort for a Columbus Day program sponsored by the Pan-American Optimist Club. Alfredo Flores program chair said the municipal auditorium event is set for Oct. and proceeds will go to charity.
Jane Russell stars in her first Technicolor feature The Paleface beside Bob Hope in a Western spoof directed by Norman Panama and Melvin. The comedy pits lighthearted farce against Wild West tropes with notable star power.
AB Synthetic fibers will create tough competition for the bottom market within a few years says Hugh Arrowsmith, general manager of the British cotton commission, in Dallas. The remark appears in Sept. 79 coverage from Kynthentec Cotton.
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