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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1945

Page

2

Prison Camp Trial Held Up

Yokorama December 23 1 The w orlessness vial of prison camp commander Lieutenant Yuri adjourned today until next Wednesday. The defense sought delay claiming affidavits of two Americans witnessing the bayonet death of an army private were radioed from the United States. Yuri is charged with responsibility for that death and another. In an adjoining courtroom the trial of Lieutenant Chovaro Purushima, commander of another camp, also on charges for healing and king prison s, adjourned until Monday.

Yokorama Conmander Kel Yuri United Blakes Yori Iz Tsal Licut Chovaro Purushima Prions

War crimes trial opens in Leningrad dock for 11 Germans

Russians report a military tribunal in Leningrad with 11 German defendants led by Maj. Gen. Hen Grik Roemmilinger. Five Russian lawyers defend them against charges of hangings torture looting and deportations affecting tens of thousands of civilians and forcing hundreds of thousands to flee to Germany.

Moscow Dev Ber Leningrad Hen Grik Roemmilinger Eum Germany

Jobless in Texas Mount Jobless in Texas Mount

Unemployment in Texas is rising with veterans returning to civilian life. USES projects about 100000 or more unemployed by January 1, up from 12000 a year earlier. Industry delays and war plant shutdowns worsen the job outlook as 1846 begins with three workers per available job. A Sunday sermon by Henry B. Getz at St Stephen's church is announced.

Austin Texas U.S Texans USES

New Year’s Eve Dances at Local Halls and Times

Community notices list multiple New Year’s Eve dances and weekend events across Herman’s Mall AVAID highway and local halls. Acts include Johnie and the Boys and Oscar Tewes Orchestra with music by Southieriers, Harinia, and Herman Sons Hall performances at 6265 St. Mary’s. Details feature Dec 31 events and late December dance schedules at Be Flores and Hill Top Hall.

City News Maur Herman's Mall Avaid Highway Joe Variman Buddy Handcock Tino Iinac Wea Hartey St. Henwig Johnie Dz Prst Itatt Doc Green Ihe Southieriers Duwe Sun Harinia Herman Sons Hall St. Mary's Ady

New GI Bill Expands Benefits and Provisions

The liberalized GI Bill signed by President Truman goes into effect Tuesday. It eases loan restrictions, raises subsistence and education limits, extends eligibility to nine years postwar, and adds vocational rehab, disability payments, and real estate and business loan guarantees. The Veterans Administration outlines questions and answers on eligibility, costs, and timelines.

Washington Iruman Veterans Administration Truman Veterans’ Administration

Big Five May Talk On Peace Force

WEW YORK December 29 Pit Key Times says military leaders of the Big Five may meet in London next month to discuss plans for providing the necessary international force to preserve the peace.

York Pit Key J Times Big Flye London

Model Melee Ends in Death in Love Triangle Case

New York police report 27-year-old Gayl Eugene Dite, a Bataan death march survivor, died from bullet wounds after a melee over a model's affection. Capt. Arete B. Miller, 25, estranged husband, is held on felonious assault charges. Mrs Fay Hancock Miller admitted infatuation and plans for divorce while her husband served overseas.

New York Gayl Eugene Dite Bataan Arete B. Miller Edward Murphy Fay Hancock Miller Dale

Student Night Set At Beacon Hill Church Forum

Beacon Hill Presbyterian church observes student night at 7 20 p m Sunday with the college group conducting an open forum discussion titled Christianity on the Campus. The New Year sermon Another Date will be delivered by Dr Arthur V Bonn at Ibami.

Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church Cole Dege Oper Arthur V. Bonnd Ibami

Gun Death An Accidental Shot Near Gillespie County Farm

Coroner William Bris reports the death of Mrs Henry Bernhard a 50 year old Gillespie County resident from an accidental gunshot wound to the abdomen. She died while climbing over a fence with a shotgun likely to shoot a hawk. She had been dead several hours and is survived by her husband and several children.

Predericksburg William Bris Henry Bernhard Gillespie County Here Bernhard

Annexation of Texas Recounted in 100-Year Review

Dr John McMahon of Lady of the Lake college recounts Texas annexation history. He notes repeated requests, international intrigue with Britain and France, and U S Senate rejection before the final joint resolution admitting Texas. Abolitionists opposed expansion of slave territory. Texas kept lands and potential to form five states.

Texas United States John McMahon Mexico Democratic Ann Toh Sam Houston Great Britain England Lord Aberdeen France Aberdeen Senate McMahon Sam Oregon William Lloyd Gnevisen Congress

Steps Taken On Big 3 Pact

Moscow reports within 48 hours after the big three foreign ministers conference ended progress on the Romania and Bulgaria pacts. Leaders sent delegates to Bucharest to carry out Romania terms and advised Bulgaria on cabinet changes. Joint Korea commissions were to be set up per the decisions. UN documents were sent, while drafting European peace treaties awaited France's adherence.

Moscow United Stabtes Russia Great Britain Bucharest Romania Bulgaria

Alien brides delayed by bad weather in Cleveland

Thirteen war brides arriving from England to join American husbands in Chicago were delayed in Cleveland by bad weather. One bride, G. Caroline Beckham, will live in Monahans Texas. Husbands awaited their wives at Chicago, while the brides continued toward their destination in Cleveland.

Gleveland England Chicago G. Caroline Beckham Monahans Cleveland

Austin Utilities Plan Enlarged Citywide Improvements

Austin officials announce a two year expansion of the municipally owned electric water and sewer systems to serve a growing population. City Manager Guiton Morgan says the program will be funded by Antin dollars with each utility sharing the costs.

