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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1946

Page

4

Band Concert To Raise Funds For Summer Music Clinic

Eyelén schools join to hold a Wednesday night concert in Jefferson High auditorium to fund a scholarship for a summer music clinic. Max Reiter of the San Antonio Symphony conducts with each school choir leader taking a turn. Ten area high schools participate along with a 150 voice Trinity University chorus. The Band Masters Association sponsors the event led by president R A Dhossche.

Band Masters Association R. A. Dhossche

Molesting Trial Set for J R Martinez in Alamo Heights

The 18 year old J R Martinez of Cementville faces a rude conduct charge after a female was accosted. Trial on the case is scheduled for next Tuesday morning in the Alamo Heights Corporation court. Martinez was taken into custody February 23 in the 6300 block on Broadway.

J. R. Martinez Cementville Alamo Heights

Home hair darkening remedy promises easy gray coverage

An advertisement hawks a home formula to darken gray hair using a mix of elycrrinr Barbo Compound and water. It claims the solution is simple to apply with a comb and will restore color and vitality, suggesting it is cost effective and convenient.

Rift over German assets in neutral lands sparks UN debate

Senator Kilgore warns of a rift in the United Nations as Germany assets in Spain Argentina Portugal Sweden and Switzerland come under seizure for reparations. Nixon testifies that the State Department and Allied offices seek to limit Russia's role in the asset search, signaling a potential shift in postwar policy.

Washington uPi Kilgore D-W. Va Jvst United Nations Russell Nixon Germany State Department Russia Seach Spain Argentina Portugal Sweden Switzerland Tussia Middle Europe Briain France United States Senate Mittee CIO United Electrical Workers Variels External Property Commission

Nomadic Veteran Returns to Home in Joliet

War veteran Leroya Carnes, 30, formerly a Chicago railroad brakeman, his wife and five children had wandered in a car for five months. They lived in Joliet while seeking housing until Mrs Edward Gill offered a dilapidated unfurnished cottage to the family for a permanent home.

Joliet Aine James Chicago Carnes Nora Carnes Edward -Gill

U S Plans to Give Away Pigeons from War Assets

War Assets Corporation will distribute surplus homing pigeons to state federal or nonprofit groups to avoid a 6970 per month feed bill. If no takers, the birds will go to the public with shipping paid by recipients for at least 20 birds. Many birds housed at Fort Sam Houston. Local WAC to announce details later.

War Assets Corporation Fort Sam Houston WAC

Collectors Get New Cachet With Continental Route

Postmaster Dan Quill announced Tuesday that a new cachet will be available when Continental Air Lines opens its Tulsa to El Paso route on March 23. Stamp collectors should preaddress letters to cities along the route and deliver them to Continental offices at the Gunter Hotel before March 5.

Dan Quill Continental Air Lines Tulsa el Paso Ar Lines Gunter Hotel

Heart Right, Death Near After Attack at Bar

J. C. Alvarado twenty six was near death at Robert B. Green hospital after a stab wound on the right side. He said several men attacked him at a Meerscheidt street bar and could not name his attackers. Doctors noted the heart’s position may have worsened the injury.

J. C. Alvarado Robert B. Green Alvarado Meerscheidt Street

Theft Report Alamo Street Auto Glove Box Missing Items

Mrs. Tom King reports a flashlight and billfold valued at 5.25 stolen from the glove compartment of her car. The vehicle was parked at Fourth and North Alamo streets. King lives at 627 West Ridgewood Court. police were informed Tuesday.

Tom King West Ridgewood Court Fourth North Alamo Streets

Cotton Oil Mill Burns in Amarillo Blaze

Fire destroyed two large Amarillo Cotton Oil Company buildings in a late night blaze. Machinery valued at 45,000 dollars was lost. Firemen managed to lay only one line of hose, limiting suppression.

Amarillo Amarilla Texas Company Helium United States

Optimists Honor War Veterans At Gunter Hotel

The Pan American Optimist Club hosts a noon ceremony at the Gunter hotel to honor veterans. Dr. Nelson Greeman, past president of the San Antonio Optimist club, will speak. Honored veterans include Dr. Hesequio Gonzalez, Dr. Saul Trevino, Rogelio Diaz, Frank Escamilla and Celso Casvancla.

Gunter Hotel Pan-American Optimist Club Nelson Greeman San Antonio

Robbery Suspect Held By Police

Harry James Roote aged 49 at 211 East Commerce Street was booked for robbery by Lasalle after Radio Patrolman Evans stopped a disturbance on Market Street. Elmore Bates of 1710 Main Turnpike said he was assaulted at Houston and Alamo streets and robbed of his jacket with a small amount of money. two assailants fled while Bates escorted Foote to police headquarters.

Harry James Roote East Commerce Street Lasalle F. A. Evans Market Street Elmore Bates Foote Houston Alamo

General Stilwell recalls horses in China Burma India theater

In San Francisco the U S O encounter had Gen Joseph W Stilwell recall his horses from the CBI theater with a sly smile. He said they were mighty tasty.

San Francisco Joseph W. Stilwell USO China Burma-Indis’ Theater

Albanians Sentenced for Plot Against Government

Twenty eight people were convicted of plotting against the government and sentenced to terms from two years to life. Eight were executed, including three Jesuit priests, for their role in the United Albania organization.

Scutari Albania Participation i United

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