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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1950

Page

3

Public Opinion May Halt Threats To Guard Members

Austin dispatch reports Adjt. Gen. K L Beery warning employers not to coerce National Guard members to resign or quit by offering or threatening loss of work. He says public assistance could be sought if such pressure continues while noting a transfer of a field artillery guard member to inactive status. Beery will grant exceptions to protect employment rights amid world affairs.

Berry Austin INS National Guard Adj K. L. Beery Guard Berry Puia World Affairs Texas National Guard

Odors Persist in L A River Near Lexington Bridge

Health department reports fresh odors from the Los Angeles River near the Lexington Street bridge. Dr. Austin E Hill says nitrate treatment stopped odors two weeks ago, but pollution is noticeable again as inspectors struggle to locate sources. He promises prosecution once guilty parties are found. Billy the Kid is tied to a young killing in Silver City New Mexico.

San Antonio River Health Department Austin E. Hill Lexington St. Bridge Hill

Senate Passes Control Bill For Wartime Economics

The Senate approved a broad home front mobilization bill 85 to 3, empowering President Truman to impose wage price controls and related inflation measures as part of wartime mobilization. The measure, pending a conference with House differences, would run through mid 1951 and include provisions on consumer credit prohibitions, hoarding bans, government seizure with compensation, a defense production loan program, and wage price considerations from May to June 1950 with optional rollbacks.

Washington Senate Truman House White House Senate House Commerce Department Sen Sparkman D.-Ala Eden Mont Malone Nev Williams Del Joan Taft Ohio

Expansion of U.S. military to 27 divisions and 69 air groups

Washington outlines a broad buildup to meet Korean War needs. The plan calls for 27 army divisions, 23 carrier groups, and 69 air-force groups, plus modernization and expanded naval forces. Army gains include one more combat division and two replacement training divisions, while naval air and carrier strength would rise with new groups and ships to 282 combatant ships and 127,498 air force personnel.

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Freeway Hearing Review Of 18 Texas Projects

A Texas Highway Commission hearing Tuesday will discuss 18 highway projects and issues. Southeast connector from the Freeway to U S 281 and U S 184 plus Loop 18 from U S 50 to U S 281 are on the agenda, with Bexar County representative R L Reader, and San Antonio Chamber of Commerce officials present.

Hearin Benin Sanaring Texas Highway Commission U. S Fratt Bexar County San Antonio

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