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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1945
Page
7
Three youths aged 1 and 14 caused noise with loud firecrackers in Brackenridge Park on Sunday. Officers detained them after complaints. Police found brass knuckles a gas gun and a knife. The boys claimed self defense but were held by juvenile officers.
Jary Green, Arlington treasurer, seeks to contest the Virginia seat held by 87-year-old Carter Glass. Green says Glass has not answered a senate roll call since June 20, 1942, and a vacancy could trigger a November move by Governor Colgate W. Dar gen Jr. to name a successor. Mrs. Kaliease, 40, was injured in a fall at 1342 Von Ness Street, suffering two broken teeth and a dislocated shoulder. She received treatment at Santa Rosa hospital.
Washington reports a ration extension allowing some A card holders to obtain new tires. Eligible buyers include those with tire failure during a permanent move, war workers transferring cities, armed forces moving ports, and discharged veterans relocating for work. Must first hold a special gasoline ration.
Bob Hope recounts a wartime trip through England to Tidworth and Grove with a US Army unit. He notes misdirections from locals, a 50 mile London hop, a show for the Forty fourth Infantry and a ride in a helicopter with Squadron Leader Arkell. The piece blends humor with battlefield travel details and personal recollections.
Ambrose G Vargas now in Germany is awarded a certificate of merit for outstanding performance of duty in Europe from August 2 1944 to April 20 1955. His colleague A B Vargas 401 Roskas Pinot received the certificate this week. The award was presented by Maj Gen Lansford B Oliver commander. Vargas has been overseas 14 months.
The 95th Infantry Division, after 103 days of fighting in Europe, returns to the United States to rest and prepare for redeployment to the Pacific. They fought from Metz to the Ruhr, captured key cities and 2,000 prisoners, with heavy German losses. Notable names include Major General Harry L. Twaddle and First Lieutenant George Iyerma.
Sufferers from rheumatic pains find relief with NORITO claiming fast action on neuralgia neuritis and muscular aches. A three stage dosage promises rapid relief with a money back guarantee if pain persists. See your druggist today for NORITO with assurance of satisfaction.
A thunderstorm severed a power line at San Marcos Street near the Union stockyards, killing Estanislado Martinez 45, his daughter Maria 14, and son Rudolfo 20 as their truck crossed railroad tracks. Bhida Martinez 23 survived with burns and shock. Justice of the Peace Vere ntin ruled accidental death.
Two persons were injured in a Sunday morning car crash in the 100 block of South Laredo Street Horner D. Treadway of 401 Hullenbeck Street was one driver and sustained head injuries while a passenger in his car J McCusry of Willcox Street suffered cuts. The other driver’s details were unclear from the garbled report.
Mrs George A Stevens returns to New Canaan with Major Stevens after a honeymoon as she faces a manslaughter trial in the death of Seniagty Alberb Kovacs. He had served in Germany with paratroopers and posted a $15,000 bond for her release. The couple are staying with Major Stevens’ parents at a lakeside cottage for the summer.
Two separate blazes caused damage Sunday. A fire of undetermined origin wrecked Milton Hernandes’s home at 427 Jackson Avenue, about $2,000 in damage, and contents valued around $1,000. A second fire at the Broadway filling station at 2001 Broadway, operated by W. Nyp, caused about $700 damage around 1:39 p.m. Firemen suspected an electric short in wiring as the probable cause.
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