Pope Calls for Fight Against Propaganda in Christmas Address
The pope appealed for prayers for his health, spoke of God’s mercy, and denounced propaganda and evil forces he linked to communism. He warned the world, especially Europe, faces a grave threat to Christian civilization as he delivered a tremulous 29 minute Christmas Eve message amid long illness.
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Pope suffers through Christmas message amid civil war peril
The ailing Pope Pius XII, at 79, delivers a Christmas blessing despite illness, thanking supporters and urging prayers for the world while condemning Spain’s civil war and warning of European danger from communism. Attendants and thousands in St Peter's Plaza await any sign of his voice.
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Homecoming series set for Young People's league week
The annual Homecoming games feature Friday night services at Agudas Achim synagogue with Max Barr, assistant executive secretary of the Supreme Advisory council, Aleph Zadik Aleph, addressing the group. Speakers include Stanley Neve low of the University of Texas on student life, and Hyman Marcus, last president of Bial Aby tonic chapter No. 252. Rev. D. Santer and the choir will chant services. Saturday morning services begin at 9 am.
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Car Accidents Hurt Gino in Multiple Collisions
Six persons were treated at Robert B. Green hospital Thursday for injuries from auto accidents. Neaves, 29, of 194 Valdez Streb, Andrew Crowther, 27, of 622 East Magnolia Avenue, and Frank Bueta, 33, of 2707 Beren Street, were injured in a collision at San Pedro Avenue and Dewey Place. A. E. Hulerce, 44, of 1008 Avenue 5, was struck on West Commerce Street. L. H. Jackson, 34, of 235 Dunning Avenue, and Robert Tucker, 29, of 1220 West Huisachy Avenue, were hurt on Highway 68 South.
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Dun- Ning Avenue
Robert Tucker
West Huisachy Avenue
Probing Mr Tragedy Continues On Page One
A fiery disaster unfolds as a burning wreckage traps men and a gas explosion follows. Survivors recount pleas for help while a plane crashes near the scene. Firemen name Walbridge as pilot, others killed instantly. News cameramen are assaulted by jumpers at the site.
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Allreds Receive Anti Hayfever Christmas Tree
In Austin the executive mansion unveiled a hay fever resistant Christmas holly tree for Governor and Mrs. James Y. Allred. The tree, sent by UT Regent Stark of Orange, had been lost in transit and threatened to be chopped down before arrival.
Funeral services for Walbridge Sir held at home
Fragmentary report notes the casualty from a incident near a wire fence. Misegs were searched, clothing torn, camera damaged and films from two other cameras destroyed. Funeral services for Walbridge Sir will be held at the home today. The body will be sent tonight to San Antonio for burial.
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Three Men Hurt In Altercation At Cheerart Cabaret
Frank Haines former president of the bond of education and Roy and Jesse Akers of Akers Funeral Home were treated at Medical Center Sureleat Hospital Thursday morning for cuts and bruises after an altercation at the Crazen cabaret. The Akers were most seriously injured and remained in the hospital. Haines was given first aid and sent home. Police said four men jumped them and promised to investigate. Jack Dott, investigator for Mayor Quin, also suffered a facial injury.
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Funeral plans for Arthur Ned Lingo in San Antonio
Funeral services for Arthur Ned Lingo 40 of 124 Highland were set for 4 p m Thursday at the Baptist temple with Rev Jeezse Yelvington officiating. Interment will be in Mission Burial Park. A native of Tulsboro he lived 16 years in San Antonio. Survived by wife Jewell, parents, sons George and Jimmie, brothers Roy and Joseph Lingo, J P Lingo, S E Lingo, Charles A Lingo, Raymond H Lingo, and sisters Mrs Leatherwood, Mrs Lath erwood, Mrs Louie Lingo, Mrs W F Aceba, and Mrs John R Steele.
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Houston
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Watsonville
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Hero of Smyrna Disaster Dies at 53
Captain Hussey Powell, hero of the Smyrna earthquake and fire, dies at 53 after being designated for promotion by President Roosevelt. Powell commanded the destroyer division of the American Naval squadron in the Aegean waters during the Smyrna disaster and led the evacuation of 763,000 refugees as senior officer present.
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Street rename hearing on Campeche Street to Park Avenue
City officials held first reading on a proposal to rename Campeche Street to Park Avenue between North Flores and Comal streets. A petition signed by 36 property owners prompted the street designation change discussion at Thursday's meeting.
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City Callsen
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Victim of Crash Kelly Graduate Victim of Crash
Jan Walbridge, a Kelly graduate and Pan American era flyer, was killed in a Dallas plane crash on Wednesday. A 1926 Kelly Institute alumnus, he served as a cavalry instructor, then moved to Langley Field before teaching at Brooks Field. He left the Army in 1930 and later joined Braniff. previously he worked at Curtiss Flying School in Kansas City and United Airlines.
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Curtiss Flying School
Kansas
School staff schedule set by San Antonio board of education
The San Antonio board of education voted to place central administration staff and all school clerks on a 44 hour minimum work week with overtime pay. The measure grants five weeks paid vacation annually in June July and August. The board also approved securing a $350000 loan from Dewar Robertson and Pancoast Mortgage for delinquent taxes and a $25000 appropriation for school supplies and furnishings for new buildings.
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Turkey Theft Stuns San Antonio Family
A San Antonio thief, during Christmas preparations, stole a turkey from a shopping area on 4915 Broschway. Officials report only the turkey and a small amount of food were taken, leaving other dinner items intact.
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City Votes Funds for Police Radio Tube Purchase
City council approved eight hundred fifty dollars to buy a vacuum tube for KGZE radio station. The new tube will replace a burned out unit and will be kept in reserve. Readers were reminded of lighted pages and space ads offering copies at specific prices.
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Reverye
Cupid Bowl Sees Surge In Marriage Licenses
Santa Claus laughter aside, Thomas Roberts reports a rise in licenses with an all time high for Christmas, averaging 28 per day in June. Ten divorces were granted by Judge Everett F. Johnson, and five more hearings were set by Judge Harry Howard.
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Everett F. Johnson
Fifty Seventh District Court
Harry Howard
Thirty-seventh District Court
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