Labor Survey Planned As City's First Postwar Step
San Antonio moves to gauge postwar employment as the Committee of Economic Development launches a survey. It will ask local business leaders about 1940 employment, current staff, postwar plans, armed forces redeployment, and expected retention. The goal is to estimate production levels and the sustained employment level.
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San Antonio
Committee of Economic Development
C. J. Crampton
Chamber of Comimeter
Thurnsey
Tis
Saunober
Els
Two Japanese Balloon Bombs Bomb Texas Twice
The Associated Press reports two incidents of bomb carrying balloon aircraft landing in Texas during World War II era. One balloon drifted to northern Brown County and exploded near De Leon in Comanche County, while another touched down in Brazos County parks. A crater was burned by one bomb and a separate blast occurred elsewhere.
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Associated Press
Texas
North American
Brown County
DeLeon
Comanche County
Bralh
Sane West Central Park
Rtate
War and Peace Snarled in Pacific War Update
Chronicle of renewed fighting between Chiang Kai-Shek forces and Communists in north China as Japanese elements threaten Peiping. Soviet advances in Manchuria push toward Harbin while Tokyo delays surrender terms. MacArthur presses for quicker action as news agencies assess Japan’s collapse and dispersal of troops across Asia.
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Manchuria
Harbin
Tevestia
Japan
Burma
Philippines
MacArthur
Manila
Peage Servey
Tokyo
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Simson
Cain Nat
Obervers
Melbourne
London
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Tokya
Ae Gant
Uspat
Dowel
East Asia
Policemen Suspended For Duty Violations Postwar Move
Three policemen were suspended and two demoted after a police commission order citing drinking off duty and sleeping on duty. Patrolman Perry Datley received suspension while Otis Thomas was laid off ten days. Commissioner Anderson noted a wartime staffing goal shift after the war.
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Aubrey Topkins
L. Anderson
Pollendet
G. I. Robinson
Perry T. Datley Dew
Patcolucay
Otis Thomas
Guly
Anderton
Chess New
Tax Situation Big Headache To Callaghan
Alfred Callaghan, tax commissioner, warns that annexation will bring a $469000 city tax bill for new residents of San Antonio. He cites a projected $14 million property valuation rise and totals of $4.36 in city and school taxes plus potential sewer district and college bonds. He stresses residents will face higher levies due to additional territory and existing bond issues.
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Alfred Callaghan
Beaise
San Antonio
Callaghan
Texas
Callaghay
Son
Timah
San Artanlo
Hospital Irregularities Denied in Death by Self Harm
A hospital official describes a patient’s death by hanging after a reported self harm attempt in a crowded ward. He notes staff shortages with 2697 patients and only about 100 attendants plus five doctors to care for all, while ages range from 16 to beyond.
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Hkut
Brown
Trio Injured in 3-Way Collision
Three people were injured in a late Wednesday crash on South New Braunfels Avenue. Charles G. Mills, 25, suffered a fractured right foot. Gene Mills, 21, had a head injury. Virginia A. Brogan, 20, sustained a lacerated forehead. They were treated at the local hospital. The driver of the other vehicle, Y. T. Cooper, 52, was not seriously hurt.
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New Braunfels Avenue
Charles G. Mills
West Mulberry Avenue
Passthin
Genew Mills
Virginia A. Brogan
Brooklyn Avenue
Wie Auto
Cooper
Hegre
North
Swiss Street
Firing to Cease Talks Echo Across Pacific Front
A wartime broadcast notes a shift as rival representatives remain linked by radio amid distance of over 1800 miles. Manila grows tense with silence and talk of new developments. US planners describe Asian airfield movements and convoy markings as negotiations unfold under MacArthur’s orders.
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Japan
Manila
Fe Shinra
Arive
Kyushu
MacArthur
Herty
Sheepherder Held For Attack on Girl Near Mission
A 16-year-old girl accuses a local youth of attacking her Tuesday night during the V J celebration. Chief Deputy Sheriff Peters arrested the accused at a sheep and goat farm in Listerdale after information from the victim. The alleged assault occurred on the San Antonio River bank near San Jose mission.
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Charles Peters
Listerdale
San Antonio
San Jose Mission
Death toll at hospital rises with 186 deaths since September
Dostor Brown reports 186 hospital deaths since September 1 with two listed as personal crisis reports. No violence deaths beyond that. The attendant linked to a death is no longer employed and left the city after the incident. Investigator Smith expects to wrap up the investigation in a few days.
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Dostor Brown
Ivanhoe
Smith
Truman Proclaims National Day Of Thanksgiving
President Truman issues a proclamation designating next Sunday as a day of thanksgiving for victory. He urges all Americans to unite in prayer and give thanks to God while honoring those who sacrificed for the nation's success. He spoke at a news conference after two days of national celebration.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Gull
Renee
Latso
Woman Loses 250 From Hotel Room
Miss Brett Hughes reported a wallet containing 251 dollars missing from her hotel room on Thursday. W. C. Whitlow of 338 Club Drive reported being robbed of money after a cab ride through the downtown area near Foye Video.
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Brett Hughes
W. C. Whitlow
Foye
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