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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1947
Page
8
In Batavia Java on February 1 a vast stockpile of 800 000 to 1 500 000 tons of sugar is held captive in inland areas due to Dutch Indonesian political rifts. The sugar cannot be exported because it lies in national fat held zones while the Republican government bans estate product exports, backed by a Dutch blockade.
Jap labor leaders petitioned the four power council for the Far East seeking an investigation of their labor condition and General MacArthur's strike cancellation order. They vow to continue unified planning despite the disbanding of the all Japan central strike committee.
New York reporting that the gray market for hard to obtain steel premium sales may collapse this spring as output of scarce items like cold rolled sheets nears demand. Industry sources say premiums above market prices could end once steel mills run at over 90 percent capacity for several months.
The Texas Poll shows President Truman still under half support for 1948 re election with about two thirds undecided or opposed. Only 35 percent favor Democratic nomination. Wallace draws notable support among Black voters and Byrnes leads among those seeking alternatives.
In Waukegan Illinois on February 1 three underage boys aged 11 to 13 spent about 2700 dollars belonging to Matt Susman, a linoleum shop owner. Susman reported a 4000 dollar theft from a home money box. police tracked the trio who bought rifles and attempted to buy a car, with a likely 2000 dollar cash handoff to three teenage buyers.
Skyline Airport, Inc. filed a mandamus in district court to remove two flag poles blamed as obstructions to the main landing lane. Neighbors claim the poles are a patriotic gesture and not safety concerns. The airport says the poles hinder landing and endanger traffic for veterans and students.
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