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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1946

Page

6

Lake Shipping Halts Grow as Great Lakes Strike Extends

DETROIT August 17 The National Maritime Union intensified its Great Lakes walkout on the third day with a plan to avoid an hour week and recruit non union crews. Some negotiations appeared possible next week as wage proposals from Standard Oil Indiana and Bethlehem Transportation were deemed unacceptable. About 100 of roughly 400 American flag cargo ships were tied up, with figures from the Lake Carriers Association uncertain.

More Lake Detroit National Maritime Unio Great Lakes N. M A Standard Qu Indiana Bethlehhem Transportation Company Foe Curran New York N. M. GU Offiver Live Lakes Lake Carriers’ Association Cleveland

Carnera Granted California License

Primo Carnera, former world heavyweight champion, was granted a 1446 wrestling license by the California athletic commission after a two hour hearing. He denied Nazi collaboration and contested a 1930 Oakland boxing license revocation. He will debut next Wednesday at Olympic Auditorium vs Tummay O'Tuele. matchmaker Musgrave was fined 500 for advertising without a license.

Los Angeles iPrimo Carnera California State Athletic Commission Carnera United States Italy Oakland Leon Chevalier Giant Tummay O'Tuele Boston Olympic Auditorium Floyd A. Musgrave Musgrave

Power Romero Flying Junket Begins For Central South America

Actors Tyrano Power and Cesar Romero depart from Saludos Ami Bas in Power's two engine plant for a two month tour of Central and South America. Co pilot and navigator John Jeffies, a former Marine, joins them.

Tiolla Wu Tyrano Power Cesar Romero Power Saludos Ami Bas Central South America John Jeffies Marine Corps

Saturday Evening Program Listings for August 17 1946

EcoF highlights include Gospel singers Faith Singers and Hallelujah performances at 5 45 and 10 00. Music and church news schedule with Sermonetta at 8 15 and Moments of Meditation at 10 00. Pine Hill Parade planned with Lucky McCoy and Caravan appearance. Public interest notices 10345 Sieatcin Out.

ACOR Gospel Singers Music Bieler Faith Singers Tressutty Selate Lucky McCoy Caravan Sieatcin

Off Duty Crash Injures Officer and Several People

An off duty officer suffered a back injury after a multi car crash at Alamo and Presa streets. William E Schmpscher faces negligent collision and drunk driving charges. Marlin W Perada received severe wrist lacerations after a windshield incident. Alberto A Leas treated for a facial cut after a collision between cars driven by Peter Leas and Vernon Beil. Bobbie Brown injured in scooter crash on South Presa Street. Pope Pius XII received Bishop Lambeaux and Cardinal Dougherty in Vatican City.

Polivernan W. B. Stover North Olive Street Marlin W. Perada Peatudy Avenue Robert B. Green Ospital Alberto A. Leas Laurel Street Santa Rosa Tars Peter JC. Leas Vernon A. Beil East Locust Street

Kathleen Lamm Honored In Milburn Kothmann Wedding Prelude

Social note records a Saturday reception in the Perdux room at SS Anthony hotel honoring bride elect Kathleen Laan Milburn M Kothmann as guests include Mesdames Adolph G Lami Wilkes J Kothimans Cup tis H Sowell D P Dobbyn and Misses Jo Nell Heman Jane Thompson Mildrad L Loweh Morothy to My.

John Tienry Kothmann Perdux SS. Anthony Kathleen Laan Milburn M. Kothmann Adolph G. Lami Wilkes J. Kothimans Cuptis H. Sowell D. P. Dobbyn Jo Nell Heman Jane Thompson Mildrad L. Loweh Morothy

Buffet Set For Newlyweds Horner-Silvey Home

A buffet hosted Saturday night at the Horner Silvey residence will honor newlyweds Mr and Mrs Bernard I Horner. Maj and Mrs Fred Silvey will be guests as 20 people attend the event.

Bernard I. Hornur Saoeday Maj Fred Silvey

Bride-Elect Honor Guest At St Anthony Luncheon

Mrs Katherine Crow hosted a luncheon in the Peraux room at the St Anthony hotel honoring Miss Matthut Goodrich of Yuarn Pi a who will wed August 30. Guests included Mesdames John James Bertha Langenberg and Misses Argie Duecker Telysa Goodrich Florence Granato Yayin Nowlan and Beverly Smith.

Katherine Crow Peraux St. Anthony Hotel Matthut Goodrich

Special Music Sunday at Highland Park Presbyterian Church

Special music will be featured in Sunday worship at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. The morning service includes soloist Miss Thelma Cade with accompanist R. W. Borchers. Dr. Baxter and D. Greer on "The Road of Faith" and a duet by Mr. and Mrs. Obilaty Wright. Dr. Greer to deliver sermon "Jesus Christ is Lord."

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Rosa Kahn to Wed Dr Daniel D Horowitz

Mrs. Meyer Kahn announces the engagement of Rosa Lee Kahn to Dr. Daniel D. Horowitz son of Mr and Mrs Leo Horowitz of Seguin. The September 22 wedding will be in the Rose Room of the Gunter hotel with a large bridal party and many local and out of town attendants.

