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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1946
Page
1
In Washington on January 1 198, the treasurer announced excess profits tax refunds totaling over 25 000 corporations. The program aims to aid reconversion to peacetime production, with refunds approaching 1 billion dollars. Tax cuts include lower surtax rates, a five percent tax credit, and reductions in corporate rates.
Avila Camacho pledges every Mexican a chance to express its choice in the presidential elections of next year. He spoke in a nationwide broadcast declaring Mexico seeks to restore normal relations with friendly nations after wartime embassies and ministries were closed in Mexico City.
Police describe New Year’s Eve as one of the quietest in memory in San Antonio. Ninety nine people were jailed for various offenses, including 20 for drunkenness and 12 held at the clinic. No fatalities or major disturbances occurred. accidents were few with only one serious incident. The sheriff’s office reported a full crew on duty throughout the night.
Forecast indicates warmer days ahead with Tuesday and Wednesday heating. Tuesday's high near 78 degrees and a Wednesday low around 40 degrees with a mild warming trend into the next morning. Local conditions show a brief warm spell and cooler morning temperatures.
Hollywood reports film actress Myra Loy and producer Gene Markey will wed soon in a ceremony likely at the San Diego base chapel. Best man will be William F. Bull Halsey, veteran admiral and assist ant intelligence officer to Halsey. Both have prior marriages, Loy to Hornblow and Herts Jr., Markey to former wives Joan Bennett and Hedy Lamarr.
Washington report from the labor department forecasts unemployment in the spring will not reach the 8,000,000 figure commonly cited. Acting Commissioner Sloney of labor statistics says unemployment is far below what many expect before New Year.
Two youths, Harold Bennett 18 and Ted Schaffer 19, suffered severe injuries after a two-car sideswipe on Fredericksburg road near North rive. One car struck a rock watch, toppled a light pole, and crashed into a tree before stopping. Driver Robert Cromwell escaped serious harm. X-rays were planned. Residents reported a power line break caused a blackout and guards were posted as crowd gathered.
Washington January 1 United States steel industry sought President Truman’s help to postpone a 700000 worker strike two weeks away as a new fact finding board investigates the wage demand and possible price increases while the government and OPA weigh relief options. Truman named a wage stabilization board in the labor department to replace the wartime body but it will lack enforcement power.
Tokyo residents dressed in bright kimonos marshal toward the imperial palace on New Year’s Day. Hundreds of locals, amid cold winds, bow to the emperor as American servicemen observe the tradition.
Clyde KR. Smith, 23, of 340 Harding Avenue, was injured at 3 20 p m Tuesday when a shotgun he was firing exploded in his face. The shell had the shot removed before the accident. He was taken to MM. 1 and 5 hospital for treatment.
An American soldier Cpl. William Grauet, 22, celebrated New Year by giving away twenty pound notes at the Rainbow Corner in London. He said he was not drunk and wanted to spread happiness despite the war, noting he hoped the fighting would end with him unharmed. The Express reported he handed out about 20 pounds in about ten minutes.
The forecast says warmer, fair weather will persist in San Antonio on Wednesday. Minimum temperatures are expected around 40 degrees with highs near 76, continuing the mild spell.
The Associated Press reports strong northwest winds and plummeting temperatures ushering in the new year. Many areas from the upper Mississippi to the Missouri valleys saw subzero readings, while New England and the Northeast faced a cold stretch before a milder end of the week. Snow flurries touched New England and the Great Lakes region, but no heavy falls were recorded.
Four persons died in a two and a half story wooden dwelling fire in Chelmsford after a New Year's party. Victims include James Maciver, 20, his wife Mary, 25, their infant, Maureen Laughter, and Thomas Corridery, 24, Lowell. Three guests escaped by leaping from a first floor window. Fire officials reported all in attendance fled when the blaze began.
Czechoslovak police reportedly arrested a 12 year old boy who may be Hitler's son. The youth's description matched a photo found with Hitler's documents according to Reuters dispatch from LonDon dated January 1.
GRAND RAPIDS Mich Dan reports the stork closed the year with 4 sets of twins born at Butterword hospital. One set of boys one set of girls and 16 pairs of mixed twins arrived in a 24-hour period.
