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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1948

Page

2

Dewey to Give Nearly 100 Speeches Between Sept 30 and Nov 2

Dewey aides said the GOP nominee will deliver almost 100 addresses from September 30 to November 2, with about 20 on coast to coast radio networks. He will also give a larger number of shorter, spontaneous talks, similar to his platform-style remarks, while at his Pawling farm.

Pawling N.Y UNS Thomas Dewey GOP Dewey East Washington Trusman

RAF Pilot Says He Was Well Treated by Russians

LUENNECK Germany Aug 29 AP A RAF pilot Peter Jordan spent a week in the Soviet zone after a forced landing and reported he was well treated by the Russians The only thing he disliked was Russian style cooking The menu included vodka for breakfast and German made Russian cigarettes hardly agreed with him

Lueneck Germany Apy-Am RAF Peter Jordan

Churchill in France Signs Register at Hotel Roy Rene

In France Churchill signs the register at the Hotel Roy Rene and plans a quiet stay, saying he will rest for two weeks while in Provence. The prime minister arrived in the region amid wartime duties and remains a focal point of Allied leadership.

Churchill France Atx EN Provence Winston Churchill Roy Rene

Jap Generals Accept Blame for War Crimes

In Shanghai on August 23, four Japanese generals faced war crime convictions for rape and massacre in China. They accepted responsibility while defending their commander Lt. Gen. Yasutsugu Okamura, who denied knowledge of the crimes. Generals Hunabiki Otstai Hishita and Nashioda admitted fault, stating they reported only major issues to Okamura.

Shanghai China Yasutsugu Okamura Okamura M. U. Hunabiki Z. K. R. Otstai M.S. 2 Hishita T. O. Nashioda Hunan Chekiang Henan Kiangsi Central China Hunabliki Oe Ge

Blaze Threatens Big Refrigeration Plant Fire Damages Estimated At $3000

A fire began in an air drying system blower at Ea Friedrich Sales Corp. 1117 E. Commerce St. Monday. Deputy Chief M L Butler said a short in the drying system started the blaze and damaged the plant and contents about $3000. The fire, reported Sunday night, spread to the glass glazing room, risking total destruction if not contained before arrival of trucks.

Ea Friedrich Sales Corp E. Commercest M. L. Butler Butler

Mrs Roosevelt and Daughter to Do Radio Talks

Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt and her daughter Mrs John Boettiger will begin a 15 minute radio series five days a week over the ABC network starting October 4. ABC says the talks will cover national and world events of special interest to women.

Man dies trying to enter home after losing keys

In National City California William Williams aged 65 died after an attempt to climb through a window when he misplaced his house keys. The window fell and pinned him to the sill. Coroner’s report attributes death to a heart attack caused by the shock of the falling window.

National City Calif William Williams

Peace Bid To Be Offered By Bernadotte At UN Assembly

Count Folke Bernadotte said he will present peace proposals for Palestine to the UN General Assembly next month in a report on his mediation between Arabs and Jews in the Holy Land. Proposals may include alternate plans and compromises as the assembly opens in Paris on Sept. 21. Israel offered to pursue separate peace talks with each Arab country.

Stockholm Folke Bernadotte Palestine UN General Assembly Holy Land Paris Tel i Aviv Israel

Beulah Overell to Wed LA Policeman after Acquittal

Beulah Louise Overell, 18 year old heiress acquitted of murdering her parents in a dramatic trial, plans to marry Los Angeles police officer Robert Cannon, a two year force veteran and World War II air gunnery instructor. Marriage date not set but expected next year. Cannon's divorce from his first wife not final until May.

Los “Angeles Beulah Louise Overell Fe Gohig Los Angeles Robert Canbon Force For the Cannon Miss Overell Argyle George RB. Gollum Gollum

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