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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1946

Page

11

Doolittle Raiders Testify In Tokyo War Crimes Trial

Shanghai dispatch reports Capt. Chase J. Nielsen of Utah testified in a war crimes trial of four Japanese officers over the Doolittle raid. He said the unit was briefed to bomb only military targets and that machine guns on his Hornet mission were not fired. The article notes mock court martials for captured flyers, executions for indiscriminate bombing, and plans to name accused Japanese officials in indictments due April 2.

Tokyo Shanghai Cartier Emperor's Chase J. Nielsen Hiram Utah Japan Nielsen al the Japs War Ministry

Bones in Japanese War Trial Trigger Calf Bones Death Claims

TOKYO March 18 Ma Yaichi Rikitake testified he gave meatless soupbones to Allied prisoners after a prisoner said bones helped calcium. An ensuing trial of five Japanese with Pvt Everett J Tyler and Glen Easton case heard Nosu deny killing Tyler and claim orders to sign a natural death certificate. Doctors Was and Toyama at the camp said Tyler died of beriberi and healing.

Tokyo Yaichi Rikitake Jan Solder Eighth Army Commission Everett J. Tyler Glen Easton Shakichi Nosu Tyler Dapel Masaahi Toyama Nosu Was

Goering Defends Nazi Rule in War Crimes Cross-Examination

In Nuremberg today Hermann Goering testified before the Allied tribunal. He claimed the future principle was adopted by a Germany driven to ruin by democracy. He argued democracy failed Europe and that racism was the only viable government for Germany, boasting of rapid national rise from misery to prosperity. He said he alone could explain the Nazi party’s aims and workings.

Wuernberg INS Hermann Goering de Germany Hitler Risen Welt U.S Robert H. Jackson Razism

Inoculations Trial Begins For Nazi Camp Doctors

Hamburg March 73 fourteen SS men and two doctors faced war crimes charges for operating Neuengamme concentration camp where about 59,000 Allied nationals died. Maj. 8 M. Stewart, the prosecutor, opened with claims the two physicians Brana Kitt and Alfred Tizebinski were involved in tuberculosis neglect and mistreatment of Russian prisoners.

Hamburg Germany

Norito relief for neuritis pain in wives and families

A historic advertisement claims a quirk acting formula Norito rapidly relieves neuritis pain linked to rheumatism and neuralgia. It promises fast comfort, urging readers to try the product with a money back guarantee and testimonials about restored relief and vitality.

Norito Putin Anyon

Boxers to be sent east in federal robbery case

J C Wyse and Charles Townsend one of five pugilists charged with robbing the Tyre Michigan post office will be returned to Detroit this week, United States Marshal Guy McNamara said. Wyse Townsend and an El Paso prisoner will be escorted by deputies and chained during the journey. They face federal charges connected with an attempted break from Bexar county jail. Arnold Forjanan is also named in the same complaint. jail disturbance led to solitary confinement and a bread and water diet threat.

J. C. Wyse Charles Towhseid Pontias Mich Detroit U. S Guy McNamara el Paso McNamara Lewis JE. Russell Wyse Townsend San Antonio Trinity Finance Company 417 Broadway McNamcn Pate Bexar County del Rio Arnold Janan Vyse and Townsend Owen W. Kilday

Winckler Rites Announced For Mrs. Winckler

Funeral services for Mrs. M rank DL Winckler aged 60 of 839 Erleavons will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Porter chapel. A San Antonio resident, she was a member of Brunchilde Judge, Hermann Sons, and Supreme Forrest Woodmer's circle. Burial will follow at Mission Burial Park.

Porter M@rank Winckler Erleavons San Antonio Brunchilde Hermann Sons Supreme Forrest Woodmer

Mrs Travis Vander Coy Rites Arranged

Mrs. Travia Vander Coy, 73, who died Saturday, funeral services were set for 3 p.m. Monday at Riebe Funeral Home with burial in San Jose. She is survived by husband Leonard Vander Coy.

