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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1946
Page
7
Police searched a bedroom and removed a soiled item from the home of Mrs John Warmer at 1010 Santa Monica, as part of a burglary inquiry. A purse with $10 was reportedly taken from Mrs Wy Reed at 33 Mate Street, Kelly homes.
William T. Lupkins, 24, of 515 Buccord Avents, was slashed and robbed by three men who accosted him in the 200 block of Reguin Read early Saturday. He lent $18 and was taken to Holy Bert B. Green Hospital for treatment of three cats across the fates.
Police detain two suitcases found on the side of 1800 block Nock at North New Braunfels early Saturday. A purse atop the bags held about 15. Within the bags investigators found roughly 300 in women's apparel. Officers awaiting owner contact.
Gilbud Perez of 208 West Myrtle Street reported acts of vandalism by several youths on Friday at 10 40 p m. Four boys in a small auto hurled several dozen objects at his house and smashed the glass from the door. He could not identify any of the vandals.
David Sanches who runs Neto's at 214 South Lac Rein street found the store unattended a few minutes and returned to learn $10 missing. Police were told Sunday morning.
Mrs. Joan G. Rouredez of 611 Fallmore Avenue was being treated Saturday at Robert B. Green Hospital for a severe gush in the left wrist. She declined to tell attendants what caused the injury.
Independence Day observance led to bank closures and city offices shuttered. The San Antonio area reported a Saturday holiday with businesses largely closed and many departments following Texas state holiday provisions.
Joseph Desrosiers, 26, of San Antonio, faced a possible sentence of from one to eight years after being tried for voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of his wife, Katherine, last October 13. The ex-soldier broke into tears of happiness when the jury returned its verdict Friday after nearly 25 hours of deliberation. His father and Mrs Willet Styne of Denver, the slain girl’s parents, were not in court. Desrosiers testified he shot his wife as they rode in a car with Marie Woitill, 26, of Atlantic City, N J. He said he bought the revolver to commit suicide if his wife’s family refused reconciliation, and intended only to scare her. Woitill testified Desrosiers forced himself on her before they picked up Desrosiers wife, and denied any relation with her.
A theft at 2494 North St Marys Street saw six tires stolen from a local service station. Police were alerted and sought a suspect described as a thickly built man wearing dark clothing. No injuries reported.
A quirky reader asks about a recliner spring angle and its decorative effect in home upholstery. The note hints at The Light Station KANC Sears Roebuck and the Majestic Theater linked to Tom Byeman’s upcoming San Antonio appearance with a radio broadcast on KARC at 10 a.m. March 14 and 15.
Entry blank for a Breneman concert at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio. Contestee agrees to waive rights to photographs and grants permission for publication in local newspapers or magazines. Signatures required, with rules and permissions for San Antonio Light and Majestic Theater publicity.
Women in San Antonio submit hats for a Tom Breneman inspired contest at the Majestic. Entries determine prize winners totaling 300 in cash and 3500 in merchandise. Beary Rae Huck and company sponsor the event with tied program notes and a festive audience backdrop.
Police searched Wolff MacLine works at 540 Goliad Street after owner Charles Wolff reported a forced cash drawer break in. About $2600 was stolen, including $1600 in $100 bills and the rest in tens and twenties. Thieves knocked off a knob on an auto but did not enter it.
About 200 lumber and building materials dealers at the Plaza hotel paused a resolution to Washington to eliminate oil ceiling prices on building materials. W T Thrift presided as dealers discussed growing regulatory confusion and the push for prefabricated units with government subsidies.
A Japanese kamikaze aircraft on view in Los Angeles at Jefferson and Mastin streets until Tuesday. The exhibit, open daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., is sponsored by the Marine Corps League with proceeds from a small admission fee benefiting enlisted and discharged veterans welfare and rehabilitation. The aircraft, captured on Okinawa, was brought to the United States by the tech wealth intelligence center.
The San Antonio conservation society faced political pressure over a planned reception for James H. Turner and the Texas Centennial leaders. Mayor Gus B. Maermann refused to attend, calling it an attempt to force political maneuvering by county commissioners. County officials then canceled the event.
Johnny Thomas of 397 West TDewey Place told police he was robbed Saturday along the fourth sidewalk of Ezoil Street. His wallet containing forty five dollars was taken.
The report lists nine injured as multiple crashes occurred in different blocks. Victims include Mary Mulvoy and Cavinen Mulvoy siblings ages 4 and 5, hit by a black sedan on Guadalupe, driver fled. Ray Drake 54 bruised after being struck on East Hart Avenue. other names and addresses follow with various injuries and drivers involved.
Twenty five goats were stolen from the pasture of Mes G McKlaney on the Scenie top. A deputy sherif searched the neighborhood Saturday but could not locate the animals.
Henry H Andersen of 302 Harrison Street reported a thief seized his pants early Saturday near Stadium Drive and Dushnell Avenue. The incident involved a $25 watch, his wallet containing a deputy sheriff's commission and a driver's license.
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