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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1946
Page
3
William F. Curry, 27, and Ruth Taylor, 40, were arrested after an eye rolling incident sparked a fight in Buffalo City Court. Both were suspended by Judge Hillery following disorderly conduct charges.
Hidalgo area reports cement exports suspended as ports of entry to Mexico cease operations. Mexican buyers may obtain cement under export licenses from Washington. Authorities say limited cross border movement continues with workers allowed small quantities for personal use, while supply shortages and rising U S demand disrupt shipments. The stoppage follows months of high demand and dwindling stock at Rio Grande Valley suppliers.
The San Antonio district CAA grants about 400 student licenses monthly as ex servicemen pursue pilot training postwar. About 100 former Navy personnel each month obtain commercial certificates for hire, while nine schools aided by Veterans Administration approval expand options for pilots in the Southwest region. The overall volume of students and licenses has more than doubled in recent months as wartime pilots convert to peacetime aviation.
Firefighters reported a blaze at 24 West Summit damaging Judkins home to about 5000 dollars. Mr and Mrs Jugkins were away, a mother and a housekeeper were at home when the fire started, with cooling efforts ongoing.
A volatile Atlanta election scene sees a Black educator withdraw from a coroner race to avoid racial tension. White candidates, 23 in total, remain poised to run as fear of white backlash influences candidacies. one Black contender Autellus Scoll was briefly listed before withdrawal prompted by party pressure. Federal probes loom over party maneuvers as the field tightens.
Youths attend a Christian rally at Central Baptist Church La Trabe to explore real values and apply the spirit of Christ to life. Special music by a Military Team and organ by Eleanor Mansfeld complemented sermons led by Joe McNamer with a Bible study.
Police report a burglary at 417 Ninth Street, a vacant residence, with fixtures valued at about $300 stolen. Gray of 18 West Commerce avenues reported the loss after discovering the break in. The incident was filed with local authorities and is under investigation.
At Nuremberg on October twelve, Hermann Goering and ten others await hanging on Wednesday. Goering reads With the Passage of Birds in Africa. Col Gen Atteed Jodi reads The Traveler. Arthur Seyss-Inquart reads Conversations With Goethe. A hanging committee briefed prison officials. witnesses face restrictions to prevent photos. Eight Allied reporters will be kept from scene and barred from external communications until all executions end.
Rudolph Hess, a former Nazi leader, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Reports say he is discussing his plans for a fourth Reich with a prison official in the chapel. The discussions reportedly occur in private sessions.
Two men were jailed on swindling charges after being brought back from Dallas to San Antonio by Deputy Sheriffs Vernon Ramt and Clarence Rotheine. One suspect, 85, from Sterling City Texas, and another, 34, lived on East Carson Street. Four other suspects still sought by local officers were in custody on Saturday night, per Fil DiAbrito, special assistant to the district attorney.
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