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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1948
Page
9
Congress wrestles with Democrats to support the tax bill while Republicans fear angering party members over cuts in President Truman’s military spending starting July 4. The two parties clash again on Taiwan, isolation, universal military training, and other defense issues.
The section discusses rent control expiry on February 20 and possible meat and price rationing. Sparks concern over rent hikes up to 54 percent if controls end, with reference to a subtle conspiracy by simulators to bypass current law and free landlords to raise rents.
John Myers Myers, author of The Wild Zazino and The Harp and the Blade, visits San Antonio to autograph copies and discuss his new book on the Alamo. He explains he compiled available data on the fortress after finding little complete history in eastern libraries. Myers, previously a New Yorker and observer of Texas history, will appear at Jaske's at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and 3 p.m. Thursday as Rosengren's book slave.
Republicans in the Senate discuss trimming a 6.5 billion tax cut to win Democratic votes if Truman vetoes. Proposals include delaying start date, reducing the per cent cut, and halving the impact. A separate panel seeks a pledge to cut 2.3 billion from Truman’s budget, with possible 1 billion foreign aid and European recovery funding. Marshall says the plan should be run by business people to align needs with finance.
Washington dispatch reports the Army overruled General MacArthur’s order requiring reporters to be re edited after leaving the occupied zones. The decision allows overseas correspondents to depart zones and return without reaccreditation for periods up to 30 days in six months on special assignments. The clash triggered protests over press freedom during the occupation period.
In Colombo on February 4 a festive mood marked the proclamation of Ceylon as a dominion. Gure sounds, fireworks, bells, and ship sirens filled the capital as the Lion flag of the Sinhalese nation was raised, symbolizing a new era for the island nation.
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