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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1947

Page

11

France France 3-Power Meeting Set Over Marshall Plan

London June 23 The joint ministers of France Britain and the United States will meet in Paris Friday to discuss placing the Marshall Plan on a firm footing and to extend support for allied diplomacy. Bevin indicated Moscow’s reply deadline in Bevin Bideniu conference talks and U S leaders invited business agriculture education and research to advise on safeguarding and expanding wartime production and economic aid abroad.

London Jor Alan Anaala Britain France Pavis Briday Stole Marshall Truman Molla Falay Sawer Dares Moliny Willy Relvitn Bevin Finney Dhadiane Bidaule Moscow Invita Noh Alyte Depertimean Lcial Lis Maid Sall Russia United States Iran Tim Bowgpich

Storms Hit Northeast Texas With Lingering Thunder

Storms continued across northeast Texas on Monday while other areas eased into seasonal conditions. Torrential rains last week have slackened with lingering moisture and light showers reported in Dallas and Fort Worth. Temperatures peaked with Pre Skio as the warmest spot at ten degrees.

Texas Wickka Dallas Port Worth

Week End Floods and Blizzard Kill Dozens Across Nebraska

A catastrophic weekend storm system produced floods and blizzards across Nebraska and surrounding states, leaving at least 18 dead and hundreds homeless. Cambridge, Ashland, and Broken Bow suffered severe inundation as walls of water followed creeks and cloudbursts, cutting communications and isolating towns. Rescue efforts continue as many areas report missing and injured, with weather men warning of more severe conditions ahead.

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U S Wins Tidal Oil Rights in California Coast

The Supreme Court upheld the federal government claim to submerged lands off California, defining title to a belt from low tide seaward three miles. California argued state ownership for land hosting about 400 leases withdrawn by various companies. The issue centers on offshore mineral rights and federal authority. Also noted is a Third Army association meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Anthony hotel with Col Singer as special services officer.

Washington Supreme Court California United States Varios Third Army Association Col 1 Singer Anny St. Anthony

Davis to Seek Back Tax On Telephone Revenue

Tax Commissioner c Ray Davis plans retroactive collection of a 2 percent city tax on all revenue from any source by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. He cites an estimated $80,000 annual tax based on directory revenue and warns the city may sue if the company does not pay. Mayor Callaghan and City Attorney Cobbs will review the charter and advertising controls as part of the probe.

C. Rayvis Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Ross Davis Tan Travis Dhe Revepiue Ely Alfred Callaghan Cobbs Pane

Jap Whalers Protested in London Amid U S Expedition Debate

A foreign official in London reports British protest over American authorization of a new Japanese whaling expedition. He warns Britain's fears that Japan may raise the flag on the high seas before a peace treaty is completed, touching on potential postwar tensions and policy questions.

London Nye Pelesman Britain United States Ina Blain High Seas

Dollar Brings 38000 in Chinese Currency Rates Rise

The backmark rate on U S currency jumped 27 percent in Suanghat. One American dollar is wings 34000 Chinese. The official rate remains at 12000 Chinese to one US dollar.

Suanghat U.S Rte

Floods Threaten Iowa Rivers Across Des Moines Area

Dred Figoel for Eouws reports heavy rainfall from May floods in Iowa. Rivers rose inches, threatening Des Moines and Van Meter, with Severn Locks affected. Flood waters swept towns including Fort Dodge Carroll Cherokee and Rockwell City as authorities warned of rising danger over the next five days.

Des Moines Bes Manns Avey Tiveers Yoslanlay Weather Bureau Moma Severn Fonds Severn Locks Raocoo Des Motes la van Meter Des Meines Dodge Carroll Cherokea Rockwell City Iowa Court Bhitts

Mexicali Officer Shot to Death in Baja Border Slaying

Mexican police report officer Hittin Menesen slain by seven bullets as a gang war rumor spreads from Siegel case. The machinegun hit on Benjamin Siegel may trigger a coast to coast crime wave with alleged New York gang involvement and a $3000 payoff connection.

Siegel Effet Mexicali Mexico Borden He Hittin Menesen Itleft Deug Teatfin George Cartwright Calexico Cali Borden Mendset Convige Siot Los Angeles Turki Slepers Sayley Siegel New York

Engineer completes cross country drive in Model T

A six year old engineer from Gary Indiana drives a Ford Model T from Times Square New York to Geary Street and Market in downtown San Francisco in four days and 14 hours. The feat was noted in a hotel room celebration with his proud companions.

San Francisco Cinsi E Gineer Gary San Vaycisco Jim Coupizy Ford Frank Lorevar Spd New York Times Square Geary Street

San Francisco Area Earthquake Delivers Minor Damage

A small quake struck the San Francisco area causing light damage and rattling windows. Reports describe frightened residents and minor disruptions, with no severe injuries or major structural failures confirmed. Local authorities urged calm as recovery begins and officials assess affected streets and homes.

Wreckers To Be Slowed In San Antonio Plan

San Antonio police Commissioner Raymund G. Sath announced a plan to slow wreckers and ambulances after ongoing hazards in the city. He scheduled a meeting with private operators for 10 a.m. Friday to devise a coordination system and a reel of ambulance operators while considering removing sirens to reduce danger to the public.

