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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1946

Page

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School Head in Morals Trial

NORRISTOWN Pa March 5 Two sisters ages 11 and 14 accuse George W Hallesby founder of Warminister academy and his wife Laura 87 of improper relations. District Attorney told Montgomery county jury more sex was taught at the school. Police testified Hallesby arrested January 11 with an 11 year old girl in a country lane. The Bailes parents plead innocent to all counts including contributing to the delinquency open lewdness assault and battery and corrupting public morals and rape is charged.

Norristown Niter George W. Hallesby Warminister Academy Laura Rederick B

Murder Trial In District Court

George W. Cobb, 30, listed address 33315 Paso Hondo street, stood trial Tuesday before Judge W. W. McCrery in Criminal District Court on an indictment charging murder in the slaying of Nathaniel Morris.

George W. Cobb W. W. McCrery Criminal District Court Nathaniel Morris

Nationwide telephone workers strike set for day after tomorrow

The National Federation of Telephone Workers announced plans for a 250000 member walkout, hoping to pressure AT and T for wage settlement. Federal mediation shows little sign of reaching an agreement, while Labor Department officials privately believe a strike can be averted.

Washington National Federation of Telephone Workers American Telephone and Telegraph Company Labor Department

Cold Weather and Rain Hit Texas Across State

Blustery cold front moved from the Panhandle toward East Texas with lows around 20 at Guadalupe Pass and a warm 70 at Brownsville. Gusts up to 40 mph forecast as the system crossed the state, bringing rain, fog, and damp streets from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast.

Arkoomia Texas Panhandle East Texas Guadaliing Pass Brownsville Dallak Grea Werther Ralitan Panhandie Wichita Falls Port Worth Wink San Anetonio Corpus Christi Middle Coast

Churchill Honored by Deaf School Students in Fulton

The Missouri State School for the Deaf in Fulton names Winston Churchill, the famed wartime leader, as signmaker of the century for his V for Victory gesture and wartime signs. A Peace Talk is slated with Rev. John P. Donaghey of Incarnate Word College speaking on The Problem of Peace at 8 p.m. Friday in San Antonio.

Fulton Mareh Missouri State School For the Deaf Hai Winston Churchill Britain John P. Donaghey

Spy Commission Hints More Russian Data Seekers Named

Ottawa March 5 The royal commission probing alleged Russian espionage in Canada said further reports would be released soon. The interim list showed Russians sought atomic bomb, radar, and troop movement data, with focus on U S troop movements and units such as the 105th Timberwolf 4th and 45th Thunderbird divisions. Officials noted much remains undisclosed and other agents were active.

Canada Ottawa Kathleen Willsher Qelt High Commissioner’s Emma Wotkin State Department Scandpbata Royal Ecommission U. S America Germany Oud Europe Commission

Atomic May Accused In Bow Street Court

Alan Nunn May a British wartime atomic scientist, aged 34, faced Bow Street court charged by Prosecutor E H A Morgan with communicating information on atomic energy in 1945 that could aid an enemy. The prosecutor said May admitted to Lt Colonel Bayt of the intelligence corps that he communicated the information but refused to name the other person or their nationality.

London Alan Nunn Britain Canada Bow Street EH. A. K. Morgan May Morgan Bayt Intelligence Corps

Silent Moscow Probes Canadian Spy Report Silence

Moscow silent on the Royal Canadian commission report into altered Russian espionage in Canada. Moscow radio aired excerpts from the Soviet magazine New Times criticizing Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King.

Moscow Ravich Canada Soviel New Times Mackonale King

Five Day Forecast With Showers And Cold Snap

Five day forecast shows showers on Tuesday with a colder afternoon, clearing Tuesday night, and a fall day on Wednesday. Tuesday high 14, Wednesday low 30 and high 70. Temperatures rise slightly after a chilly trend, with light precipitation mainly showers Tuesday and again Saturday.

Dog Owners Accuse Poisoner After Pets Die At Alamo Heights

Alamo Heights dog fanciers protest after three valuable dogs die from poisoned raw meat found in pens. Mr and Mrs HC Brooke discover two Wacker Spaniels dead in their yard Sunday night. another spaniel dies while owner remains missing. Raw meat yielding poison traced to yard. health officer Dr Robert Sturie vans confirms poisoning.

Alamo Heights Olson Civ Rohert Sturievans

Rain and Cold Ahead for Los Angeles and San Antonio

Showers and colder weather were predicted for Los Angeles and San Antonio with a Weatherman forecast. Skies expected to clear Tuesday night and a 50 degree minimum is anticipated for Wednesday, ending the unsettled spell.

San Antonio J. H. Jarboe

Forty Guerillas Liquidated by Civil Guards in Spain

Madrid reports forty armed Spanish guerrillas who crossed from France were liquidated by civil guards in a mountain pass in Santander province. Governor Joaquin Heguer Sevilla announced the group crossed February 26 and were tracked to a snow covered pass where all were killed or captured by last Saturday.

Madrid France Spain Santander Joaquin Heguers Sevilla

Twenty-One Belgians Sentenced to Death in Nazi Aid Case

Twenty-one Belgians accused of assisting German forces during the war have been sentenced to death. Several others received long terms including ten years and life imprisonment, with varying penalties among the defendants.

Sitwasbus Maren Ge Daymerie

Officer Reenlists as Master Sergeant After Leave

EL PASO March 5 The article notes Col. Alvin H. Moore who began as a private in the cavalry in 1909 and was commissioned a major at the start of World War II will reenlist as a master sergeant after his terminal leave, reflecting a preference for enlisted life.

