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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1944

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Vatican seen as potential foe to fascism in postwar world

A special study report by the Foreign Policy Association cites opposition in Italy to the Vatican and to German fascism, arguing the church may face anti Catholicism after the war. It notes Pope Pius XII learning from past errors and advocates moral law, resource sharing, and treaty respect as Vatican aims, while Vatican policy remains a matter for the pope and Cardinal Maglione.

Dan Priaes Italy Hayden Harden Pius XXII Pius Ati Gereman Russia Vatican Luigi Cardinal Maglione

Soldier in Car Dies Of Asphyxiation

A Fourth Grade technician of an armored unit in the Third Army died from asphyxiation while sleeping in a motor vehicle during Louisiana maneuvers. Public releases named his home as RR 1 Fort Wayne Indiana. The army statements note he fell asleep as the vehicle’s motor ran.

Quake Toll Nears Sixteen Hundred In Argentina Disaster

Surviving Argentine official reports describe San Juan city destroyed by a powerful quake that struck without warning, plunging 90 000 residents into darkness. Troops and rescue crews search rubble as officials mobilize aid, with death toll estimates fluctuating between 1400 and 1600.

Buenos Ayres Gom San Juan Moises Rudman Mendoza Argentina Pedro Rami Buenos Aires Ramirez 18Th Jury Cathedral

Bexar G O P Leader Seeks Nolte Ouster

In San Antonio, Mrs Oxy len Molas declares she will have Mike Nolte dismissed from the state committee. She cites his alleged sabotage and a failed necro rally as the turning point, detailing plans to rally GOP leaders to seek presidential support and urging Dewey’s visit. The dispute reveals deep factional divides within Texas Republicans.

Republican Party Texas Oxylen Molas Mike Nolte State Committee Mike Melas Nave Maris meLean Lytle Gosling San Antonio Nolte Wendell L. Wil Jkie John W. Bricker Ohio Thomas E. Dewey New York Bricker Wader Dallas Sun- Abenavet

Civic Affairs Group to Elect Officers at Crue Atlas Meeting

A meeting of the Crue Atlas council will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Crockett hotel to elect officers of the Civic Affairs Group. Publisher Joan C. Granbery of the Emancipator is retiring. The notice mentions a train-incident context.

Crue Atlas Council Yie Crockett Hotel Joan C. Granbery

Texans Polled On National Service Law

A Texas congressional delegation poll shows most members support national service in principle but doubt a workable democratic framework. Some advocate delaying the measure, while others oppose a wartime penalty approach. Voices from Texan lawmakers and senators express mixed views on feasibility and urgency.

National Washington Jun Texas House Sam, Rayburn Bonham Prancitle Sound Tom Mahon Colorado City Aiay Dar Russell Stephenville Lyndon B. Jolson Johnson City Luther A. Johnson Corsicana Worley Patmian Texarkana

Life-Long Texas Resident Dies at 86

Mte Adela Ross Watkinson aged 86 died Monday morning after a brief illness in a local hospital. A native of Rutersville Fayette County she had lived in this city since 1917 born April 11 1837. Survived by son Guy L Wilkinson of San Antonio daughters Mrs Sara Cowdin and Mrs Georgia Lee both of Kentchi La five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Pastor services were pending Monday.

Mte Adela Ross Watkinson Essex Street Rutersville Fayette County Freeman Smalley Texas Guy L. Wilkinson San Antonio Sara Cowdin Georgia Lee Kentchi la

Court Rules Out Strike Injunctions

The Supreme Court ruled that a railroad is not entitled to a restraining order restraining striking conductors engineers and firemen from violence after the carrier first made effort to settle the labor dispute. Justice Rutledge delivered the unanimous opinion setting aside a federal district court injunction at the Toledo Peoria and Western railroad over working conditions and feather bed ding rules.

Washington Supreme Court Rutledge Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad

Vets Official Presents Claims In County Office

Vets official H. Kees, county service officer of Lae Veterans, returns to the federal building Mec from Water here. He presented the 15 class for disability claims at the local office, as routine action proceeds.

Winani H. Kees Lae Veteran's Parenty Iis

Man Injured in Fall From Scaffold

An employee suffered a fall from a scaffold at a plant this morning. He sustained a fractured leg and was carried to a local hospital for treatment.

Mayor Seeks Cost Estimate for Hangar Repairs

Mayor Gus B Mauermann said he will seek an estimate on repairs for three hangars at the Municipal Airport. He noted a hangar roof sag and walls showing sagging with cracks from construction. Estimates may run between 10000 and 15000 dollars. City engineer Mr Diver is surveying defects before work starts. Weber, a city building inspector, is familiar with the hangars and their construction.

