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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1946

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Strike Hits Western Union in New York

Telegraph reports a 7000-strong Western Union strike at 6 10 AM disrupting global traffic. Centring in New York and New Jersey, 1600 points affected, 12 hundred pickets around Hudson Street, power tubes shut at the main office, curb ticker service halted, with limited impact on radio networks and regional circuits.

New York Western Union Anion New Jersey American Communications Association Hudson Street Louis Siebenberg Long Island Newark Tio Hoken Union City Jersey City Bayonne William O'Dwyer Pennsylvania la Guardie Field United Airlines New York Carb Exchange Associated Press

Stone Hurlers Smash Two Windows in Night Vandalism

Reports say H. W. Lewis Equipment at 431 Ren street witnessed four stones shatter a plate glass window during the night. Another window at 201 Aransas Avenue belonging to K Home was struck by a stone, reported by 3% D. Wright.

H.W. Lewis Equipment Company Oer Ren Street D. Wright K Home Aransas Avenue

New Deal Socialism Threatens Industrial Seizures Across Nation

The article argues the Truman administration clings to wartime powers to seize private plants, citing Montgomery Ward in Chicago, warning that widespread strikes across autos, communications, meat packing and other industries could trigger government seizures. It condemns the move as anti constitutional and aligning with labor bosses and Communistic unions.

Truman United States Army Montgomery Ward and Company Chicago

Texas Senate Convenes Over Interim Nomination Session

In Austin the Texas Senate held an extraordinary confirmation session to address governor interim nominations. Senator Weaver Moore argued constitutional power allows such a self convened meeting, while Senator Penrose Metcalfe disputed that it is a legislative action. The body, short of a quorum, debated who would pay the bill as Governor Stevenson’s allies eyed a quick adjournment to avoid court action.

Austin Fan Weaver Moore Houston Senate Moore Penrose Metcalfe San Aigelo Buster Brown Texas J.franklin Spears San Antonio Stevenson

Frank Brice Dead At Houston Intersection

Detective Frank Brice, 49, collapsed at Somaara store near Houston and Alamo streets Tuesday morning. Efforts to revive him with an inhalator failed. He had been ill for a year and had been off work since January 2. Brice joined the police as a mechanic on June 7 1920 and rose to detective in August 1933, much of his service in the auto theft bureau, recently a special patrolman at the Southern Pacific depot.

Cily Franc Brice Somaara Houston Alamo Streets Police Department Baureau Southern Pacific

Atomic safeguard issue to be worked out

Secretary of State Byrnes said there was no double concern over the atomic safeguard issue within the American delegation to the United Nations Assembly and it would be worked out satisfactorily. He spoke after arriving by plane from Washington.

Uvndon Byrnes United Nations Assembly Washington

Patton’s Niece Jean Gordon Found Dead in Manhattan

Miss Jean Gordon thirty a niece of General Patton was found dead in a Manhattan apartment amid photos of the general Police said she died by suicide She served with Patton’s Third Army as a Red Cross worker overseas and was cited for her work Her mother is Mrs Conrad Hathaway of Crumlin Farms South Lincoln Massachusetts She graduated from Concord Academy and Chateau Brillant Lausanne and appeared in the 1933 Boston social season.

New York Jan INS Patton Manhattan Jean Gordon Hestan Svelatite Gordon Third Army Red Cross France Miss Gordon Conrad Perkins Hathaway Crumlin Farms South Lincoln Mass Concord Academy Chateau Brillament Lausanne Switzerland Boston

Nazi Killing Of 1700 Priests Told at Nuremberg Trial

At Nuremberg, testimony alleges Hans Frank oversaw the execution of 1700 Roman Catholic priests. Cardinal Hrond’s January 1941 count, while 3000 priests were in camps, frames a broader record of concordat violations and Nazi efforts to erode church influence. Witnesses outline Gestapo links to church suppression and Goering’s four year plan rhetoric.

Nuernberg Hans Frank Polaand August Hrond Warsaw Frank Poland Germany Vatican Col Leonard Wheeler United States Wheeler Alfred Rosenberg Martin Bormann Goering Ralph G. Albrecht Jersey City Hermann Goering Albrecht Marshal

Predicts Cloudy Prep for Wednesday Warmup

Forecaster J H Jarssizes up the weather as Tuesday shows no Alpine snow threat to San Antonio. Rainfall has aided farms and ranches with the outlook of Wednesday reaching 66 degrees high and 50 low after a cooler Tuesday with 44.

J. H. Jarsoe San Antonio

Missing Student Sought in Mexico City

United States consulate general seeks information on Gene Rucker University of Houston student missing since New Year's Eve. Rucker, from St. Joseph Missouri, traveled to Mexico City to visit friends.