Meyer Kahn Rosa Lee Daniel D. Horowitz Leo Horowitz Seguin Gunter Hotel Jake Dadic Lester Daily Damon Ceci Carol Cahen Dallas Barney I. Kahn Will Bhe Junior Grooynsmai Barton Gary Tee Sylvan Dally Damen C. Lee Harold Sala

Bride-Elect Honored At Luncheon In Colonial Room

Miss Gloria Mabrito, bride elect, was feted at a Saturday luncheon in the Colonial room of the Menger hotel. Guests included Mesdames Buddy Edwards Walter Egbert Ed Mabrito and others. A Friday night shower hosted by Mrs Wesley Mabrito complemented the event with pink and white decorations.

Marita Mekingey Gloria Mabrito Menger Buddy Edwards Walter Egbert Ed Mabrito Carol O'Mara Mary Whitaker Eleanor Dann Marjorie Betty Towery Peggy Dornberger Merrilynn Mabrito Miss Mabrito Wesley Mabrito Wallace Williams Ed Mahyjla

Dr John Barbee Accepts Manor Drive Pastorate

Dr John Barbee recently released from the Chaplain's corps has accepted the pastorate of the Manor Drive Baptist Church. The church was organized in April 1946 and will build its permanent building as soon as materials are available.

John D. Barbee Chaplain's Corps Manor Drive Baptist Church Temporaily West Huisache San Antono Avenues Manor Drive

Locals Clash As UFW Leads Split Over Union Tie

Grand Rapids Michigan reports United Furniture Workers organize to stop Web members joining the A F L International Upholsterers union. Morris Pizer arrives to head the fight and cites Local 415 secession as a bluekrieg. He calls a meeting predicting unity with UFWA.

Grandrapids Mich Aug C. I United Furniture Workers A. F. of L. International Uphytslerers Union Morris Pizer U. F. Woc I. D I Granilapids 415 Seces ‘Gion Uf.wc Morris Miller U. PF. W C. 1 Fizer

Philadelphia union quits CIO to join AFL Upholsterers

United Furniture Workers of America with 9000 members voted unanimously to leave the CIO and join the AFL. George Bucher resigned as local president before the secession vote. About 700 members attended the closing meeting. The union claims it is dominated by American and Communist forces.

Philadelphia tLoval United Furniture Workers of America A. F. of L George Bucher Joca Fr Jon U. Fr. W

National Pay Demands Set by Oil Industry Workers

The 17th annual convention of the Oil Workers International voted to form a 24 member wage policy committee to direct bargaining on wages and hours across the United States. The panel will negotiate with the oil industry and agreements require member approval. Local problems remain outside the panel’s jurisdiction.

Fort Worth Allenight Bucher CLO Workers International C.lo United States

Reds Recruit Germans

The Daily Mail reports German officers and technicians are leaving the British occupation zone to work in factories and laboratories in the Soviet zone. The German Communist party is recruiting specialized personnel for Russian managed plants. The Russians are reportedly interested in U boats torpedoes and mines.

London INS Ail Germany German Communist Party Rus- Ss

Lyons Suspends Dietrich For Irregular Conduct

Chicago White Sox manager Teddy Lyons announced an indefinite suspension for veteran pitcher Bill Dietrich on charges of insubordination. Dietrich, sidelined since June 25 due to a broken finger, reportedly disobeyed orders to report to Detroit.

Chicago Teddy Lyons Chicago White Sox Bill Dietrich Dietrich Detroit

Bank Officials in Belfast End 8 Hour Pay Strike

Northern Ireland bank officials returned to work after an eight hour strike over pay. They secured a new salary bonus deal.

Belfast Northern Ireland Betty

Passengers Ready For Hawaii Strike

Passengers aboard the Matsonia bound for Honolulu carried crates of peaches watermelons and other hold freight while fearful of potential longshoreman protests. One worker dragged metal and sawn furniture onto the ship as they boarded at Wilmington California.

Wilmington Calit Bawaii Matsonia Honolulu

British forces sink Japanese poison gas stockpile ship

A British occupation force sank a ship carrying about 3090 tons of poison gas near Kure today, part of Japan's secret gas stockpile. Overall 17,000 tons of gases will be destroyed, with the vessel towed 150 miles offshore and blown up by underwater charges.

Kure Matt Fred Park of Japan

Safe theft and miscellaneous police reports

$400 missing from Lilly's Lumber yard safe at 1030 West Elsmere Place reported by B F Cruse. Crimely entry at nearby establishment noted. Also reports include pigeons stolen from John Robert Chambers and a supercharger taken from J W Rumsey’s car at a San Pedro avenue station. A purse with $5 and a $75 check disappeared at Alamo Street and Broadway. Ice cream and dry ice theft at Victoria Courts playground. R S Pritehitt reports burglary at 662 Santa Clara Street.

Aay Lilly Elsmere Place B. F. Cruse Tohn Robert Chambers Thee Avenue J. W. Rumsey Bedell Street San Pedro Avenue Alamo Street Broadway R. E. Ponath West Ashby Place Victoria Courts Playground R.S. Pritehitt Santa Clara Street

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