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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1946

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Chinese Reds Seize Four Towns as War Deepens in Manchuria

In Nanking, Lu Ting-i announced four government held Manchurian towns fell to Communist forces and pledged a retreat by government troops. Chiang Kai-shek returned to Nanking as Marshall proposed a new peace truce amid renewed talks with Chou En-lai in Peiping.

Nanking Juri Munist Lu Ting Generatissima Chiang Kai Shek Marstrall Chiang Manchuria Marshall Forder Chou En-Lai Chou

General Sees U S Unprepared For War Production Delays

Los Angeles reports Gen E W Rawlings chief of procurement says the United States would take about 12 to 49 months to mobilize war production if war started tomorrow. Rawlings spoke at an American Society of Mechanical Engineers meeting in Los Angeles after arriving yesterday. Fort Worth mourns Mexico City worker Joaquin Reus 48 who died in a local hospital this morning.

Los Angeles United States Tarig E. W. Rawlings Santerie General Rawlings American Society of Mechanicals Engineers GCLA Mexico Fort Worth Joaquin Reus Mexico City Department of Interior of Mexico

Congress Roundup Hearing On Strike Bill

Washington June 3 President Truman seeks emergency strike control as a rump hearing on the bill draws in four top union chiefs. Lawmakers convene to hear opposition and debate powers to seize essential industries and halt work stoppages under government action.

Washington Truman House Senate de Lacy Wash Bath

Gurney Pushes Selective Service Extension Plan

Senator Gurney argues a one year extension of selective service plus higher soldier pay will yield faster volunteers. He calls for Senate passage and predicts quick approval, while opponents draft amendments to limit powers as filibuster threats surface. The House ends ten age inductions under the temporary extender.

Gurney Reds Senate Gurney House South Dakota Republican Pen Military ‘Committee George D.ga Army Navy Wherry Nebraska Revercomb RW. Va

United States Chamber Proposes 3.75 Billion Pound British Loan

The United States chamber of commerce urged Congress to approve a 3.75 billion dollar British loan to counter Communism. In a statement to the House Banking Committee, President William K. Jackson argued dollars should fund external obligations, not domestic socialist experiments, and that aiding the UK would reinforce European anti-Communist efforts. Separately, a clash over civilian control of atomic energy moved to the House military committee as scientists favored Senate-backed civilian oversight.

United States Chamber of Commerce Congress William K. Jackson House Banking Committee Lie Chamber United Kingdom Dineeral Srlilst House Senate May D.-Ky

Rites Arranged for Mrs. Helene Marriner

Funeral services are set for Monday at 4 p m at Christ Episcopal church for Helene Marriner 73 of 148 Laurel Heights who died Saturday in a local hospital. She lived in San Antonio 16 years was widow of Harry Lee Marriner Dallas News poet and author. Survived by daughter Jers vs Olio Koehler and Mrs Paul Adams three grandsons Ol A Koeller Jr Paul W Adams Jr and Lee Marriner Adams all of San Antonio Burial will be in Mission Burial Park.

Christ) Episcopal Church Helene Marriner Laurel Heights Place San Antonio Harry Lee Marriner Dallas News Daugh’ Jers Olio Koehler Paul Adams Ol A. Koeller Jr Paul W .Adams Jr Lee Marriner Adams Mission

Three Good Reasons to Buy St. Joseph Aspirin

Three compelling reasons to choose St. Joseph Aspirin: pure nationwide quality, fast action unmatched in the field, and economy per dose. Get St. Joseph Aspirin the world’s largest tablet at about 10c. Save even more in 100 tablet packs.

St. Joseph Sworld Bsc

U N debate on Spain seen at United Nations

The UN subcommittee report brands Franco Spain fascist and a partner of Mussolini and Hitler and heads to Security Council for debate with near unanimous support. Brazil’s Pedro Veloso shifts from dissent to concurrence on sanctions if Franco stays in power in September amid warnings of world peace risk. Polish delegate Oscar Lange to oppose the report’s claim that Spain cannot be acted against yet due to no actual breach of peace. Security Council to discuss the report Thursday as Assembly relations with Spain are considered for possible severance if Franco remains.

New York INS United Nations Iranco Spain Subcommittee Pedro L. Velroso Brazil Franco Vellaso Tam Mussolini Hitler Oscar Lange Slnation Assembly Venes

Bad Check Suspect Charged in Local Court

rk E Lee with unknown address was charged with issuing a worthless check for 448.50 against National Grocer. Other complaints in Justice Vaughan's court include Beatrice Graeger charged with theft of two breks from Bertha Ter Tell, and Joe Adame with theft of 80 dollars and a jacket from Gilberto Jeminez. Lee Nichols charged with fraud relating to disposition of mortgaged property including an ice box and cash register owned by R A Martin.