EL Paso INS Alvin H. Moore Cavalry

GE Strikers Block Traffic in Philadelphia Rally

About 1000 General Electric strikers and sympathizers massed near the strike-bound plant in Philadelphia. They blocked trolley traffic for 15 minutes before being dispersed and told to go home by a union official.

Philadelphia General Electric G. E Unnion

Gifts for the Great in Missouri Capital

Jefferson City March 5 two world figures were due to pass through the capital. Governor Phil M Donnelly prepared to greet President Truman with a county hickory smoked hare and Winston Churchill with a box of 50 cigars.

Jefferson City Missouri Phil M. Donnelly Truman Cole County Winston Churchull

Byrnes Defines MacArthur Authority in Japan and Manchuria

Secretary of State Byrnes said Gen. Douglas MacArthur as supreme allied commander in Japan has authority over all areas with Japanese forces, including Russian sealed Manchuria. He commented during a press conference responding to reports that Soviet troops were moved to Siberia for forced labor.

Washington Maron Byrnes Douglas MacArthur Japan Manchuria Byrnea Tom Darren China Jsp Siberia

Churchill to Stress Amity In Speech on Famed Sinews of Peace

On a Truman train to Fulton Missouri Churchill plans a major address at Westminster College on the Sinews of Peace amid Anglo American cooperation. The speech is timed for 345 p m Central, following a briefing in which Truman reviews the text.

Churchill Fulton, Mo Truman Winston Churchill Missoni Fulton Westminster College Dunkirk Jefferson City

New Jersey Soldier Pleads for Life Before Army Board

Parents and friends of Joseph E. Hieswa Jr a New Jersey soldier sentenced to death for slaying two Japanese civilians traveled to Washington March 5 to seek clemency. Senator Hawkes Representative Towe and Mr and Mrs Hieswa were to appear before a final army board review seeking mercy for the 21 year old.

Washington New Jersey Hawkes Ron. J Towe Joseph Hieswa Sr Wailington N. J Army Board Pie Hieswa Jr Japan

Krug Appointment Boosted By Group Endorsement

Julius A. Krug appointed as secretary of the interior with Senate committee on public lands and surveys unanimously recommending confirmation. Group backing strengthens approval prospects.

Krug Washington Julius A. Korglas Senate Committee On

Packers of 4 States To Confer on meat market threat

National independent meat packers association executive vice president J ONeill summoned packers from Oklahoma Arkansas Texas and New Mexico for a policy meeting in San Antonio next Saturday to curb black market meat operations plaguing the local yards. OPA agents placed investigators at yards and auction rooms in the 67 county San Antonio CPA district as price and destination checks continue amid warnings of possible work stoppages if ceiling enforcement fails.

San Antonio Southwest J O'Neill National Independent Meat Packers Association O'Neill Oklahoma Arkansas Texas New Mexico OPA Wiliam P. Dobbins Dobbins San Antonio Cpa Ed Auge Auge Packing Company

Parolees Reported In San Antonio Under Guard

Sain Goldfarb in Buxar county parole office announced that 425 parolees, including six women, are in San Antonio on parole from the penitentiary and report regularly to him or Maj. Robert McNeilaid of the Salvation Army, secretary to the Dexar parole board.

Sain Goldfarb Buxar County San Antonio Robert McNeilaid Salvation Army Uae Dexar

Arrest on Old Indictment Leads to City Raid

Investigators acting on a DA tip arrested Francis Byrd, 30, of Highland Park Wing station, on an old indictment charging swindling. The case, dated 194, highlights ongoing efforts to pursue historical fraud charges. A separate report notes military medical evacuations as Koranda departs June for the United States with 430 service members in transit via Kobe and Okinawa ports.

Mabisio Sheritf Bob Osborne Francis Byrd Highland Park Wing Station

Hoover to Survey Europe Food Needs

Farmer President Herbert Hoover accepted an invitation by President Truman to travel to Europe to assess food shortages. Anderson, secretary of agriculture, announced the plan after a breakfast discussion on the food situation. Hoover is expected to depart soon for a survey that may last about 30 days.

Herbert Hoover Truman Europe Hoover Seerslayy Anderson Ehief Olan Anderso

Dog and Flier Go to Europe

Lt. George Arnold of Los Angeles and his coke spaniel Ace reenlisted with the Army Air Forces to join Europe service. Arnold, a three year veteran with the troop carrier command, awaits his Dutch fiancé Stolt Bilson, who he met during seven months behind German lines after a mission crash and capture.

Dallas George Arnold Los Angeles Army Dif Arnold Holland AAFP Europe Stolt Bilson Ace Miss Bilson

Exchange Closes Early in New Orleans on Mardi Gras Day

The New Orleans cotton exchange shut down early today in observance of Mardi Gras. The halt affected trading activity across the market as celebrations began in the city.

New Orleans

Churchill Address Draws Huge Fulton Crowd On C Day

Westminster College in Fulton prepares for Winston Churchill's visit and speech on The Sinews of Peace. Crowd controls and security measures are in place as tickets limit access to the campus gym for the address at 3 30 p m with Truman’s endorsement noted.

Work Begins On Airport Paving Contract

The M. 6. Kiln Construction company started a $14,500 project with the city to pave a strip in front of the administration building at the municipal airport. The ramp will be 300 feet wide to allow DC4 operations by Bianiff airlines after April 1. Completion is set for 20 working days.

M. 6. Kiln Construction Bianiff Airlines

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