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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
13
Pravda, the Communist party newspaper, attacked Secretary of State James F. Byrnes as a provincial potentate for his handling at the Paris peace conference. It cited his bid to deny Molotov the floor as ceremonial rather than decisive, noting Byrnes later reversed his action.
Washington Aug 15 The House surplus property committee cited Contract Broker Benjamin F Fils for contempt for wilfully refusing to produce records of his dealings in surplus war goods The order suggests sending the matter to Speaker Rayburn who could refer it to the U S attorney for possible grand jury action Conviction could bring a fine up to 1000 or a year in jail or both
President Juan D. Peron told leaders of his National Revolutionary party that he would use any means to maintain order if revolts were planned in Argentina. He said he would act “the week before” and stressed he had the necessary force to preserve stability amid unrest reports.
The traffic division reported 22 automobile mishaps in 24 hours with no injuries. Sgt. John Lowther notes older cars were involved as two drivers complained of hit and run. Total damage to vehicles reached $3500.
Houston reports an all time high in water consumption after a long drought with 63 560 000 gallons sold yesterday. In Frankfury Germany the trial of Captain Kathleen B Nash Durant for theft of the $1 500 000 Hesse family jewels was delayed until at least Monday due to tardy witnesses.
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt was shaken up and four others injured when a three car crash happened near Yonkers New York. She said she dozed at the wheel and crossed the white line into oncoming traffic. Also hurt were Malvina Thompson, Albert Brooks, Haber Rose, and others with minor to serious injuries reported.
John T. Jones, 73, Houston businessman and brother of former Commerce Secretary Jesse Jones, died in Aquston after a coma. He had been ill for some time. His family, including Jesse Jones who flew from Washington, attended at his hotel apartment. Funeral services were held. Jones was prominent in lumber and real estate in Dallas, Waxahachie, and North Texas.
President Truman will depart Washington tomorrow for a yachting vacation in New England waters aboard the presidential yacht Williamsburg. He will cruise Narragansett Bay and up the Maine coast with staff and George E. Allen aboard, returning September 2 Labor Day afternoon.
A 12 year old girl told how her father, David W Frazee, called her inside and shot himself in the head with a 410 gauge shotgun while she watched. He reportedly said he was practicing and showed her how he would do it. Police noted his wife Susie had threatened divorce.
Paris Aug 15 US Secretary of State James F Byrnes told the peace conference that economic treaties contrary to Potsdam would lead to enslaving exploitation while defending America for not seeking recompense. He contrasted US aims with Soviet claims about wartime gains and praised Italy Greece as he urged a reciprocal open door policy to curb exploitation.
John Bricker of Columbus Ohio says he will relocate to Dallas to gain privacy. He notes that with the name John Bricker people may assume he is former Governor John W Bricker, and as an accountant he faced mistaken mail and phone calls amid local gossip.
In Bridgeport Connecticut a capsizing of three rowboats carrying 17 campers left five men missing while twelve others were rescued or made shore. The incident occurred last night just north of Pleasure Beach in Long Island Sound.
Forecasters call for partly cloudy conditions on Thursday with a high near 99 degrees and a low around 74. A warm Wednesday follows with highs near 100 and a low about 76. Details continue on page 2A.
Great Lakes port walkout threatens lake shipping with an impending strike led by National Maritime Union President Joseph Curran. About 4,000 to 5,000 seamen planned to walk off, targeting iron ore coal grain and oil shipments while rail and dock operations brace for disruptions.
Aug 1 Houston bans parking on Main Street from 9 a m to 4 p m to ease congestion. Traffic Captain Tom Sawyer notes reduced congestion after the raid and a shoppers bus service on Main Street has been started. CRASH 18 FATAL. Robert E Miller, 75, of Houston, dies in hospital from injuries in an early day traffic collision.
San Antonio city health department announced July births reached a record 1164, surpassing prior highs dating to 1897. The month saw 11 sets of twins. boys led girls 599 to 565, with a racial breakdown of 575 Anglo-Americans 539 Latins 51 Negro and one other.
The carrier Franklin D Roosevelt is due in Lisbon for a Mediterranean training cruise amid rising Near East tensions. US officials support Turkey against Russian demands over the Dardanelles, signaling American naval presence in the region. Hewitt's force in northern European waters plus Mediterranean units under Gierl and Blert's police duties at Trieste frame joint British US exercises in the area.
In Ankara on Aug 14 Premier Peker stated Turkey would consider any Russian openness to revise the Dardanelles only after full consultation with all Montreux signatories Bulgaria France Britain Greece Japan Romania and Yugoslavia. He stressed Turkey’s fully mobilized army and duty to defend the state’s honor and security.
The national court at Bratislava today sentenced Bela Tuka, who served as Slovakia’s puppet premier under Nazi occupation, to die by hanging. The ruling follows a trial that concluded with the court imposing the death penalty on the former political leader.
Seymour endures the hottest stretch with a record 46 days above 100 as Texas faces an ongoing heat wave. Fraskell and Henrietta follow, many stations report 100 plus readings, with Henrietta at 110 and towns listing 104 to 108. Rain is forecast for east Texas and thundershowers planned west of the Pecos River.
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