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 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1956

Page

1

There Is Nothing Specific We Can Point To Here

The Howards seek outside help to save their faltering marriage and keep the family intact. Family Service interviewers note their case mirrors many couples with petty, constant tensions. The article explains five key causes of divorce and argues for remedies short of breaking up, highlighting early marriage trends as a major factor.

Family Service Association of America U. S National Office of Vital Statistics

Cold Front Brings Ice to Los Angeles Area

A powerful cold front swept into Texas and forecast a freezing night across many regions. In San Antonio temperatures fell from 78 to 63 and were expected to drop further to the freezing point Sunday night. The Associated Press reported widespread arctic air across the state with lows ranging from 10 to 35 degrees in various sections and uncertainty about a Sunday valley freeze.

Associated Press Texas Weather Bureau Gulf Panhandle South Plains West Texas

Central storms leave slick highways across nation

Snow rain and sleet slicked highways in a broad central area Saturday as cold weather gripped the country. Lows reached minus 29 at Havre Montana minus 21 at Glasgow Montana and 16 at Evans ton Wyoming while the east gulf and southwest states stayed comparatively warmer.

Associated Press Gulf Coasts Havre Mont Glasgow Evanston Wyo

Texas Solon Fights GI Interest Hike

Rep. Teague of Texas opposes further increases in the GI home loan interest rate and calls for broader reform through direct government loans and lower FHA down payments. He cites potential $600 to $1000 extra on a $10,000 loan and argues existing discounts on GI loans harm veterans financing. He urged hearings in January to reevaluate the veterans housing program amid FHA rate rise.

Washington Rep Teague Dtexas House Veterans Committee House Banking Committee

Mansfield and family survive California car crash

Palm Springs California December 8. Actress Jayne Mansfield her six year old daughter Jayne Marie and Mickey Hargitay were in an automobile collision. All escaped with minor injuries. Hargitay who holds the Mr Universe title was driving the car and was an escort of Mansfield.

Palm Springs Calif Jayne Mansfield Jayne Marie Mickey Hargitay Hargitay Miss Mansfield

Mollet Seek Six Confidence Votes on Budget in France

Paris December 8 Premier Guy Mollet announced plans for six separate confidence votes in the national assembly to push through the 1957 budget and key appropriations bills. The votes were set for Monday.

Paris INS Guy Mollet Natonal Assembly

Today’s Index Listing Multiple Pages and Topics

A comprehensive newspaper index lists sections and page ranges for Amusements Around the Plaza Bexar Facts Bishop Sheen Book Reviews Classifieds Crossword Days of All Faiths Dobie F Frank Don Politico Fritorial Farm and Ranch Features Financial Garden Genealogy Goren Bridge March of Events Ol News Real Estate Sports Texas Poll Radio Von Wiegand Woolford’s Tales and other items across Pages 1A to 20B and related features.

Bexar Bishop Sheen Dobie F. Frank Don Politico Financial Garden Genealogy Goren Ol News Texas Poll Radio von Wiegand Woolford

Rifle accident ends life of Friedrich employee near Comfort

Brent Oberer 43, sales manager for Friedrich Refrigerators air conditioning division, accidentally shot himself while deer hunting near Comfort. The San Antonio resident died instantly when his .30-30 rifle discharged as he reached for it after stopping the car during a hunting party. Oberer leaves Isabel wife, Robert 17 son, Marian 15 daughter, mother Mrs F C Oberer Topeka, and sister Mrs Jane Havens Kansas. Services Monday at 3:30 pm Porter Loring chapel, Sunset Memorial Park.

Brent Oberer Friedrich Refrigerators, Inc Comfort Oberer W. Mariposa Comfort Peace Bernard Stieler Friedrich Robert W. Jones Jr Earl Fetzer San Antonio Morris Knowles Dallas Stieler Fetzer Knowles Jones Isabel Robert Marian F. C. Oberer Topeka Jane Havens Kansas Porter Loring Sunset Memorial Park

Storm threat as Typhoon Polly bears down on Luzon

Warnings were raised over central and south Luzon as Typhoon Polly moved toward the Philippines with winds near 80 miles an hour. The storm prompted evacuations and precautionary shut downs across several provinces as authorities warned residents to strengthen shelters and stay indoors.