Rk. E. Lee Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan National Grocer Company Justice Vaughan Beatrice Graeger Pleasanton Road

Memorial Rites for E F Johnson Set at Vanderbilt

Memorial service to honor Capt. Everett Foster Johnson of San Antonio among 134 Vanderbilt alumni killed in World War II. He died in an army plane crash in Puerto Rico on October 1, 1942, the memorial at the university next Sunday commemorates his service.

Everett Foster Johnson San Antonio Vanderbilt University Puerto Rico

Jap Trials Delayed as Tojo Case Is Postponed

The Far East tribunal adjourned at noon granting a six day delay for the trial of Hideki Tojo and 27 other Japanese leaders on war crimes charges. International Prosecutor Kernan may deliver opening charge tomorrow morning. Court recesses to June 13 for defense preparation amid new American attorneys arriving in Japan.

International Tribunal of the Far East Hideki Tojo Senation Joseph B. Kernan United States Japan

Resignations Reported From War Crimes Defense Office

Sources say Beverly M. Coleman head of the War Crimes Defense Section and six associates resign over dissatisfaction with the trial of ex Premier Foro and 25 others. An unidentified assailant reportedly threw a rack at Coleman’s car windshield near the War Ministry building, injuring him.

Sane Naval Cept Bev Erly M. Coleman Foro Coleman War Ministry

Burglary Steals $200 In Traveler’s Checks

A thief broke a window on 422 North Alamo Street Monday morning and stole $200 in travelers checks from Robert W. Fox of Queens Long Island while he slept. The burglar left the trousers outside the window and fled.

North Alamo Street Robert W. Fox Queens Long Island

Two Military Prisoners Captured Near Brooke General Hospital

Two of three prisoners who escaped Frog the prison west of Brooke General Hospital Saturday night were captured Monday morning by the sheriff at La Grange. The captives were Pvt. Anthony R B Miranda and Major Skergie. Pvt. William E. Burke remained at large.

Brooke General Hospital la Grange Anthony RB. Miranda Mijor Skergie William E. Burke

Rites Set for Mrs Jessie Beltz in San Antonio

Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie Beltz 75 of 1331 West Ridgewood Avenue will be held Tuesday at 2 00 pm in Porter Spring chapel. She died Saturday in a local hospital. A native of Illinois she lived in San Antonio four years. Survived by her husband Rey Jeremiah Beltz and four sons and four daughters burial in Sunset Memorial Park.

Yuesday Porter Spring Chapel Jessie Beltz West Ridge Wood Avenue Illinois San Antonio Rey Jeremiah A. Bellz Fove Sunset

Husband Takes Leper Wife to Louisiana Hospital

Maj Hans Hornbostle accompanied his leprosy patient wife to the Carville Marine Hospital in Louisiana after a San Francisco to New Orleans tip. He praised leprosy as less dangerous than cancer and vowed to publicize the truth to ease stigma. The Major, a former Guam Marine, plans medical discharge from Letterman General and hopes to work at a hospital, despite rules restricting relatives of patients from employment.

Carville Hans Hornbostle U.S. Marine Faospital Reil San Francisco New Orleans Allo Hornbostle Guam Letterman General Hospital California Bein Beri Philippines Forester Jack of All Trades Wii

Red Press Takes Byrnes to Task

Moscow reports criticize U S Secretary Byrnes and former President Hoover over UN powers and Italian colonies. Karvin in Trud accuses Byrnes of expanding UN General Assembly reach. Tsvestia questions American shifts in Italy and other moves. New Times cites hunger strategy and world tour as lacking concrete results. Pravda notes Argentina-Soviet diplomatic rapprochement amid U S pressure.

Moscow U. S Byrnes Herbert Poover United States Karvin Rade Union Trud United Nations General Assemble United Nations Hoover Korvin Tzvestia Y. M. Molotov Sal New Times Poland London Javestia Russia Germany Rebet Pravda Communist Party Argentina Aml T.S.S.R

Weather and Tide Notes From May 6 Journal Entry

A brief weather snapshot reports humidity and mean June percentages, no recent precipitation, and a total monthly rainfall around 0.08 inch. It notes tides at Aransas Pass and moon phase New Moon, with times for sunrise and sunset, plus temperatures across major cities and a tourist weather section listing high and low temperatures with limited precipitation data.

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Optometrist to Address Legion meeting in Houston

Dr. Weston A. Halley president of the Texas Optometric Association will speak on optometry to the Business and Professional Men's Post No. 10 American Legion at the St. Anthony Hotel Tuesday evening.

Weston A. Halley Texas Optometric Association American Legion St. Anthony Hotel

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