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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1946

Page

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Pope Pius XII to Broadcast After Cardinal Elevation

Vatican City February 19. Pope Pius XII may issue a major broadcast after 32 new cardinals receive insignia in a ceremony at St Peter's. The address is expected to last 30 to 40 minutes and review war era world problems as the cardinals, including Americans Spellman Mooney Stritch Glennon, take oaths and receive rings in successive rites.

Vatican City Pius XII Vatican St. Peter's Basilica College of Cardinals Holy See Cardinal Glennon Cardinal Mooney Francis Cardinal Spellinan New York Samuel Cardinal Johannes Cardinal de Jong Utrecht Hollant Fules- Geraud Saliege Toulnuse France St. Peter's Church Vatican Newsjaker Os

German POWs Threaten Breakaway U S Army Warns

In Frankfurt Germany an American army official said prisoners of war in the occupation zone are becoming dangerous as GI redeployments shrink guard strength. He cited a recent Nuernberg incident where about 200 Germans threatened to break away and noted guards were outnumbered.

Frankfurt Germany U.S. Army Uva Nuernberge Oe Tvon Steul Paul S Mien Kalamazag Mich Conte

Mindszenty Reaches Rome After Delays in Budapest

Maj Gen William S Key led an American air mission bringing Cardinal Mindszenty to Rome for the papal consistory amid Hungarian protests. A Hungarian prelate said Key's intervention ended the logistic delays. Demonstrations in Budapest accused Mindszenty of opposing land reform with chants calling for his downfall.

Rome William S. Key U. S Budapest Josef Cardinal Mindszenty Pri Tate Msgr Francesco Lutter Hungaran Key Mindszenty Hungary Cardinal Mindszenty

Arms of Degnan Girl Found Near Home in Chicago

Police recovered the arms of six year old Suzanne Degnan, believed kidnapped and killed January 7, in a manhole three blocks from her home. Earlier searches recovered the rest of the body within two blocks of the Degnan residence of her parents Mr and Mrs James E Degnan.

Chicago Suzanne Degnan Degnan James EB. Deguan

Weather Delays U S Delegation Flight to New York

Pan American Airways reports a Constellation transport en route to New York with American delegation members to the London UN meeting delayed at Gander Newfoundland due to weather. Passengers include Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt Edward R Stettinius Jr Senator and Mrs Arthur Vanderhayp and Mr and Mrs John Foster Dulles.

New York Ken,ly Pan-American Worlt Airways Constellation London United Nations Gander Newfoundland Eleanor Roosevelt Edward R. Stettinius Arthur H. Vanderhayp John Foster Dulles

Mayor to Discuss Army Housing Plans for Fort Worth

Mayor Gus Mauermany said he will meet Wednesday with CAA and Uneres estate representatives regarding the city's bid to enter Stinson field. They will discuss using barracks to house gaso veterans and related housing needs.

Gus Mauermany CAA Uneres Army Fort Worth Stinson Field Gaso Houstog

Citywide Blood Test Campaign Reaches Ten Thousand Mark

Blood tests in the city totaled 10,873 as part of a campaign against vascular diseases. Educational director Franklyn C. Uoebreiter announced Tuesday that the goal remains 50,000 tests with the drive ending February 26.

Franklyn C. Uoebreiter

Mob Attacks U S Information Office in Bombay

About 300 demonstrators in Bombay swarmed the U S information office and tore down the United States flag from a pole above the library. An American sergeant was struck but not seriously harmed. British Indian troops were blocked. crowd waves Congress flags amid unclear motives possibly linked to seamen’s strike for better rations and pay.

Bombay Royal Indian Navy United States U.s.information Service Office Walter D. Shackleton Ralph Black New Delhi Rioy Shackleton MNIT Harnby Road Lqutish Army Congress Party

Britain to Send Cabinet Team to India to Probe Disturbances

London February 19 report that the British government will dispatch a special cabinet mission to India to investigate current disturbances and assess causes and possible solutions. The mission aims to engage local leaders and report findings to London.

London India

Weather Outlook for San Antonio Predicted

Partly cloudy skies are expected to dominate San Antonio Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. Little change in temperatures is anticipated, according to meteorologist J. H. Jarboe.

San Antonio J. H. Jarboe Prospect

Rain Ends Flood Threat as Mississippi Floodwaters Recede

Rain ceased over the Yazoo river floodplain in Mississippi as reinforced banks brace for the flood. A storm that drenched the southeast and mid Atlantic moved eastward, with snow forecast for New York, New England, and the Great Lakes. Temperatures in the northeast plunged toward zero at Augusta and Caribou amid unusually cold air.

Yazoo River Mississippi Middle Atlantic New York New England Great Lakes Augusta I Caribou

Lady Astor Urges Anglo American Unity

Lady Astor in Miami calls for U S Britain unity to counter Russian strength in global power balance. She states the best path to Russia is through closer Anglo American cooperation during a brief vacation.

Miami Fia Lady Astor Russia United States Britain

Four Die as Vienna Storm Rips City

A violent storm battered Vienna last night, destroying buildings and causing at least four deaths and around two injuries. Fire departments responded to numerous rescue calls, with about 150 calls logged for aid.

Vienna Vienn

Soap Made of Humans, Reds Say

Russian prosecutors in a wartime trial presented affidavits alleging a Nazi factory in Danzig refined human bodies into soap. They claimed victims from a hospital and Koenigaberg prison were processed, with many massacres described and mass graves burned or set alight to destroy evidence.

