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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1947

Page

9

Blame Laid In China Crash

Navy cites CNAC for a fatal aviation crash near Tsingtao. CNAC flight with 25 aboard including three Americans failed to land in bad weather. A pilot American Charles J Sharkey faced warnings before the attempt. Villagers reportedly stole victim possessions and mail after the crash. Flight authority grounded planes for a week amid fresh tragedy causing deaths.

Aeronautins Authority Tsingtao Shanghai Wee Central Air Transport Corporation

Stocks Turn Mixed As Buyers Curiously Hold Market

New York stock activity showed cautious gains and a steady to uneven close. Early strength softened into modest advances and several issues rebounded from yesterday’s dips, with notable movers including North American, Schenley, Philip Morris, Douglas Aircraft, Chrysler, Santa Fe, and Owens-Illinois among others.

North American Schenley Ting Philip Morris Douglas Aircraft International Chrysler Santa Fe

Texas prison system labelled hopelessly inefficient by board

The eight member Texas prison board condemned the system as hopelessly inefficient in a Houston meeting. Underpaid and often unqualified guards were cited as failing to adequately supervise prisoners while central prison industries were described as mired and weak.

Houston Sin Texas Central Prison Dna

Fireworks Seller Fined in Alamo Heights Court

Jose Wassenich of 314 Hays Street was fined 20 dollars for illegally selling fireworks during the holidays by Judge Clarence Boatwright of Alamo Heights Corporation Court on Tuesday. Notice of appeal was given. The judge noted Wassenich had been warned by Chief Albert Earl not to sell at Broadway and Terrell Road and that the employer was advised it was not illegal, so no heavier fine was imposed.

Jose Wissenich Hays Street Clarence Boatwright Alamo Heights Corporation Wassenick Albert Earl Broadway Terrell Road

Defense League to elect officers Thursday meeting

Animal Defense League members will elect officers Thursday at 7 p.m. at the St. Anthony. Mrs. E. J. Shackelford, president, announced Tuesday.

Defense League Animal Defense League St. Anthony E. J. Shackelford

Italy's Chief Asks U S Aid

Italy's Prime Minister De Gasperi seeks American aid after Byrnes signals that Italy has signed the peace treaty. He meets with top officials in Washington, including Dean Acheson and Will Clayton, as Congress applauds his address supporting freedom and justice.

Tailay Ie Gasperi Dean Acheson Will Clayton Secretary of the Treasury Shyder Averell Uarvinian Congress de Gasperi Trymaur Byrnus America

Dentists Hear Recordings On Drill Noise Pain

In St. Louis at the dental society dinner Dr. Sumter Smith Arnim of Ohio State University presented a recording made while a patient’s teeth were dried. The acoustics highlighted drill noise as a major source of pain and he urged dentists to use small drills at slow speeds with water or air coolant to reduce discomfort.

ST. Louis Dan Duills Sumter Smith Arnim Ohio State University Bis St. Louis Dental Society Beal

One Way to Get Nurses

Dr. Dudley A. Rorkie told Rustin officials the health department could boost nursing by offering higher wages. He cited salaries from 125 to 200 dollars in Austin and criticized piracy of vacancies as lacking funds. Rorkie returned with a Tuberculosis division scholarship denial for Wesllynne Tankersing and pressed for public health nursing education, plus two films on milk and food sanitation for permanent display. Lectures and Saturday examinations will be part of an inservice training program for sanitation.

San Antonio Dudley A. Rorkie Rustin Roekie Austin Reekis Wesllynne Reekie Pling

Two Charged Murder Case In Justice Court

Two men face murder charges in a Justice of the Peace court as of November 29. The complaints name Louis M. Bustos of North Flores Street and Richard Pana of Romana Street. Additional complaints over $50 allege misconduct by soldiers Albert J. LeComple and Marvin Arnold, filed by Assistant District Attorney Arthur A. Domangue.

Montey Gayl Biedermann Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan Arthur A. Domangue Louis M. Bustos North Flores Street Richard Pana pRomana Street O Ue Albert J. LeComple Marvin Arnold

New Designs Cut Car Costs at SAE Meeting

DEVTEUIT Jan 4. An engine of steel construction employing sleeve valves was described to the Society of Automotive Engineers meeting. Paul Klotsch of Cincinnati outlined a four cylinder steel engine weighing 120 pounds with 26 horsepower at 2000 rpm. The design uses many copper joints and copper brazing. Ralph Skinner of Detroit presented sleeve valve details claiming lighter engines by up to 800 pounds and better performance on lower octane fuels with fewer hot spots.