Mexico Mexico City United States Gene Rucker University of Houston Rucker St. Joseph Herth

Thousands Flee Flood in Harlan Kentucky

Flood waters fed by numerous southeastern Kentucky streams surged over the valley, driving thousands from Pineville and nearby areas into the hills. Residents report water levels rising to as much as five feet above the 1929 flood mark, signaling a severe emergency.

Harlan, Ky Jan Kentucky Pineville

Mayor Blocks Fire Protection Annexations in San Antonio Suburbs

District Judge John F. Onion granted a permanent injunction halting San Antonio from annexing Olmos Park and Terrell Hills, ending city tax collection in those areas. City Attorney Dobbs vowed to appeal as suburbs’ leaders lamented loss of city fire protection and noted ongoing arrangements with Alamo Heights. An intervenor group was not granted a declaratory judgment.

John F. Onion San Antonio Olmos Pari Jerrei Hills Mauermann T. D. Dobbs Onion Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Jack Brosseau Terrel Hills Ted Meyer lOlos Park Meyer Olmas Park Alwno Heights Gimes Vark Brossny Torrell Hills Alamo al M. Heck Terrell Tms Olmoy Park Cty Tam City Commission Dobbs Alfred Canlaghan Paul Villaret Alamo Heights Oly Olmos Park Terrell Hills Villaret

Films From Hitler Archives Found

London report says footage from Hitler’s personal archives was found in Bavaria. The Daily Express notes discovery of containers believed to contain material from Hitler’s era.

Hitler London London Daily Express Bavaria

Offer $11,000 For Kidnaper In Degnan Case

Chicago authorities announced a total reward of 11000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the kidnapper of Suzanne Degnan, a six year old girl, as the investigation and pursuit continued.

Chicago Jah. B Suzanne Degnan

Cease Fire Order In China Expected

Chungking reported that both the government and the Communists were expected to issue cease fire orders in China's civil strife tomorrow.

China Chungking

Morgan Will Not Resign From INRRA Post in Germany

London officials said Lt. Gen. Sir Frederick S. Morgan refused to resign as chief of INRRA operations in Germany. He had been asked by UNRRA in London to resign after remarks about a secretly plotted exodus of Jews from Europe. Morgan reportedly replied he would not resign and would await further information before returning to London.

London Jan UPI Prederick SE. Morgan INRRA Germany Haa Morgan UNRRA Europe

Priest Repeats Tragic Degnan Slaying News In Chicago

In Chicago the Rev George G Kearney with Det Daly visited the Degnan home after the severed head of Suzanne Degnan was found. Helen and James Degnan, both 36, wept as the priest offered no direct answer, asking if they still hold faith. The scene showed the couple seeking solace amid trauma. Benjamin Welles Weds In London.

Chicago Non UPLA Suzanne Degnan George G. Kearney St. Gertrude’s Church Edwin C. Daly Helen Degnan James E Falher Kearney Ais. Degnan Dean

Bandit Flees After Gun Fails in Grocery Hold Up

At Oasis Grocery in South San Antonio a young bandit flashed a pistol and tried to rob Mrs Tobias Garcia at 9 40 am Tuesday. He fired twice when the gun failed to discharge, then fled in an old car with his face covered by a red handkerchief. No one was hurt.

Tobias Garcia Oasis Somerset Road South San An Tenim

Vandals Slashed Tires In San Antonio Incident

Capt J H Lowman reports four tires and tubes worth 110 dollars slashed from his car parked at 243 East Evergreen Street in San Antonio during the prior day. The act occurred Monday and is being investigated as vandalism.

San Antonio J. H. Lowman East Evergreen Street

Forecast for San Antonio and region weather update

Forecast shows cloudy conditions with occasional showers Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. Temperature steady with minor changes. Five day outlook covers Texas Gulf Coast plains, Northeast Texas and Western Louisiana with temperatures 2 to 5 degrees below normal. Warmer Wednesday, colder Thursday, warmer Saturday with heavy rainfall on Thursday and Saturday.

San Antonio Texas Guilt Plains Louisiana

Also Mentioned on This Page

Telegraph Stone Hurlers New Deal Socialism Frank Brice Frank Brick Keatth Patton’s Ss. Re James Degnan A. A. Wireptute Mer Slayer Benjamin Welles U.S Sumner Welles Cynthie Aitken Maniac Jen A. L. Brodie University of Chicago North Side Brodie Joseph Goldberg Thomas Carter Carter Goldberg Jamie Ltors Walter Storms Edward J. Kelly Lall jPallee Department State's Attorney
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