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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1946

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Raiders Seize German Gems In Occupation Raids

In Frankfurt raids across American and British zones uncover millions in diamonds gold silver and platinum hidden by the Reich Agency for Precious Metals. About 2.5 million worth from 79 of 567 sites raided, with records indicating the hoard intended to fund a possible German nationalist resurgence.

Frankfurt Germany U. S. Army Relch Agency For Precious Metals U.S. Army Reich Agency For Precious Metals Berlin

Japs Protest Russian Repatriation at Imperial Palace

Several thousand Japanese citizens gathered before the Imperial palace in Tokyo to protest against the fate of Japanese nationals in Soviet-occupied Asia. Speakers demanded immediate repatriation and denounced Soviet policies toward Japanese civilians.

Cokyo Sept. L INS Russia Imperial Palace Asia

Father Chains. Son in Yard

Louisville police charged King E. Willse III with contributing to the delinquency of a minor after his son James Willse, 18, was found bound with a 20 foot jog chain in the yard. The boy said his father was right because he wanted to come home despite his mother’s orders.

Louisville King E. Willse James Willse

Aged Mother of Eisenhower Dies in Abilene Kans

Mrs. Tda Stover Eisenhower 84 mother of Gen. Dwight D Eisenhower died at her Abilene home around 5 a m after stomach trouble. Housekeeper said she woke at 3 a m asked for water and spoke to be left alone. Death attributed to a heart attack. Milton B Eisenhower son arrived to arrange, Gen Eisenhower in Washington expected tomorrow. Five sons listed with burial at Abilene cemetery and army chaplain to conduct graveside service. Other sons noted: Arthur B Eisenhower Edgar N Eisenhower and Earl D Eisenhower.

Abilene Kan Tda Stover Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenower Eisenhower T. R. Robinson Avnet Milton Kansas State College Manhattan Washington Fort Riley Abienc

Moslem Sees War in India

Bombay dispatch quotes Mahamad Ali Jinnah, head of the Moslem League, warning that India faces near civil war. He cites recent sectarian bloodshed in Calcutta and Bombay and says diplomacy is needed to avert conflict. He notes the League did not join the interim government over independence.

Bombay Mahamet Ali Jinnah India Calcutta Jinnah Tata

Panther Scare Shuts Suburb as Search Goes On

In Houston area Cloverleaf residents fear a black panther and keep children home as about 25 volunteers search a wooded area for the big dark animal. Officials warned residents to stay indoors during the hunt.

Houston Sept Cloverleaf Ciitizens

Meat Shortage To 47 Predicted In 1946 Outlook

Chicago dispatch reports spokesmen for the livestock industry predicting the acute meat shortage will persist through 1946. Feeds used for fattening cattle are scarce, with Chicago yard receipts showing a three day total of 1 7200 cattle, far below last year. Cattle receipts across 10 principal markets totaled about 20 000, hogs 6200, versus 54 000 cattle and 30 000 hogs a year ago. Mark Pickell, Corn Belt Livestock Producers’ executive secretary, cited fewer animals in the Midwest fed grain since the war.

Chicago INS Mark Pickell Corn Belt Livestock Producers’ Association Midwest

Flight Proposal Seeks Emperor Hirohito's Global Appeal

Takagi of PORYO proposed sending Emperor Hirohito to the United States Britain Russia and China to apologize for Japan's WWII role and then abdicate. The idea, reported by Stars and Stripes, argues Hirohito is responsible for war crimes and should face a tribunal, but has not reached General MacArthur.

Poryo Torazo Takagi Emperor Hirohito United States Britain Russia China Truman Attlee Stalin Generissimo Chiang Kai Shek Japan Takagi Stars and Stripes Hirohito General MacArthur

Pope Receives American Rabbi at Vatican

Rabbi Philip S. Bernstein of Rochester New York, adviser on Jewish affairs to American commanders in Germany and Austria, was received in private audience by Pope Pius at the pontifical summer residence. Bernstein discussed relief problems and certain aspects of antisemitism.

Vatican City Philip S. Bernstein Rochester Germany Austria Pope Pius Today Pontifical Bernstein

Fliers' Bodies on Way Home from Rome

Five flag draped coffins bearing the remains of American airmen shot down by Yugoslav fighters on August 19 departed Rome for the United States aboard the Air Transport Command's four engined Crescent Caravan.

