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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1946

Page

2

UNO Dominated by Reds Likened to Old League

Washington hears Karl YW. critique of the United Nations and internationalism. The piece argues the UN is weak against Soviet Russia and calls for a distinctly American foreign policy board. It asserts Moscow’s aims override international consensus and warns of lessons from past Allied concessions to Soviet power.

UNO Reds Karl YW Washington World League of Nations San Francisco Geneva League United Nations Organization UNQ Assembly London Soviet Russia Britain Bevin Russia Greece Java United Nations Moscow Iran Telus Tan Azerbadjian National Government of Iran Perel Investiza Security Council UN Wabi Polit-Bureau Kremlin

Home Runaway James McCarthy Leaves Bronx Home

James McCarthy a 15 year old of the Bronx ran away after unhappy parents sent him away for bad grades. He told Dora Davenport chief juvenile officer he hitchhiked to return home and authorities took him into custody while his parents sent money to bring him back.

James McCarthy Bronx New York Dora Davenport James

Diphtheria Claims Child in City January Rise

Dr R L Cherry chief of the communicable disease division at the city health department announced a fourth victim this year, a 4 year old child. Eight diphtheria cases have been reported in January.

Diphneris R. L. Cherry City Health Department

San Jose Seeks Los Angeles River Plan Details

San Jose California planning board seeks details of San Antonio river beautification program. In a letter to Mayor Mauermann the board says it has heard of San Antonio’s success in beautifying its streams.

San Antonio San Jospe California Los Angeles Ay Arto Myeers Mildemannerert Siu Gorion Bowers

Jimmy Revard to Get Deputy Job

Peters announced Monday that Jimmy Revard, long with the Coast Guard at Corpus Christi, will return to his old deputy sheriff post on February 4. The coastal agency and local officials expect a smooth transition as Revard resumes duties as chief deputy.

Jimmy Revard Winnymewn Shoviff Coast Guard Corpus Christi Chie Depry Peters

Concert Goers Study Music for San Antonio Youth

About 5000 San Antonio school children will study music and stories behind a symphony in preparation for the first of three youth concerts by the San Antonio Symphony directed by Max Reiter. Schools across the city and county will participate with R. C. T. C. cadets to usher. Tickets are 10 cents or 1 for three.

San Antonio San Antonio Symphony Max Reiter Los Ang! Heights Alamo Heights Edgewand Hot Wells Harbindate South San Antonio Aso Allena J. B. Stuttsiman

War Dads in Member Drive Launch

War Dads in Alamo chapter No. 15 announces Thomas W. Hopkins to run the membership campaign through April 15. Campaign leaders are W. C. Hinckins J. J. Jordan James Talola Jr. and Joseph H. Heller.

War Matheny Alamo Thomas W. Hopkins Cam Bidan W. C. Hinckins J. J. Jordan James Talola Jr Joseph H. Heller

Mrs Miller Appointed to Boxae County Training School

Mrs Miller has been named to lead a recreation program at Boxae County Girls Training School on the recommendation of Superintendent Lawrence A. Brickman. The appointment reflects a move to organize student and community activities under the county program.

Maic Miller Boxae County Lawrenes A. Brickman

Frank L Orr Succumbs in San Antonio Funeral Rites

Funeral services for Frank L Orr of San Antonio were held at Porter Loring chapel following his death at his home on Wes Gramercy. Born in Bayern Iowa, he was a former passenger agent for the Northern Pacific railroad and had lived in San Antonio 30 years. He belonged to the Masonic lodge and Alvar Shrine, served as Kiwanis president, and was a past director of the Chamber of Commerce, among other civic affiliations. a sister, Miss Speiiwork, is listed among survivors.

Porter Loring Porter Loring Chapel Peneras Bisson Pacific Railroad Orr San Antonio Bayern Iowa Ne Masonic Lodge Alvatar Shrine Kiwanis Club The Elimber of Commerce Lie San Antonio Beathng Club Comitry Ahah Speiiwork Miss

Boys Held for Horse Theft in San Antonio Ring

Six San Antonio juveniles were held for the theft and sale of at least one horse. Chief Juvenile Officer Dora Davenport said the group also disclosed a bicycle theft ring, with arrests leading to recovery of several wheels.

San Antonio Dora Davenport

Funeral Set for Mrs. Faye Ridgway

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in McCollum's chapel for Mrs. Faye Ridgway 29 who died at her residence 929 Algin Avenue Sunday Interment will be in Mission Burial Park Survivors include her husband George P Ridgway mother Mrs Jesse Barnes and sister Mrs Ruth Cote

McCollum’s Chapel Faye Ridgway Algin Avenue Floyd A- Bash Mission Burial Park George P. Ridgway Jesse Barnes Jruth Cote

Fine levied in $1.98 theft case in court

Judge Augustus McCloskey presided Monday over a petty theft case involving Josephine Alexander, 24, sued for shoplifting clothing valued at 1.98 at Joske store on January 12. Geraldine Wooten, 30, was fined five dollars on two minor charges. H A Vineyard, 522 Terrell, paid ten dollars for negligent conduct in a separate matter involving Mrs. Florence Russell.

Augustus McCloskey Katherine Alexander Dunbar Hotel Joske Store Geraldine Wooten Seguin Street H. A. Vineyard Terrell Avenue Florence Russell West Lullwood Deecole

On Trial for Cattle Theft in Fort Worth District Court

A, FH Steese of 227 West Mart avenue was scheduled for trial Monday afternoon in criminal district court for stealing a load of cattle from Buck Weel at 1001 East Elmira Street on May 6. Judge Joe Montague of Fort Worth will assist the prosecution as special prosecutor for the Texas Cattle Raisers Association.