Actress Erisebila Lane, 10 screen star, welcomes son Joseph Lawrence born in late 1945 at seven pounds. Motherhood follows husband Maj. Joseph Howard's return from duty in Cuam. The report notes the newborn arrived two days after his father came home from service.
Washington hearings reviewed Lieut. Gen. Short’s claim that a late message cost two hours to prepare for a Pearl Harbor attack. He testified a phoned notice would have allowed two hours to mount defensive actions, while Admiral Stark’s statements on Kinme ll’s waiting time were also scrutinized. Short cited a Nov 27 1941 conference with Kimmel warning of a surprise attack, with McMorris denying any chance of such an assault.
Baltimore January 1 Miss Cirniine Bell Tupper niece of General Marshall announced engaged to Lieut. Robert Stevens Overbeck of Baltimore She is a former WAC captain discharged recently She served at Headquarters Training Command Fort Worth from 1943 late 1944 before going overseas to the Pacific in October 1944.
President Truman marked New Year’s Day with his official family on the presidential yacht Williamsburg anchored off Quantico Virginia. He closed out 1945 with a day full of work aboard the ship.
General MacArthur praised Hirohito's New Year rescript calling for democratization and the end of the divine emperor concept. The message urges reform of government, national policy five points, and mass empowerment while stressing family and national unity.
Thousands of workers including 8mployes at British-owned Ahglo packing plant walk out as employers reject government bonuses. Over 85 percent of industry complies with decrees for wage increases, while protests cite constitutionality and affordability concerns.
War Secretary Roger Patterson was feted in Honolulu during a world tour of army occupation areas. He attended a New Year’s Eve event with Lieutenant General Robert C. Richardson, head of the Army’s Pacific command, and will depart this evening for Japan.
Dallas based Lone Star Gas officials report that the United States consumed more than three trillion cubic feet of natural gas in 1845. This marks a record market level and signals growing energy demand across the nation.
New York awoke to a city under William O Dwyer as mayor for the first time in two decades. He was sworn in at 11 30 p m in Queens by Justice Albert Conway in a quiet ceremony. Religious and civic figures attended as O Dwyer prepared to assume duties and LaGuardia moved to other public roles.
London dispatch reports Russian commanders of Harbin and Mukden formally handed over control of the Manchurian cities to Chinese central government troops. The ceremony ends months of bitter nationalist struggle for the key northern ports and cities.
Paris January 1 The French president threatened resignation with his cabinet in protest as Socialist and Communist deputies push to cut national defense credits 20 percent. The move targets 126,000 GOOCH francs for the army in early 1246, drawing immediate backing from the Communist party and sparking a severe governmental crisis.
Secretary of State Byrnes spoke on New Year’s Day of an improved Allied accord. He outlined U S plans for Japan, MacArthur’s role, and expected Soviet and British influence while naming inquiries over Moscow talks and plans for postwar treaties with Finland the Baltic states and the Balkans.
MISSOULA Mont Jan 1 wP a nine year old boy led sheriffs to the hidden body of his slain father found jammed in an outhouse. The boy said his 16 year old brother and another family member were involved. He admitted handing the gun to his father and later hid the body after the shooting occurred. He washed the bed sheets and kept the secret, fearing exposure.
The Associated Press reports the extended New Year holiday saw at least 318 deaths nationwide with over half from traffic accidents. Violent deaths totaled 161, including fires, drownings, shootings, plane crashes, and other incidents. New York led states with 32 violent deaths. Texas reported 20.
The world welcomed 1946 with mixed cheers as war’s shadow lingered. In the United States revelers filled streets and clubs, while sober observances marked Germany and Japan. New York saw a million in Times Square. cities from Moscow to Paris held toasts, prayers, and public festivities.
The flood toll rises as Willamette River waters fall back from Oregon City to Portland. A 3.2 foot crest was recorded in Portland with no serious damage reported and authorities easing flood warnings as relief efforts continue.
Tokyo reports Brig Gen Elliott Thorpe says counter-intelligence officers warned of threats against General MacArthur. Reinforcements were ordered around the supreme allied commander’s headquarters as police identify and watch known would-be assassins. An alleged plot was disclosed by a Japanese mechanic.
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