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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1946
Page
1
The United States for the first time agrees to compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court in selected cases, with Truman authorizing the move and the U N secretary general Lie receiving the pledge amid postwar isolationism ending signals.
Fort Smith Ark August 27 Mrs Betty Oliver who survived a 70 story elevator plunge in the Empire State building when a bomber struck the shaft last July 28 1945 has given birth to a seven pound three ounce daughter at a Fort Smith hospital Sunday The mother was working as an elevator operator during the incident and the infant is reported healthy with hospital attendants noting both mother and child are doing nicely.
In Bracken Ridge area Joe Taylor 30 of 243 Swiss Street was shot and killed Monday afternoon by Deputy Constable Maurice B Carver after slashing the officer on the cheek with a razor on the riverbank. Taylor, a Willow Springs golf course caddy, was arrested and pulled the razor on Carver when returning to the squad car. The deputy fired to stop the attack. The case is under investigation.
Clifford Russ, 50, longtime secretary to County Commissioner Uhr, failed to meet legal petition requirements to run for Uhr’s judicial seat. A signed list of 323 voters must appear before a notary, representing five percent of Bexar County’s 1944 governor votes, County Judge Charles Anderson said. Russ claimed motives to vindicate Uhr and noted prior voting in some elections, while officials emphasized legal procedure and potential court action if noncompliant.
At the peace conference Vishinsky attacked Hodgson over a proposed permanent subcommittee to probe Italian frontier disputes, accusing Australia of delay tactics. Beasley challenged Soviet tactics claiming Australians reject Communist papers as their voice. UK’s McNell urged restraint as Russians and Australians clash over reparations and a new commission to assess war damage and payments.
Former President Herbert Hoover says the Soviet Union obstructs all peace measures and consolidates Communist control in the Baltic states and Manchuria. He cites concentration camps, deportations, and tightened press control as signs of Soviet aims while noting Yugoslavia received aid but produced little return.
The Witizens committee organized by Jack White dropped its study of a proposed 9 million dollar Metropolitan Water district sewer bond election after an 18 to 15 vote to endorse the issue, later rescinded 19 to 10. The group will instead pursue city manager government, ending months of debate over bond plans and appointment methods by county commissioners. Strong opposition from Arthur Biard and city planners aimed at possible bonding approval, with plans to challenge if bonds carried.
Dallas reports a split Democratic party ahead of the state convention in San Antonio on September 10 as Beauford Jester and Rainey factions prepare strategy. Jester supporters outline a takeover plan while Rainey allies seek harmony and control in key counties including Travis and Harris.
Weather summary shows humidity and precipitation figures by month and year, with sun and moon times, wind speeds, tides, pollen and mold notes. It lists temperatures across multiple cities including Amarillo Austin Brownsville Fort Worth and Los Angeles, plus general forecasts for several days and locales.
Building permits totaling 111551.38 were issued by the city Monday, including a 52000 dollar city school at Mission road and Mitchell street. Fees from the 104 permits totaled 164.25 dollars.
The Tex as Chapters of 99s elect Mary Ann Hobbs as president at a Gunter hotel meeting. Other officers named are Edna Hammerman of Austin as vice chair and Frankie Welborn of Austin as secretary treasurer.
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