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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1943

Page

2

WLB Involved in Mine Contract Dispute Across Nation

Washington April 24. Bituminous operators and United Mine Workers officials remain deadlocked in New York over a new contract and are summoned before the War Labor Board for a closed conference as strikes threaten Pennsylvania coal properties and steel plants in Cleveland Youngstown Warren Canton Massillon. Lewis seeks a $2 daily raise for 650000 miners, but UMW insists on union recognition and labor board approval for wage terms. A Newark strike at Celanese Corp over certification of the Textile Workers union prompts a board request to intervene to keep Celanese operations running for war materials.

Washington United Mine Workers New York War Labor Board John L., Jones UMIV Lewis Cleveland Republic Western Pennsylvania Coal Properties Youngstown Warren Canton End Massilon BEWLS U. MW WLS TU. BM. W Minss UT. M. W Detiind Unio Celanese Corporation of America Newark MN. J

Prison Break Leader Turner Captured in Savannah

Forrest Turner tied to a dramatic Taltnall state prison break was recaptured in Savannah after a Friday escape that involved two accomplices fleeing during a waterfront pursuit. Police, led by Hutto, searched for Leland Hervey and D. C. Black, longtime jail breakers, amid a high tension manhunt following the shootout that disabled the getaway car.

Bavannah Gai Forrest Turner Georgia Taltnall Turner H. W. Hutle Leland Hervey Harvey Fisoner D.C. Black Alrugele Shuman Savannah Hutto Aald

Workers Strike On Trolleys and Buses in ACHRSTOWN

In ACHRSTOWN PA on April 24 workers at Johns town Traction walked out, tying up transit for about 250000 residents and 25000 workers. The Amalgamated Association of Street Mallway and Motor Coach improved postponed action after midnight, citing unpaid hours, reduced service, and pay issues as main complaints.

Achrstown Lals Pennsylvania Johnstown Traction Company Amalgamated Association of Street Mallway and Motor Coach Fimproves A. Poof la

Shutdown Looms At Canadian Ford Plant

Windsor Ontario April 24 41 A threatened shutdown looms at the Ford plant as a work stoppage keeps about six thousand workers outside the gates. The union cites a dispute over product movement and assembly line access amid tense bargaining with management.

Windsor Ont Ford Molop Carne Batty Canada Giher Ineiarits Ford

Jap Supply Ship Sunk in the Bismarck Sea

ARMIED HEADQUARTERS IN AUSTRALIA April 24. Three Jap destroyers protecting a merchant vessel southbound from Kavieng watched helplessly on Good Friday as a high flying Liberator bomber started the 8000 ton ship toward the bottom of the Bismarck Sea. Kavieng, 554 miles northeast of Port Moresby, is a target of heavy Allied air and naval activity as ships and men move to New Guinea.

Armied Australia Karvieng Ireland Bismarck Sea Kavieng Port Moresby New Gutinea Seconneissandr Kavieng Sctm Gesang Salamaua New Guinea Salamaus

City News Hip Dancing Nights Through April Events

Local notices list a series of dances and bands across venues including Herratih, Mirella Hall, Castrovii, and 4-Way Inn. Planned dates span through April with acts by Louie His Band, Plancer Band, and Benayity Sinibays among others. events feature Easter prize dances and old fashioned evenings for New San Antonians.

Louie Herratih Sons Hall Lanise Aeiee Leelpe Fee New San Antonians Mirella Hall Ane Mable Plancer Castrovii Heron F. Siclth Gren

Officers School Actors Pick Roles in New Film Plans

Hollywood reports officers training schools will host a new picture titled Officers Candidate, with actors choosing their own roles. Bruce Bennett, Robert Stack, Michael Duane and others receive scripts to select characters, while Al Green directs. Other notes touch on Casablanca sequel hopes, Ingrid Bergman absent, Ann Sheridan and life events in Hollywood society headlines.

Lguella Marlon Pirie Int Hollywood Rin Columbia Studies Senoal Bruce Bennett Robert Stanford Michael Duane Tom Nel Douglas Drake Clarry Parks Lloyd Bridges Hurt Walel al Green Phy Warners Jock Warner Jst Frederick Prokorek North Africa Fietas Tal Wallis Humphrey Bogart Paul Henreid Claude Rains Casablanca Ingrid Bergman Ann Sheridan

Flowers Brighten Cadet Hospital Tables in San Antonio

The Tasteranner reports volunteers from Hawthorne Bt. Marys Ball Agnes Uetton Jefferson High Pheniand Park and Beacon Hall will bring fresh flowers to the cadet hospital at the San Antonio Cadet Center. Rex Genss Plaza Director Ann Winslow organized the drive. Students will place 55 hand made containers at cadet tables with Red Cross Motor corps aiding transport and setup by Nell Pryor Aire o C. Mipyuner and Lower Meighte Garden club members. The Junior Red Cross contributed the arrangements for OOKTie Towers.