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Petrila Setback Reported In Constitutional Ruling

Washington dispatch notes a Supreme Court decision affecting the Leasel generally known entity and a figure named Tomes Petritla, with parties including the AFT and union interests, amid wider coverage of postwar Berlin correspondents and movements in Thuringia and Saxony within the Russian zone of Germany.

Washington Cline Supron Cne Tomes Berlin Thuringia Saxony Germany

Polio Vaccine Reported Effective In Monkeys

Baltimore researchers at Johns Hopkins say they have successfully vaccinated monkeys against infantile paralysis, marking a potential step toward a human polio vaccine. The team notes the need for safe live virus studies and acknowledges future risks and uncertainties in developing an active polio immunization.

Baltimore Doves Hopkins Hopkins Wayle Isabel Margere Howard Howe David Fieaian Hopkins Pollemye Wiis Research Center

14 Feared Dead In Tanker Blast

Wilmington Calitydine 24-1 NS Los Angeles harbor authorities totalled danny wl at Trant 510,000,000 today in the Wake of an axpreslin and the Ntal could hav become another Testa City dhourtur. The 20-foot tanker Markay loading grasoline fi the north west of the Shall Ol company piex blew up gary yesterday. With a blast heard 12 miles away two moh abe Inown to have been killed their bodies have been recovered while 12 others sdock workers and crew members also probably perished. Some 30 were taped. The coast guard firefighting boat rescued several horses huddled bn a passageway but the ravaged vessel was SUM 09 had to holec. No warning. The Gaker Goothirds boaded to Ms capacity of 113,001 barrels. The Delis was Wurlot hundreds of feet drunke at sled weighing at least 16 pounds, eraston via the side of an oil company offlee. FN Jout away. Almost simulaneously with the shattering blast 6 Slee af the Hervest invenshy broke out. The ames destroyed berths 27 and Waed, the Stell dal. Burning spread from there byrnite oll tweed amesh the beam Nes of American President lines. Were berths and two Witenes rod damaged 4 fenirth berth OWS navy ant Coast Thygri Mierman kept the bhize away Sram 20 nearty Shell Yanksi which d23,000 tevels of Baad Whee stored.

Wilmington Calitydine Los Angeles Danny Trant Ntal Dhourtur Markay Piex Gary Sdock Coast Guard Ames American President Lines Navy Thygri Mierman Yanksi

Time to Crab Time to Crab Weather Note

A weather note describes heat and humidity with the Sun near the Tropic of Cancer. It forecasts a high of 84 degrees on Monday and a lower 92 on Tuesday, with a few dew showers and unsettled conditions in the area.

Russia to End Bread Rationing

Moscow reports Prime Minister V. Ty Zotov announced in Pravda that bread rationing will be abandoned. The exact date was not specified, but bakers are urged to prepare for a surge in bread making and to adjust plants to meet expected demand.

Russia Moscow Poad V. Ty Zotov Pravda

Cemetery mass honors victims of city explosion fire

In Texas City on June 23 residents gathered for an all faith mass at the first cemetery to honor the victims of the April explosion and fire. One identified headstone marked the graves as relatives attended the service amid sorrow and reflection.

Texas City

Bus Crash Injures 49 in New York City Bridge Collision

A coach company bus skidded and smashed into a station on the Queensboro bridge, injuring 49 of 79 passengers during a late night ride. The driver, Carl A. Allen, 30, said the bus skimmed the roadway before impact. Police reported the incident and medical teams treated the injured at the scene.

New York Adonitececkia Averte Coach Company Queeshera Pollo Carl A.alen

Labor Bill Passed Over Veto

President Truman urged Denigerts to uphold his veto of the Taft Hartley labor bill in a public letter to Senator Wackley. Senate push to override gained momentum as Senator O Conor predicted a veto override and Taft pressed a radio appeal amid party splits. The White House faced mass telegrams as supporters rallied for or against the measure.

Washington Uuns Senate Truman Denigerts Wackley O'Conor D.mu Chase O'Conor Taft Ohio

Woman Attacked, Stripped on West Commerce Street

Mari Allen Trevino, 84, of 12aT West TMousten Street, was treated at Robert B. Green hospital Sunday for facial and head bruises after two men forced her into a car on West Commerce Street. They drove away, tried to assault her, struck her, robbed her, and threw her from the vehicle before fleeing. Patrolman F. E. L. Barry cited the account as she attempted to escape from the car.

Mari- Allen Trevino Tmousten Street Robert B. Grean Stout Bolte Maud

Bomb disaster on Re Numec island kills villagers

Report from Suva on May 6 describes a 256 pound American bomb explosion near Re Numec island 400 miles north of Fiji. Two native men and seven boys died as fragments landed in nearby trees. Women first found the bomb and carried it ashore. Soldiers warned locals and helped evacuate as the bomb was removed to the waterline for disposal.

Suva Fijé Islanes Dye Re Numec Nah Etie

Partial cloudy forecast with scattered Monday afternoon storms

The forecast calls for partly cloudy to cloudy conditions through Monday afternoon and a few widely scattered thunderstorms on Monday afternoon. Temperatures range with a Monday high around 73 and a Thursday low near 7 with a high around 72.

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