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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1947

Page

2

Thieves Loot Firm of 300 Dollar Burglary Report

A series of weekend burglaries were reported with Strickland Transportation at 105 Menchora Street losing 300 dollars from a cabinet. Five juveniles were arrested after a burglary at 4231 Camden Street yielding whisky and trinkets valued at unknown total. A suitcase and a diamond ring valued at 100 dollars were taken from Mrs. C. Lb. Umberger at 514 Quitman Street. T. P. Appleby at 121 Loretta Street reported 45 dollars in cash, a 30 dollar suitcase, and two car keys stolen, enabling theft of her auto. Alfred Pervez of 2022 Colima Street said a watch, ring, and old coins were taken. Mrs. Elizabeth Hein at 105 Santa Clara Street reported a purse with 48 dollars snatched by a man in army clothes.

Schussler Camden “Street C. Lb. Umberger Quitman Street Alton's T. P. Appleby Loretta Street Alfred Pervez Colima Street Elizabeth Hein Santa Clara Street

Story Rhymes for March of Dimes Fundraiser

A humorous, old fashioned column mocks a charity plea as men are urged to contribute money to a March of Dimes drive. The piece features quips about a showgirl and a photograph, ending with a shopper noting she has set aside funds to aid the cause.

Rooneys Romance Ends on Hollywood Marriages

Hollywood gossip reports the Mickey Rooneys near a formal separation after a property settlement. Greer Garson and Richard Ney reportedly live apart briefly but call it temporary. Family tensions, including a mother in law issue, add strain to the Rooneys and Neys.

Hollywood Mickey Rooneys Greer Gursen Richard Ney Rooneys Rooney Ava Gardenen Oreeeny Arle Shay

Man Leaps From Empire State Building

Davitt H Gordon Jr, 28, leaped to his death from the 186th floor of the Empire State Building. His body struck a pedestrian, Mrs. Mervin Conover, 51, of Amos Town, who remains critically injured with neck and arm wounds. Police say Gordon announced his jump after a remark to an observing guard. Max Furman, assistant state’s attorney general, says Gordon was his nephew and had been “low in spirits” since military discharge a year ago.

New York Jan Davitt H- Gordon Jr Empire State Building Mervin Conover Amos, Town Towa State College Gordon James Lambert Lamber Max Furman

Woman Hit In Barroom Brawl Leaves Viola Dovan Hurt

Viola Dovan, 46, of 1123 Van Ness street, was recovering Monday from a severe laceration after being struck by a chair in a barroom brawl at 13810 Mast Carson street. Police reported several men and women involved. the tavern was littered with broken bottles and overturned chairs when officers arrived Sunday night.

Viola Dovan van Ness Street Carson Street Lalolmen

Undercover Author In Todd Deal

Hollywood gossip notes Todd buys film rights to J Roy Carlson book The Plotters an expose of fascist activity Walter Winchell boosts Carlson as a must read The Kissing Bandit next film for Sinara while Autry and Republic fight over court brief Gene Autry and Henry Hart connections noted Also Dorothy Parker and others in personal life updates including adoption plans

Louella D. Fahsons Mutlen Meture Jeteraa Ignal News Service Hollywood UINS Wowle Mike Todd J. Roy Carlson Walter Winchell Carlson Winchell Uue Gene Autry Herb Yates Republic Los Angeles Autry

Man Dies in Street Fight After Stabbing Across City

Richard Wulam Carter 25 of 214 Roberts street was in the city jail after James S. Jackson 29 of 225 South Monumental street died from stab wounds suffered early Sunday. Jackson died at Robert B. Green Hospital despite surgery, witnesses said a general free for all in the 1900 block of Wyoming street. O Blumberg said two other men fled in an auto. Carter was arrested. a bloody knife was found in his possession. Jackson suffered wounds to both shoulders and forehead. Carter had a minor eye wound. fleeing men also were wounded. Deputies reported another altercation at South Loop bar Bergs Mill costing Benito Cuellar 56 the loss of sight in his left eye after a blow. Severo Gonzales 24 was arrested. Joe Martinez 17 was shot in the right leg when Charlie Phillips 18 discharged a pistol accidentally while showing it in the 30 block of Matamoras street. Phillips was booked for unlawfully carrying a pistol.

Richard Wulam Carter Roberts Street James S. Jackson South Monumental Street Jackson Robert B. Green Hospital O. Blumberg Wyoming Street Blumberg Carter Severo Gonzales Joe Martinez South Peros Street Charlie Phillips Leona Street Martinez Matamoras Street Phillips

Guareman Promoted in Texas National Guard

Col Charles L Hatcher of Dallas has been promoted to brevet grade in the Texas National Guard, announced from Austin on January 26. The promotion recognizes distinguished service in the guard.

Guaresman Austin Charles L. Hatcher Dallas Texas National Guard

Eye sale offer stirs aid for mother of twelve in Edinboro

Mrs. Marie Didion, 51, mother of twelve, offered to sell her eyes to the highest bidder to feed and care for her family. Sympathetic readers sent almost $500 in cash and food, restoring her hope while she vowed to sell an eye if needed and later another at death to secure her children’s future.

Edinboro Marie Didion Didion

Tokyo marks Manila liberation anniversary in palace review

Tokyo observes the second anniversary of Manila's liberation with a ceremony in the palace grounds. A review of the U S First Cavalry division took place as part of the observances.

Tokyo Manila U. S. First Cavalry Division

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