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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1946

Page

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Eight Injured in San Antonio Weekend Car Crashes

Eight people were injured in San Antonio traffic incidents over the weekend. Notable collisions involved Mos Macy Camp, 40, suffering multiple broken ribs, and Jatars B Camp. Milton Moore, 29, was lightly hurt. Florencio Marlines, 21, sustained head injuries when a fire caused a car to smash into a telephone pole. Joe Vasquez, 18, sustained heart cuts while others, including a transit rider, also required treatment. Police and medics attended multiple crash sites across Tredericksburg Road, Sonora and Nagalitos, and South Brazos streets.

San Antonio Mos Macy Camp Box Vita Walch Jatars B. Camp Tredericksburg Road Camp M. and S. Hospital Milton Moore West Poplar Florencio Marlines STG Malaminas Alley Sonora Nagalitos Joe Vasquez Durango Street Charlie Trusty Kelly Field 24Th Streets Lueia Marea Pinto Street South Brazos Street Tedencio Hernandez Maria Gallad Qinor Issunes Negalitus Siree Patti Avenue

Azerbaijan Talks Resume Amid Conflict Shift

Radio reports suggest talks between the Tuanian government troops and Azerbaijan Province forces paused open warfare. Officials on both sides deny progress while broadcasts claim forces march toward Tehran. A provincial broadcast hints at resolving issues quietly, amid threats of renewed hostilities if demands aren’t met.

Tewhan Azerbaijan Radio Lee Central Tabriz

Strict Cab Law Promised by San Antonio Taxi Official

Frank C. Vogler, city taxi inspector, pledged strict enforcement of cab ordinances. The rules bar a driver from soliciting passengers after initial hire. Wartime limits on cab capacity were lifted, Vogler noted, with fares set at 20 cents first mile, 5 cents each additional mile, 1.5 miles, and 5 cents per two minutes stopping time. Mayor Gus Mauermania agreed to judge Continental Airlines slogan contest, which runs from April to May 15.

San Antono Taxi Mders Frank C. Vogler Eity Taxi Ine Spectal Ord Vogler Mayo Gus Mauermania Ronald A. Duff Continental Air Lines Concern

Licking First Application Promises Money Back Guarantee

The notice touts a single application of Blue Star Ointment claiming relief for ringworm pimples and skin issues. It promises a money back guarantee if the first jar does not satisfy and urges readers to try it today.

Norito Noryto

AILS A. Schools Close Amid Health Conference Delays

The Sunday health conference featured leaders from the state health department and city boards as closures and postponements spread across events. Graduation exercises for the M and S hospital nursing school were pushed to a later date, along with a spring festival and Welfare Council meeting. The Kelly Field hospital and Rainbow Girls activities also faced postponements amid the epidemic and security number calls for those under 21.

George Cox State Health Department Vic Ehlers P. Nixon City Health Board Serret Hills Alamo Heights Henry Helnl Paw Steffler M and S Hospital School of Nursing UrsuSine Emy San Antonio Datus M Countel Socral

Food Rationing Debate Grows Over Wartime Grain Shortage

Washington reports a growing push for wartime bread rationing as the nation faces a wheat pinch. President Truman reviews Hoover’s famine survey while Bowles urges action and Pillsbury shuts its Minneapolis mill due to grain scarcity. Officials warn shortages may extend into next year.

Washington Truman Herbert Hoover Ross Ang Lo Bowles Chester Howles Wild Tit Ioover Pillsbury Pillsburry

Drive to Feed Starving Opens in New York

The Drive to Feed Starving began nationwide to raise cash for relief of millions, led by Lee Marshall and Tiorello LaGuardia. They urged cash gifts as more useful than canned foods since UNERA can buy at wholesale prices, though canned goods would be accepted and shipped.

New York Lee Marshall Tiorello J. LaGuardia UNERA Umnera

Big Four weigh Ruhr settlement as talks resume

Paris dispatch says a possible compromise on Ruhr detachment appeared as the Big Four reassembled. A French source cited a federated Ruhr under international economic control, not Berlin rule, with details still to be worked out. Byrnes proposed a 25 year four power mutual assistance pact drew wary French response, tied to full allied agreement.

Paris Ruhr Germany Ruar France Reich Hesse U.S Berlin U. S James F. Byrnes

Gangsters Use Bomb Victims in Madrid Shootout

Four gangsters fought police in Chelez square Madrid. Two gangsters died and two were captured after a botched extortion. Two police and four pedestrians were wounded. One gangster hurled a bomb before his death during the confrontation near the Bank of Spain.

Madrid Cheles Spain

Ambrus Liquor Raids Yield Multiple Arrests in City

Eight arrested at Avalon grill on East Commerce, four at Don's Key Mole, two at Life Saver grill, with other checks at Paradise Inn Zanziday club and Happy Ink. Officers seized 127 cases of beer at Central Mercantil Recreative club after it changed hands without license. Detectives and youths cited in separate dice game incident.

