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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1946
Page
5
Washington awoke to a cafeteria style strike as 10000 hotel workers walked out over contract talks. Guests made their own beds and carried bags while non striking staff ran lifts and kitchens sporadically. Some hotels closed or reduced service as picket lines surrounded major properties. The dispute centered on wage increases and benefits beyond tip-related pay.
London report says the British Hotels and Restaurants association will request help from the labor ministry to settle a four day old strike by cooks and waiters in London's luxury hotels. Union leaders claim over 4000 cooks and waiters have quit, disrupting services in fashionable establishments as they press for union recognition.
SAN FRANCISCO Oct. 11 Gen Joseph W Stilwell was reported very weak early today as he fights for life at Letterman General hospital following a gum fight. (Note: adjust to ensure readable, neutral tone and concise facts.)
MERNBERG Oct 12 Rudolf Hess former No 2 Nazi plans a fourth Reich in his solitary cell, drawing up elaborate schemes. Binder says Hess talks to the prison doctor chaplain or anyone listening. Also reported: Jodt visits with wife, Streicher asks psychologist to visit inmates, Papen may visit.
The Duke of Windsor and his American-born duchess begin a stay in England, staying at Ednam House while discussing their future. Edward, who abdicated for love, refuses to confirm plans to meet his brother King George VI soon, noting the king is away from London. He cites no fixed talks with Prime Minister Attlee or Winston Churchill as he answers reporters.
New York report says the Swedish freighter Kristina Thorden burned at sea after fire broke out in the passenger section reaching the radio and engine rooms. Five crew and possibly one American passenger died as rescuers struggled amid heavy gales while two ships towed the stricken vessel toward a Swedish port.
San Antonio residents faced a chilly start with a low around 41 degrees Saturday morning. The forecast calls for a gradual warmup to near 76 by Sunday, with fair skies and light winds.
Forecast calls for fair conditions Saturday with afternoon and night warmth. Saturday high 70 and low 41. Sunday high 78 and low 44. Friday peaks at 68 with continued mild weekend outlook.
Elmer Stewart Wurt, 22, a Miami navy veteran noted for a Bronze Star in Okinawa, is jailed in Chicago on charges of stealing $725,828 from American Express where he worked as a clerk. Police found $28,829 cash and $697,000 in checks in a locker and room. A girl’s date led to his arrest when he approached with an orchid. he claimed love and a future built around a cigar store collaboration. He said he used blank checks through a money order cashier role to siphon funds for an auto and incidentals.
British authorities announced that 22 more German war criminals were hanged Friday in Hamburg, bringing the weekly total to 28. Among the executed was Dr. Werner Rhode, who killed four British women agents by injections at Struthof Natzweiler camp.
The newly elected members of the board of administration of Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church at 333 Quentin Drive will be installed after the Sunday morning sermon by Pastor Rev. Eric N. Hawkins. Hawkins selected the topic The Liberty of the Christian. After the service the congregation will adopt the 1947 budget and all an pastor. The congregation is supported by the board of home missions of the Lutheran Augustana Synod.
Santa Monica California October 2 A new MGM contract makes child star Margaret O'Brien earn 100000 a year for the next three years The deal underscores her rising film prominence and MGM's long term plans for the young actress
Louurge Peterson, 30, of Castroville, was treated at Santa Rosa Hospital for a head bump after her car flipped on Fredericksburg road. Policeman Mas Garcia reports her right wheel struck by a car driven by W. N. Metcalf of 411 Hansford Avenue as she attempted to pass. She was booked for negligent collision and drunk driving.
In Frankfurt a Polish black market operator killed a German policeman and two German bystanders in a crowded center. He, an inmate of a displaced persons camp, then shot himself. Witnesses say the officer demanded a pass and the man, without papers, drew his gun during a bargain with another national.
A pedestrian identified as pndiee Dewade, 6, of 343 was knocked down on Goliad Street by a car driven by Gilbert A. DByal of 242 Greer Street. The incident details the rider and location with limited readable names.
United States officials consider protesting Yugoslavia's trial of Archbishop Alojzije Stepinac, a Catholic leader charged with Axis collaboration. State Department concern centers on trial handling by Tito's government amid calls for possible broader policy implications. Stepinac received a 16 year sentence with forced labor.
Rome reports the Italian council of ministers approved a national reconstruction loan. The issue is redeemable in 30 years and bears 3 1/2 percent interest. The move aims to fund postwar rebuilding efforts and strengthen financial stability.
Washington, Oct. 12. President Truman weighs easing or scrapping meat controls with a decision expected soon in a radio address Sunday night. Cabinet discussions and an agriculture department reply to the industry petition for removal of ceilings push toward possible price changes or a certificate plan. some officials favor modification, others oppose a middle ground, and imports were discussed as a potential relief.
A tent revival will be held on the grounds of Woodlawn Christian church Elmendorf at Gramercy starting Sunday and continuing nightly at 7 30 p m through October 30 Dr Floyd John Evans noted evangelist will bring messages in a series of Zeespel sermons anchored to the Rock There will be special music and congregational singing each evening
Denver dispatch reports venison being misrepresented as mutton and steaks amid a meat shortage. Officials say organized rings supply butcher shops with wild game while the OPA investigates price control circumventions. no fixed price set yet.
A two story downtown building roof of wood and tarpaper collapsed in Sioux City on Oct 12 killing a woman and injuring eight. One body recovered late, 124 residents left homeless as fire police and street crews worked six hours to clear debris and gas leaks hampered rescue efforts. The building housed a tavern on the first floor and testimony suggested no explosion occurred. Mrs Maxine Nelson, a tavern maid, was among the dead.
Mrs. Mary Conover Brown Mellon, 41, wife of Paul Mellon and daughter in law of the late financier Andrew W. Mellon, died unexpectedly at her Rokeby Farms estate home in Upperville on Oct 12. She passed a few hours after riding with the Piedmont Hunt, of which she was a member.
U S ambassador Walter B. Smith told a peace conference the United States would back a bilateral transfer of about 200000 Magyars from Czechoslovakia to Hungary, urging voluntary, restrained settlement and opposing forced population shifts in the Hungary Czechoslovakia peace treaty context. He suggested similar bilateral talks with Romania over Transylvania disputes and urged Hungary remain a cooperative regional partner.
BLUE EARTH Minn Oct 12 Meat hungry rustlers hunted today after authorities found the carcass of a steer missing choice cuts.
Two planes collide during fog near Alexandria Virginia killing all five aboard the B 25 bomber and leaving a DC 4 with twenty one survivors. The DC 4 plowed into a power line and burned as passengers and crew escaped through a hatch amid smoke and debris. Flight crew Captain Joe S Morris and co pilots P K Zepernick were reported injured while the DC 4 co pilot and captain were unhurt. Dense fog hampered rescue as most passengers chose trains or hotels for onward travel.
In Flushing Queens a herd of 38 Texas steers purchased by Thomas F. Kearns of General Steel for 150 workers faces an OPA ban on emergency slaughter for non livestock businesses. OPA enforcement Harald N Cohen argues meat should be distributed through normal trade, while attorney John J McGinty vows to challenge the edict. The dispute centers on contracting for slaughtering services and not rodeo use.
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