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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1946

Page

6

Mantz Uppers Air Records 50 Percent in Bendix Race

Paul Mantz in Burbank Calif raised air speed records by over 50 percent in the Bendix trophy classic from Van Nuys to Newark. Jacqueline Cochran finished second amid protest over timing errors and fuel-tank incident. Eddy initially placed second but may drop to fourth as times are reviewed. Mantz won 10000 dollars plus a trophy with Cochran earning 6000 plus a prize for fastest time by a woman pilot.

Burbank Calif Jimmy Doolittle Frank Fuller Mainz Doolittle Vin Nuys Amy Eddy Thomas Mayson Maniz Miss Cochran Floyd Odlum

France to Get Crest of Alps Amid Border Shifts

Paris reports peace conference commissions adopted four power reparations terms for Romania and Russia, with Romania to pay 8 years from Sept 22, 1944 in commodities. France seeks frontier at the Alpine crest, transferring upper Tinee Vesubie and Roya valleys including Tenda and Briga. Italian, Soviet reparations totals featured, signaling postwar territorial and economic reshaping.

Paris Romania Russia France Mont Cenis Tinee Vesubie Roya Italy Tenda Briga Alps Economic Commission For Balkans Finland Italian Economic Commission

Funeral notices and bids prompt Texas listings

A set of scattered notices includes funeral details for Guadalupe F. Rios and Hildebrando Rios Jr, a Scottish Rite temple dinner, and a call for bids on plumbing electrical and printing subcontracts due September 5 in Austin. Also notices of liquor license applications for Ursula Herreld and B M Vinck in Helotes and Alvina Riegel at 1300 N Zarramora St, Austin area.

Tos. Ss. Ie Ycaidenee Chavel Angelus J. de Pradz San Fernando Bahai Birs Guadalupe F. Rios Hildebrando Rios Jr San Fermanic A Sethe Angelus Tadge Alzapsh Scotich Riis Seni Park Ted Poppe Potentate i Austin Texas Farnswo! Co Inq Ausia Myself & Johnston Claire Ursula Herreld B. M. Vinck Helotes San Antonio Mm, Vinck Alvine Rigel N. Zarramora Riegel Alvina Riegel

Reds Take Note as Yanks Aid Afghans

Moscow reports note that Indian sources say United States specialists are guiding Afghan road construction and radio communications enhancement, signaling active foreign aid and influence in Afghanistan.

Moscow India United States

Death Stalks Canada Death Stalks Canada

Ottawa reports death stalks across Canada as Mark Geali of the Royal New Zealand Air Force travels home by car after five years, blending golf along his trip. In Mexia an oil field accident fatally injures Pussell Harris aged 29, striking from a swinging cable yesterday.

Ottawa Mark Geali Royal New Zealand Air Force Canada Mexia Pussell Harris Coolidge

Ukraine Plea Clashed With UN Council Over Greek Case

The Ukraine urged the United Nations Security Council to hear charges against Greece and Britain after a tense session. Dmitri Manuilsky presented evidence on Greek conduct and alleged terror around a Sunday plebiscite. Cadogan and Van Kleffens pressed for solid facts while Gromyko pushed for broader base information. The council adjourned for Labor Day weekend without a decision.

Ukraine Clash Lake Greece Britain United Nations Festhsity Council Jwo C.st Soviet Union Councilitself Dmitri Manuilsky Vassili Dendramis Man Sir Alexander Cadogan Eelco N. van Kleffens Netherlands Alexandre Pa Roci France U. N Council United States Andrei A. Gromyko Security Council U. S China Teeland van Kieffens Gromyko Lhfe

U S Plans Self Government in Korea Zone Pace

Washington says Korea under U S Russian occupation is two countries and America will move to establish limited self government in its zone. The policy leaves a door open for talks with Russia to unify the Far East nation, while Washington proceeds to tackle urgent social and economic problems in its area.

Washington Korea United States Sgubherm State Department Russia Japan

Saturday Evening Radio Schedule and Top Acts of 1946

Radio listings for August 31 1946 feature a full evening with Swing Ser sets at 5:35 and 6:09. Town Meet performances by Arthur Hele and bands headline the Serenade Jamboree sections with multiple Opry styled acts and broadcasts from ABC network. Local sports and dance programs are interspersed with news by air and jury trial updates.

Etsa Rabc Town Meets Mawar Sweeney & ML Hawsii Town Meet Arthur Hele D. Shore Startime Finn Carnival Trilbi Dan O'Neil Bomegraoon Jevin'le Jorialoha Dan Honermoon Jevin‘le Piang Leave Girls Edwards Sanz Judy Casora Judy Cangra ABC Radap ABC Hindup Old Opry Old Hayloft Siax Bal Dneasa J. WY. Scott Orchestra Mr. Strather Dence Lita Hayes Har James Ron Parane Orchestra Ray Ben Rhy Bert Parad Rom Ber

Tessie Arnold selects wedding date for early Paull Maurer

The article notes the betrothal of Miss Tessie Bette Arnold to Paull Maurer and announces their wedding date as next Saturday at 11 43 a m in the rectory of St Peters Church. Also covered are society dining and hospitality events honoring Stella White and Ann Lindeman’s daughter Gloria Mabrito with multiple local guests in Port Arthur Henderson Dallas Mart and nearby communities.

