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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1946

Page

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Reconversion Setup Revised with Judge Collet

Reconversion Director John H. Steelman announced a revamped plan with Federal Judge John Caskie Collet to assist in war mobilization and economic stabilization. Collet is to serve in an overarching associate role while remaining formally tied to his judicial duties.

Washington Aug John Steelman John Caskie Collet Judge Collet Truman Audee Collet Rangas City Nike Javer Stuckyoan White House

Father Divine Ties White Canadian Bride in Secret DC Ceremony

The Rev Dr Albert Shadd officiated April 29 in Washington on a secret wedding uniting Father Divine, the Black preacher, with Edna Rose Ritchings of Montreal. Divine applied for a marriage license in DC April 25 declaring himself widower and 41. Witnesses described the ceremony as a revelation among his followers.

Father Divine Washington Divine Shadd Mrs. Shadd Bia Maj. J. Divine Philadelphia

RAF Off For Capital Tour Of 218 Squadron Visit

The 218 member 8 A P bomber squadron from Lancaster took off from San Antonio bound for Washington D C after a 24 hour weather delay. The British airmen were hosted across Texas during their five day Texas visit and were guests of San Antonio and nearby communities.

San Antonio Washington D.C Had Werther Manes San Antonia Texas

Slaughter Rules Continue Under Control Order 2

Nelson A. Anderson, slaughter control officer of the San Antonio OPA, announced that unrestricted slaughter of cattle calves and hogs by licensed Class 2 slaughterers will continue unlimited until August 2 when the decontrol board will announce its decision. Other provisions of Control Order 2 remain in effect including licenses, meat marking and reporting requirements.

Nelson A. Anderson San Antonio OPA Anderson Price Agency

Cunningham In Heights YMCA Appoints New Director

Cunningham named director of the full time YMCA community program in Alamo Heights, the latest San Antonio project. Jet Ward announced the Alamo Heights site near H. B. Zaehry home on Tor vide drive with tennis, basketball, badminton, tumbling and wrestling facilities. Adwit tennis is held at the Alamo Heights courts.

Owimimy Cunningham Y.M.C.A Alamo Heights San Antonio Jet Ward H. B. Zaehry Tor‘vide Drive

Doctors to Test Heirens in Chicago court

William Heirens, the confessed killer of two women and a girl, faced arraignment on murder charges. A psychiatric examination was ordered by the Central court. Arraignment on the Ross murder charge and two other counts was continued to September 4. Heirens entered no plea. He has signed statements detailing how he killed Suzanne Degnin 6, Frances Brown 33, and Josephine Ross 43.

Chicago Willtem Helvens Ceitmnral Hind & Little Gir Josephine Ross Séaroh Ross Suzanne Degnin Frances Brown WAVE

Disability Pay Hike Bill Signed by President Truman

President Truman signed legislation increasing disability pensions by 20 percent for World War I and II veterans. The act also prohibits reductions in disability payments while veterans are hospitalized under current regulations.

Washington Truman

Woman seeks divorce after 26 years of marriage

Mrs. Meredith Willson says she has separated from her husband of 26 years and will file for divorce soon. She indicated a property settlement.

Los Meredith Willson Compuser-Hilaband

Weather summary for Aransas area with period figures

The report lists past 24 hour precipitation totals and monthly/ yearly rainfall figures for Aransas area. It notes moon phase first quarter and wind SW around 12:30 pm with 14 mph. Pollen counts show low levels for several allergens and a high of 85 degrees for the day.

Usta Tal Py Aransas Ituus

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