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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1946

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Grand Jury Raps City Jai and Police Chief Weatherly

The Bexar County Grand Jury blistered the city jail conditions and police handling as inhuman and negligent. It urged quick reforms, noted prisoner searches and contraband issues, and praised Sheriff Owen W. Midas for jail operations while recommending a juvenile department transfer to district judges and retention of Mrs Young as first assistant.

Mer Bruce Weatheyly Cis Bexar County Grand Jury W. W. McCrory Pp. L. Andersom Weatherly T Hat Soner's Bruce Weatherly Ater Fusion Charles W. Anderson Sir Young

Yule Tree Sets Off Eviction Row

A Brooklyn eviction sparked by removing Linda Lee Daab’s Christmas tree escalated into a tense scene as police and a crowd of about 250 confronted the marshal and two patrolmen delivering a dispossess order. The family’s apartment fight drew in neighbors and a broader clash over holiday belongings.

New York Lane Vasques Fred Daab Daab Brooklyn Victor Horounti En-Wilz Linda Lee Daab Dee Theeppays Shanghai Tive Ianaiord Daniel Vasqueritec Myamin Chinessat Wieensaehard

U S Firm On Atom Veto Sparks United Nations Row

Bernard Baruch warned the United States will not yield atomic bomb secrets to any international plan that keeps a veto. Delegates from 12 war divisions at the U N atomic energy commission faced a Monday deadline amid Russia France and Britain opposition. Baruch urged a veto free system and signaled a minority report if defeated. China Egypt Brazil Mexico and Australia pledged support while others remained doubtful.

Lake Success Bernard M. Baruch United States United Nations U. N. Atomic Energy Commission U. N. Assobly Haruch Hief Debeg Senate Russia Baruch France Great Britain Prussia Andrei A.gromyko P. Alexandrov Alexandrov Security Council China Egypt Brazil Mexico Australia

Crestholme Holds Special Watch Night Service

Crestholme Presbyterian church at 325 Hermitage court will host a Watch Night service Tuesday at 8 p m ending with candlelight communion. Sunday morning pastor Dr Francis M Davis will preach a sermon titled Lets Not Lose the Christmas The evening sermon will address Overcoming Our Handicaps.

Crestholme Presbyterian Church Hermitage Court Francis M. Davis

Washington Roundup GOP Delays Move on Bilbo Oath Fight

Republicans plan to delay Bilbo’s oath to gain a six vote edge once all Republicans are seated, while a Senate committee nears a report accusing Bilbo of improper ties to war contractors. House leaders hint at streamlining act changes to let Republican leaders join rules and other panels as foreign aid policy tightens scrutiny.

Wisgatehen Senate Bilbo D.-Miss Congress Ferguson R-Mich Bilby WHHL House Congress Imay U. S Chiperfield House Foreign Affairs Committee

No Thanks From Carroll Reece Shapes Republican Forums

G O P Chairman Carroll Reece rejected Harold Stassen’s offer for the national committee to take over the Republican open forums citing cost and potential intra party discord. Senate and House leaders in the new majorities plan swift action on term limits proposals, with Butler drafting a resolution to limit presidential tenure to six to eight years once Congress reconvenes.

Carroll Reece Harold Stassen National Committee Stassen Reece Congress Butler House

Reed predicts GOP rebels in Senate move on leadership

Senator Reed of Kansas foresees eight to ten of 17 new Republican senators backing a challenge to leadership plans. He also suggested heading the public lands group if blocked from the commerce chair, signaling turmoil in GOP strategy. The War Assets Administration announced bids for the $147 million Big and Little Inch pipelines from Texas to the New York area, due February 8 and opened February 10. A high level NHA housing conference with Dillon Myer and Foley planned to decide on the veterans temporary housing program, with a public decision expected early next week.

Reed Kansas G.O.P Chase Texas Panhandle New York-Philadelphia WAA National Housing Agency NHA Raymond Foley Swith Dillon Myer Federal Public Housing Authority

Jobs Seek Quads Father Eyes New Housing Offer

Baltimore dispatch reports Charles J. Hennet father of quadruplets, unemployed binder on army pension, offered Ohio contractor work to watch children. Matthew Construction of Newark, Ohio plans to bid against Baltimore on housing and employment, while Hennet is offered re enlistment at 363.75 monthly. Hennet’s plans depend on a meeting with Matthew and a potential army recruit billet.

