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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1946
Page
5
In Tacoma, a Douglas fir believed to be the largest ever cut by man was felled in the back wood forests southwest of Mount Rainier. Nearly 13 feet in diameter, the tree could theoretically yield 132,012 board feet of lumber enough to bulk 58 five room houses.
U S government investigators and TWA officials opened an inquiry into the Constellation Star of Cairo crash near Shannon Airport. Forty two killed and eleven injured as survivors endure critical and stable conditions. bodies prepared for transport to the United States. Vina Ferguson, a 25 year old hostess praised as heroine, described the crash.
Investigators pursued the Buffalo to Chicago crash that killed two crew members and injured 19, hampered by heavy snow. The plane ran into engine trouble after contact with Chicago operations office. the pilot and co-pilot perished.
Rome reports a government pledge of immediate ration increases and unemployment benefits ending a bloody two day general strike in Bari over food shortages. One person was killed and 25 injured. Threats of further strikes linger in Reggio Calabria Costanza and Catanzaro as workers from the three cities plan unified tactics.
Paul E. Griffith national American Legion commander announced the Legion will spend $1,000,000 in 1947 to combat un American activities. The amount forms the Legion’s share of a nationwide anti subversive fund totaling $15,000,000 inviting public contributions.
A fire at a one story frame Chicago house early today killed two baby girls. Rose mary Morrison, 20 months, and her sister Katherine, two, died in the blaze. The parents were severely burned, authorities said.
The World Calendar association laments the impact of Christmas and New Year’s Day midweek, noting business disruption as citizens spent days preparing and recovering. Westy Edgemont, secretary, proposes a calendar where Christmas and New Year’s fall on Mondays to create a longer weekend and reduce upheaval. Senator Tom Connally and Mrs Connally departed Texarkana by train for Washington last night.
Tokyo reports show prices in 1937 costs multiplied by about 2000 for many essentials as an ordinary shopper spends 100 yen for items that once cost one yen. Government data note that if luxuries are included, some increases soar to 13,000 times, depending on whether purchases are from the black market or not.
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