Rome United States Air Transport Command

Squatter Reds Face Charges in English Invasion

London reports criminal conspiracy charges are being considered against Communist organizers of a widespread squatter invasion of vacant private and government dwellings. Prime Minister Allied said a report has been submitted to prosecutors and police must prevent breaches of law. Cabinet to meet. eviction notices served to about 1000 squatters at the Duchess of Bedford house in Kensington. Similar actions planned in Birmingham as squatters resist eviction. A man on the street decried the seizure as revolutionary. In Germany, Russian authorities halted all civilian traffic in their zone.

London Altled Tte Director of Public Prosecutions Duchess of Bedford House Lonton West End Stanley Henderson Cour Birmingham Sam Backwell Midlands Comununist Party Kensington England

New York Beer Deliveries Hit by Truck Strike

In New York the truck strike stopped beer deliveries to 10,900 taverns and 12,000 stores. United Brewery Workers Local 1 0 quit after alleged pickets from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters threatened them with baseball bats. Bats carried enough beer to last three to four days.

New York United Brewery Workers (Co. 1 A. F. of L. Ineernational Brotherhood of Team'sters

Stocks Bounce Up On Buying in New York

The stock market rose from a four and a half year low today on heavy buying orders that pushed prices higher. By mid morning notable gains included Eastman Kodak up about 6.08, Rubber up 2.25, Schenley near 4, and Santa Fe around 3.25.

New York Eastman Kodak Schenley Santa Fe

General Clark to Arrive in Capital at 2 P.M.

Washington dispatch reports General Mark Clark, commanding U.S. forces in Austria, is scheduled to land at Washington National Airport at 2 p.m. today. The War Department announced the arrival from Europe as part of ongoing wartime coordination and reassignment plans.

Washington War Department Mark Clark U. 5 Austria Europe Washington National Airport

Nurse Slain In Hospital Attack In Indianapolis

In Indianapolis two nurses were attacked at the Robert W. Long hospital early today. Miss Alberta Green died from a fractured skull while Miss Belly Overdeer was badly hurt. A maid Ozella Alten reported the intruder, who fled through a screened window. Police rounded up suspects in a nearby district while the hospital, part of Indiana University Medical Center, copes with the tragedy.

Indianapolis Alberta Green Mt. Carmel Robert W. Long Hospital Belly Overdeer John D. van Nuys Ozella Alten Miss Green Miss Overdeer van Nuys Miss Allen Indiana University Medical Center Fem Co

Nationwide Seamen Call for General Work Stoppage

A joint AFL seamen strike committee urged a nationwide work stoppage if the Wage Stabilization Board rejects seamen wage demands. Telegrams were sent to CIO chief Murrray and AFL president Green asking withdrawal of WSB representatives if denied. Tugboats in New York Harbor resumed towing barges with food and fuel for 7.5 million residents after a sympathy strike by towboat workers.

All American Wage Stabilization Board Philip Murray William Green WSB Aacou Food New York Harbor

Striking maritime unions push for higher pay amid halted mail traffic

June 400 tugboats manned by approximately 3509 seamen faced a fierce A F L maritime strike that strained the economy. The War Production style wage board in Washington to decide on a larger pay boost or the August 23 plan. William Wirtz warned a decision may come midweek. A postal authority order halted overseas mail at inland points worsened bottlenecks. New England refiners faced material shortages while Henderson Sugar Refinery warned of closure without 16,000 bags of sugar aboard the Cape Nu being moved to New Orleans.

Jeaders Wage Stabilization Board Washington Umion Okeh A. If. of L C. 1 O W. William Wirtz New England New Orleans Henderson Sugar Refinery,Inc

Meat Shortage Lingers As L A Stores Report Scarcity

The OPA shadow returns to hamper meat supplies in San Antonio and across the region. Local packers cut output to minimal levels, some workers reduced hours, and beef and veal vanish from shelves. Cattle and calf offerings dropped after price ceilings. hogs are scarce and imports of meat move slowly. Stores report no meat soon as price controls bite, with sausage production and limited wholesale activity continuing.