Steese West Mart’ Avenue Criminal District Court East Elmira Street Joe Montague A. Fort Worth Texas Cattle Raisers' Association

Rightists Win In Rural Reich

FRANKFURT, Jan. 28. The Christian Social Union emerged as the dominant party in rural areas of the U.S. occupation zone of Germany based on zone-wide election returns. Over 9 million Germans voted in the rural council elections for communities under 20 000. The Social Democrats, previously leading in Greater Hesse for smaller communities, trailed in the latest results. The two polls marked the first free voting in Germany in 13 years.

Frankfurt Christian Social Union U.S Germany Social Democrats Hesse Jersup The Social Union Bet Free

Gold Star Kin Seek To Form S. A. Unit

Mayor Meuermann's help was requested to form a local chapter of Gold Star War Kin of America. William J. G. Watson, president of Washington D C, sent the letter. The group consists of relatives of World War II personnel killed in action.

Gold Star S. A Meuermann Gold Star War Kin of America William J1. G. Watson Washington, D. C

Meet Set to Push Hygiene Day Plans

Open meeting to advance National Social Hygiene day will be held at 8 p m February 5 in the Hose Room of the Gunter hotel. announced by Franklyn Hochreiter educational director of health department venereal disease bleed jlest campaign.

Gunter Hotel Vy Franklyn Hochreiter Health Department

Jap Workers Get More Pay

Tokyo reports rising wages and living allowances as inflation pushes up overall income. Kanto Electric Supply grants a 1 day strike settlement with a wage boost and added family and housing allowances. Transportation fares rise about 150 percent March 1, hitting Tokyo workers hardest amid postwar shortages.

Tokyo Japan Kanto Electric Supply Company Jap Transportation Ministry

County Road Repairs Started Across Four Precincts

County Engineer W. F. Pickard announced an extensive road program in all four precincts of Bexar County. Projects include Palo Alto road improvements designated State Highway No 346 from U S 84 to the county line, and gravel work on Gillette boulevard Mayfield Park. Contracts cover Culebra and Jackson Kellet roads, Ruthman road resurfacing, Nacogdoches road seal coat, Blanco road widening, and a concrete bridge on Stuart road to be finished by March 15. Right of way purchases and drainage acts accompany these efforts, with further work planned in each precinct.

Bexar W. F. Pickard Sam Gillette Boulevard Mayfield Park Culebra Sam C. Bennett Sunset Servicing Company Callaghan Road Leon Creek Kelly Construction Company Jackson-Kellet Huebner Wurzbach Fredericksburg Robert Uhr Ruthman Harry Wurzbach W. W. White Seaeco Nacogdoches Lockhill Selmta Uhr Blanco Salado Creek Rudy Stapenbeek Stuart Road Gonzales Road Gonzales Adkinson- Elmendorf

FHA Sets New Ceilings on Rent for New Housing

The OPA and FHA announced a joint program delegating to FHA authority to establish ceiling rents on new housing units to speed construction. FHA will issue building material priorities and handle mortgages on the new construction.

OPA FHA

Funeral Set for Miss Wilson

Funeral service will be held at 2 pmluesday in Porter Loring chapel for Miss Anna Gertrude Wilson 75 who died Sunday at her home 808 East Houston Street A native of Arkansas but a resident of San Antonio 30 years she will be buried in Rose Lawn Park

Porter Loring Chanel Anna Gertrude Wilsom East Houston Street Arkansas San Antonio Roselawn Park

Charles A. Brown Rites Arranged

Charles Albert Brown, 52, died at his home on West Mayfield Boulevard. He was to be buried from Porter Loring chapel at 4 p.m. Monday, with interment in Roselawn Park. He had lived in San Antonio 25 years and belonged to the Masonic lodge.

Charles Albert S Brown West Mayfield Boulevard Porter Loring Chapel Roselawn Park Lowa San Antonio Masonie Lodge

Dairy Workers Lead Blood Test Campaign

The city health department announced a venereal disease drive with Metzger's dairy employees becoming the first dairy group to respond. All 100 percent volunteered for examinations as part of the campaign.

Heslth Department Metzger

Conductor Dies In Rock Island Train Crash Near Bridgeport

A collision between two Rock Island freight trains at a siding near Bridgeport left a conductor dead and three other trainmen injured. Rufus Van Buren Frankly, 63, of Fort Worth, died from injuries sustained in the crash early this morning.

Fort Worth Rock Island Bridgeport Rufus van Buren Frankly Port Worth

Tracts for Roads Bought in County Acquisition

The county bought four tracts Monday to widen US 8 highway 87 in Commissioner Stappenbeck's district. Purchases included 1.84 acres from Mrs Frieda Gembler for 184.50, 1 acre from H Ay Stone for 179 including damages, .5 acre from Edward Imparato for 525 with 100 damage to a pecan tree, and 2.7 acres from Philip Brown for 410 on Bandera road in Commissioner Bennett's district. Eighty percent of the right of way through Woodlawn Hills is secured, says county engineer W J Pickard.

R. W. Stappenbeck F. C. Meseh Frieda Gembler FH. Ay Stone Edward T. Imparato Sam C. Bennett Bandera Philip P. Brown Hugh G. Sloan Woodlawn Hills W. J". Pickard

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