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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
3
New York June 12 Fordham University researchers reported a very severe quake centered in the South Pacific about 9300 miles from New York. The first shock was recorded around 3 45 a.m. CST and details are incomplete due to a damaged transmission from the field.
Mrs D Leigh Colvin of Evanston Illinois president of the National Woman Christian Temperance Union said the United States is headed back to national prohibition. She spoke at the opening mission of a two day WCTU meeting in Asbury Park describing an organized revolt against lax beverages.
U S minister to South Africa Gen Thomas Holcomb will fly to the United States Monday to confer with the state department and take a leave. The message notes expense concerns and a lighter budget approach as a response to heavy costs.
Ecuadorian pilot Sandoval, 18, was severely burned in a Wednesday crash at Kelly Field Sandoval attempted to clear a burning Thunderbolt after takeoff prep for ferrying planes to Ecuador. He received first and second degree burns to the head arms jaw and neck and was moved to ICTRE hospital.
In WASLINGTON on June 11 a woman sent a purebred eight pound lamb by air to the White House. Mrs Mary Mben received it addressed to President Truman from the Veterans club of Dripping Springs Texas. Donors suggest the president may start a sheep raising program.
County officials announced proposed let of two bridge contracts. A concrete bridge would span Selado creek at Cov ixetony parts, and another over Reels creek five miler, to be led by the state highway department. June 24 is the target letting date with Linllee cost financed by the state.
Police report six people treated after a Wednesday afternoon collision at St Clifford and Sunshine Drive. Jeatice Goollse, 16, suffered bruises and possible fractures and was taken to M and S hospital. Four other occupants of the other car were injured including Mrs. Ganda Thompson who remained unconscious at Robert B. Geen hospital. John Arthur Thompson, 4, sustained facial abrasions. Mrs. Rowe and Arthur Rowe also injured at Broadview Drive. Rudolph Rathminn, 2038 Banco Road, had facial lacerations. Weather and surrounding details unclear.
The school board on Thursday approved tearing down a 106 year old building at the northwest corner of the Pech field area. Bids will be sought for repairs and for tearing out a brick wall around the field as part of preparations for a new gym. The plan includes using the site as a temporary shower and dressing area while the new gym is built, amid concerns the old structure may collapse and threaten water proofing and safety.
Berlin reports say the Soviet Union mobilizes Red Army units in the Soviet zone for training at German factories under German technicians. Information indicates many Soviet troops are being placed in German plants to gain skilled labor and to bolster manpower while reducing occupation strength in Germany.
In Banta Ana California a murder case involving Overell proceeds without a jury as Judge Kenneth J. Morrison orders continued proceedings. Prosecutor Eugene D. Williams says he will conduct detailed questioning of witnesses to uncover any irregularities.
Dedication services are planned for the new Christ Orthodox church chapel and educational building at Broadway and Rosalle Avenue this Sunday. The event, announced by poovey, founder, Dia F-12391, includes a light and formal program.
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