OPA San Antonio Union Agb. Griffith Ange Packing Company

Curran Warns Strike If Higher Pay Won’t Cover All

C F O Washington September 11. President Joseph Curran of the National Maritime union warned today that the union will strike unless the higher pay demanded by A F of L maritime strikers is applied to the entire industry.

C.F. O Washington Joseph Curran C, LO National Maritime Union A. F. of L. Maritime

Stock seat drops in New York sale

A stock exchange membership was sold for 62000 dollars in New York. The price fell 13.60 from the prior sale and 35000 from the year's high, reflecting further retreat in exchange memberships.

New York INS Stock Exchange

Lord Godiva Hunted in Indianapolis Drive Slur Offer

Police hunted the driver of a green sedan after a high school girl reported the motorist slapped his car and offered her a ride. She described the man as wearing only horn rimmed glasses and no other clothing.

Indianapolis INS

U S Renounces Italian Reparations Claim

Paris report states the United States renounced any claim to Italian reparations in the interest of international stability. A U.S. spokesman for the Italian economic commission said Washington would not provide aid for Italy only to see it spread as reparations elsewhere.

Paris United States Italy Italian Economic Commission

Youths picket The Outlaw at Brentwood theater

A group of boys led by a Catholic priest picketed the Delia theater opening of The Outlaw in Brentwood California. The Rev N McCabe of Brentwood Oakley Byron Parish declined to comment. Placards read We want clean movies and Outlaw The Outlaw.

Brentwood, Caillf Delia Theater N. McCabe Brentwood-Oakley Byron Yairish

Solons Asked to Aid Soldier Son

Leland B Wedge of Newton appealed to four members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation to intercede for his son William Wedge a 21 year old who was sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to pay 8000 dollars in indemnities after a May day accident in Yugoslavia.

Boston Leland B. Wedge William Wedge Newton Massachusetts Yugoslavia

Missionaries Await Ships For Far East Sails

In San Francisco on September 11 four hundred Protestant missionaries, after a farewell party, waited for the maritime strike to end and the ships to sail for China and other Far Eastern points.

San Francisco China

U S Carrier Franklin D Roosevelt Returns to Valletta

The U S aircraft carrier Franklin D Roosevelt anchored in Valletta harbor upon returning to Malta after a visit to Greece. The ship’s arrival followed its voyage sequence in the Mediterranean theater.

Valletta Malta U. S Greece

Doctor Fined In City Court For Obscene Language

At a special sitting Judge Augustus Mc Closkey fined Dr. G. B. Ladd of 18151 Hicks Avenue eleven dollars for using obscene and abusive language. Dr. Ladd pleaded guilty. Complainant was Anna Lee White a nurse of 1812 North Alamo Street.

Corporation Court Augustus McCloskey G. B. Ladd Hicks Avenue Dr. Ladd Anna Lee White North Alamo Street

City workers threaten strike over $1 daily raise

Garbage workers warn they will strike if a $1 per day wage rise is not granted by Monday. General Drivers union president N C Alexander claims there is no need for further talks after Park Commissioner Henry Hein proposed a 50 cent raise with September 1 eligibility, a plan opposed by Mayor Mauermann. Hein contends the city budget limits any increase until income figures are solid, while Calaghan warns figures are not yet accurate. If no agreement, workers warn of lost wages and potential hiring needs, with current pay at $6 for drivers and $5 for pickup men.

N. C. Alexander General Drivers Union Henry Hein Hein Gus Maurimzan Alexander Mauermann Alfred Callaghan Harkier Heinrech Efferding Cat Hils Louis le Laurin Garbage and Sanitation Department Pan

21000 Idle in Auto Plants Detroit Labor Action

In Detroit area 21000 auto industry workers were idled due to a series of strikes. Hudson plants sent 12000 home after a walkout by 37 body inspectors seeking a cent an hour raise. Dodge Truck units shut down affecting 200 workers while Timken Detroit Axle faced a 5000-employee disruption. General Motors reported sharply reduced passenger auto assemblies after Labor Day and heavy absenteeism.

Detroit Hudson Dodge Chrysler Timken-Detroit Axle Company General Motors

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Tyler Ines Staten Island Vna Biernhower Pope N. Y Gen. Clark Capital L. A Lord Godiva’ Hanted U.S Solons
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