Devteuit Society of Automotive Row SAE Paul Klotsch Cincinnat Crosley Jahrender Ralph Skinner Detroit wWncterer

Manufacturers Elect Officers At Gunter Hotel Meeting

Cancers of the San amonig Manufacturers association will elect officers Tuesday evening at a board meeting held at the Gunter hotel. New directors named include Charles Baldus A M Biedenharn RB EL Kingston 5 8B McGiinsey George Maggard Walter Kruee ger and William Roegelein.

San Amonig Manufacurers Association Gunter Hotel Charles Baldus A. M. Biedenharn EL Kingston McGiinsey George Maggard Walter Krueeger William Roegelein

Ex Timekeeper Succumbs to Gas in Fort Worth

Fort Worth, Jan. 7. Robert E. Selfen, about 73, a retired timekeeper, was found dead from asphyxiation in a bedroom of his home. His wife, about 60, was overcome in the same room but revived with oxygen.

Robert E. Selfen

U N Set to Guide Trieste

The United Nations Security Council was to meet at 2 p.m. today to accept full stewardship over Trieste and address the dispute between the United States and Russia on disarmament and atomic controls.

Lake Success United Nations Security Council Russia

Slaying of Wife Leads to San Francisco Suspect Detention

In San Francisco a 29 year old X ray technician Wilson William Seale was held by police after his wife Gertrude Seale, 34, was found dead in a hotel room. Seale claimed jealousy and admitted stabbing her with a pocket knife saying he would die for his crime. He cited alleged infidelity by Gertrude over six months.

San Francisco Cinsi Indiana Supreme Court Wilson William Seale Gertrude Salt Womicide Sogle Fin

No Takers for Bond Issue

The city can now sell its 5.7 million bond issue but there have been no buyers, Mayor Gus B. Mauermann said Tuesday. He noted the sale was open until the 20 thousand dollar limitation tied to a bond cared for by Judge C.K. Quin in a recent hearing, and added that he hasn’t received any offers.

Gus B. Mauermann Mauermann C.K. Quin

Hungarian Cardinal Blasts Slave Markets in Sudetenland

Joseph Mindszenty, Hungary’s primate, claims Hungarian workers from Slovakian areas near the Danube have been sent to slave markets in Czechoslovakian Sudetenland. He says U S and Britain ministers should intervene. He cites alleged routes through labor rallying points where Magyars were selected for factory and farm work and says they are paid but cannot refuse.

Hsztergom Hungary Geiruver Danube Czechoslovakian Sudetenland Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty U. S Britain

Truck Skids Into Railing of Viaduct on North New Braunfels

A pickup driven by Pvt. Ray ram Warner of Fort Sam Houston skidded on slippery pavement and crashed through 40 feet of railing on a viaduct on North New Braunfels Avenue Tuesday. No injuries were reported.

New Braunfels Avenue Pvt Rayram Warner Fort Sam Houston

Cotton Futures Mixed in New York and New Orleans Markets

Cotton futures were mixed with slight gains and losses across New York and New Orleans. Prices showed small daily moves with nearby months around 10 cents higher to steady, while some contracts posted fractional declines amid cautious trading.

Yark Cotton New York le Fe Cele New Orleans Colton Fane Close McHevesceerensis Darember Wbal

Obituaries from local burial services and cemeteries

Obituary notices list burial and funeral details for multiple individuals. Names include Anus Clars Btaw Wertfall and Joseph Willian Metire. Services are scheduled at Akers Funeral Home and Porter Loring with interment at local national and mission cemeteries. Addresses and dates indicate Monday and Wednesday ceremonies, with several mentions of burial locations and funeral homes.

Aneaion Morales Wertneaiay Akers Jaw Memsingl Park Joseph Willian Metire Kallimgud ‘Avenue Porter Loring Mission Burial Pare

City Officials Vague On Political Plans

City commissioners including Mayer, TL Anderson, Henry Hein, Alfred Callaghan, and Smed Stetcher give vague, single-voice replies about future political agendas. They claim plans are premature or indefinite while awaiting public input.