Tessie Arnold Tessie Bette Arnold Paull. Maurer St. Petter’s Church Stella White Joseph L. Brown Mesdames Port Arthur J.C. Anderson J Henderson John Yarborough Dallas John Youngblood Mart Stella Mae Paschal Bennard Rothe Horace Cox Jr

Crash survivor recovering after fatal Pampa crash

The Rev. Antonio Marino of Mount Vernon Texas, a Baptist minister who survived a highway crash that killed four people near Pampa Tuesday night, is recovering satisfactorily at Shamrock clinic. Marino, charged with negligent homicide, remains in custody as doctors report his condition improving. his wife and 3 year old son are hospitalized, and three priests and Marino’s brother were killed.

Shamrock Antonio Marino Mount Vernon Pampa Marine Shamrock Clinic Marino Groom Hospital

China to Get U. S. Civilian Surplus

In Shanghai a joint statement by Foreign Liquidation Commissioner Thomas B. McCabe and Chinese Premier T. Soong said the United States will sell most American civilian surplus property in the Western Pacific and China. Payment will be via settlement of an American debt in Chinese currency plus about $95 million in value.

Shanghai United States China Western Pacific Thomas B. McCabe Soong

Ayn Aubrey to Stay For Winter Visit at St Marys

The young set cheers Ayn Aubrey’s decision to remain in town this winter rather than return to Baltimore. She will board at St. Mary’s while her aunt and others recount snowbound days at Estes Park and Diversion Lake escapades.

Mirfam Ayn Aubrey Baltimore St. Mary's Hat Peter Keating Jean Aubrey Buikiey Jack Cones Estes Park Colo Jackie Charles Georges Gilbert Denmans Leavitt Cornings Melrose Holmgreens James Calverts Diversion Lake Dan Campbell

Williams Burkit wedding party at Fort Sam club

After a rehearsal dinner for Miss Patricia Williams and Lt William Burkit, a party at the Fort Sam Houston Officers Club honored the couple. Guests included Maj Gen and Mrs John B. Coulter, Maj and Mrs T J Martin, Maj and Mrs Forrest Harsh, Chaplain Joseph Koch, Mrs A E Williams, Miss Mary Alice Shropshire, MikI Pickering, Stella Carley, Lt William Gilliland, and Lt Charles Babcock.

Patricia Williams Wiliam Burkit E. A. Williams Fort Sam Houston Q John B. Coulter T. J. Martin Forrest Harsh Joseph Koch A. E. Williams Mary Alice Shropshire Miki Pickering Stella Carley William Gilliland Charles Babcock

Dinner Fetes Bridebleet and Miss Pickerig Bridal Event

A Fort Sam Houston Officers Club dinner honored Miss Pickerig Bridebleet and Capt John Douglass with 18 guests. Mesdames Lovell Barnhart and Rose hosted after cocktails, and Miss Pickerig's wedding is set for Saturday night. Also notes visiting New York guests Mrs Charles Theobald and Mrs E A Basse at the Waldorf Astoria. Beauford H Jester, Texas governor candidate, returns from a Galveston fishing trip saying he caught plenty of fish.

Papoose Pickering John Douglass Fort ‘Sam Houston George L. Lovell F. H. Barnhert D. L. Rose Miss Pickerig Charles Theobald Irs E. A. Basse New York City Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Jester Corsicana Beauford H. Jester Texas Galveston

Navy Offers Island Jobs in the Marianas

The Navy announced ongoing openings from switchboard operators to mechanical engineers and architects for the Guar Saipan Tinian and nearby Pacific islands housing at $6 a month meals 76 cents daily. Pay runs from 2922 to 1431 annually. Openings are restricted to single persons due to housing shortages for couples.

Washington Navy Marianas Islands Navy Bureau Guar Saipan Tinian Pacific Islands

Camp Howze Goes Into Houses

Washington Aug. 31. More than 24,000,000 board feet of lumber will be channeled into veterans housing from 2500 structures razed at Camp Howze Gainesville Texas. War Assets Administration announced today.

Washington Veterans Housing Camp Howze Gainesville Texas War Assets Administration

Dance Nights and Barbecues Roar at Local Halls

Community events advertise dances and picnics across Woodlawn Pavilion, Dale Grove Ball, Hermann Sons Garden, Braun's Hall, K T Hall, Hilltop Hall, and St Hedwig. Acts include Rhythm Rangers, Soale's Old-Timers, Johar Forrester, and Alex's Oldtimers. Admission ranges from free to 5 cents. barbecue meals at 65 cents per plate. Public invited, beer plentiful, with private-party hall rentals listed.

Nacogrlochis Road Sun Johar Forrester F. W Sevest Pablo’s Grove

Three Slavs Executed in Yugoslav War Crimes Trial

Belgrade reports three wartime leaders were condemned to death in Yugoslavia s second major war crimes trial. Gen Ervin Rosener former Gestapo commander and Lavra Hacin wartime chief of the quisling police in Ljubljana were sentenced to hang while Leon Rupnik former Ljublj ana mayor was sentenced to be shot.

Belgrade Fi. fThree Yugoslavia Ervin Rosener Gestapo Lavra Hacin Quisling Ljubljana Leon Rupnik

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