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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1946
Page
5
A fishing trip ended in the drownings of John Davitt McRae, 13, and Norman Eugene Vrba, 11, of Temple. The younger boy slipped on a muddy bank of Peppers Creek into nine feet of water yesterday, and both drowned when McRae tried to rescue him.
In Yokohama on April 23, Michiharu Ishige testified that burning Al Ned POWs was a medical treatment at Kawasaki prison camp. He described the burning of an American corporal who died from wounds, though the victim’s name was not released. A separate ad promotes Castila tablets for men seeking vitality.
Four ships carrying 9834 bales and cases of yarn silk will sail for the United States this week, according to Italian and Japanese trade reports. The voyage aims to boost textiles exports amid growing demand in American markets.
A chaotic relay of quotes and mockery critiques a radio figure and a Southern newspaper, detailing a clash over racial stereotypes and political caricature. It describes reactions to a comedian’s persona and a controversial character portrayal amid regional tensions and media commentary.
R L Marvel of the city health department announced on Tuesday that a powerful insecticide will be provided to San Antonio housewives beginning May 1. Those needing information can call the health department for instructions. Marvel emphasized using the product to kill rat fleas and flies during the summer to halt typhus and diarrhea spread.
A long list of divorce actions appears with numerous plaintiff defendants including William G Payne against Eaolin Payne and others. The notice records cases variously captioned with names, addresses, and docket notes across San Antonio, noting court actions, months, and street addresses for filers and respondents.
Cincinnati April 23 A nationwide walkout of about 65000 Railway Express Agency workers was forecast by AFL Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks leader George M Harrison. He said strike votes point to a paralysis of express services after midnight Friday unless immediate steps are taken. The walkout followed a wage dispute over a 16 cent hourly increase granted to railroad workers but denied to express agency staff.
Howard Hont, 25, recovering in Brooke General Hospital with bruises and lacerations after his car collided with a truck in the 3300 block of South Presa Street. Police responded and assisted, along withWilliam Smelser, 45, of 925 East Pyron Avenue, the truck driver.
McGill Casares, 58, of 307 Avenue 8, suffered a broken collar bone Tuesday after walking into the rear of a Randolph field truck. Sgt. Robert A. Borner, the driver, was turning at West Commerce and Santa Rosa Avenue when the accident occurred.
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