Manila Luzon Polly Philippines

Weather Forecast for Sunday Through Monday

Cloudy and colder Sunday with light drizzle overnight. Clearing Sunday afternoon, then clear and cold Sunday night and Monday. Temperatures fall to near 35 Sunday night with highs in the upper 40s Sunday. Winds northerly diminishing. Saturday high was 78.

San Antonio Mercury The Walt

Hungarian Workers Clash With Police and Red Troops

Scores of Hungarians were killed and many wounded in clashes with police and Russian troops across Hungary. Deserters from the Red Army and Yugoslav partisans joined local patriots, with demonstrations spreading from Budapest to Salgotarjan, Pecs, Tatabanya, and Bekescsaba as police and troops opened fire. Leaders pressed for the release of detained workers council heads, threatening a general strike as fighting continued.

Budapest Red Army Hungary Salgotarjan Janos Kadar Salgotarian Kadar Pecs Tatabanya Bekescsaba Bekesesaba

Editor's Report on Reds Policy and Soviet aims

Editor in chief William Randolph Hearst Jr reports to readers after a four week absence to explain Senate foreign aid study in Europe including Norway Denmark West Germany and Yugoslavia. He recalls coverage of Khrushchev on peaceful coexistence and Soviet propaganda, noting gaps between Pravda reports and his summaries.

William Randolph Hearst JR Hearst Newspapers Foreign Relations Committee U. S. Senate Senate Committee Norway Denmark Federal Republic of Germany West Berlin Yugoslavia Senate Prab Suez Canal Hungary Moscow Kingsbury Smith Frank Conniff Smith Pravda Izvestia

Herter New Dulles Aid named to succeed Hoover

Augusta Ga Dec 8 AP Herbert Hoover Jr resigned as under secretary of state and Gov Christian A Herter of Massachusetts was chosen to succeed him Eisenhower praised Hoover for three years of service and his handling of crises Dulles illness Herter will take over Feb 1 and undergo Senate confirmation Herter a Republican ex congressman and Massachusetts governor considers international affairs a strength The move sparks speculation he may become Secretary of State in future

Augusta Herbert Hoover Jr Hisenhower Christian .A. Herter Massachusetts Hoover Eisenhower Dutles State Department Herter Congress Senate Washington House Jierter Dulles Jin Line NATO Paris

Hearst Panel Selects All-Americans and District Race Looms

Hearst Big-Six panel picks its All-America team as Burbank and Lanier emerge as co favorites in District 16 AAAA basketball. Pittsburgh defeats Miami to halt their unbeaten run 14 to 7 while San Francisco beats Green Bay 38 to 20. Ricci Tavi wins the Exterminator handicap at Pimlico. Details in Sports Section.

Hearst Big-Six Burbank and Lanier Loom Co Pittsburgh Miami San Francisco Green Bay Ricci Tavi Pimlico

L. A. Infant Dies in Flames

A San Antonio infant, 10 months old, Rudy Almaza, perished in a fire that broke out in a frame rooming house at 310 Burnett shortly before midnight Saturday. A 15 year old boy, John Phelan, was overcome by smoke and taken to Robert B. Green hospital.

San Antonio Burnett Rudy Almaza John Phelan Robert B. Green

Rifle Tutor Accident Injures Grandfather in San Antonio

A San Antonio grandfather, J Holbrook, 70, was shot in the upper left arm by his five year old grandson Park Street III during a rifle teaching session. The incident occurred Saturday and Holbrook was reported in satisfactory condition at Nix Hospital.

San Antonio Park Street III J. ¥. Holbrook Holbrook Nix Hospital

Black and White Ball Queen Named At University Event

Betty Cobb 18, a Texas university freshman, crowned queen at the twenty third International Black and White Ball held Saturday night in San Antonio. Miss Cobb, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Cobb Jr of Tyler, was selected from 28 entrants representing several Texas and Mexico groups. The Selene club sponsored the ball dedicated to the armed forces of the U S and Mexico.

Betty Cobb Texas University Municipal Anditarivn Umar Cana Texas Mexico Selene Club U. S

Death Takes British Princess Marie Louise at 84

Princess Marie Louise 84 oldest royal family member and Queen Victoria’s granddaughter dies in London. She was the last surviving granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Her death marks end of a royal era in Britain.

London Marie Louise Britain Queen Victoria

Also Mentioned on This Page

You J Edwin Diamond International News Service L. A Solon S. A. Hu Storm W. B. Hearst Jr Khrushchev Russia Revolu Curigtmag Herter New Dulles Aid Capitol
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