Cal. L. Ne Smirnuy Smirsoy

Siege Cost Appalls and Hunger Death Toll Revealed

MERNBERG Feb 19 Soviet prosecutor says during the siege of Lenin’s city 642253 residents died of hunger. An additional 16747 were slain and over 33000 wounded by shelling and air raids. At the siege peak ration of meat was about a fifth of an ounce per day. CINCAGO Feb 19 Mrs Louise Pleasant and Harold B Jaig were summoned as federal court jurors.

Mernberg Lenin Russia Nirpost New Orleans Frank Rivard Rivard

Investigating Marine Discharge Petition Sparks Probe in Honolulu

In Honolulu a probe widens over petitions demanding demobilization and better treatment for Marines. The Marine American Veterans group faces inquiry as petitions named Sgt J P Sheaffer and others. Several Marines and army members are detained or under scrutiny for involvement. High command maintains official silence.

Honolulu NS Su Tech J. P. Sheaffer Marine American Veterans Committee Yisburg Malcines Harry Cooley New Orléans George Dorsey Wmere Mariie Sheaffer Roy S. Geiger Fleet Marine Forces Pacific Ater

Infant Torture Details in Gas Van Murder Case

Soviet prosecutors described infants screaming as a gas van carried out murders in southern Tissis with a doctor known as Doctor How. A nurse testified to the van’s dark grey, freight-car like machine used at Kyasen today. The report notes 26 minutes of operation before disposal. In Topeka, Dr Charles M Sheldon, 88, famed author of In His Steps, lies in a hospital with a serious cerebral hemorrhage.

Seniously Vis Topeka Kan Charles M. Sheldon

San Antonio Considers 4 Million Sewer Bond Issue

The mayor and officials discussed a 4 million dollar sewer bond plan to fund sanitary and storm sewers, traffic signals, and street markers. Funding would draw from existing budgets with limited election costs, while election equipment could be ready for a July primary if approved.

San Autanto Gus M. Mauerymanin Meyermann Alfred Callaghan Paul Stettler Metropolitan Sewer District Moncey Samy Bennett Maciines Fred Herbess P.L. Anderson Commissioners' Court

Marines Recall the Pearl Harbor Bombardment Memorial

Pearl Harbor observes the 1945 date of heavy American naval bombardment and the Marines’ remembrance ceremony. Veterans of the Third, Moyrik and 11th divisions, who suffered four thousand plus dead and many wounded on the island, gather for a mass and tribute to the sacrifice.

Pearl Harbor U.S

Two Years Given In Four Dollar Downtown Robbery

Louhs M. Sons of 318 Worth Flores street pleaded guilty in Criminal District court Tuesday to assault related to the September 16 robbery of Devon in Brownsville and was sentenced by Judge W. W. McCrory to two years in the penitentiary. Devon was robbed of four dollars. Sons was part of a gang operating along the downtown clearance banks.

Louhs M. Sons Worth Flores Street Devon Brownsville W. W. McCrory Sons Clyer

Five Day Forecast Temperatures And Conditions

Partly cloudy Tuesday afternoon and night through Wednesday with little temperature change. Max Tuesday 69, min Wednesday 45, max Wednesday 72. Five Day Forecast notes near normal temperatures with a trend through Thursday and colder Friday. Precipitation generally moderate after Thursday. Additional data on page 2A.

Philly Walkout Settled in Nationwide TelephonE Strike Tension

The Philadelphia settlement averts an immediate nationwide sympathy walkout by long distance operators. Edwin R Hackett voiced opposition before Memphis federation reps while AT and T and the independent Long Lines union agreed to promote three employees and reinstate 1000 striking operators.

National Federation At Edwin R. Hackett Commercial Telephone Workers Union of Chicago Assembly of Federation Representativee Memphis Tenn Chicago American Telephone and Telegraph Company Philadelphia U.S Peter J. Manno A. T Independent Federation of Long Lines Telephone Workers J. E. Dingman Dingman Helen Sullivan New Positon Sullivan

Beating accusations surround Detroit boy and father

Detroit police report 10 year old Richard Lejewski was beaten by his father Lea on Sunday. Detectives say the boy suffered a torn head injury after a bell and buckle assault while his mother Esther plans divorce once the father is sentenced.

Detroit Richard Lejewski Lea Recorder's Court Richard Esther Nat

Filipinos Hunt Jap Holdouts on Lubang Island

Philippine army regiments sweep Lubang Island 70 miles southwest of Manila seeking remnants of a garrison flexible in rough jungle. Authorities estimate 50 to 500 holdouts may be present as troops plan a two week search. An unrelated note mentions a naval sale in Yokohama with 4695 aemy.

Manila Philippine Army Lubang Isla Inday

Burglary at Lane Star Tec Company Office

Police reported a burglary at the Lane Star Tec company 1302 South New Braunfels Avenue. Thieves forced a window, stole an adding machine valued at $149 after viewing the scene Friday night. No suspects named.

Lane Star Tec Company New Braunfels Avenue A. S. Sehul

Bond Fixed in Check Charge for Philadelphia Man

Edward Lombharie of Philadelphia was held on 22500 bond after arraignment before U S Commissioner Pil A Lockhart on charges of forging government checks. Preliminary hearing was set for Thursday.

Edward Lombharie Philadelphia U. S Pil A. Lockhart

Automatic Wage Increases Granted Under Pre Policy

The national wage stabilization board ordered automatic approval for price relief wage increases made before the new price policy. Regional boards were directed to clear most cases filed before February 14, allowing employers to bypass the board and appeal to OPA for price hikes. Major firms like Chrysler Ford and General Motors could be affected by the blanket authorization based on prior agreements or clear written announcements.

Washington National Stabilization Board OPA Chrysler Ford Geneeral Motors Corporation Ilvision

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