We Can Build a Great City Editorial
San Antonio can grow to a city of a million with broad effort and less selfish bickering. The piece urges rapid action to develop agriculture, livestock, poultry, minerals, oil, and the woman’s resources, stressing a strong market, Coliseum, and better ties with the livestock industry, while urging leaders to engage oil and gas operators and counter elite resistance.
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Army Camp Cares For 3 Little Girls
Three young daughters of Pvt. Louis Price arrive at Camp Lee after travel from Philadelphia including a train ride and hitchhike. Brig. Gen. George A. Horkan orders care for the children with food and beds provided by WAC technicians and Red Cross Grey Ladies.
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Prewar Pricing for Household Goods Returns
Washington announces nearly all consumer durable goods will revert to prewar prices under OPA. Bowles states manufacturers must supply proportional low priced items, with ceilings on washing machines ironers aluminum kitchenware. Prices aim to aid families while ensuring high sales volume and profits for industry.
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Date Still Unset in White House V-3 Day Plan
Washington August 23 The White House would not confirm a date for V-3 day as officials stressed the exact proclamation will come from the president after articles of aure reader signing in Tokyo. Presidential Secretary Charles G Ross repeated that V-3 day depends on the president and will be announced when appropriate with two brief speeches.
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Kelly Civilians To Go On 40 Hour Week At Fort Sam
Civilian employees at Kelly Field will shift to a five day 40 hour week starting Monday. At Fort Sam Houston, workers retain four hours overtime with overtime pay. The change, approved by Maj. Gen. High J. Knorr, aims to save about 330 million dollars nationally and will not disrupt post duties or troop deployment.
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Weather forecast for San Antonio and coast region
Forecast shows partly cloudy conditions Thursday afternoon and Friday morning with a high near 90 and a low Friday morning. North coast expect mostly cloudy skies with occasional showers and thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and Friday. moderate northeasterly winds.
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Planned to Last Detail Tokyo Trip Like Vacation
The article outlines a meticulous preparation for a Tokyo trip described as a vacation. It notes packing many shirts and trousers, organizing clean clothes, and arranging minor tasks in Manila for Filipino workers. It mentions supplies like lighter fluid, dry rations, peanuts, and cookies for the journey, with emphasis on readiness for a brief Nippon visit and occupation considerations.
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Japs to Sign Surrender On Missouri in Tokyo Bay
Manila Aug 23 surrender document ending the war with Japan will be signed aboard the Missouri in Tokyo Bay on August 31. MacArthur will lead occupation landings at Atsugi and Yokosuka with Allied force chiefs from Britain, Russia, China and others. Air shows and troop movements outline the early occupation picture as Japan begins surrender and demobilization steps amid broader Allied plans.
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Companies Seek More Taxicabs for City
Taxicab firms White and Blue Bell Yellow pressed city officials on Thursday for permission to operate additional cabs. The meeting with officials included lawmakers and attorneys discussing franchise renewals and funds. Company reps claimed demand exceeds supply and proposed expanding from about 217 cabs to meet city needs, with talks to proceed with the council.
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$100000-a-year dining bar ticket racket exposed
At Randolph New York Aug 23 the FBI said 418 railroad workers were arrested across four cities for a scheme that manipulated meal checks and government ration tickets to steal cash on train meals. Wary tactics included blank checks, altered orders, and overcharging servicemen.
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World War II air raids devastate Japan and Britain tolls rise
Allied bombardment and V weapon strikes inflict heavy damage on Britain and Japan. British casualties reach about 146760 dead or wounded as of April 20. Allied raids cause widespread homelessness and destruction in the Japanese home islands with millions affected and tens of thousands killed or injured.
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First Ford cars roll from Texas Dallas plant
Dallas August 23 1946 Ford Motor Companys Texas branch completed its first production run with nineteen Ford autos rolling off the Dallas assembly line yesterday marking a milestone for Texass fledgling automotive output.
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French say Nazis killed 26 million victims in camps
A Paris dispatch to the London News Chronicle reports that French government investigators estimate that about 20,000,000 people were murdered in German concentration camps. The note references a Paris inquiry into wartime atrocities and cites the total deaths as part of the Nazi extermination program.
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Arkansas family welcomed at White House after hotel dining snub
Four members of an Arkansas farm family including Staff Sgt. James Hendrix Jr. were received at the White House to await Medal of Honor ceremonies. The Hendrix group, staying at the Willard, reported dining room service was refused, with officials offering an escort and a later meal. The sergeant, famed for his actions in Germany, remained in uniform, while hotel staff noted clothing was not the issue.
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