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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1944

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Argentina Crisis Pushes Pan American Talks on Cuts

Washington debates severing ties with Argentina after Buenos Aires recognizes the Bolivian military regime and fears of a plot to back similar coups in Uruguay Chile and Peru. Hull consults with Britain as sanctions loom and Argentina imposes foreign press registration and ownership disclosures.

Kingsbury Smith TN. S Washington Jan INS United States Fpot Argentina Nead Bolivia Plol Uruguay Chile Peru Wnuan United Stazes Uniren Btates Buenos Aires State Department P Sith & More Britain Great Britain Cordell Hull Lord Halifax

World Access To Oil Foreseen In Lend-Lease Report

President Roosevelt forwarded the thirteenth lend-lease report to Congress outlining an international agreement for equal access to world oil supplies based on deeds of earn. The document cautions limited hopes for broader gasoline rations and notes Mediterranean theater needs will come from British sources. It asserts UN petroleum resources will be used for both direct war efforts and the combined war effort, proportional to each nation’s production.

Washington Congress Roosevelt United Nations

Shellac Allocation Increases For WPB First Quarter

The WPB raised shellac quotas for phonograph record manufacturers in the first quarter, allowing 50 percent of 1941 usage versus 20 percent in late 1943. The chemicals bureau notes ample shellac for box surface bowling alley shelves, with darker tinted shellacs replacing bleached variants no longer available.

Wan MNBI Wet Production Board Oday WPB Chemicals Bureau of Thes Board

Jap Craft Pave Road to Tokyo

A wartime report details Allied aircraft interceptions against Japanese bombers on a day of air combat. It lists pilots and locations including Tol, B L Scott of Macon GA, Colt Bruce of Knoxville, Col D L Hill of Victoria and San Antonio, with partial score sheet notes on enemy planes shot down and losses.

Tol B. L. Scott Macop. Ga United States Colt Bruce Ae Knoxville Tent D. L. ‘Hill Victoria San Antonio Idune San Antonians South Texas East Dew Tiel D. Griffin Cincin J. W. Singleton Beaumont L. J. Jones Mercedes Santa C. Vaughn Pearsall Rosa Hospital Tef 'Ants Seu A. B. Jarmon Mae Justice of the Peace Frank Wisache Street Veughan K. Minton India

Juveniles Wreck School Office at South San Antonio High

A gang of destructive juveniles smashed a window to enter the principal’s office at South San Antonio High. Juvenile authorities were rounding up suspects while investigators assess the damage and potential ongoing disruption.

South San Antonio Hich School Atreck

Lend-Lease Totals Highlight World War II Aid Flows

The report shows Russia as the top recipient of lend-lease aid for military hardware while 3230 tons of butter reached American forces in the Pacific via reverse lend-lease from Australia and New Zealand. Through October 1943, food and munitions formed large portions of exports, with aircraft and ordnance making up a majority of export value to the Soviet Union and Britain.

Russia Pacific Australia New Zealand Bove Union Britain America

Brewer Defends Board Action on Teachers Bargaining

The San Antonio school board and president Leo Brewer defend their Tuesday resolution amid criticism. Local attorney Harry F. Drought supports collective bargaining as a nationwide practice and urges teachers' rights, while board members emphasize opposition to joining outside unions and strive for unity.

Leo Brewer Woard Harry F. Drought WPA Drought Atte Brewer Board of Education Locke Eva Arrose Federation of Teachers Saure San Antonio General Labor

Girl Scout Drive Planned for 1944 Leadership Campaign

At the annual meeting in the Municipal auditorium west wing leaders and troop committeewomen approved a four point program for 1944. The plan aims to educate the public on scouting benefits, expand community service, and strengthen the program. Ruth Coit, commissioner, noted 228 leaders and assistants, 176 other adults, and 20 percent scouts among registered troops in Bexar County.

Ruth

Reagan Rites Set for S A Reagan

Edgar A G Reagan Sr 74 native Texan inventor of the first round base cotton press died January 2 in Mount Clemens Michigan. Funeral at 4 P M Saturday Porter Loring chapel with Rev C L Skinner. interment Mission Burial Park. Survived by sons Edgar Sr Edgar Reagan Jr Ivan Emnett Reagan Dil flew Bruff Reagan Cleveland Rigue Reagan Detroit daughters Mrs John Becker San Antonio Mrs Paul Darby Omaha and Miss Margaret Feapan Mount Clemens 14 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren.

Edgar A. G. Reagan Sr Mount Clement Mich Alamo Iron Works San Antonio Porter Loring Chapel C. L. Skinner Mission Burial Park Ivan Edgar Sr Edgar Reagan Jr Emnett Reagan Dilflew Bruff Reagan Cleveland Rigue Reagan Detroit John Becker Paul Darby Omaha Neb Margaret Feapan Mount. Clements

Negro Charged With Gas Coupon Violation

Evelyn Beasley 2% negro of 630 South Cherry Street held on 250 after arraignment before U S Commissioner A W Knight on charges of accepting and purchasing gas coupon stubs from Emmett Edwards and Frank Ramirez both of San Antonio RIRD HUNTERS SOUGHT Hamilton Magruder custodian of river banks seeks volunteers 122 rifles to clear area of cow birds considered a public nuisance

Evelyn Beasley South Cherry Street U.S A. W. Knight Emmett Edwards Negro Frank Ramirez San Astonia RIRD Hamilton Magruder

McCormick Fils 8115 Surplus To General Fund

County district clerk Taft McCormick files his detailed statement showing a surplus of 8115 01 which will be added to the county general fund.

McCormick Taft McCormick

Relief for Cough Venturing into the Home Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a cure for coughs chest colds and bronchitis claiming quick relief without narcotics. It promises to loosen phlegm aid breathing and restful sleep with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Mexico to Get U.S. Freight Cars

Mexico City reports part of a 100 freight car order from the United States will arrive this week to reduce a national shortage. The National Railroads of Mexico also plans to recondition used equipment to meet wartime needs.

Mexico U.S Mexico City National Railroads of

Vets Get Aid In Returning To Old Jobs

San Antonio World War II veterans face difficulty resuming prewar work as 11 draft boards in the city combine to aid reintegration. Walter Wolff, employment committeeman, notes about five veterans daily seek consultation, with an estimated 250 guided since December 1941. Many cases involve disabilities and lack of overseas service.

San Antonio Walter Wollf Wolff Wollt

Tax collectors warn payers overpayment mistake

Dallas reports that internal revenue forms sent to prospective taxpayers caused hurried errors. Some citizens mailed checks for incorrect amounts due or paid in March after misreading guidance. Assistant Collector S L Mayo will return such checks with notes to reread the fine print. Committee members urge veterans to choose work best suited to their abilities.

Dallas Internal Revenue S. L. Mayo

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