Mayer Mauermann Maucermmann TL. Anderson Henry F. Hein Maury Alfred Callagham Pautl [Stetcher

South Texas Chamber Plans Legislative Program Meeting

South Texas chamber officers and directors will discuss this year’s legislative program at an executive meeting held after Swicheon at the Plaza hotel. Al Buchanan of San Antonio will preside as the chamber, representing 60 Texas counties, outlines proposals including a state budgets office, a legislative council, county control over certain funds, city building permits near urban areas, redistricting, and a federal agenda to curb the budget and public works. A shark repellent, copper acetate with dye, was developed by the navy during the war.

South Texas Chamber of Commerce Swicheon Plaza Hotel Transit Tower al Buchanan San Antonio Texas Ray Leeman Legislative Council Jin AD Bureau Leeman Congress

Cattle Market Sluggish Yet Steady Across Steer and Calf Classes

Livestock buyers at the West stock market report mixed results with medium to fair quality stocker and feeder calves seeing limited gains. Cows and bulls fetch lower prices while fat cattle and light-weight calves steady to higher on the day. week totals show modest increases as demand remains steady for good and choice lots. Sheep and hogs show activity with steady to firmer prices on select lots and lighter offerings moving briskly.

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Receipt Clutter Obscures Clear Ledger in Chicago Trade

A murky Chicago listing shows scattered receipts and checks amid mixed notes and numbers. The fragment hints at financial activity and altered records with several unreadable entries, suggesting inconsistencies in the accounting or ledger maintenance.

Vital Marriage Licenses List Fragment

The fragment lists numerous names associated with marriage licenses including Antonin Hh. Pederen Concepeiia Vil lamesy and Vera Hernandes Ruth Garza Blisy G. Donilu Henry Trevion Daisy Baylor and John I Gonzales Susana Yanex Huan Mondiala Olea Bena Ciuz G. Cervantes Ninga G. Ahrrerss Chiston Bain Garvey Jina Peranon Gracher Bive W. Webb Doris Webb and Pedro Reynosa plus Rosalie Woods Verste Advew Tout Eilin A. Moon Betty Willian Friwaved Co Barknaet Yair De Cate ponte Charles HU Yawa drs Multia Lee Sirs Ttordy AbhuLt Bibes Lave Bellosane C. Rowfeuex Whe Sommel M. Aguile Belellam Suwe Oval Tre James Jones Ella B Gayes Winnie K. Cayida W Kennet Thurmond Jen Winko Fenganond M. Bishop Maal J. Ware Guathiupe TH Gretna Amparo Garza Ramiro Lopeay Tily L. Castilto Claude Me Riva Tinga Len Toman ORCES GRANTH ste Ba 2 danica Cather Huth By Victor & Larne ani a Winn AY s Tiles does.

Vital Statistics Marriagh Antonin Hh. Pederen Concepeiia Villamesy Kenneth Huds Vera Hernandes Ruth Garza Blisy G. Donilu Stenry Trevion Daisy Baylor John I Gonzales Susana Yanex Huan Mondiala Olea Bena

Workers Escape Blast At West Quincy Oxygen Plant

After an all night search officials said no one was killed in a blast at the Air Reduction Safes plant in West Quincy. Eight workers were injured as the explosion shattered a 212 story building and damaged nearby homes and dozens of windows within a half mile, with damages estimated over 100000 dollars.

Quincy, Srass Dan West Quincy Air Reduction Safes Company Pire Robert Fenby

Grain CIFCAGU futures report from Jan week

Grain futures move in cautious trading as market signs point to limited demand. Analysts note small gains for corn and wheat on Tuesday with traders awaiting supply and weather updates from the Gulf and Midwest regions.

Livestock Market News From Federal State Auction Summary

The report describes cattle and calf market activity with steady demand and varied weights. Prices range widely from about $1 to over $20 per hundredweight, noting trends for medium to top grades and including cows, bulls, pigs, goats, and miscellaneous livestock with regional price examples.

Commission Market Prices for Vegetables and Produce

A scrambled list of vegetable and fruit prices with crates and per unit costs across commodities including avocados, artichokes, cauliflowers, lettuce, cranberries, potatoes, grapes, oranges, limes, bananas, apples, pears, onions, and poultry. The prices show varying per crate per pound per bushel rates, with multiple vendors and regional notes.

Rome We. Ciubhage Calif Oregon Penyers, Sreen Rhubart Lewisions Washington Tarmaons Bose Bartlett Soe SA Agnanae

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