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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1946
Page
2
A historical survey cited by a Minneapolis regulator highlights Pennsylvania as leading in greenhouse operations with 1863 growers. The report notes extensive cultivation of beans, vegetables, and hothouse produce across the state amid national growth in horticulture.
International scientists gathering in Philadelphia from 25 nations debated whether nations may suppress scientific discoveries such as the atomic bomb. The three day conference, invited by the National Academy of Sciences, explored cooperation in science and the balance between secrecy and openness with leaders like Sir Henry Dale and Sir Alfred Egerton noting the tension between free inquiry and wartime concerns.
Consuela Valensuela, 17, of 1 Add Green Street, told police a man ripped rings from her ears and tore a ring from a finger before stealing her purse containing 14 dollars near Dakota and Goliad streets after she refused a ride.
Hollywood gossip reports Jesse Lasky and Walter McEwen won a deal to acquire film rights to a religiously themed novel The Miracle of the Bells. The author, 60, will adapt it, with plan to shoot at the A KO studio. Other items note Danielle Darrieux being courted for The Exite, Ted Williams investing in movies, and various star sightings.
Rome reports vague threats to Pope Pius XII. Italian police say an alleged plot, tied to Yugoslav elements angry over Vatican actions against Catholic officials connected to the Stepinac trial, lacks substantiation. A list of about two names was given to police, but no suspects have been found or confirmed to exist.
Bridget Waters goes on trial for murder in Las Vegas for the death of her husband Frank Knotton Waters a Los Angeles and Las Vegas banker. Prospective jurors and defense and prosecution teams convene in a secret courtroom as the case opens with L O Hawkins leading the defense and V Gray Cubler prosecuting before Judge A J Henderson.
Justice of the Peace J W Saye returned a verdict of death by own action in the shooting death of Mrs Ethel Cowdin at her West Mariposa Drive home Sunday noon. Neighbors found the body with an 8 caliber automatic nearby and a note asking that Mrs Cowdin's brother be notified. Detectives noted a recent overdose of sleeping pills.
Ermila Guarnerro, 23, of 306 South Leona Street, is held by police as a suspect in the stabbing death of Enerra Escalante, 20, after a fight at South Pecos and Monterey Streets. Witness G L Flores, 708 Ruiz Street, reported an initial fistfight that escalated to knife use.
Chinese negotiators from Communist and Nationalist groups resumed peace talks in Nanking with Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek and U. S. Ambassador Stuart in a closing conference. Chou En Lai returned from Shanghai to meet party leaders as all factions voiced cautious optimism about ending China’s civil war and resuming negotiations. Mao Tse-tung meanwhile signaled willingness to forget past disputes and restart dialogue from Yenan.
Postal Life & Casualty offers a new accident policy for ages 64 to 85 with benefits up to 500 for injury, 100 monthly for disability, new surgical benefits, and hospital care up to 100 monthly. No medical exam, no agents, 1 cent daily, 4.65 yearly. Policy under free 10 days inspection with name, address, age and beneficiary details.
Scotland Yard detectives questioned residents of Sundingdale after a jewel theft from the Duchess of Windsor. They reviewed interviews from the weekend to identify any stranger seen in the village in the past 10 days as they chase the elusive cat burglar who disappeared with jewels valued at about 80000 dollars.
Yonk ers City Comptroller Thomas V Kennedy declined an $800 salary increase from $7200 annual pay. He said the city is not in a position to pay it.
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