Aenuor Ambrs Jr State Liquor Control Board Menday San Antonio Ambrus S. J. McGowen Chiff Ramschissel Willian Wissmann Avalon Grill East Commerce Street Don's Key Mole Town Street Life Saver Grill Paradise Inn New Brauniels Avenue Zanziday Club Pine and Center Street Happy Ink Central Mercantil Recreative Club Dolorosa Street Ant Brus Oper Hegesipo Rivera A. Polanco G O. Hummel Seguin Street

Pharr Bride Weds Admiral at DuPont Estate

Rear Adm. L. Jacko Clark, 52, and Mrs. Shannon Jensen of Pharr Texas wed yesterday at the Eppin forest estate of Mrs. Alfred I. DuPont Jacksonville announces. Clark famed for Pacific theater action aboard the Hornet and in the Atlantic. Jensen a bank executive noted for Italy suit bunking procedures. marriage performed by her son K Wells. reception and breakfast followed.

Jacksonville Fla L .Jacko Clark U. S.N Shannon Jensen Pharr Texas Eppin Forest Alfred I. DuPont Pacific Clark Hornet Irwo Jima Okinawa Atlantic Jensen K Wells M W H. Smith Dallas

Burial of Garbage and Holiday Proclamation by Court

The commissioners court passed a resolution urging residents to bury their garbage and declared May 31 a holiday with county offices closed except the sheriff. A contract was awarded to Southern Construction to pave 1.71 miles of the Sout ton road for 774.70 dollars. Street Commissioner Steffler noted the city will pay 2500 dollars as its share for the Ruliman project. Court members were sworn in as the board of equalization and approved the rendition of railroad polling stock.

Commissioners Court Ognizarice Southern Construction Company Southton Road Paul Steffler Ruliman J Read Board of Equalization

Polio Curb Measures Reported In Radio Aired Talk

The fragment outlines polio curb measures including hygiene steps such as washing dishes in hot water and scouring plumbing fixtures with antiseptic solution. It notes a scheduled talk by Dr. Cox on the polio epidemic on WOAI at 11 15 a m Tuesday.

Redding Dr. Cox Woai

State Department Split May Change U S Foreign Policy

A widening split within the State Department could reshape U S foreign policy after Byrnes returns from Paris. Resignations and reassignments loom as career diplomats clash with newer staff over how to handle Europe and postwar settlement talks with Russia and Western powers. Byrnes sided with veteran diplomats seeking a unified European strategy before tackling political issues.

Washington Guyeiomey Department Dean Acheson Will Clayton Mel Cormack William Langer Foreign Service Europe Molotoy Byrnes Secretacy James Diam Western Trestle Tripoli Eastern N Sagrer Byrnes Acheson Clayton Pari

Losing Race for Jobs For WWII Veterans Stat Drop

Washington reports World War II veterans face unemployment far higher than civilians with claims showing 1.5 million nonveterans on wage rolls and 1.4 million veterans seeking benefits. By end of March unemployment among veterans rose while nonveteran rolls fell, reflecting slow job absorption for veterans amid new opportunities in a cautious economy.

Aiweig Pigm Washington

Two Men Slugged and Robbed Near Broadway Bus Stop

A man and an accomplice report being overpowered by three soldiers while awaiting a bus at 3600 Broadway in Fort Richardson. They were robbed of a watch, cash, and a cashier's check. Fort Sam Houston resident Pyi Lennie Fields says he was assaulted and robbed in the 4700 block of East Commerce Street.

Broadway Ford iHichardson South St. Mary's Street Casiier Pyi Lennie Fields Fort Sam Houston East Cotnmerce Street

Auto Carriers Open Meeting in San Antonio Convention

Auto Carriers Open Meeting reports over 300 delegates and guests gathered at the Gunter hotel for the opening session of the annual Texas Motor Transport Association convention. Starry Brown of Brow Express presides as leaders discuss wartime transportation challenges and potential solutions to manpower and material shortages. Mayor Gus Mauermann welcomes attendees at lunch. Tedl V. Rodgers addresses the gathering on the national transportation picture. A roadeo at the Parr American Way tests drivers’ road safety and handling skills with prizes and a chance to advance to the national event in Chicago.

Gunter Hotel Texas Motor Transportition Association Starry Brown Brow Express Company San Antonio Gus Mauermann Tedl V. Rodgers American Trucking Associations Washington, D. C Roadeo ParrAmerican Spegway Pam Wiless Chicago Department of Public Safety Austin

Army Club Postpones Meeting Over Polio Emergency

The Army Civilian club postpones its meeting set for Monday at 12:20 PM due to the polio emergency, announced by Mrs. Sohn A. Porter president of the army section of the elu.

Army Civilian Club St. Anthony Sohn A. Porter Army Elu

A Sure Bet for your manes in light for sale ad

An oddly phrased classified item offers a light for sale with a contact dial number. The fragment hints at a humorous or stray ad, mentioning a dog eared phrase about profit and a telephone contact F 234.

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