Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

Page 1

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 32 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1945

Page

1

Wife Flies to Sailor in Naval Hospital Link

Mrs Bingham and her two daughters flew to Charleston from Oakland after learning her husband William Bingham, a cook from Columbus, is blind in one eye due to an infection contracted in Okinawa. The family arrived from Honolulu aboard a Transport plane and plan to seek eye surgery to restore vision. Jennifer, the couple’s 10 month old, remains with the wife as the elder daughter, Diaune, is two.

Oakland Calif Dee Bingham Naval Hospital Hera Honolulu Charleston S.C William Bingham Columbus Seine Okinawa Bidgham New Zealand Jennifer Diaune

Bush Says FDR Ordered Bomb On Japan

Washington December 3. Dr Vancevar Bishi testified senators that President Roosevelt decided to drop the atomic bomb on Japan to destroy industries and force surrender. He said other weapons remain deadly and future wars may involve them. The witnesses noted questions about world control of the bomb and recalled incendiaries used before the atomic strike.

Washington Dec Vancevar Bishi Hoosevelt Bush Senate Special Groimie Ehergy Benaidt Roosevelt Awler Wittiees

Eisenhower Takes Over Army Chief Duties

General Eisenhower assumed his new duties today as army chief of staff after departing from the Ashford general hospital in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia over the weekend. He steps into the high command role amid wartime strain and will oversee strategic operations and personnel policy for the Army.

Washington Nec Eisenhower Army Matt Ashford Geneat Hospital W. Vay

Marshall urges universal military training for atomic era

General Marshall said the atomic bomb and other new weapons necessitate careful preparatory training for all service members in peacetime. He warned that without universal training, the United States risks wasting its destiny, as war techniques grow more complex and demanding. He cited past wartime cooperation and stressed intensified training to master advanced weapons and strategies.

Washington INS Marshall Universad m Aly Eller of Uniter Aibassafsor China United States Atr Iesson

Two Juvenile Attackers Sentenced in Park Assault Wave

In San Antonio, two juveniles received life terms for criminal assaults tied to a recent park attack spree. Juan Velasquie, 17, pleaded guilty to a park assault in Brackenride Park on September 30, and an accomplice, 19, pleaded guilty to another assault at San Pedro Park on September 24.

San Antonio Juan Velasquie Ctiminral Apsault Mary Ramirez Diwson Street Brackanides Park Meyner Duan Ediuvitd Miss Machner Chituahur San Pedro Park Joll Sachin

Yanks in Chungking Endure 36 Hour Work Week

CHUNGKING The American garrison adopts a 36 hour work week as Thanksgiving dinners arrive late. Authorities report Lindey to dispose of 499 wounds of Hickey, with personnel adjustments noted amid wartime strain.

Chungking Lindey Hickey

Air Travel Charge Approval Offered

Britain's ministry of aviation said it was ready to approve any travel charge for Irene-Atlantic air travel that is jointly acceptable to all parties involved. The action would not be charged in full unless agreed.

Lonlon Britain Ministry of Eigil Pvistion Irene Anton Laue

World Report to Appear as New Weekly Magazine

Washington December 3 07 A new weekly magazine devoted to reporting and background of international affairs will debut. David Lawrener president of United States News Publishing Corporation said the publication titled World Report will have no large staff or correspondents stationed worldwide. He stated it will have no editorial page and seek to present the facts plainly for readers to judge.

Washington David Lawrener Te United Sites News Publishing Coreparation World Report Lawrence SETAE

Inadequate Pearl Harbor Warning Reported by Miles

Washington dispatch notes Maj Gen Shepman Miley mistook a warning from November 28 1941 as totally inadequate. The Pearl Harbor inquiry saw Lt Gen Walter Short’s reply to Gen Marshall labeled insufficient while Miles criticized the response as lacking a clear military warning and notice of safeguards.

Washington Shepman Walter C. Short Hawaii House Marshall Clark D-N. C Short Lake Iran Mershall Bananat Clark Askeld Miles Army Pearl Harbor Bob Clark

British Bride Fickle in Dubuque Flight Divorce Plan

In Dubuque a British bride named Jean Glaor Carbone, 29, wife of a discharged army lieutenant, arrived by plane with 2 veteran companions. Officers said she planned to visit Carbone, now a student at the University of Rochester, to obtain a divorce so she could marry Darrel Beschen, a bomber crewman. End of report notes a widespread search.