Gus B. Mauermann Fall Stow Diver

Bradley to Lead Yanks In Invasion

The article outlines General Bradley with a long service record from the Infantry after graduation from the military academy. It notes temporary lieutenant general rank earned last June and a 1940s era meeting with President Roosevelt in Washington. The piece references decorations by King George VI and Bradley’s views on German military prowess amid a series of World War I and II era events.

Infantry Military Academy Roosevelt Washington Bath George VI Bradley East Omaha i

Vichy Occupied by German Forces in Geneva Area

German troops have fully occupied Vichy and its surroundings with machine guns posted on all street corners, according to a Geneva Journal dispatch. The report confirms the puppet capital region is under German control.

Geneva Den Vichy Ce Geneve Quoling Vichy Dispatch

Man Drowns Near Wrecked Submobile in Houston Ditch

Houston January 11. H. Guy aged 68 a retired locomotive engineer for the Houston Belt and Terminal railroad was found drowned in a ditch near a wrecked submobile yesterday. Authorities investigation remains open.

Houston H. Guy Houston Bell and ‘Terminal Eaulroad

Piles Relief Promised By Home Treatment

A medical ad promotes a painless, inexpensive home treatment for piles by Dr. O A Jolson and Dr Johnson at the Rectal Clinic Kansas City Missouri. It invites sufferers to write for free information and claims long clinical experience supports the method.

O. A. Jolson Johnson O. A. Johnson Jolson Dr Q. A. Johnson Dept Main St Kansas City

Victims Identify Terrorist Gang On West Side

Five Latin American youths aged 19 to 21 were identified by victims as members of a gang terrorizing the West Side for a month. They are tied to four robberies and knife assaults, and to burglaries at stores, gas stations, and homes. One suspect, 21, was nabbed with marijuana and cigarettes. others linked to pistol incidents. Police say more members may remain at large.

West Side Vic Duke Curyer Lateliie Taree

Rites Set for Julius Krisch

Julius Krisch 13 died Sunday at his daughter Mrs. Arthur Junker’s home 435 Axganier Avenue native of San Antonio. He belonged to Harmonia Inge Bet Bermany Sons Woodmen of the World and the Eagles. Survived by three sons Ed gar George W and Claude Krisch six daughters Alma Berryfill Giga Wollfarth Julia Haverstock Gy Brana dunker Ed ind Kaa Goldie Alen and 16 grandchildren one great grandchild two sisters Mrs Bertin Webb and Mrs Elizabeth Builer. Services 4 pm Wednesday at the Purisal home with Rev H B Taylor officiating. Interment in the Herman Sons cemetery.

Julus Knsch Suilay Arthur Junker Axganier Avenue San Antonio Harmonia Inge The Bermany Sons Woodmen of the World Eagles Edgar George W Claude Krisch Oklahoma City Julia Haverstock Charlestan Brana Dunker Ind Kaa This City Goldie Alen Los Angeles Aj Jbrortner Wilkie Kriseh Poteet Bertin Webb Elizabeth Builer Ine Riehe H. B. Taylor

Memorial Park Election of Officers and Directors

Memorial Park announced the year’s leadership with TH. Alexander elected president for the coming year. Stuart Wheeler was named vice president and general manager, Preston Alexander secretary treasurer, Gin Torbert assistant secretary, and Penn L. Crain George P. Krox and Iyan L. Marrie were elected directors.

Cue TH. Alexander Sunset Memorial Park Stuart Wheeler Mangager Preston Aleander Gin Torbert Penn .L. Crain George P. Krox Lyan L. Marrie

Reds Reject Polish Talks

Reds reject discussions with a reconstructed Polish government as Moscow signals echo the Polish emigre cabinet in London led by Marian Kukicki and Gen Kazimierz Sosnowski. The message references a 1943 communiqué alleging 15,000 missing officers and soldiers after the German catastrophe and seeks Red Cross scrutiny of German propaganda.

Moscow London Marian Kukicll Red Cross Kazimierz Sosnowski Union of Poland U. S

Two San Antonians Fined for Trespass on Castroville Ranch

Judge CG J Matthews of County Court No 2 ruled that private property need not be posted to constitute trespass as the legislature had repealed the posting requirement. H T Little of 222 Rosewild Avenue paid 32.50 dollars and W Riley of Route 7 Box 265 paid 32.95 dollars after pleading guilty for hunting on the Pepper ranch at Castroville.

CG. J. Matthews Courlathan No Castroville Mathews H.T. Little Rosewild Avennue W. Riley

War Work Seeks Women at Army Torcuiting Station

Appeal urges women aged 20 to 60 without children under 14 to join the essential war industry. Release from U S Employment Service required. coupon mailed for more information.

Marshall WAC U.S. Employment Service

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