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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1946
Page
7
Memorial day weekend traffic deaths reached 233 nationwide, lower than safety groups had predicted. Auto accidents caused 101 deaths, with 67 drownings and 45 deaths from other accidents or shootings, according to the National Safety Council.
Rioting broke out today between caste Hindus and untouchables in Bombay's dock area. A policeman fired on the crowd as rioters hurled soda water bottles. A state of emergency was declared in a mill area after three days of violence left six dead and 63 injured.
Tokyo reports a 20 percent rise in April output of key Japanese goods from March. Silk fabrics led gains, quadrupling, followed by improvements in nails wire phosphates generators cement sulfates lime nitrogen bicycles radios and vacuum tubes, according to the commerce and industry ministry.
A U S Seventh Fleet carrier task force and allied units will execute tactical maneuvers in the Yellow sea tomorrow and Wednesday. Vice Admiral Harrison will command the operation with naval units from the Seventh Fleet and supporting forces participating.
Sunset service station operator James Mitchell reported two men in a black Chevrolet sedan brought a nude body to the station on the South Fresa road. He observed a large figure in the back seat and could not tell if the person was dead or alive or the gender. Police and sheriff were asked to help locate the car and person.
The 400,000 bituminous miners returned to the soft coal pits after 64 days off the job, signaling a move toward normalcy for fuel hungry industries. UMW negotiations spurred a wage boost and welfare fund while production resumed in steel plants, though full output will take weeks.
The Canton News reports about 90 passengers killed and over six dozen injured when four coaches derailed on a northbound Canton-Hankow train crossing a bridge 60 miles south of Hengyang last Thursday.
In Yokohama on June 3 the Eighth Army announced that all military personnel bringing dependents to Japan must agree to stay at least one year after their families arrive. The rule now applies to those with existing travel applications and to those who submitted applications earlier.
Mrs Irma Ochs reports a yellow clad woman driving a brown car fired at street lights on Zapata Street Eads Avenue Mission Road and Roosevelt Park. Police could not track the suspect who appeared to be alone and had already caused multiple lights to go out.
June 3 Bikini Atoll report says two navy enlisted men were arrested on suspicion of starting fires tied to El kiot atom bomb tests. Suspects unnamed, held in Bikini brig. No damage to buildings or secret instruments reported as investigations continue.
The Associated Press reports crisp fall air across the state as a strong polar high from northern Canada drives unseasonably cool temperatures. Amarillo hit 47 while Dallas recorded 54 tying a 1919 record. Austin reached 59 a June low. Forecasters expect continued brisk conditions through Monday afternoon and night.
San Antonio endured a cold wave with temperatures down to 63 degrees Sunday morning and 62 degrees Monday. Officials note it marks the coldest June weather locally since June 1940 when the reading reached 0 degrees.
United States Naval hospital reported Senator Bankhead of Alabama who suffered a stroke ten days ago has worsened during the night and his condition is not as good as it has been.
Dep uty sheriffs investigated an incident where O L Ramsey and J E McGlothan fired eight bullets at a prowler near Gray Moss Ian Scenic Loop early March. The intruder reportedly escaped uninjured with no trace found by authorities.
Forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions Monday afternoon and night and Tuesday with continued cool air. Light to moderate easterly winds. Maximum Monday around 36, minimum Tuesday around 64, high 88. Sunday low 63, high 87, low Monday 62. Additional details on page 2.
The Agriculture Department announced a wheat loan program to U S mills to supply flour where bread is scarce and to mills ready to grind for export. The policy, funded by large domestic purchases, aims to boost domestic supply without hindering export plans amid rail strikes and floods.
MEGENBORG Germany July 3 Colonel Alfred Jodl chief of the army staff who signed the German surrender told the war crimes tribunal he feared for the Reich's future when Hitler became chancellor. The 56 year old Bavarian said he never fully recovered from his apprehension and maintained he was a professional soldier who did his duty.
Rome June 3 Republicans and Royalists anticipated comfortable margins as Italy concludes a plebiscite to choose between a republic and a monarchy. Official result after June 7 with unofficial returns due after noon polls. Poli cites 0 to 63 percent for referendum while monarchists predict Umberto strong support. reports of irregularities at polls.
Government officials said the quake likely killed more than 600 across Mus and Erzerum provinces. Fezzi Kansa gil reported villages leveled and communications damaged as aid planes moved food and medicine to the stricken area. Asthran reported 260 dead. the death toll may rise as search efforts continue.
Kenneth Caller, 27, of Cleveland, held as police probe on his signed statement that he administered a fatal dose of sedative to Barbara Dunn, a 13 year old Toledo girl, to enable a sexual assault while she was unconscious. Salter, a family friend staying overnight, said the Dunn girl was found in bed by a rescue squad. Coroner Kraffre reported autopsy showing criminal assault. pathologist Dr Ramsey said cause of death to be determined today. Salter held on felonious assault charges. he had been paroled from Mansfield reformatory last September after serving four years for assault on a Cleveland girl.
Police pursued an unusually friendly squirrel seen on a porch in the 1800 block of McKinley Avenue. The creature scampered up and down the screen door as residents watched, resisting capture by the dog catcher who was called to the scene.
New Orleans reports the state pardon board denied clemency for Willie Praneis, an 18 year old sentenced to death who escaped the electric chair due to equipment failure on May 3. The case highlights ongoing struggles within the justice system over capital punishment and mercy.
Two possible candidates emerge for the vacancy left by Senator Spears. Jin Spears appeared Monday and two likely contenders are Louis Schlesinger of San Antonio and Russell B Wine, both with previous campaign and district attorney experience. Wine is identified as a Republican.
Comedian Danny Kaye and wife Sylvia Fine were served an eviction notice by landlord Mrs. Muriel Rosenbloom, ex wife of Slapsy Maxie Rosenbloom. The notice seeks eviction from the room house by noon tomorrow.
City health department ended the polio era limits for those 18 and older while keeping rules in place for younger residents. Reporters were barred from a secret meeting attended by health officials and army representatives. In the epidemic tally, 46 polio cases and six deaths were recorded, with several patients in hospital and in home care.
Kwajalein on June 4 reports aviation gasoline seepage into underground coral tanks has coated the harbor with a slick. The incident risks an ignition from a lit match, creating a first class fire hazard for the atoll community and military facilities.
Flood waters near Dallas recede as the Trinity River crested around 41 feet, costing two lives. Wesley Harrington, 41, drowned while trying to reach his stepchildren stranded in a flooded home. and Libel Mired Wile rey, 18, drowned when his horse plunged on a flooded bridge. Firemen evacuated survivors. most riverfront streets reopen while two highways remain closed.
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