Travia Vander Coy Moudey Riebe Funeral Home San Jose Leonard Vander Coy

Woman Judge Genieve Cline Heads San Antonio Audit Court

Judge Genieve Cline of the New York customs court, the United States' first woman federal judge, visited San Antonio Monday to hear customs cases. She will hold court two days starting Tuesday at 4 a.m. in the Federal Building, with Joseph Weil and Mrs. Dovera Till assisting. Deals involve Ignacio and Liberia Lo, fruit and vegetable importers, and Dixie Supply Co, with reappraisement and classification cases. The tour includes Laredo, El Paso, and Nogales assignments and related Gulf Coast Training Command matters.

Genieve Cline New York Ignacio Liberia Lo G. L. Ramsey Sat Dawatey Crate Raparier Dixie Supply Company Gulf Coast Alg

Bank Your Money, Judge Warns

Judge Robert W. B. Terrell admonished jurors and citizens not to keep large sums at home or on their persons. He cited robberies and a fatal “life savings” theft as reasons to rely on banks. The judge warned against carrying cash and joked about carrying only a few dollars to deter highjackers.

Robert W. HB Terrell

UNRRA Boss Urges Food Aid to Prevent War

Atlantic City March 18 UNRRA Director General Werbert Lehman warned that failing to feed the hungry could spark further armed conflicts. He cited shipments exceeding 7,000,000 tons by March and about 725,000 displaced persons repatriated since September. Lehman urged widening the international board and noted US plans to wind down in Europe by year end and in Asia by mid-1947.

Atlantic City Werbert Lehman UNRRA Mercy Galdt United Nations Lichman Mins A Lehman Unrira Lohman Russia United States BNRRA Europe Asia

Voting Starts for School Election Absentee Balloting

Absentee voting for the April 11 school band election opened Monday at the courthouse. Deputy county clerk Miss Marguerite Pape is in charge of the patrol ling, with the period continuing through April 2.

Marguerite Pape

Rites Arranged For Dallas Man Denny Dies at 54

Funeral services for Herbert A. Denny 54 of Dallas will be held at 2 p m Wednesday at Porter Laing chapel. He died Sunday in a local hospital. Burial will be in Roselawn cemetery.

Porter Laing Chapel Herbert A. Denny Dallas Roselawn Cemetery

Railroads Face Suit on Rates

The Georgia state suit to the U S Supreme Court accuses railroads of unlawfully combining to fix freight rates through economic coercion and cartelized private rate making. The state charges antitrust violations and alleges discrimination against the South, naming the Association of American Railroads and 18 directors with only four from the South.

Washington Georgla Tase Supreme Court Lievd WK. Garrison Manpowsy Industey Trans Find Association of American Railroads South

Funds Voted To TB Board

County commissioners court approved 811250 for the first quarter of 1946 to the county tuberculosis control board from about 45000 raised by the tuberculosis tax. Secretary Marcy Haberkorn said the attorney general allowed a lump sum payment and the board needs funds to pay bills hire personnel for indigent TB patients. Commissioner Sam Anderson moved for quarterly payment. Ruby Stappenbeek urged more funds as TB was worse in spring.

County Commissioners Court County Tuberculosis Control Board Marcy Haberkorn Old the Court Sam Anderson Ruby Stappenbeek Anderson Charles W. Anderson

Rites Slated for Retired Soldier Rosenh J. Mess

Retired U S Army Master Sergeant Rosenh J. Mess died Thursday. Services set for 2 pm Tuesday at Alamo Funeral Home. Interment in National Cemetery of Houston under Alamo Lodge No 44 A P and M.

Guneral Sordiers Spt

El Paso Real Estate Leader Lang to Speak at Meeting

A. H. Lang of El Paso will address the San Antonio real estate association as a rancher in the Gun ev hotel Tuesday. He serves as president of the El Paso County Homeowners Protective Group and trustee of the National Federation of Protective Homeowners.

