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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1945
Page
3
Westbrook Pegler argues in a critical column that Britain's public has not elected Professor Laski as spokesman and questions his influence, linking him to revolutionary aims and anti democratic plots. The piece criticizes Laski’s activities and connections, suggesting his interference in Spain and Portugal and comparing his rhetoric to fascist methods.
Chicago reports Julie gachanss brow suIt Against Morris Bych min, 33, seeking a divorce. The article notes she was once among the youngest grandmothers in the United States and mentions a previous marriage to Faber. The readable portion covers a divorce filing and age-related context.
New York January coverage notes Laski, a leading Labour figure, issuing a strong policy statement amid Attlee's government. The piece discusses nationalization plans for the Bank of England, coal mines, transport, and key industries, and notes internal Labour divides and cautious approach to reform within a broad leftist bloc.
Soldiers pierced darkness for home as a British fleet docked with 23,097 servicemen from Europe aboard the FO troop-carrier line. The E. B. Alexander arrived next with 404 men, formerly the German Miner Amerika, while the Shien Mary’s westbound voyage from Scotland took four days. Two cags aboard were discovered by British officials. animals aboard were stormed overboard under strict Brille rules.
London report details a note from President Truman and leaders at the Berlin conference praising Winston Churchill for guiding allied strategy. The missive lauds his role in securing peace and unity through early wartime conferences and stresses lasting value of his efforts.
British stocks and shares fell sharply in a selling wave after the Labour party victory in Dillain’s general election. Bank of England gilts slid, and declines spread across industries as plans to nationalize coal, gas, electricity, railroads, and other sectors were anticipated.
London August 2 Prime Minister Attlee returned from the Potsdam conference by plane to complete formation of his new labor government. He carried dispatch cases and entered No 10 Downing Street with officials, as he must appoint senior ministers and post about 100 junior ministers. He has named key cabinet members and will confer with President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee on next steps while government plans are outlined for Parliament on August 16.
Jaycees in the cluster chamber of commerce launch a drive aiming to add 250 members. Herbert Waltead, chair of memberships, said the campaign runs through August with a $50 war bond prize for the top recruiter.
Congressman Pat J. Kilday and soldiers pressed a Marine War Manpower Group policy at Fort Hamilton Redistribution Station questioning officer preference over enlisted men. Kilday pledged to raise the matter next session as discharge problems dominated the open forum in the post theater.
City collections for June reached a record $95 105 77 announced by City Commissioner Al Berd Golaghan. The report lists golf course dues from WillowSarlags, Brackenridge, Riverside and other city mills, plus revenues from corporation court health examinations beer and wine license package stores and wholesalers among 60 revenue streams.
Senator Vandenberg urged a national industrial peace conference with leaders from industry management and government. In a letter to Secretary Schwellenbach he argued a united, legally backed meeting could address collective bargaining, strikes, and essential production, preserving postwar reconversion and national stability.
The report catalogs extensive redeployment and arrival of Allied formations across the United States and Atlantic coastal hubs. It lists air wings, fighter and bomber groups, medical units, ordnance, engineer and service components from Ninth and Eighth Air Forces, with details of locations such as New York Boston Hampton Roads and associated depots and depots.
Sergeant Ofrey Srylkch 28 of Lex Antonio says Russians are more for Americans than other Europeans. He served six months on the troopship Alexander in Russia aiding American planes during the shuttle bombing of Germany Austria and Northern Italy. He calls the Russian girls wonderful and notes little in common with their English Russian dictionaries.
San Antonio ends two chaotic days of jubilation after Eddie Fickenbacker, WWI ace, is hailed as hero. Crowds pack streets for Captain Eddie touring, but rain cancels the parade despite huge enthusiasm for the aviator who downed 26 enemy aircraft and inspired a new film around his life.
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