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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1948

Page

5

Ramjet Engine Hits Speeds Far Beyond Sound

The navy reports its ramjet engine surpassed sound speed, likely around 1500 mph at sea level, with experts noting power well surpassing the combined horsepower of the largest four-engined planes. The disclosure signals potential use to propel guided missiles and aircraft at unprecedented velocities. The ramjet operates with no moving parts, using rocket-assisted speed to ingest air, mix fuel, ignite, and expel for thrust.

Washington, Jan Lns Navy A. G. Noble Ordnance Bureau Noble

Ex-Clerk Held in Police Court Theft

Police arrested Ray G. Overstreet, ex-Corporation court deputy clerk of 1549 W French Pl, for theft over 330 in a $62 robbery of the court cash register Friday night. The key remains missing. Overstreet surrendered at police headquarters after learning of the manhunt. He resigned last November after about a year on the job.

Ray G. Overstreet W. French Pl Corporation Molina Overstreet Police Department

Awakening Rude Awakening Rude A. R. Olenick

A. R. Olenick, 52, suffered fractured ribs and severe bruises after a fall from a trek bed near Three Rivers, according to the sheriff on Saturday. He was climbing from the bed when the accident occurred, and told officers he had been sleeping. his son Charles, 45, was driving at the time.

A. R. Olenick Fhree Olenick Charles

Mrs Minot Realtor Dies After Illness in San Antonio

Beatrice Minot sixty four, a longtime San Antonio realtor and former Burnet Elementary teacher, died Saturday after more than two years illness. Funeral Monday at 4 p.m. Porter Loring chapel with Rev. Walter Kerr. burial Sunset Memorial. survivors include her father R. Craig Ada Oklahoma and brother John Craig Denver. Her late husband Ben J. Minot helped develop suburban tracts near San Antonio.

Beatrice Minot N. Josephine Tobin Jr Porter Loring Chapel Walter Kerr Austin Sunset Memorial Cemetery Minot San Antonio Burnet Elementary

United Nations appeals for children aid on Children Day

The United Nations launched a world fundraising drive to aid war sufferings' victims. Sec Gen Lie urged global citizens to donate one day's pay or similar, supplementing governments' International Children's Emergency fund. The appeal designates February 29 as United Nations Appeal for Children Day.

Lake Success United Nations Tonight SecGen Tiygve Lie International Children's Emergency Fund Lie Europe United Nations Appeal For

Former Wrestler Heads His Class at Premont High

Kirk Douglas linked to a student cohort at Premont High after his film work. Everett Alone aided by a touring carnival during summer vacation follows the resignation of Val Storm, with Nicholson chosen to press through college via wrestling support.

Kirk Douglas Hal Watlist Premont Everett Nicholson Premont High School Iors Val al Midterin

Court Trial Suspended As Clerk’s Ink Freezes

A Chautauqua county court trial paused when Clerk Lucian Nowak discovered his ink froze. The incident occurred on January 3 with the court briefly halted before resuming.

Mayville Chautauqua County Lucian Nowak

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