Baltimore Dec. Y Charles J. Hennet Ohio Co. W. Matthew Matthew Construction Company Newark Army Henn Recruit Inc Matthew J. Parnell Henn Thomas R.N. J Ernie Ad Pittsburgh

City News Dance Night At Oak Grove Hall Nacogdoches Rd

Saturday December 28 features music by New Braunfels Village band at Oak Grove hall with private party availability. Other listings show Herman's Hall on Austin Hwy and Hill Top Hall events including Melody Kids and Friesenhahn Starks Orchestra. Big New Year’s Eve dances run Tuesday December 31 with Melody Kids and other bands.

Oak Grove Hall Nacogdoches Rd New Braunels Village Herman's Hall Austin Hwy Melody Kids Buddy Hancock Hill Top Friesenhahn Starks Hill Top Hall Majestic Orch

Bonds Set in Marijuana Case Arraignments

Two men were arraigned before United States Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart on illegal marijuana charges. Joe C. Rodriguez 27 of 440 Allende Street and Seferino Castill 22 of 743 East Then Street received $50 bonds each. Jose Ramirez 37 was held on a $3,500 bond for illegally entering the country from Mexico.

United States Paul A. Lockhart Joe C. Rodriguez Allende Street Seferino Castill East Then Street Jose Ramirez Mexico

Soviet Ultimatum Reported by U S Navy Officers

Two U S Navy officers aboard a ship in Dairen recount a Soviet ultimatum demanding the naval courier vessel leave within 20 minutes or face unspecified consequences. The officers, Lt. Comdr. W Gordon Cornell and Lt. (j.g.) Charles D Arthur, describe a tense gate confrontation with a Russian major, an attempt at translation, and arrival of the American consul and ship captain before departure.

William H. Newton I. N.S Shanghai United States Navy W. Gordon Cornell Staten Island N. Y J.g Charles D. Arthur Fittsburgh State Department Issu Edgar Yates Yates Tilghman Koons Navy Benninghoff Ray White Sliver Cuy N. M1

No Protest WASHINGTON Diplomatic plan on Dalien Soviet control

Diplomatic authorities indicate today that if the United States takes any action over Soviet conduct in the Chinese part of Dalien it will likely follow lines aimed at improving relations with Soviet authorities at the port and encouraging Sino Soviet negotiations to end Soviet control and hand Dalien to Chinese administration.

Washington United States Dairen Merrell Benninghoff

Dr William Sherwood To Speak At Business Men Bible Class

Dr William Sherwood will address the Business Men's Bible Class meeting Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the Menger Hotel. He will open with Christian Brotherhood, with J H Heller offering the prayer and Raymond reading the Scriptures. Installation of officers for the new term ends the program.

Wiliam P. Sherwood Sdinnce Menger Hotel Sertn Christian Brotherhood J. H. Heller Raymond

Weather Summary and Forecast Notes from Bumtany

Weather notes at 6 30 p m Saturday report 1.04 inches of rain in past 24 hours and 49.30 inches for the year. Sun times list sunset 5 44 p m and sunrise 7 27 a m. moonset at 1 00 p m Saturday and rise 10 17 p m Sunday. Wind is south at 8 mph. forecast lists temperatures across major cities including Amarillo Chicago Dallas Fort Worth Houston and New York with varying precipitation and conditions.

Bumtany Rosy Bundy South Bom Aransas Sundy Erakusser Teton Temptation Amarillo Foxton Brownside Cheyenne Wye Chicago Corpus Chinail

Food Strike Roils Bari Italy Amid Hunger Protests

In Bari a two day general food strike sparked clashes between rioters and police, leaving one university student dead and 25 injured, including six officers. Authorities report provincial police were forced to use firearms defensively as hunger and price surges strain Italy's political balance with left parties backing the workers.

Am UR Bari Interior Ministry Haly

New Year Costs Rise In New York Hotels and Clubs

New York reports a surge in reservations as swank hotels and night clubs demand up to 400 dollars per person for New Year celebrations. Liquor will add extra charges, and demand is setting a record.

New York

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