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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1944

Page

3

Hill Foreman Advances to Assistant Highway Patrol Chief

Austin Pet. 2 reports the Public Safety Commission approved Hill Foreman to become the assistant to the director, succeeding Free Bickpan on leave. He will join the highway patrol leadership as captains prepare for competitive examinations to fill the chief position.

Austin Pet Chief Hill Highway Patrol Homer Garerion Jr Public Safety Commission Yesterdey Free ‘Bickpan

Tax reform debated as lawmakers seek simple pay return

Washington lawmakers push federal tax simplification for small earners under 300 dollars. Representative Robertson proposes a plan to have the government compute taxes and notify payers, who could settle within 10 days. The idea aims to expedite returns this year amid debates on Roosevelt’s future and party positions.

Washington Robertson Ktv Virminian Internal Revenue Paver

Business group urges jury service for crime control in San Antonio

The San Antonio Manufacturers' Association and local business leaders called on businessmen to accept jury service when summoned to combat rising crime in Bexar County. They urged law enforcement to take extra measures and warned San Antonio’s reputation could suffer nationally if inaction continued. District Attorney Shook praised the move as increasing juror quality. Judge McCrory welcomed the public backing for jury service.

Bexar County San Antonio Manufacturers' Association San Antonio John R. Shook Juro Gerve Ice W. W. McCrory Criminal District Court

Tourists May Bring Ration Free Shoes Across Border

Tourists returning from Mexico may bring two pairs of shoes without surrendering ration stamps. Bernard M. Goldburg, district rationing officer, announced a December amendment easing border controls on footwear. The change allows two pairs not intended for sale to cross the border, prompted by many telephone inquiries.

Mexico Bernard M. Goldburg GPA Muss cellJanenns Goldburg

Air WAC Rally Movie to Feature at Alay Plaza

A two hour program titled Air WAC Rally will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursday at Alay plaza by the Brooksfield Air WAC recruiting team led by Warrant Officer Charles Treuter. The event includes a concert by former professional musicians.

Alay Plaza Brooksfield Air Wac Charles ‘Treuter Brooksfield Or

British Addup Toll Against Foe Ships

The British Admiralty announced its war tolls up to January 31 covering the early phase of the war. It reports totals of tonnage, ships captured or sunk by destroyers and submarines as battles with Germany and Italy continue.

London Twenth Welles

Permits Issued for 269,989 Building Projects in January

War restrictions aside, Carl Wideman and city building inspector issued 62 permits for one family homes at 129,109, plus 28 other permits for sheds and nonresidential work totaling 140, interest 62,218 for remodeling, and 13,448 for additions and repairs. London reports Maj. Gen. Sydney F Rowell will direct tactical investigations for military procedures to apply lessons learned in operations.

Carl Wideman Ety London INS Geni Sydney F. Rowell Australia British War Office Jessons Reuters News

Patrick to Speak At Travis Park Noon Service

Rev Wood H Patrick of Denver Heights Methodist church will be the speaker at Travis Park Methodist church noon day service on Thursday. Rev Paul Terry will preside as associate pastor. The event is sponsored by the San Antonio Council of Churches.

Wood H. Patrick Denver Heights Methodist Church Travis Park Methodist Church San Antonio

Jap Atrocity Report Details in Philippine POW Abuse

U S army and navy report from Soviet press summarizes Japanese mistreatment of American prisoners in the Philippines. It cites killings described as death snatches and provides full details of the atrocities documented by Allied forces.

Mudcow U. S. Army Navy Philippines

Week's Grace Given iCafe Operators

Operators of commercial eating establishments registered with the local board under the new food allotment plan receive two weeks grace. District food officer W C Marshall said reports will be accepted this week despite the January 31 deadline. Many operators in San Antonio have not registered, delaying future allotment calculations.

W. C. Marshall Marshall San Antonis

St Joseph Aspirin A Trusted Pain Reliever

The advertisement touts St Joseph Aspirin as the first choice for headaches muscular pains and colds. It claims fast relief and doctor-like efficacy with a best value package of 12 tablets for ten cents 36 tablets for 20 cents and 100 tablets for 50 cents with guaranteed quality and purity.

Ft. Joseph Aspirin St. Joseph Aspirin St. Joseph

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