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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1946
Page
2
General George C. Marshall, presidential envoy to China, left his HQ at noon for a picnic with his wife and Madame Chiang Kai-shek. In November, 24 people were bitten by rabid animals in Nanking, including a coyote and two marten. City veterinarians destroyed 247 dogs and 6 cats that month.
The court found Lewis Held guilty as miners argued constitutional rights including speech, press, assembly, and freedom from voluntary servitude. Judge Gainsborough presided as documentary evidence was admitted showing a May 2 agreement with the government settling issues related to coal mine operation.
In Tel Aviv a police patrol exchanged fire with masked robbers. Three people were wounded, including a policeman, a robber, and a bystander. The bandits fled after overpowering two refugees from the Polish Refugee Committee carrying relic money. They left a satchel with several thousand pounds. Palestine death toll rose to five as mines killed four British soldiers near Jerusalem and Haifa.
London reports rapid cabinet level talks between Tunia leaders and Viceroy Wavell as time tightens for Attlee to shape a swift route to India independence. The text notes intensive discussions at the political level amid Britain’s push for an eleventh hour solution.
Washington reports government testimony in the John L. Lewis trial claims the coal strike could idle millions, slash national production by 20 percent, halt most rail traffic, and drain tax revenue by over five billion dollars. Officials push gas pipelines eastward while Truman presses for strong strike control measures. Senator McCarthy proposes forcing miners into military labor under court martial.
Washington roundup notes GOP plan to publish a largely unvetted war occupation report on Germany. Kilgore and four GOP lawmakers oppose the release citing hearsay and distortions. Patterson of the War Department warned the document misrepresents military government and could mislead the public.
The Christmas Clearing bureau began its seasonal task this week to prevent duplication in giving. Clubs, businesses and individuals may consult the bureau on needy families listed by the Central Indies of Social Agencies. It will operate daily through December 23. Norace Boatwright of Menard reports he was robbed of 10 and beaten by five men, also losing his army discharge papers.
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