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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1946
Page
1
Tamaulipas lieutenant governor told Brownsville Herald that reports of uprisings in Mexico were exaggerated. He cited a dispute at El Mante, a major sugar refining center, as settled amicably by Governor Hugo Pedro Gonzalez absolving two aldermen and a trustee, with the city government remaining under Mayor Cashnira Burren.
CINCINNATI Feb 13 Sonja Kevin ice skating star testified her husband Dan Topping urged her to go her way and fit go mine and she filed for divorce. They wed here July 1849 separated January 11 1945. They had no children. She valued all property rights and asked restoration of her maiden name. PRAY FOR RAIN HOME Feb 14 drought in central Italy leads Rome authorities to open a three day prayer service Friday for rain.
Two local carpenters found a hidden cache of jewels worth about $7000 in a ruined storage room at 417 East Commerce Street. The haul included 93 small stocks, 22 larger stones, a bracelet with a large pearl, a white sapphire, 125 diamonds, and a carved cache of antique value. Police were notified Wednesday and owners are sought. Adolph Grossjoy and Garland Woodridge, both residents on Blaine Street, were removing a joist when the discovery was made. The fire-damaged area had been partially destroyed months earlier. Officers believe ownership can be traced.
In Science the official journal of AAAS, Isadore E. Gerber and Milton Gross report a moldered substance named mycoeidin rendered active tuberculosis germs taken from humans powerless to produce disease in guinea pigs. They offer no statements on human use and say they are still isolating the active principle.
A cargo report from San Francisco notes the SS Gilbert Stuart unloading 2,809,000 pounds of Ceylon tea and the SS Robert G. Harpee delivering 4,500,000 pounds on January 20, reflecting steady tea imports with two ships involved in the shipment.
In Tokyo on February 13 the American transport Victory docked with 1200 Australian veterans of the Borneo campaigns. They volunteered for occupation duty and became the first British empire occupation troops to land, following an advance party that had moved into Yokohama to prepare the naval base.
San Antonio cancels parking as a two hour parade welcomes Gen Walter Krueger and the Sixth Army staff home. The route runs from North Alamo and Third to the St. Anthony hotel with Governor Stevenson, Gen Wainwright and Mayor Matermann among dignitaries. Crowds gather as stores close, a post parade reception and banquet follow at the Gunter Hotel.
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt lands in Frankfurt after flying from London where she had participated in United Nations efforts. She will address American occupation troops and visit displaced persons camps, continuing her humanitarian work in postwar Germany.
Capt. Jasper L. Davidson former pastor of South San Antonio Church of Christ reenlists in the regular army ground forces becoming the first chaplain to rejoin. He is sworn in by Capt. Lavern Elwood at the San Antonio recruiting office. Davidson wears five campaign stars on his ETO ribbon and speaks of securing manpower to finish the war effort and maintain peace. His commission dates to July 12, 1943, and his wife and daughter resided in Heeville.
A gusty north wind cools San Antonio as temperatures fall to 66 degrees at 6 a.m. Wednesday. Forecasters expect cool, clear weather to continue through Thursday with no extreme cold in sight.
Eastern cities faced a tense day as strikes loosened, with New York City's shutdown lifted after 18 hours while tugboat walkouts continued. Pittsburgh Duquesne Light workers returned after a 19 hour stoppage, and Philadelphia transit resumed on an agreement granting a 12 cent hourly raise and a preferential union shop.
A Texas weather summary describes a hodgepodge of dust storms snow and thunderstorms with a southward moving system. One inch of snow at Pampa caused slick roads while temperatures fell to 12 degrees in the state. Amargillo reported 18 with snow and Laredo saw a dust storm. Rain fell in Dallas Fort Worth Austin Wichita Falls Waco Galveston Beaumont and Tyler with several thunderstorms reported. Brownsville recorded the warmest reading with a mild area temperature.
A tornado roared through eastern Ardmore Oklahoma early today, injuring 15 people seriously. It toppled about 25 frame houses and scattered wreckage over a wide area. Dozens more structures lost roofs windows and porches, with fifty others damaged.
Batavia Feb 13. Two British soldiers were killed when their group was ambushed by Indonesians during mop up near the Java capital. A British officer was wounded. A batch of officers and a few soldiers were killed by snipers during a village search southeast of Batavia. Fifty Indonesians were arrested and arms seized.
Arch bishops Francis Spelman of New York Joan Glennon of St Louis and Bishop Thomas Tien of Chim arrived in Paris today en route to Rome where they will be elevated to cardinals.
Austin reports a statewide crime surge with an 18 percent rise in 1948. Major offenses totaled 46,898, including 284 murders up 9.05 percent, 115 homicides up 6.48 percent, 234 rapes up 23.16 percent, 972 robberies up 20.90 percent, 10,326 burglaries up 22.54 percent, 28,354 thefts up 14.93 percent, and 6413 automobile thefts up 20.11 percent.
Harvard Law Dean Emeritus Roscoe Pound said he tentatively accepted an appointment from the Chinese Ministry of Justice. The announcement came from Cambridge Massachusetts with Pound’s status noted. Possible duties and dates were not specified.
Permits issued Wednesday total 362 928 with a $230 000 Joske's of Texas warehouse on Probandt Street. 37 house permits, including 15 on Texas Avenue for $350 each, raise monthly value to 732 225 dollars. The day marks the largest single day of the year.
Washington reports escalate tensions as the United States refrains from a single action after the Blue Book accusations against Argentina. Secretary Byrnes signals possible later steps while critics in the Senate press for more diplomatic moves. The Blue Book cites Nazi influence in Argentina via Peron allies and hints at anti Allied policies, warning of broader regional causes and Pan American commitments.
Washington February 23 074 A Miter Ainsworth president of the 3rd Division association telegrammed Representative Thomason urging a congressional investigation into the Rapido river battle in Italy. He disputed Secretary Patterson's claim that Gen Mark Clark acted with sound judgment and called for a full inquiry to verify details including the loss of regiments and the battle’s pivotal actions.
A thunderstorm sparked a blaze at the Kaly car department wheel shop in Denison injuring the building and causing about 880,000 dollars in damage. Firefighters battled the flames as the blaze destroyed the shop and led to significant property loss.
Washington February 13 14 Ex Secretary Lekes answered a reporter today that he would not run against President Truman in 1948. He said he could consider supporting Truman under certain conditions depending on the character of Truman's opponent.
The three year old son of Capt Alexander M Patch TH and grandson of Lt Gen Alexander M Pateh famed IWCS Seventh Army commander died Monday in an AM Hanta Georgia hospital. The elder Patch TH was killed in France in October 1944 during World War II.
Harold L. Ickes resigned as secretary of the interior citing a dispute with President Truman over veracity. He said the president cannot pass judgment on him and opposed Pauley’s nomination for undersecretary of the navy. Osar L. Chapman named interim replacement awaiting a permanent secretary. The resignation takes effect Friday. Ickes planned March 31 but the White House accelerated.
Forecast calls for generally fair Wednesday afternoon and night with colder temperatures Wednesday night. Maximum Wednesday 64 degrees and minimum Thursday 38 degrees with a high Thursday of 62 degrees. Additional details on Page 2A.
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