Dubuque iRj du Ghieuse Chicago London Jean Glaor Carbane Tdubuque Cel Darrel Beschen Germany John Derreverry Dithwave Beice Ue Fidlice Carbone University of Rochester

Soldier Held for Military Authorities

Cpl. Angel Saumbrano, 25, was held by police Monday for initial military authorities after an incident Sunday night at South Laredo and Brazos streets. Radio Patrolman Tom Reyes arrested the corporal as he arrived on the scene and a 6 inch blade was found nearby.

Angel Saumbrano South Laredo Brazos Cpl Sambrano Tom Reyes Ate Holt Reyes Dapuey

Brazil Vote Goes For Vargas Backer in First Election

Rio de Janeiro dispatches say that early returns show General Eurleo Dutt with a slight lead, carrying the backing of former president Gebilin Vargas, as Brazil holds its first presidential contest in nine years. Seven citizens were killed in political unrest observed yesterday.

Rio Wanniro Requet Braail Eurleo Dutt Gebilin Vargas Vesteliay

Window Smasher Held by Deputies

Deputies captured a suspect after reports of a window break at a Lehman Saddle area. Police tracked the noise to 322 O'Dell Street and arrested Colowmin on Monday as deputies Vernon Sehnei der and Carl Fritsch reported the incident.

Alter Flass Lehman Saddle Lotilda Floyes Andres Cotonenn Addvess O'Dell Street Vernon Sehneider Carl Fritsch Colowmin

Goering Denies Reichstag Fire Motive Claim

In Nuremberg Marshal Goering testified to his attorney that he did not order the Reichstag fire or have any involvement. He swore by his wife and family that he did not participate, denying all charges or connections to the blaze.

Arrest Stuns Jap Prince Amid War Crimes Probe

A Japanese imperial prince faced questions from foreign press as officials sought reprieves for the aged royal. Foreign Minister Yoshida appealed for clemency while the prince, pictured in garden attire, denied direct involvement in the 1930s Manchurian actions.

Henri Buh

Inmates Riot at Utah State Prison

A riot at Utah State Prison broke out as inmates battered disciplinary cells and set fires. Warden B. Haters described the disorder as engineered by rioters, with staff and guards responding to contain the disturbance and restore order after hours of turmoil.

Utah State Prison Delgy B. Haters

Maritime protest strikes halt US shipping across ports

About 48,000 CIO National Maritime Union members walked off on a 24 hour protest to speed veterans’ return. First 600 workers in New York, then 40,000 on Pacific coast, 2,000 in Houston. Officials predicted 30,000 more would join. Ships in New York Houston and the east coast were to be used for troop transport rather than cargo. Seven unions joined the slowdown on the west coast. Pickets planned at docks but did not yet appear in force at 8 am in Morris Carzine’s report from Houston.

CIO National Maritime Upjon New York Pacific Coast Houston Union America Slike Yousia Carzine Wnion

Stranded veterans face limited rail and air return home

In San Francisco and nearby areas 27 500 army and navy personnel waited for trains as ships to the United States were delayed. Officials warned that 20 000 veterans would return daily this month, with daily departures dropping from 5 000 in September to 1 000 in November, as the system tried to move veteans home amid backlogs and aging transport stock.

San Francisco Patne Slone Army Navy Pacific United States Los Angeles Pacific Sports Payvy

United States carrier airlift repatriates service members

An INS telegraph dispatch from Shanghai reports two U S airlift sorties returning Anglican servicemen home. The carrier and another ship carried about 1,200 and 160 returnees respectively across Shanghai Bay in recent flights, part of ongoing repatriation efforts.

Shanghai INSI United States Airervaft Carriey Kadashan Bay

Two Millionth Fort Meade Soldier Recalled

The 2,000,000th Fort George G. Meade enlistee, Duybles Hl 21 of Norfolk Virginia, was released from the European theater duties to return to the Fort Meade Separation Center after two months overseas and earning 70 points.

Fort Georgeg Meade, Md Norfolk

Hitler Ready to Use Gas on Czechs

International News Service documentary evidence shows Hitler prepared to deploy poison gas if necessary to subdue Czechoslovakia. The report claims German poison gas was highly developed and that U S espionage anticipated Allied retaliation.

Hitler Nuembers Millay

Kimes Hit by Truck in Arkansas Manhunt Ended

Oklahoma man Morty Kimes, 18, wanted in four states for weeks, was injured when struck by a poultry truck driven by Joe Chamblee in North Little Rock. Kimes, recently released on furlough, carried $1635 and was caught after entering traffic. A companion, Alvin Rogers, fled the scene as police traced the incident to a $17,600 Morton Texas case. two others were already arrested.

