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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1946
Page
3
NIMATA Japan February 23 Japanese reconversion to peacetime industry promises an ample silk supply for American women. Currently 160 silk plants operate producing 270 bales of raw silk each weighing 134 pounds. A portion will be diverted by silk walls in the United States where OPA ceilings on silk and the prices of the first silks hose may rise sharply.
Manila reports discovery of wreckage from a C47 army plane missing since February 5 with nine U S troopers among 20 aboard. Searchers speculate the wreckage located but weather hindered relocation.
Hollywood gossip notes Olivier is expected to star in The Paradine Case directed by Alfred Hitchcock, with David Selznick close to a deal as May filming looms. Vivien Leigh likely to accompany him. Bette Davis courted for Sarah Bernhardt role. industry chatter covers marriages divorces and Red Cross work.
Johnny Wil, 13, mascot of Wie 38 division, travels from Ellis Island to Dallas by Monday for a 30 day stay with caretaker Curley Thennysor. He is on 30 day parole pending a hearing on a charge of entering the country Ile legally. A $500 bond guaranteeing return to Ellis Island in 30 days was posted by Sergeant Thomp.
In Nuremberg February 23 the defense of Hermann Goering on war crimes charges claimed he sought to avert hostilities with Britain in 1939. His attorney Dr. Glo Stahmer argued pro-British activities, while other defendants’ lawyers joined in demanding the summons of Swedish intermediary Birger Dahlerus of Stockholm to testify as a witness.
A discharged sailor named C. A. Burnet was charged with murder after fatally shooting Lester B. Bruton, 34, Hygienic Products division manager, as Bruton sat at his desk yesterday afternoon. Bruton and Burnet were formerly married and divorced on October 29.
February 23 report from Ran On notes General Tah Ry Hodge, with reluctance, bans acceptance of gifts, favors, or entertainment by Ammoples officers from Koreans, signaling a restrictive move amid ongoing relations.
Vatican City February 23 Cardinal Spellman of New York looms large as twenty seven of thirty two new cardinals are hosted at Gregorian University in Rome. The ceremonies mark a historic week of pomp with viewers speculating Spellman may become Vatican secretary of state while several Italian prelates move within the church hierarchy. The week highlights American influence in papal affairs.
James Roosevelt, eldest son of the late President, will speak here tomorrow night for the Independent Civilians' Committee of the Arts, Sciences and Professions. He outlined three aims for the coming congressional elections: support liberal candidates from any party, back lawmakers who have upheld liberal legislation, and ensure officials who lost support for opposing liberal measures do not regain office.
Beacon Hill Presbyterian church will host a congregational meeting after the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday to act on the 1946-47 budget and a resolution regarding the Leon Springs church property. Pastor Artur Beand will preach and an adult forum is set for 7 p.m.
Dallas reports funeral arrangements planned in Huntsville for Dr. Charles M. Shaver 62 former state superintendent of public instruction and former president of Sam Houston State Teachers College who died here yesterday.
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