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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1944

Page

5

Price Ceilings Prepared For New Civilian Goods

Washington Aug 14 The Office of Price Administration gears up price ceiling policy as civilian production resumes. Officials say rulings will hinge on production costs with limited industry formulas. Reynolds protests demand effective legislation for adjustable ceilings as civil production increases.

Washington Pele OPA Reynolds D.-N. OC Dled Minsk War Production Board Omehow

Better Flying Fuel Developed In Wartime Oil Plan

Washington reports the petroleum industry claims a new flying fuel with greatly improved octane designed to power bombers fighters and escort planes. Refiners must boost capacity beyond 800000 barrels per day as the war department notes Army bombers require over 109000 tons of high explosives this year with 472084 tons already dropped on German and Japanese targets.

Washington Ane Petroleum Jodustey Tdustey War Council William BR. Boyd War Department

Honor Medal Awarded Wajared Pilot

A United States bomber base in Europe reports that Wajared Pilot, a crew member from Leeds Alabama, received the Congressional Medal of Honor for brave actions during a wartime mission. Lieutenant General Carl Spytta presented the award as the aircraft endured heavy enemy fire near the German-Belgian border. Lawley, wounded, saved his co-pilot and aided the crew in a perilous landing after the plane took critical damage. The ceremony highlighted extraordinary heroism and sacrifice aboard the mission that struck Leipzig region targets.

United States Europe Ang Dette Willim Cranshyt Leipzig Lawley Wis Bau Nekated Lawley Joad Connd Fleain R.A Tela

Soldier Attached to His Girl

Albert Noona of Carp, Arkansas, on the way to Fort Leavenworth to pick up a prisoner, cuffed to his girl Corry Goodman in Swope Park. They were handcuffed together after he explained the lock, losing the key. Police found a matching key two hours later as crowds watched.

Hangas City Aug Albert Noona Carp Ark Fort Leavenworth Kaz Sea Hir Corry Goodman Swope Park Nanrin Bert Leavenworth

Torrid Kiss Sparks Fire Alarm in Chicago Tavern

In Chicago on August 14 a torrid kiss led to a fire alarm when Margaret Mayhood, 41, pulled a fire box lever after kissing Herbert Clark in a tavern. Police charged Mayhood with disorderly conduct as firefighters responded with two battalions and 43 pieces of equipment.

Chicago Fire Margaret Mayhood Aid Herbert Clark Herbert Five Department Second Battalion Wren

Edgar Bergen to Wed Frances Westermann in October

Hollywood report says Edgar Bergen plans marriage to Frances Westermann of New York in October. Bergen, who discussed the plan with Hollywood friends, may wed soon after traveling from New York, while gossip links him to potential future union with actress Mae West or others.

Hollywood Edger Herren Screen Racia Voniadiats Chiavile McCarthy Tna Ade Anatry Frances Westermann New Yonkert Ist Yandel Bergen New York Barre Dave Amrry Fox Lve Powers Uel Witte Fhlig Lier

Gable to Quit Movies Says He May Retire

Hollywood reports Clark Gable plans to return to work in September but says he may never act again if roles fail to offer something unconventional and significant. He cites sensitivity to death overseas and doubts about the film industry.

Gable Louella Hollywood UMBI Clark Galle Glarks Lucky Baldwin Clark

War Veterans Get Civilian Job Guide From War Manpower

The War Manpower Commission has completed a 500 page wage back “job families” guide to aid veterans in finding civilian work using skills learned in service. The booklet lists related occupations such as machine operator, clerk, and gunsmith, with counselors available at U.S. Employment Service offices to help place veterans in suitable jobs.

Minh Shasa Soyer Anny Hans Dirds Big Mustrial Suns WMC U. Ss U.S. E.S Gorvier Amert Intor Hirp Agre John Dones Og Neler Sepeirman Sam Jones

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