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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1945
Page
5
Labor roundelay report shows GM parts making plan still in doubt as unions press long hours and wage demands. Workers threaten potential nationwide pace with wage raise of $2 a day and possible steel industry support. Company stance remains firm while Avalon site negotiates, possibly triggering further walkouts by year end.
Lawmakers convened an informal meeting Tuesday to hear views on a measure removing present exemptions for unions under the anti racketeering act. Chair Salley and Senator Balleny plan to push a revised fee schedule.
George H. Bucher of Westinghouse suggests a five and a half day work week where practicable, aiming to reduce shifts. He calls for further proposals, saying the company faces increasing costs and worker demand for better schedules.
The Chicago craft unionists voted overwhelmingly last week to strike to push for a 25 cent hourly wage increase as negotiations stall. Armour Swift Cudahy and Wilson face pressure from Locomotive Engineers amid rising costs and possible early walkouts, with wage demands tied to non regular hours and working conditions.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a lumber operator linked to A B L and a venture, with unclear location and a mention of a date near 15. The legibility is poor, leaving key names and specifics uncertain.
A fragmentary health column urges rapid treatment for bronchitis and discusses symptoms and care options. Words are garbled but signal caution on timely medical attention and home remedies while implying professional help may be advised.
Turmoil spreads across Australian capitals as seamen and miners walk out over work conditions. Trades unions press a nationwide stoppage with shipments halted and skeleton crews amid warnings of wider disruption to coal exports from New South Wales. The industrial action roots from disputes within the seamen and miners unions and spreads through the provincial capitals, excluding Hobart.
Detroit December report notes outsiders accept an auto union bid amid talks between the union and General Motors. Figures listed include Wes Reyther and others from Chicago New York and Washington. Refusals come from various business and civic leaders in the U.S. and Germany with no clear agreement reached.
Chicago youths and girls from American farms paraded groomed Alpine lambs and cattle at the Chicago stock show. Judges awarded top prizes as finalists boasted polished, marcelled coats and meticulous grooming amid the bustling event.
Police named three suspects in a Sunday morning assault on two soldiers on Canby street. Charged are Luge Mugle 23 Trinidad Merelos 24 and Insagaia Casares 28. Officers Bryan Smeg and Geopse Patient filed the complaint.
A monthly report by Dr. Robert J. Cherry shows rising communicable diseases with higher figures in December. Notable counts include typhus 44, whooping cough 82, measles and mumps 67 and 31, diphtheria 90, malaria 10, and a single death from measles, marking the city’s mortality trend for the year.
Fragmented report details oil field activity 18 miles north of Flores Grande City with multiple wells, casing, tubing weights, gas-cillaflation readings, and distances. Mentions rigs, operators, and several named locations, including Pleasant Whewell and Brooke en Wills See de Bullie, with references to royalties and production figures amid scattered OCR errors.
Fragments show Erie and San Antonio related bond activity with large subscriptions. A $72 000 check represents Raslarne subscription to the bond drive as officials like City Manager and Captain E V Rinkr respond to the situation and Governor Stevenson's proclamation.
A chaotic list of divorces and civil actions. Names and parties include Hertha Parker versus J Li Parker, Bidyas Webb versus Luther Wenb, Celina Suarez versus Gonevleve Suarez, and many others across a series of petitions and filings. The notice reads like a court docket of disputed marriages and separations with numerous individuals and surnames appearing in fragmented entries.
Fragmentary notice describes a fire alarm at 12 29 North Center Street with no damage reported. Names and details are garbled but mention tenants and responders including Byider Freund and SICOIL and several addresses and individuals.
A 34 year old man Joe Casting of 808 East Pyron Avenue and his father were assaulted in the 609 block of Pyro Avenue Monday. The assailants struck the father in the mouth with a stone and knocked the son unconscious with a blow to the head. Both were treated at Robert B. Green hospital for injuries.
Karl H. von Wiegand reports in cautious terms that De Gaulle’s government realigns France with Communist influence, extending to France’s Free French and other nationalist groups. The article suggests a broader shift in Western Europe, with Germany’s manpower and control of Europe’s future at stake as communists gain sway and threaten democracy.
Five men were booked on assault and related charges after a late Saturday shooting in a downtown block. Police found the wounded, dated suspects and bystanders at the scene and on nearby streets, with several individuals sustaining injuries.
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