Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1946

Page

4

Betz Case Seeks Supreme Court Intervention in Germany

In Nauiheim Germany a U S Army jail holds Ralph K Betz 26 of Willoughby Ohio for 19 days over alleged illegal reentry into Germany. Capt Earl J Carroll of San Bruno Calif has filed a habeas corpus request to Washington highlighting rights of American citizens civilian and military amid pending detentions. Meanwhile 13 others in a Frankfurt jail face unspecified charges without counsel. Lawrence F Benson of Chicago, released after assault charges were dropped, was held with delay in trial.

Bad Nauheim Germany United States Supreme Court Ralph K. Betz Willoughby Ohio Earl J. Carroll San Bruno Calif Betz Washington Carroll Gwen Summers Benson

Positions Open for Veterans at San Antonio Office

Applications for clerk positions at the Veterans Administration San Antonio regional office are being accepted. Salary ranges from $11,954 to $21,68 yearly, limited to ex-servicemen and women. Contact Mr. McLaughlin on the fourth floor of the City East Building, 222 West Crockett Street.

Vetwang Administration San Antonio Coional McLaughlin City East West Crockett Treet

Alsace Nazi Executed in Strasbourg Dawn Shooting

Former Nazi gauleiter of Alsace Robert Wagner and three aides were shot to death at dawn in a fort near Strasbourg. The execution marks a collapse of wartime leadership in the region as Allied forces consolidate postwar control.

Strasbourg France Robert Wagner Alsace Strasimé

Two Graduations For St. Marys University This Summer

Ruth Nay anu au reports on St. Marys University announcing two summer commencements. School officials say degrees will be conferred after the second summer term ends on August 25. The May graduation was canceled due to the poll tax issue and scheduling adjustments.

Nay Anu Au Seriool St. Mary's Universsity Thomas J

Polio Drop Seen In San Antonio Peak Season

San Antonio reports a rare polio drop during peak season, attributed to citywide control measures. Dr. W V Bradshaw says this historic decline followed dusting, fly-dumps cleanup, and bans on gatherings. Since Aug 1 only six cases remain, three outside the city.

San Antonio United States Board of Health W. V. Bradshaw City Health Department P. I. Nixon Bradshaw

Thief Must Not Like Heat at Appeldale Offices

E W Appeldale reports loss from heat as a thief stole a $35 electric fan from an office in his garage on Tuesday. John s Manville corporate employee Co W Martin of 404 West Nuova street says his office was broken into with drawers and files ransacked.

E. W. Appeldale West Travis Street Appeldale Co. W. Martin Johns- Manville Corporation West Nuova Street

I of Diseased Trio Dies in Salisbury

SALISBURY N C August 14 David Pinion 21 oldest of three brothers all victims of muscular dystrophy died at his mother's home yesterday His two younger brothers Lloyd and Billy have shown improved health under better standards of the past year Their case attracted nationwide interest gifts and messages A sister Nannette who had lived in an orphanage has returned home to assist Mrs Pinion in caring for the stricken youths

Salisbury N. C David Pinion Lloyd Billy Nannette

Chinese cruiser Yat Sen sails to be returned to China

The Chinese light cruiser Yat Sen, sunk in 1937 on the Yangtze and later raised by Japan to be used in the war, departed Kure today to be returned to the Chinese government.

Tokyo Yangtze River Kure

Girls Complain Salesman Held

A Los Angeles youth, Marvin Agkoff, 17, was booked on two counts of aggravated assault after two 16 year old girls accused a magazine salesman of molestation in their homes. Gloria Zapata 211 Violeta place said he forced entry, assaulted her, and fled when she screamed. Neighbor Helen Merla 209 Violeta place reported a similar incident, with a hug and a attempted date.

Los Angeles Marvin Agkoff J. R. Andrews Gloria Zapata Violeta Place Helen Merla

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cuarartegday THE Marliw Firearms Company Fine Gens Ize Reputibil Colaannstitute Pa Fce Venus Evelyn Peterson Coney Island Wirerhotu St. Mary's Ruth Botley San Antone Walgreen’s Sommers Texas Southern Association Kerrville Ford Studebaker B. A. Rice Plaza Hotel Laredo Southwest Equipment CO Farragut & San Bernardo Labredo, Texas Interstate Theatres Interstate TY Service Ewing's Sanforized Suedette Woolens
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication