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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1946

Page

19

Palestine Parley Opens at London Conference

Prime Minister Attlee opened the London Palestine conference with a pledge Britain is not bound to the plan to divide Palestine into a four zone federal state. Arabs welcome concessions for peace while Jews delay participation, with signs the Jewish Agency may join later if Britain shows concern. A British official predicted both Jewish and nonagency groups could enter talks subsequently, as ministers discuss a possible formula for agency involvement.

London Acpe Say Attlee Britain Palestine Holy Land Jewish Agency

Tech Night School To Have Classes

A civil service exam preparation class for elevator and clerk-typist will start at 0:30 p.m. Tuesday at Tech Night School, 637 Main Avenue, announced by principal CB Troutz. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays with Mrs Dorothy Dunsmore as instructor.

Elev Tesday Tech Main Avenue CB. Troutz Principae Dorothy Dunsmore

British Raise Tel Aviv Curfew After Terror Wave

Tel Aviv residents faced a 16 hour curfew after a wave of terror left three dead and caused extensive property damage. Police and troops conducted house to house searches with 900 screened at Ramat Gan and 30 detained for further questioning. A British sergeant and a major were killed in separate explosions, with an Arab constable also slain. other blasts were reported across northern Palestine.

Jerusalem Tel Aviv Ramat Gan Petal Tilwa Jaffa Palestine

Five US Judges Sentence Five Guilty Defendants

Judge Ben H Otero presided as five defendants pleaded guilty in Federal District Court on Tuesday. Manuel Otero, 39, native of Spain, received a year and four days for concealing 54 watches smuggled into the United States. Pat Henry, attorney for Otero, said the defendant 4100 pesos about $752 paid to two men to bring the watches into the country. Melvin Lee Williams and Chester Collins Pariser, former workers at the Kelly Field Officers' Club, were also sentenced to a year and four days for taking $142 from the club. Arnulfo Avila and his son Manuel Avila were jailed ten days before deportation for neesentry.

Manuel Otero Spain United States Pat Henrey Olern Mexico Melvin Lee Willaams Chesler Collis Pariser Kelly Field Ccficers Arnulfo Avila Manuel Avila

Legality of OPA Debated in Federal Court

The federal court heard a motion to dismiss a suit by Paul A. Forler, administrator, against The First National Bank of Bandera and its president Frank Montague to force production of records. Judge Joé G. Montague held Porter lacked authority, arguing the office does not exist, and noted the price control act of 1942 expired last June with no revival by Congress, calling efforts to revive it “breathing life into a dead horse.”

OPA Ben H. River Paul A. Forler First National Bank of Bandera Montague Joé G. Montague Oo Fort Worth Porter

Will Divides C S Diehl Estate Between Heirs

The will of Charles Sanford Diehl, former owner of the San Antonio Light, leaves half the estate to his daughter Grace Chandler Diehl Shaw and half to grandsons Chandler Diehl and Kemger Wilson Diehl. Grace Shaw and Chandler Diehl are named executors without bond as probate proceeds.

Tate Charles Sanford Diehl The San Antonio

Four Die in Oklahoma Auto Crash Fire

CORDELL Okla Sept 10 Four persons were killed when a tractor pulling a trailer struck a bridge and a 5000 gallon gasoline tank exploded into flames. The tractor cab occupants burned to death while two others died when the tank plunged into a ditch after the vehicle left the highway.

Cordell Okla Jan Auto

Rites Arranged for Capt Frank Crane at Fort Nougigs

Capt Frank Crane fourth aumng exchange officer at Fort Sam Houston died in Brooke General Hospital Tuesday morning Services are being arranged Interment will be in the National cemetery at Fort Nougigs Salt Lake City He is survived by his widow three brothers and a sister Judge on vacation Robert W R Terrell of 11th District Court began his vacation Tuesday Cases from that court will be heard by Judge JC Quin in 8th District Court

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Con Men Bik Woman Con Men Bik Woman

Victim Anulirr describes a confidence scam after meeting two men in a bank lobby who promised a $500 share of found money. She withdrew $60 in good faith, then waited at a rendezvous near the Houston street bridge. Thefts noted include firms on East Commerce Street and a bus incident, with various small cash losses and goods.

Anulirr Carrie Justice West Poplar Street Frost National Bank Houston Street Bridge Nathan Alterman Electrical Company East Commerce Street Wu East Commerce Street Camtra Tauser Floral Company TM. Temple White Plaza Hotel Howard Thomps Brackenridge Texas Tyson Secrest

Pool to Open at Woodlawn This Weekend

Woodlawn pool will reopen next weekend after a trial run drew many swimmers Saturday and Sunday. Revenue totaled 335 dollars over the two days, with operating expenses about 150 dollars. If profits stay positive, the experiment will continue.

Woodlawn

Sears Sales Hit New High

Sears Roebuck and Company reported August sales of 140,946,297, the highest for the month and 93.7 percent above a year earlier. For the first seven months of the fiscal year, February through August, sales reached 869,115,149, up 60.9 percent from the prior year’s 546,21Q,05.

Chicago Sepawe Sears Roebuck and Company Auprist

Livestock Market Report with Mixed Calf and Cattle Prices

TheFederal-State andrace News Service notes cow prices up 15 to 25 cents in a broad calves market. Slaughter cattle offered limited test of higher quotes, with cows 12.25 to 12.75 and bulls 8.00 to 11.50. Sheep and goats steady to firm. poultry and produce prices listed for Chicago markets.

Andrace Medina Pammun

Obituaries of Harold Smith and Others in Fort Sant Homie

Harold Smith, 27, of 1821 North Alama Street, died recently. Funeral services held Tuesday morning at McCaltin's Fineriy chapel, with burial at Fort Sant Homie National Cemetery. Also mentioned are a 64 year old resident of Bah Tusa and a service for another local obituary.

Ee Ve. AbissiinsTiinsonary 64 Bah Tusa M. Wiengonday Serv McCaltin’s Harold Smith North Alama Street Servlevs Alara Finemhones Fort Sant Homie National Cemetrey

Hot Check Artist Nabbed in Dallas and San Antonio

Dallas authorities file two counts against a man wanted in San Antonio for passing 21 worthless checks totaling 44043.0. He allegedly operated in Dallas and Houston, with a redheaded woman accompanying him during a San Antonio stay at the Crockett hotel from New Orleans. San Antonio will pursue charges if Dallas does not handle them locally.

Dallas San Antonio N. A. Schneider Houston Schneider Crockett Hotel New Orleans

Rock Blasting Enjoined Over Zuercher Road Roof Damage

Judge Tayloe granted a temporary restraining order halting blasting by Jeff C. Snowden and Mrs Henry Zuercher after E A Tatsch said stones from neighboring lands endangered his family, animals, and caused 506 in roof damage. a permanent injunction and damages were requested. A hearing was set for Thursday.

E. A. Tatsch Zuercher G. Tayloe 37Th District Jeff C. Snowden Henry Zuercher Tatsch

Theft of Office Equipment Reported

A theft report to police Tuesday cited missing spray gun and office equipment valued at 165 dollars from a vehicle at 3600 Soul Flores Street. G J W Adams and J Parris reported separate items stolen from cars, including cloths from a parked auto at 196 Mary Street and a tire noted by S Pawlik at 446 Delmar Street.

G. J W. Adams Rockwood Court Parris Mary Street Soul Flores Street S.J. Pawlik Delmar Street

Fire Helmets For Honorary San Antonio Firefighters

P. J. Anderson, police and fire commissioner, presented fire helmets and certificates to honorary members of the San Antonio Fire Fighters Academy at Fire Station No. 1 Monday afternoon. Governor nominee Beauford, Lt. Governor Shivers, Attorney General Daniels, Maj. Gen. Coulter, Al Buchanan, Gen. Wainwright, and Governor Stevenson were named in the event, though two could not attend.

P. J. Anderson Te San Antonio Fire Fighters Academy Fire Stallion No Beauford] Fester Tillerman Allan Shivers Piveman Price Daniels Chailffeur John #. Coulter al Buchanan South Texas Chamber of Commerce Jonathan M. Wainwright Duke Stevenson

Oil News Drilling Advances In Texas Fields And Nearby Wells

Oil activity expands with deeper pay zones east of shallow production as Schwab No 1A Anastacio Garcia discovers in Zapata county. Wells test shallow sands near Herclair and Washington Stevens survey while No 2 Johnson drills northwest for an outpost. Operators including W R Rowe San Antonio and Humphries Hetchkin announce wildcat tests. Katy plastics drive shallow well completions in Lefevre field.

