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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1942
Page
6
The War Department announced that men registered February 16 would be classified now and may be inducted in June. Local boards were told to speed up questionnaires and prepare for the June call, with some from the second age group aiding the May tall if needed.
An old medicine ad promotes BC head ache powders claiming quick relief from neuralgic pain and other aches. It notes possible use for muscular pain and functional periodic pains with sizes listed as 10c and 250 measures, plus a caution to use as directed and consult a physician if pains persist.
A garbled message mentions courting cash and a fire dime and uses incomplete phrases suggesting a sales pitch or coercive demand. The readable parts imply financial pressure or scam language without clear names, dates, or locations.
The OPA council urges careful shaving and blade handling to conserve wartime supplies. Dan A West notes 7.4 billion razors will be made in 1942, yet shoppers can extend blade life by warming, rinsing, drying, and wrapping blades, plus kitchen range upkeep to reduce waste.
Washington April 1 Donald M Nelson bestowed supreme power over rubber production and distribution on Arthur B Newhall former executive vice president of B.F.Goad ifich company as rubber coordinator. Newhall gains war powers matching those of Harold Tekes in petroleum and heads the 400000 ton synthetic rubber program.
UNITED STATES ARMY HEAD QUARTERS Australia April 1. American labor organizations gave General MacArthur strong assurances of support and the general expressed his appreciation. Messages from APL President William Green and James Carey of the CIO were read at a press conference, marking a second demonstration of labor backing for MacArthur.
Camden, HN, J Apr 1 7 Tut Hadio Condenser company plant employing about 800 workers shut by an A of Jy strike. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local president Joseph Thompson said the walkout followed the company's refusal of a blanket 15 percent wage rise. The plant's contract had just expired and the firm spokesman cited an 8 percent raise offer plus a cost-of-living bonus as the union's proposal. Wages at the plant range from 37 cents to 1.20 per hour.
Technical Sgt Henry T Warwick of San Antonio has been ordered to attend the Officer Candidate School of the Chemical Warfare Service at Edgewood Arsenal Mel They note his current post at Third Army headquarters and Smith Young Tower in the context of this assignment
The Navy commissions a new blimp base at Elizabeth, marking a move against the submarine menace. The $8,000,000 facility, first on the East Coast south of Lakehurst, covers seven linked hangars, railroad access, and a helium blimp hanger. Governor Broughton pledges support for the expansion as operations shift toward Norfolk and Hat-Tora waters, ending prior Lakehurst reliance.
Army Chief with staff from Washington D C arrives Thursday evening for air inspection and visit to Third Army headquarters at Fort Sam Houston. The party includes Lt Gen Leslie J McNary, chief of ground forces, and other senior officers. they will tour Camp Bullis and Camp DeKalb then head to Camp Bowie Texas to inspect the newly activated Fifth Division.
Houston based Shell Ol company faces a dispute with the Oil Workers International Union affiliate over a proposed contract. The old agreement expired six weeks ago and the talks involve 1290 workers, wages, hours, military service, union shop and classification of certain types of workmen.
May Gen. non H. Noster commander of the division at Camp Shelby was in San Antonio on official business. He planned to inspect the further officers training school at Camp Bullis.
The War Production Board ordered a nationwide shift to reclaim and reuse tin tubes. Plastic toothpaste and cosmetic tubes are restricted to conserve metals. Merchants and manufacturers must halt nonessential tube production and recycle existing stock to reduce demand from 6000 tons to a much smaller figure.
Government standards experts are being sent to a Norwalk Connecticut rubber plant to investigate a tire retreading method claimed to let Americans drive throughout the war. The House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee requested the inquiry amid testimony by Tiat Suryear of New York, a member of the Norwalk firm, about reclaiming rubber from scrap rubber to retread tires for up to five years.
IS A ship officer lost in sinking after the vessel was shelled on February 28 off Guba. William B. Wicke VII of South San Antonio served as second mate and later took command after his superior officer was killed. Survivors include his widow Lydia Vorney Wioke and sons William Fred and Robert Jos, with relatives in San Antonio and Washington D C.
Maj. Gen. Walter R. Weaver announced plans to lease hotels at Miami Beach for a large Army training center. About 39,000 troops will receive technical instruction and officer training, with 1000 graduates expected. The camp will use idle resort facilities, and soldiers will eat in army messes and train at nearby golf courses. Brig. Gen. Ralph H. Wonton will command the school.
New York April 1 Axis torpedo struck a merchantman in Atlantic coastal waters. An infant born prematurely at impact survived as rescue craft evacuated mother and baby. Rear Admiral Andrews ordered all available rescue vessels to aid. Mother and child later landed and reported doing well.
President W Farish testified that Standard Oil of New Jersey did not disclose the full synthetic rubber manufacturing process to a Navy inspector in 1936. Senator O Mahoney argued the disclosure implied an official instruction to mislead, while testimony to the board claimed the Navy showed interest only in product potential.
March building permits total 1000 valued at $776,226 issued by the city building department. February permits reached 601 with a value of $7. Shaving cream and toothpaste tubes become vital. a war production board rule bans discarding old tubes. Retailers face fines up to 10000 dollars and one year in prison.
Navy announces changes to marriage policies as April 64 rule is abandoned. The decision affects navy personnel facing restrictions on weddings and related rites amid ongoing administrative reviews.
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