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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1946

Page

2

Rocket travel to Moon and Mars predicted by university chemist

Chicago June 15 Dr Henry Bonn Maas head of the chemistry department at Pardue University Foresees rocket trips to the moon and Mars within ten years Hass is noted for experimental work on rockets and serves on the National Defense Research Committee

Chicago UNS Moon Mars Henry Bonn Maas Chemdstry Dement Pardue University Rr. Hass National Defense Research Committee

Six Die in Cantropolis Farm Fire Near Ottawa Kansas

Six persons burned to death in a farm home fire near Cantropolis Kansas, located about 15 miles northwest of Ottawa. The victims include Winifred Kilns and his wife, Huth Kilns, and their four children Ruby Marie LeRoy and Margaret plus an infant, with ages ranging from 1 to 32.

Ottawa Kan Vilage Cantropolis Here Winifred Huth Gar Flory Ruby Marie Leroy Margaret

550 Books Mutilated Charged in Library Theft Case

The justice department said Herbert Richard Cooke Jr., 32, was arrested in Chester Mont for stealing and mutilating Library of Congress technical books. J Edgar Moor said preliminary inquiry showed Cooke used a razor to extract chapters, pictures, and plates.

Washington Jone Justice Department Att Chester Mont Herbert Richard Cooke Jr BSC

Yoakum hosts sixteenth annual fam Tom celebration highlights

The Yoakum event lineup includes a rodeo two dances a fireworks display an army and air forces exhibit an aircraft show carnival barbecue children's parade and a baseball game against La Grange A 10 30 a parade downtown featured Gen Jonathan M Wainwright and aides A coronation of junior queen Sandra Steen and king Craig Machaca drew crowds at the high school gymnasium Also Friday a grand parade reviewed by General Wainwright showcased colorful floats and participants A barbecue and picnic followed with further rodeo and street entertainment planned for Saturday with ex servicemen and ex service women guests amid the final night festivities.

San Antonio Offic Yoakum Yoakum High School Nasium Aparh Sandra Josephine Steen Craig Machaca Old Castile Roy Alvafany Yoakum' Junior Chamber of Cammerce Ceneral Waintwright Tor Tom R. J. Eltinger Alcazar Stiriers

Gem Suspects Deny Guilt in Kronberg Jewel Case

Col. Jack W. Durant and Capt. Kathleen B. Nash Durant denied through counsel that they admitted any crime in the Kronberg castle jewel case. Their attorney demanded copies of charges if any against them and urged their release. They have been held in army custody since last week in the investigation of $1.5 million jewel theft from Kronberg castle, Germany.

Washington Jack W. Durant Kathleen B. Nash Durant Kronberg Castle Frank MM. Bosworth Army Bosworth Durant Durants Kronberg Germany

Britain to unveil India policy as deadlock endgame looms

A high level source says Britain will deliver the final word on an interim Indian government tomorrow. Reports note Congress Working Committee rejected proposals for Moslem parity and compulsory provincial grouping during transition to independence. Also listed are local social events and dances in San Antonio area.

Ull Britain India Tanny Congress Party Working Committee

Crops Overlap as Cotton and Citrus Move into Season

McAllen reports the cotton season starts while citrus and vegetables ship. Pink bollworm inspectors anticipate rapid seed cotton arrivals by month’s end. Lily, as usual, will be the major production month with good prices aiding activity.

Mcallen Rilo Grannies

San Antonio Builder Leader to Speak on KABC Program

V. I. Buches, president of the San Antonio Home Builders' Association, will be guest speaker on the KABC Sunday program AI, Veteran Speaks. The show offers veterans a chance to ask questions about their problems.

Wy Wee V. I. Buches San Antonio

Two killed in riot in Singapore attack on shops

Police said a mob of Hindu residents attacked Indian Muslim shops in the Yan Jong Pagar district, leaving two dead and about forty wounded last night.

Singapore Yanjong Pagar

LaSalle Externon University Accounting Course Note

A fragment references LaSalle Externon University and an accounting note. It mentions Antonis and Tes as possible names in a correspondence or accreditation context, with unclear details about programs or institutions.

Lasalle Externon University Alamo Natl Midx Bsn Antonis

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