A. EH. Lang el Paso San Ayonio EL Pas Couity Home National Federation of Protective Home Own Ers

School Opens Sewing Aid For Adults And Girls

Burak Lugh school opens sewing aid with food and clothing departments available to adults and Cuban area girls. Mrs Evelyn Scruggs, home crafting instructor, says Monday the clothing center runs 2 to 5 pm, Monday to Friday for women and girls not attending sewings. Participants may bring dress materials and use sewing machines, buttonhole attachments and cutting tables as canning equipment becomes available for community use during the canning season.

Burak Lugh School Evelyn Scruggs

S.A. General To Be Honored At Texas A and M

General William Clarkson of San Antonio, 1915 Texas A and M graduate, to receive doctor of laws at the college next Friday. He is among 29 alumni elevated to general officer rank in World War II who will be honored by the college board of directors in Arlington. Because he is assigned to duty in Japan, he will miss the April 21 ceremony when Gen. Dwight Eisenhower is to speak at the Aggie homecoming and memorial service.

Nollege Station Pavey William Clarkson San Antonio Texas A M. College General Clerkson College Board of Directors Artington General Clarkson Japan Prescott Dwight Isenhower Texas Aggie

Mrs Vanderbilt to Accept Decision on Daughters Funds

Lady Thelma Pornwin says Mrs Gloria Vanderbilt will not contest the action cutting off her mother's allowance and turning it over to a fund for needy children. The move follows Mrs Vanderbilt’s decision amid family financial adjustments in Santa Barbara California.

Santa Barbara Calif Thelma Pornwin Reginald Vanderbilt

No New Ford Models in 1947

Detroit March 18. Ford Motor company announced it will not introduce new 1947 models this year. J R Davis, Ford sales and advertising director, said production delays and the need for scale would make a model change shutdown unfair to the public. 1946 cars will be discontinued after early 1947.

Detroit Ford Motor Company J. R. Davis Ford Sales and Advertising Ford Lefors Wwe

Levy Funeral Set in Houston

Funeral services for Rene S. Levy 69 prominent businessman and lifelong Trouston resident will be held at 11 a m tomorrow at Temple Beth Israel Burial will be in Beth Israel cemetery Levy died yesterday in a local hospital He was a trustee of Congregation Beth Israel and president of the Welff Memorial home

Houston Rene S. Levy Trouston Wik Be Neid Tomorrawg Temple Beth Israel Beth Israel Levy Congregation Beth Israel Welff

Youth Stabbed Following Disturbance at Local Station

Soh Iberra of 904 Lid back Street reported a stabbing at a fueling station on 2712 Lareen Highway. He identified his attacker as a nine man who attacked him and his father amid a disturbance. Ibarra was treated at Rob ert BL Green trospiral Monday for stab wounds to the arm.

Soh Iberra Lidback Street Robert BL Green Lareen Highway Ibarra Indasss

Western Union Pays Retroactive Wages to Local AFL Staff

Western Union announced retroactive wage payments to local employees represented by the AFL and, by special company decision, to all non-unit employees. M G McGee, local superintendent of the telegraph company, said total payments amount to 150,400 dollars for 874 local workers. Retroactive pay to over 60,600 employees excluding general officers will total about 81,000 dollars when completed.

Western Union AFL M. G. McGee Telegraph Company

Inquest Held For Townsend In San Antonio

Justice of the Peace B B Brotherman conducted an inquest Monday into the death of Joseph Townsend a 36 year old resident of 126 Greeley street found dead in his room Monday morning Townsend was employed by the San Antonio Machine and Sunpy company and was last seen Saturday before he failed to report to work

Justice of the Peace B. B Brotherman Joseph Townsend Greeley Street San Antonio

Teachers Debate Business English Among Secretarial Workers

The steretarial section of the Trans Pecos Texas State Teachers' meeting in El Paso discussed improving business English for secretarial workers. B W Quinn, instructor in secretarial work and office management at Burbank High School, noted the issue as a key matter.

Trans Pecos Texas Ei Paso B. W. Quinn Burbank High School

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