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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1946

Page

4

Wheat Exports to Europe and Other Regions Planned for 1946

Washington expects to export about 225 million bushels of wheat in the first half of 1946 with roughly half going to European countries under UNRRA aid and France. The rest will be divided among Belgium the Netherlands Norway Latin American nations especially Cuba and Mexico and military occupation zones in Germany and Japan. The Agriculture Department will issue a formal allocation later but specifics are not yet set. The plan remains flexible to meet shifting foreign needs amid a global wheat shortage.

Washington France United States Belgium Netherlands Norway Cuba Mexico Germany Japan Agriculture Department

British loan to Britain faces Senate test in coming hearings

President Truman faces a tough path as Senate and House leaders discuss a 3.75 billion dollar loan to Britain. Barkley will lead the administration drive with hearings likely before the Senate Banking Committee next week amid cross party opposition and a White House conference on the bill.

Barkley Ky Senate Britain Barkley Senate Banking Committee White House Truman House Patman D. Tex

Censorship Forum in Tokyo Probes Army Censorship

Censorship claims surfaced as Bernard Rubin, fired from Stars and Stripes, faced army limits on stories about Tagahiko Christian leader Kagawa. Ex-editor Ken Pettus and others said transfers to Okinawa were postponed by General MacArthur during an investigation. Open forum planned among American veterans to discuss dismissals.

Tokyo Barnard Rubin Stars and Stripes Tagahiko Christian Ken “Pettus Ches_en Inanagins Ken Pettus Army Thraw Anen Okinawa MacArthur Pettus Atthin Lousily Eneek Kagawa Rubin Kagwa Social Democratic Party Federal Communications Commission Ray Swalls

Pickard Seeks Bond Pay Release From County

Assistant county engineer W. FB Ickard appealed to Commissioners' Court Tuesday to be released from a $16,000 bond premium he has paid himself for two years, totaling about $100. He was advised to file a claim with the county auditor.

W. Fb, Ickard Commissioners’ Court Wito Amond

Bill to create national science foundation eyed for senate action

Sources say a bill to establish a national science foundation may reach the Senate soon. Close aides say the measure could cover Truman’s request for a research agency and parts of his health program, with an annual command budget estimated between 100 million and 20 million dollars.

National Science Foundation Senate Truman

Housing Fight Over Price Ceilings Sparks Partisan Battle

President Truman seeks price ceilings on old houses as Wyatt and lawmakers move toward 2.7 million new homes. Republicans and Democrats align on subsidies and premium payments, shaping the housing bill debate on the floor next week.

Jmens Wyatt Hilts Wilson W. Wyatt Torvelerans Hill Trusman Baileys Truman

Veterans Insurance Reform Plan Advocates Major Changes

Congress will begin work on veterans insurance reforms next month. Bills seek to amend the 1940 act enabling national service life insurance. Proposals include lump sum death settlements, extending eligibility beyond close relatives, policy endowment conversion, and total disability benefits. General Omar Bradley says aims align with commercial polices. Budget Bureau to recommend before March 1.

Congress National Service Life Veterans Administration Gus Omar XN. Bradley Budget Bureau

Ingersoll Reveals Curtailed Talks On War With Japan

Admiral Royal E. Ingersoll testifies to a Pearl Harbor inquiry about secret discussions between the United States and Great Britain regarding potential entry into war with Japan. He describes meeting a British counterpart in London on a covert mission to explore alliance options and naval construction verifications amid rising tensions before 1941.

Pearl Harbor Royal E. Ingersoll United States Great Britain Japan Ingersoll Admiralty London

Ex-Judge Johnson Faces Pension Dispute in Congress

The House Judiciary Committee may reconsider Albert W. Johnson’s $10,000 four-year pension after the former Pennsylvania judge reversed a waiver during a congressional probe. Chairman Suraners said the panel would likely hold talks as Johnson’s case draws renewed attention.

House Albert W. Johnson Pennsylvania Suraners Texas Johnson Lewisten Pa

Tekes Tumor In White House Row Over Interior Lead

The White House issued no formal comment on a published report that Secretary Tekes Tekes might be removed from office. The note follows Ickes testimony regarding Edwin W. Pauley, Truman's nominee for Navy Undersecretary, and signals a possible alteration in administration personnel.

White House Seruciary Tekes Offie Sony Ickes Edwin W. Pauley Presi Heol ‘Truman Navy

Steed Receives Navy Commission as Lieutenant Junior Grade

Charles J. Steed, former city detective, was notified Tuesday of his appointment as a lieutenant junior grade in the U S Navy reserve. He has recently served in San Antonio as a chief petty officer in charge of shar patrol.

