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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1946
Page
2
George Ortiz, a 14 year old farm boy, was free today while authorities pursued an inquest into the death of his father. Ortiz confessed to firing a .22 caliber rifle during a family quarrel, saying his mother had been beaten and that he killed him to stop the abuse. He showed no emotion as he described the killing.
Alamo Heights Chief of Police Albert Bart left Thursday for a two week family vacation with destination unknown. In Brussels, Camille Huysmans announced a plan to form a left wing coalition cabinet ending a three week deadlock, with former premier Achille van Acker and Paul Henri Spaak previously declining.
Master Sergeant Braungardt of Winfield Missouri, born Lafayette by his parents, retired at Kelly Field after 25 years and 11 months in the Army. He served in World War I with injuries at the Marne and in the St Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne campaigns, occupied Germany, and was at Hickam Field during Pearl Harbor before returning to Kelly in November 1944. Now he plans to go home to Winfield to see his mother and fish.
Higinio Adarne pleaded guilty to acquiring 31 grains of marihuana and was sentenced by Judge Ben J. Rice It in Federal District court to 120 days in county jail. Adarne’s address was not listed.
Mike Escobedo a 23 year old butcher appeared before Acting U S Commissioner Arley V Knight on the marihuana acquisition charge and was held to the final bond of 1500 following Thursday's hearing.
Parking meter bids were opened Thursday by the city council for LOQU meters and referred to the purchasing agent for tabulation. Car-Park corporation International Meters Incorporated and the McGee-Hale Park-O-Meter Company submitted bids amid last minute complaints of bid opportunities.
Charge of assault to murder was leveled Thursday in Judge Frank Vaughan's justice court against Jesus Martinez on the complaint of John Solis. Amador Perez faces a separate count for failure to stop and render aid after his auto struck Joseph A. Kiefer. Nativi Mercado is charged with theft of an $84 radio from Eugene Martin of the Slamo Piano Co.
Mrs. Eloisa Rivas, 20, of Route 9, mother of four, was held on a $500 bond on a charge of forging and negotiating government checks. Arraigned Wednesday before Acting US Commissioner Arley V. Knight, she held her infant as Charles Enis of the Secret Service filed charges alleging the woman removed checks from rural mailboxes.
President Truman is studying the tidelands bill before deciding to sign or veto. The measure already passed by Congress would grant states clear title to off shore lands including oil reserves within their borders, with a federal quit claim to the title.
Geneva August 1 A brief ceremony saw Wladimir Moderow personal representative of UN Secretary General Trygve Lie and Sean Lester head of the League of Nations sign papers transferring the former League headquarters to the United Nations building marking a historic handover in postwar diplomacy.
A sale of scrap lumber described as kindling lumber will occur at 8 30 a m in August at Building T1171 Garden avenue Fort Sam Houston. Sealed bids must be sent to the Supply Division sal vag branch before the sale date.
A year-old boy from Uvalde admitted to Robert B. Green hospital Thursday has been diagnosed as a polio victim. He is the 19th out-of-county case in the polio ward since May 1. No additional focal cases reported out of danger. George H. Andrews, one of five shopmen injured by a back flash from a locomotive firebox in the Missouri Pacific roundhouse, was reported out of danger Thursday at Medical Arts hospital. His companions treated for slight burns. Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan ordered evictions Thursday for non-payment of rent but held 11 other eviction cases in abeyance pending clarifications of OPA rent control regulations.
Admiral W. Parsons, technical director, says the sunken carrier Saratoga may have struck the lagoon bottom in Bikini during the underwater atomic blast’s maelstrom. He suggests the 33,000 ton ship could have been dragged down by the water spout and notes one anchorage ring remained intact, arguing the Arkansas did not launch far forward.
Under Judge AR W. B. Terrell supervision the jury wheel is prepared to supply jury panels for the next year. Names of men over 21 on the tax rolls are placed in the wheel with participation by representatives of the sheriff district clerk county clerk and assessor collector.
A civil aeronautics board hearing on Continental Airlines for a permanent certificate to operate Hobbs New Mexico to San Antonio Texas was set for October 23 in Washington. A temporary certificate to operate between the two cities was granted about two years ago.
The city council on Thursday denied a petition to rezone the east side of West Avenue from Olmos Drive to Saline Street from residential to an F retail zone. The request had 10 resident signers and faced opposition from 125 citizens led by Robert L. Warren. Fred Plieughaupt, zoning commission chair, noted prior denial by the board.
A. Buchanan president of the South Texas chamber of commerce appoints J. A. Neath of Houston to represent the chamber on the industry committee linked to the governor advisory committee on veterans affairs. PROWLER NAPS Aroused by a prowler in her bedroom Mrs W L Morris screams. Juan Miranda asleep on the floor booked for drunkenness and held for the burglary detail.
Agah Hauck thanks Precinul 1 voters for support in bid for constable. He notes without their good wishes he could not have run, pledges to serve to best ability and earn future backing with continued effort and dedication.
Members of the Texas Pest Control Operators Association from across Texas will gather at Tankersley’s San Pedro and Heldebrand avenues Friday evening to discuss forthcoming legislation with George L. Van Kleef of San Antonio presiding.
Col Martin Wise, retired, rites held in Arlington National Cemetery Washington. Survivors include brother Will H Wise of San Antonio. Wise attended Main Avenue High School San Antonio and taught at the Army War College in Washington. Stolle funeral services held here Wednesday for William J Stolle 60 who died here Monday.
A modern eight mile highway climbs the Adirondacks eight miles to Mount Whiteface, winding past a stone castle, a swm pratt house, and an observatory perched near the 4872 foot summit.
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