Upn Rock Ark Lee Sa Y Little Rock Mat Kimes Oklahoma Baptist State Hospital Kitnes Texas Fie Joe Chomiblee North Little Rock Nash Chamblee J. H. Alderson Kimes Alvin Relgers Will Morton Olle Melton Fred Pale

Chicago London Flight Cancelled by Weather

Chicago to London weekly flight cancelled by American Airlines due to East weather conditions. Officials said trips would resume tomorrow and some passengers have booked passage.

Chicago CNS

Argentine Autoists Leave Buenos Aires for Laredo Trial Run

Argentine motorists driving from Buenos Aires to New York left yesterday for Laredo on the trial stretch. They plan to reach the border town Tuesday in three notes.

Mexico City Argentne

Weather Update Near Freezing Conditions Forecast

Colder air follows rain with a freezing potential on Monday. Partly cloudy skies give way to clearer, cooler weather as a low near freezing is expected overnight. Tuesday brings a gradual warmup with a high of 65 and a low around 62 degrees, signaling a return to fair conditions.

Feeaing Mondday

Officers Fined For Hunting Two Randolph Officers Guilty

Two Randolph county officers pled guilty to violating state game laws by hunting with artificial lights. They were fined 121.10 each by Judge Charles J. Matthews. State warden A. B. Hittfelder testified the pair were arrested north of Wetmore at 3 am. A 20 calibre carbine used in the hunt was seized after the trial.

Nandolphic Charles J. ‘Matthews Kenneth B. Steveng Blout Rufus D. Pike A. EB. Hitfeller Wetmore Gab Fe

Laws to End Labor Strife Also Sought

President Truman intervened in the General Motors strike and urged workers to return immediately as he appointed a five man fact finding board. He asked Congress to enact labor legislation before Christmas, with adjournment tentatively set for December 20.

Washington Drc Truman General Motors G.M GML

Union Asks Probe of GM

The United Automobile Workers asked the U S attorney general to investigate General Motors for possible anti trust prosecution. The union argues GM controls a large share of key supplies, creating a monopoly that harms the industry and public interest.

Union Detroit United Automobile Workers United States Tom Clerk General Motors Gms Thomas Untary Miler

Rome Liberty Ship Report Squelched

A Rome newspaper report said the United States plans to give Italy four Liberty ships. The claim was described by the marine column as a figment of somebody's wide disagreement toy.

Rome Washington Der United States Italy Marine Contussion Today

White House Denies Berle Recall

The White House today denied a recall of Adolph Berle United States ambassador to Brazil. The dispatch from Warrington Des 3 ENS notes officials stating Berle was not being recalled and dismissed speculation surrounding his post abroad.

White House Berle Warrington Des Witte House Adolph Berle United Sates Brazil Bag Ween

Huey Senate hearing to reveal Huey testimony

Maj. Gen Patrick J Huey will be offered for public view before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee along with testimony from the former ambassador to China. The closed trial will feature Huey and the ambassador detailing alleged sabotage by senior State Department officials and their charges. He may require two or three days to present his extensive statement.

Washington Der INS Paterick J. Huey Senate Hig Anmbassador Ta Ching State Department China Oice Tral Chit

Norther Brings Chills to Texas Weather Mayhem

A bitter norther swept into west Texas Sunday and lingered into Monday bringing chilling rains and subfreezing temperatures. Abilene Lubbock and cities along the Texas New Mexico border reported light snow and widespread 20s to low 40s with Dallas Houston and Fort Worth in the 30s to 40s. Rainfall was widespread with Houston reporting 3.38 inches Sunday into Monday, the heaviest storm in years.

Associated Press West Texas Abilene Lubbock Harnerayilit Texas-New Mexico Antotte Pampa Otder Arita Clicentlon Taikhock el Paso Dallinre Winalmul Big Springs Wink Abblens Ad San Angelos Harperaville Dallas Surphua Springs Glade Alono Pasa Wichita Falls Guineaville Texas Rio Grande Valley Brownsville Laredo Fort Worth Exarxana Waco

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bortsey Vargas Man Goering Reichstag Fire Morinass Nasilioto G. M Hat Brilahy Olson Mat Kimes Jitt Tragk Burt Campbell Oklahoma Badian San Main Avenue Maj. N. A. Ott Randolph Fletd Labor Rowndor Hurley Norther
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication