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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1947

Page

13

Montgomery outlines human element in modern warfare

Marshal Viscount Montgomery addressed Soviet officers at the Higher Military Academy, stressing the human equation in directing fighting armies. As guest of Marshal Alexander Vasilevsky he spoke through a translator, signaling a rare high level exchange with Soviet leadership amid a busy visit including theater plans.

Moscow Van Viscount Montgomery Montgomery Alexander M. Vasilevsky Vasilevsky Bollshoi Theater Ballet

Crisis in State Dept Ends Argentine Relations Rift

Washington January 7 The State department ended its inner crisis over Argentine relations after an agreement between Ambassador George S Messeramith and Assistant Secretary of State Spruille Braden. Messeramith, friendly with Argentine President Juan Peron, postponed his departure for Argentina until next week following a conference with department officials.

Washington INS State Department George S. Messeramith Argentina Sprairie Braden Department Messersmith Juan Peron

Cuba Convicts Conspiracy Groups

In Havana on January 20 nine men were sentenced to three years in prison and 25 others received two-year terms for forming armed groups to overthrow the Cuban government. Twenty-one defendants were acquitted.

Havana Foth

Vote Counted on War Fund Plan for Veterans Auditorium

War fund money from a wartime salvage drive, about $14,000 raised by 550 former San Antonio civilian defense members, is being counted. Walter Wolff, former coordinator and chief air raid warden, holds custody of the funds and predicts near unanimous support to build a veterans auditorium. The American Legion offers land at 203 West French Place and maintenance, while pension groups plan a mass meeting at the Municipal Auditorium to discuss how the money will be distributed and who authorized the disbursement.

San Antonio Civilian Defense Organization Walter Wolff Wolff American Legion West French Place Legion Obate

Mexican soprano Mercedes Caraza visits Los Angeles for concerts

Mexican soprano Mercedes Caraza was at the White Plaza hotel in Los Angeles and planned to depart Wednesday for California for a series of concerts.

Mercedes Caraza White Plaza Hotel California

Sweet Tooth Costly Plea In County Court

Fidencia R. Herrera of 2513 South Laredo street pleaded guilty before Judge Mc Callum Burnett in County Court at Law No. 1 to theft of two cases from Ed J. Hoyer of 318 Fredericksburg road. A $5 fine and one hour in jail were imposed.

Fidencia R. Herrera South Laredo Street Herrera McCallum Burnett Ed. J. Hoyer Fredericksburg

Power Lines To Be Extended In City Network

City Public Service board tuesday announced underground extensions of power lines on Avenue E and Mission road led by general superintendent Victor H. Braunig. Concrete was poured for the Avenue E span from Third Street to 150 feet north, with nine ducts. Four ducts near completion at the Mission road plant will route current along Frebrandt Street to Market Street. Plans call for high voltage lines under ground from McCullough avenue north and Grand View avenue east to the Mission plant, expanding capacity beyond the Comal plant in New Braunfels.

City Public Service Board Avenue E Mission Road Victor H. Braunig Third Street Public Service Frebandt Street South Alamo South Flores Streets Market Street Braun

Rites Held for Pioneer Newman 88 in Texas

Funeral services were held in Gillett Texas for Thomas Stern Newman 88 who died Thursday. An early Texas rancher born in 1858 in Dewitt County he was descended from the original Austin colony through his father William Newman who came with Stephen F Austin. Survived by children William Newman San Antonio Mrs George Cavaness Junction Lester Newman San Antonio and Mrs Louise Crane Corpus Christi plus 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Thomas Stern Newman Gillett Texas Newman Dewitt County William Newman Stephen F. Austin Austin Colonization San Antonio George Cavaness Junction Lester Newman Louise Crane Corpus Christi

Drought and social scenes in San Antonio notes

Bexar Facts reports BARNEY T. MATTESON returns with S. A. underwriters. A drought near Comfort cancels a party, now rescheduled. PAUL LAYMAN arrives in town from 7. D. training command for a craft. AUGUSTUS CLEMENS escorts CHARLOTTE HARMAN to dinner and show. Fred Tips, Nancy Lewis, and Joyce Kelso seen with escorts at a highway club. H. Raymond Strong named new actuary at American Hospital and Life Insurance. Marilyn Whiting and Al Ton Grimm seen at Broadway theater revival. Ruth Robinson named head of occupational therapy at Brooke Hospital. Dorothy Schlegel replaced. T. Brooks Wood among Federal District court jurors. Gerald Staffel’s Cub scout mothers noted. Jerry and Edward among tribe. Henry Schodde of Culgate engaged to a New York girl graduating in February.

Lotal State Mutual Life Insurance Company Barney T. Mat TESON S. A Paul 7. D Giaft Augustus Clemens Charlotte Harman Fred Tips Nancy Lewis Joyce Kelso S. E. McOreless American Hospital and Life Insurance H. Raymond Strong Bing Crosby Broadway Marilyn Whiting Alton Grimm Ruth Robinson Brooke Hospital Dorothy Schlegel Brooks Wood Federal District Court Gerald Staffel Jerry Edward Henry Schodde Culgate New York

Cold loss hits East Texas timber in cold snap

J. Burnside of the Texas forest service reports an estimated 2 million dollars in timber damage from last week's severe cold wave. He warns the loss will raise area fire hazards and summer pest damage due to broken trees across East Texas.

Lufkin Texas J. ©. Burnside Texas Forest Service Burnside

Greece Hit By Bitter Clashes

Reports from Athens say insurgents captured the mayor and other residents of Zarko near Trikkala. bodies found later. A band recruited 43 youths in Crevena region. one villager killed. In Anatoli a clash left three guerillas and two gendarmes dead, with several officers missing. Over 150 arrests in Athens tied to weekend Communist-Xtte feud.

Athens Zarko Trikkala Crevena Pindus Anatoli Larisa

Oregon Daily Journal Plans Roof Landing for News

The Oregon Daily Journal announces enlarged building plans adding a roof landing space for helicopters to carry news and photos. This move aims to speed dispatch of timely reporting from Portland.

Portland Ore Jam “T INS The Oregon Daily Journal Today

Ocean rising along U.S. East Coast at steady rate

The Atlantic Ocean water level is increasing along the east coast of the United States at roughly 18 inches per century, indicating ongoing long term sea level rise.

Atlantic Ocean U.S

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