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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1944

Page

3

Senate panel backs federal jobless pay bill

The Senate finance committee unanimously approved a measure to nationalize unemployment benefits, shifting rates up to 352 dollars weekly with federal reimbursements to states. The bill, introduced by Representative George of Georgia, calls for a federally funded loan pool and a vocational training program for laid off workers and returning veterans.

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Aircraft Output Behind in July

Washington reports national aircraft production lagged in July with total output below schedule by about 500 planes. B 29 production slightly exceeded targets, while overall heavy armament and manpower shortages prompted cutbacks aimed at preserving strategic capacity. Officials warn shortages risk the armed services’ program as war mobilization plans adjust.

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Taxpayers to bear biggest wartime take in revised budget

Budget Director Harold D. Smith forecast that expenditures for the 1944-45 fiscal year would reach about 88.6 billion dollars for the war effort, with net receipts near 45 billion. The revised figures show a large deficit and a national debt around 251.3 billion, while a strong wartime economy is expected to continue shaping federal finance policy.

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Private Rites For C Jackson

Private funeral services will be held Wednesday for Carlton Jackson a longtime diplomat who died Tuesday at his home in San Antonio Texas He was born in Sagleville Virginia and lived in San Antonio eight years He is survived by his widow Olive Wiggins Jackson one son William Kenyon Jackson two daughters Jean and Nancy Jackson three sisters Mia Bhir and Lizete Mitchell Effie Sheffinlech and two brothers John Edwin Jackson and Sydney Jackson Local testator had served in Rio de Janeiro and he was a veteran of diplomatic service.

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Tokyo broadcast cheers Hirohito as park rat promotion

An unclear Tokyo broadcast claimed Emperor Hirohito elevated a senior official and promoted a junior figure. The garbled report mentions promotions and park areas, but the exact names, dates, and offices remain indeterminate.

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Esther Williams and Leoni Mayer Separate After Marriage

Esther Williams, film swimming star, announces separation from her husband Dr Leoni I Mayer age 26. The couple reportedly began living apart earlier this year, with no immediate plans for divorce.

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