C. J. Steed Navy Charles J. Steed U. S. Navy Reserve Steed San Antonio Qeniel

Bids for Textile Trade Plans Contest in San Antonio Growth

A. Bids for Textile Trade outlines plans to advertise San Antonio nationally as a garment manufacturing city and to hold annual showings for Northern and Eastern buyers. After a chamber of commerce meeting at the Mengey hotel, William Singin of N. Linkin Manufacturing noted five years of growth, signaling a major opportunity. Macy's of New York and J. L. Hudson of Detroit are in the city as potential buyers.

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Mengey Hotel William Singin N. Linkin Manufacturing Company Linkin Macy's New York J. L. Hudson Detroit

Cripple Hurt Third Time in Auto Crash

Lyman Gazaada a 43 year old cripple suffered his third injury within eight months when struck early Tuesday morning by an auto at Alamo and Third streets. Police listed the driver as Miss Virginia Hoffman 20 321 Lafitte street Gazaada has been injured twice before Sefrin Salazar 49 2011 Man Levey suffered slight injuries when hit by car driven by Joe Reyes 2% 317 Chihuahua street in the 2700 block of West Commerce street Marenug Weiss 30 of 425 1 2 Main avenue suffered a broken arm when hit by a car Monday afternoon in the 2600 block of Broadway Police listed the driver as Henry Spaltenstein 75 351 Carnahan

Lyman Gazaada Alamo Third Streets Virginia Hoffman Lafitte Street Gazaada Hve Sefrin Salazar Manlevey Moneay Joe Reyes Chihuahua Street

Ogilvie Estate Valuation Filed For Probate Approval

Inventory of the late Dr. H H Ogilvie was submitted to County Judge Charles W Anderson on Tuesday. The estate totaled 465268.94 dollars, with the majority in real estate.

H. H. Ogilvie Charles W. Anderson

Back Home Army and Navy Separations List

Long list of military separations including Army and Navy personnel with ranks and home addresses. Names span Cpl Eugene Eversburg Lieut Frieda John Pfc George Castillo Sgt Chaves Forester Fidel Saldana and many others with street addresses in multiple cities. Includes ranks from Cpl to GM3C and notes como entries like SAC MMIC AMMAC and similar designations.

Eugene A. Eversburg Frimera Drive Charlie Hoddvick Houston Street Frieda P. John Marion R. Mietfman Pores Street Bfe Armando M. Llano Ruiz Street George ¥. Castillo Tulipan Place Mervin B. Poevner West French Place Chaves EB Forester Bonner Street Pic Fidel C. Saldana Iowa Street Julio Zuniga Alla Vista Alejandra G. Pieres Simpson Street Hilmer K. Eisenhauer Navy Separations Lidio 5 Caballero Elmira Dassett Sac Essex Street Rachel Young Barragan Coxswain Arbor Place Louis B. Salazar Mmmic Paso Street Richard M. Schwarch MMIC Goliad Street Clyde S. Gone He San Francisco Clavenes L. Scott Sic Sala Garcla AMMAC Theka Cavalier aVenue Walterson Herbert C. Rische Jr

Meitner Gives First American Physics Lecture

Dr Lise Meitner, the Austrian atom scientist, appeared in a Catholic university physics classroom for her first U S lecture. Reporters and students asked about her future plans and views on the atomic bomb. She emphasized she is a scientist focused on uranium fission and expressed hope such weapons are not used again.

Washington Lise Meitner Catholic University Dr. Meitner Sweden Germany

Nelson tops golf advice in McLemore endorsement

Henry McLemore endorses Byron Nelson and the McNaught syndicate, praising Nelson’s golf expertise and predicting a forthcoming instructional series starting mid month. The piece humorously recalls Nelson’s rise from modest beginnings to tour success and notes his victories over top players.

Tough Guy Outwitted by Patrolman on Houston Street

Radio Patrolman A V Terrazas thwarted a street prank when a 15 year old boy and a companion tried to rob him. He restrained the youths after they smashed a barber shop window at 525 West Houston Street, then drove them to city jail and took the injured boy to Robert B Green Hospital for treatment.

A. V. ‘Terrazas Terrazas Houston Laredo

Woman Fined for Abusive Language Conviction Details

Mary Martinez was fined five dollars and costs after a complaint charged abusive language. The court, led by Judge Augustus McCloskey in Corporation Court, assessed the penalty. Rosa Lopez of 824 South Colorado Street served as the complainant.

Mary Martinez South Colorado Street Augustus McCloskey Rosa Lopez

Grocer Elias Abdo Dies at 101 in San Antonio

Funeral services for Elias Abdo 101 pioneer grocer of San Antonio were set for Tuesday afternoon from Angelis chapel. Mass at 3 p.m. in St George's Church with Rev Anthony Dahdak officiating. Abdo founded the grocery on 2202 North Zarramora Street. interment in San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery.

Elias Abdo San Antonio Angelis St. George's Church Anthony Dahdak Abdo Zarramora Street San Fernando

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