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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
6
Ottawa reports 47 Russians named in a government espionage study have either departed Canada or will depart soon, ending their engagement in covert activities as authorities outline the latest actions.
A fragmented radio listing shows a July 18 1946 schedule with varied segments including news, music, dances, intermezzi, and sports. Entries reference multiple time blocks such as 6:40 and 6:45 for reviews and news, plus performances by groups like Troubadors and Sundown, and a range of program titles but with many garbled names and stray numbers.
The page lists July 18 1946 radio programs and live bandstand acts. Mentions musicians like Les Brown and Elgarte with headlines for symphonies, dinners, and dance concerts. Notes include radio news segments, orchestra performances, and hotel or venue entertainment schedules for the evening.
COMVUS CHRISTI July 17 1945 al F Parma of Granger was re elected president of the Czech Roman Catholic Union of Texas at its 4th general convention in Granger Other officers re elected include John Baca Amos Pavlik F J Kallus and Rev A W Nesvadea Directors Janda and Kepreta were named to four year terms Medical director Dr S M Wagner of Shiner and legal advisor B P Matocha of San Antonio Also note Hidalgo Reentry imports up 50 percent in 1945 40 fiscal year at Hidalgo Reynosa international port of entry
San Antonio builders leader F. Buchek warned veterans may wait months for new houses as material shortages persist. He cited critical items like piping, plumbing fixtures, doors and nails, saying government action failed to improve supply despite earlier industry warnings.
Ecuadoran authorities opened a probe into an Andesa Airlines crash near Cuenca that killed 32 people, including three Americans. Eyewitnesses said the Guayaquil to Cuenca flight overshot the runway, failed to clear a hill, and burst into flames on impact.
In Alamo Heights the siren summons 35 volunteer firemen to duty any hour. A municipal crew of three paid firefighters covers daily shifts while volunteers train twice a month. Some volunteers from 1827 near retirement draw $25 monthly from the state pension fund. The department operates three fire trucks and serves Olmos and Terrell Hills beyond Alamo Heights. Interested residents may apply to the local Volunteer Firemen's Association which conducts annual conventions and fire drills.
Mary Vara, 5, of 7lu Helena street, Helena, was treated at Robert B. Green hospital for a copperhead bite after sticking her hand into a ground hole. The bite was misdiagnosed as an insect sting until a playmate helped her father locate the snake with a stick.
Alberto Bianchi of 2602 West Houston Street was booked for theft under $50 after jewelry valued at $30.24 was allegedly taken from Joske's and later recovered. Other reports cite losses from autos and locations including Santa Rosa hospital and Pikie Products, with items ranging from clothing to candy and oil.
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