Austin Nee Sury Uriby Sey Maager Guiton Morgan Ines

Southern Pacific Office Move Set

City ticket office of the Southern Pacific lines will be moved to 316 North St. Marys street, ty. Ute Gunter hotel building, on January 4, Earl Gilett, district passenger figent, announced. Saturday.

Southern Pacific Lines North St. Mary's Street Ty. Ute Gunter Hotel Earl Gilett

Franco Defies Foreign Critics In Madrid War Plan

Madrid dispatch reports the Spanish government declaring it will not yield to foreign interference in its internal affairs. The statement, issued by Franco's council of ministers, comes ahead of a projected meeting between the United States and Britain to reassess their relations with Spain.

Madrid Spain Frans Clea Tranco United States Britain

Reconversion pace hinges on ending labor disputes

Washington report by John D B Small notes progress in reconversion but full speed ahead awaits settlement of widespread labor management differences. He warns a steel strike could paralyze the nation, says CPA would reserve steel for utilities and emergencies, and GPA will require strike-bound plants to cancel orders yet permit 45 days of on-hand inventory.

Washington John DB. Small Civilian Production Administration Simakt Europe Small Seld Small CPA

State department to seek funds for international information office

The State Department plans to ask Congress next month to finance a permanent Information Service to explain the U.S. view abroad in at least 62 nations. Assistant Secretary William Benton said the new Office of International Information and Cultural Affairs would employ about 2048 people and be costly, though exact costs were not set.

Washington State Department Truman Congress William Benton

Between Years Morning Message at Kewsquare Gospel Elven

The article notes a Sunday morning message titled Between Years at the Kewsquare Gospel Elven located at 1406 South St Marys Street. Rev Edgood Jonsen is the pastor and speaker for the event. A Sunday evening session references Lost Opportunities and a New Year eve watch night service starts at 9 00 pm. No service at Mayrid Square Choyelh on Thursday, Bible study Friday at 1 30 pm.

Pekweely Atbert Kewsquare Gospel Elven South St. Mary’s Street Edgood Jonsen Mayrid Square Choyelh

Church Holds Up Actress Wedding Dispensations Our Lady

Hollywood reports actress Jenne Crain twenty and radio maker Paul Arlickman twenty seven planned Catholic wedding but the ceremony was postponed awaiting a dispensation from the chancery The wartime ban publication rule expired last Tuesday prompting church authorities to delay the wedding until clearance is granted

Hollywood Jenne Crain Paul F. Arlickman Manufaeiner Catholic Chancery Nnay Timsday

Fire drives Bawarda family from home at 2:40 am

A wiring short caused a house fire at 2:40 am Saturday at 207 Duffield Street. The blaze caused about 1500 dollars in damage to the residence while the Bawarda family was forced into the cold. Fire officials blamed an electrical short for the fire.

G. W. Bawarda Duffield Atreet Sean Lorts

Hunt Pressed for El Paso Youth Missing

El Paso authorities press on in a missing youth case. Roger Ploning, 17, has been unaccounted for since Sunday after a youth gun was found nearby Fleming’s description eyed by investigators in the search.

Hunt el Paso Dew Roger Ploning Doy Ansverlg Fleming Avenites Rom

Baering Down On the News By Bugs Baer

An American humor piece critiques postwar economic policy and the Bretton Woods era. The author jokes about currency, debt, and national financial restraint, referencing Fort Knox and global borrowing with a satirical tone.

Student Donsbach Guest Preacher at New Year Service

Allan Donabach a Concordia Seminary student will preach New Year’s Day at St Paul’s Mitrean Church South Presa and Roslborough. Reverend WieMeraenders will deliver the Sylvester Eve sermon and speak on I Go Unto My Father. Two morning services will feature Mr Wiederaenders with Christmas the Entire Year and Sunday evening sermon Patching an Old Garment.

Allan Donabach Concordia Seminary St. Pauls Mithéran Church South Presa Rosr R. Wie Meraenders Munion

Watch Night Service Set at St Mark's Episcopal Church

There will be a Watch Night service New Year's Eve at St. Mark's Episcopal Church 315 East Penn Street beginning at 11 p.m. This will be a service of Holy Communion with the choir in attendance. The Reverend Henry Getz will be the celebrant. On Sunday Chaplain Joseph Brown will preach at the 9 30 a.m. and Ab a Mm services.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church East Penn Street Ila P. An Chefr Henry Getz Joseph p.Brown

Detention sweep in Jerusalem spans 2000 arrests

In Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, police hunted terrorists linked to deadly explosions and shootings that killed 10. Nearly 2000 people were arrested in Palestine's largest roundup. Every male under 60, including Eden Hotel guests, was detained as British troops patrolled the all-Jewish city amid strict curfews.

Jerusalem Tel Aviv Palestine Eden Hotel Bezalel Jerussalem

Final Arguments in Mansfeldt Case Set

In San Francisco on December 29, the jury addressing Irene Mansfeldt insanity questions was excused until Wednesday for final arguments and instructions. Judge Edward Nowphy denied defense motion for a verdict of innocence by reason of insanity.

San Francisco Irene Mansfeldt Vada Martin Russe Edward Nowphy Rta

Collision of British and American ships near Ambrose Channel

Two vessels the 2710 ton British merchant Whipawa and the 4600 ton American ship George N Seger were damaged but remained afloat and headed to harbor after a collision one mile northeast of Ambrose Channel. Emergency pumps operated to limit flooding as crews reported casualties and damage.

New York George N. Seger Ambroseight

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