San Antoni Cadet Center Kbiterits Hawthorne Bt. Mary's Ball Agnes Uetton Jefferson High Pheniand Park Beacon Hall Factuals Rex “Genss Plaza Ann Winslow la Villa Han Rk Red Cross Motor Corps Nell Pryor Aire O C. Mipyuner Lower Meighte Garden Club Red Cross Ooktie Towers

Fighter’s boast in tense war era tone reported

In a clipped wartime voice, a fighter named Jtommel Wy is described as quiet and formidable. The text emphasizes resolve and discipline, with a claim that a professional soldier will stand firm against oppression and fight for a just cause despite fear and doubt about others.

New Tax Bill to Oppose Rumi Plan

Washington April 24 A Democratic majority plan to move a tax bill from Ways and Means faces Republican changes to counter a modified Rumi plan that would skip a year’s taxes. Debate slated for May 4 in the House. Senate war inquiry probes gasoline shortage tied to Patterson Ickes and Jeffers. Patterson accuses synthetic rubber program of aiding the Allied air war by hoarding aviation gasoline. Jeffers denies charges and urged resignation. Senator Thomas proposes a 60 cent crude oil price increase to prevent a production drop and possible petroleum famine.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Senate War Patterson Inkés Jeffers Patterson Ickes United States Whoela Thomas D.okla Montny Brown

Service Men In Oklahoma Must Bray Tags

Oklahoma April report on military personnel being required to obtain state motor vehicle licenses in each state they are stationed. Officials discuss tax and license rules, with soldiers noting the burden and varying costs during postings.

Oklahoma Oklahome Tom Levers Lyaks

Grade Tires To Be Sold In Rationed Trade Update

Washington areas report a shift in top grade tire eligibility effective May 1 as wartime rationing tightens. The OPA signals broader promotions and constraints, with a 240 mile limit for certain materials and extended ration periods affecting pricing and availability.

Washington Vietory Leding Leding, Alb Hrinkhalders Sao

Yanks Start Rangoon Fires NEW DeLining April 24

A U.S. communique reports air raids on Rangoon area including Thilawa oil refinery, Madwagon railroad yards, and newroy warehouses. Fires described as large and visible for miles. attacks extended to Shuduzup bridge and Mandalay targets with demolitions and warehouse strikes.

NEW DeLining Pi—U. 5 Liberatore Autegoon Thilawa Madwagon United States Thai RY Reia Snea Newroy

Gandhi detention status debated in India

London report says there is no immediate release for Mohandas K Gandhi and other Indian leaders detained under defense act. New Delhi court study suggests government held beyond act limits. Defense rule to be revised, with India considering changes to prison terms for Congress leaders.

London Spr Dia Mohandas K Gandhi India Tande Altetram New Delhi Esid Gaye ADF Ali-Indie Congress Party

Marine's Muddy Shoes Exhibit in Kansas City

April report from Kansas City describes Marine Pyt Ed Carrs shoes shown to neighbors at his mother's home. Carr, on furlough, said he wore the shoes for 45 days and nights amid continuous fighting, his socks rotted away except for a small patch. Shoes were removed by hospital attendants during malaria treatment.

Kansas City

Murchison Leaves Texas Welfare Post in Shakeup

Austin reports state welfare board accepted J. Murchison’s resignation as executive director of the Department of Public Welfare. A successor is to be selected and confirmed. Both houses and the governor face renewed pressure amid impeachment talk and calls for reform of the agency.

Austin Department of Public Welfare J. &. Murchison Carshonn Resigiec Boas Murchison Crittelsin Public Welfare Department Tim Bath House Senate Auce Cessor Une Murchijson Pauline H

Guest Stars on Marx Program and More Saturday

Graucho Marx hosts with Virginia O Brien and Donald Bick bon as guests. Bob Wawk performs a brain-listing skit while Jessica Dragonese Bill Perry Gus Haenschen and Ewil Cote join the Columbia network’s Gabkuarday Hight Seranader CRTSA at 8 46 p.m. KTSA and Dave Kiman takes Hobbs Lehby to Washington for the 7 30 p.m. KTSA broadcast.

Graucho Mary Graucho Marx Virginia O Brien Donald Bickbon Bob Wawk K'Tsay Jessica Dragonese Bill Perry Gus Haenschen Ewil Cote Columbia Network

Estate worth 1.5 million on long beach estate case

The estate of the late shipbuilder George L. Craig, valued at about 1 525 108, is undergoing settlement in court with an accounting process and related petitions. The matter involves parceling the assets, including a value of 61 523 408, and proceedings date back to April 24 at Long Beach.

Long Beaugh Aprif George L. Craig Parnal

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