Anastacio Garcia Zapata W. Marl Rowe San Antoio Herclair Washington Stevens Survey G. Andrade IT Citica Service Texas Magnolia Stanolind acreaKa Walter HW Bode Pexe John Lowe Hewitt and Dougherty Johnson Katy Lefevre Dim Hoge Bine Martinez Thty Rlines Humphries and Hetchkin San Ane Tonio Thren Rivers Belws B.haughey

New York Cotton Futures Opening Prices

Cotton futures opened in New York with December at 21 to 32.05 and March at 6.05, with May around 36.45 as market details show early session quotes and unsettled pricing in the opening bell.

New York

Vital Statistics of Many Residents Revealed in LRU Records

A lengthy list of names follows in Vital Statistics records from LRU My lay Caupbert and related entries. The batch includes Gladys My Crnibet, Carlos F. Hodrigues, Virginia G. Ramos, others such as Johnnie C. Walace, Yad Chorer, Linnie Chessuma, Meperanza Solae, and many more. The names span numerous individuals with varied spellings, indicating a community-wide registry with numerous entries and cross-referenced initials.

LRU Mylay Caupbert Gladys My Crnibet Carlos F. Hodrigues Virginia G. Ramos Menuel S Daylla Luria Alvarate Odell J. Medi Johnnie C. Walace Yad Chorer Linnie Chessuma Bernarding P. Espinoea Meperanza Solae Leohard E. Watson Daisey Remmiler Eugene W. Brock Juanita J Willy Colle McKnight Gladys K. Davis Jesus P. Blorulen Maury Louiue Gomer Delton B Oliver Leona BR. Williams G. Lowery Caroling San Sarah Ratciltt Vernon A. Mueller Glun Gado Alvin A. Schimeak Frances Johnson Paul , Phillius Lottie R Turner Lid L. Biscott Hazel U. Tomlinsen Manuel M. Peter Olza Gonzales Piekensio Diaz Josefina Ramos Lyon Pernis Hammonds Maria Gavels Herbert F. McDougail Avila Mac Defewas D. McDaniel Yo Mac D. Mendiolas Thomans Atviaga John He Nell Aude Rodolfo G Anna Matiz Penulver Toxquin Raminos Miekila Cusmnove Lipe Lara Ui Fernandey Want W. Burnhart Oira BP Pikow Pedro Dimog Virgins M. Suarez Peter Patulis Virginia Gu Angelia L. Giraud Norma Jean Cram Seloe Grenberg Bernice Simon Wille. Lighleard Frankie J. Skuushter Petr’ “Flores Paula de la Fuente Jane Tecovington Mra Luin” Maemamey Dealda Muniorpack Gladion Jack Af. Gronke Mildred A Stinion Saint Viren Norman Tove William L Bilson Madeline Ans Goorze Sinner Oer Velyan Bell Willie Mine Weopdree W. King ML. P Donald Joseph Conner Inle Teiisn

San Antonio Merchants Grow Hog and Turkey Projects

Texas merchants like Frank Huck cultivate livestock as a hobby and profit plan. Huck runs a small swine operation 15 miles southeast of San Antonio, winning prizes at Fort Worth and selling dozens of hogs to packers and to buyers in Mexico. Meanwhile Bexar Medina Hays and Atascosa counties participate in a turkey pilot using broadbreasted bronze poults, sparking expected regional revenue growth.

Bill Gray San Antonio Lis Frank Huck Fort Worth Burbank School Huck Mexico

County Market Prices and Produce Listings Report

A dense list of market prices for fruits, vegetables, and grains from a weekly growers market. Items include apples, carrots, cucumbers, celery, garlic, grapes, peaches, pears, potatoes, peppers, onions, squash, tomatoes, watermelons, and meats, with varied prices per crate, bushel, or pound. Numerous locations and producers implied, reflecting regional market activity.

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Auto Receiving Charged to Two

Three complaints charging receiving and concealing stolen autos were filed in Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan's court Tuesday. Jack Hammack of 2001 S Ploves Street was charged with receiving autos from Alfred Brown, property of O. W. McMurray of 224 Broadway, and Peggy Lewis of Houston. Raymond Jowers of 1716 South Flores Street was charged with receiving an auto owned by McMurray from Brown.

Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan Jack Hammack S |Ploves Alfred Brown O. WN. McMurray Boradway Peggy Lewis Houston Raymond Jowers South Flores Street Brownian Auto McMurray

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