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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1942

Page

20

Tire shortages spark public calm and industry guidance

New York City faces strict rationing with about 800000 cars, yet industry leaders urge restraint and resilience. General Tire and Rubber president William ONeill cites ample supply lasting years if motorists curb use, while manufacturers promote tire conservation and nonessential wear reduction as wartime needs and advertising campaigns educate the public.

New York City Aimong Washington William O'Neil General Tire and Rubber Far East Singapore America W. J. Cobb United States Rubber

New Music Show Slated by Columbia Broadcasting System

The Columbia Broadcasting System plans a new music program Great Moments in Music airing Wednesdays at 9 15 p m over KTLA. Featured signed performers include Robert Weede George Sebastian and conductor Jean Tennyson with guest appearances by notable singers. The show will present significant moments from famous operas through a narrated thread linking the music.

Columbis Broadcasting System Alr KTLA Robert Weede Metropolitan Opera George Sebastini Jean ‘Tennyson Jarz Pop Biusic Welt

Night Hawks at Hawking on KABC News Jan 7 1942

On Wednesday evening January 7 1942 KABC News covers Solemay Hawking and the Night Hawks in a mixed program likely featuring rariaty. The segment highlights local talent and radio scheduling for the evening.

Solemay Hawking

Dance Orchestra and Roundup Headlines in Local News

Thursday entertainment and programs highlight a bustling list of dance orchestras and news items. Notable acts include Taylor Tab Dance Orchestra, Hank Keene's band, Morgan, and the Lone Ranger roller derby feature. Local programs and goodwill events complete the day's community lineup.

Goodwil Proecum Superman Jan Savith Jack Armstrong St Gant Fulton Lewis Jn Morgan Bunkhouse Boys Hank Keene Tohn W. Scott Tone Ranger Lone Ranger Rollint Melony Bf RG M News Parade Terry Shand BEG Dick Stabile Guy Lombardo Bob Crosby Art Kassel Orch Art_Kassel Mutual

Price Posting Set For Auto Tires And Tubes

P E Locke OPM official for San Antonio warns posted prices for new tires and tubes must reflect maximums. Citizens with evidence of higher charges urged to report. Lower prices may be charged and buyers may request reductions. An OPM order bans dealers from selling or delivering small trucks with spare tires.

P. E. Locke OPM San Antonio Thost Locke

KTSA Radio Highlights Schedule Shifts In Public Affairs

Wednesday broadcast schedule lists World Today at 6:05 p.m. with CBS foreign staff reports from world capitals, then drama, music and variety segments featuring The Aleck Family. Programs include Dr Christian Karen, Great Moments in Music, Star Theater, Glenn Miller and Us Orchestra, and late night dance showcases with Solny Log Vaughn Monroe and more.

Risa Waal Frank Parker Yion Winslow Amos ‘N Andy Dr. Christian Christian Eddie Cantor News Star Theater Jan Savile Star Theater L. Atty Muse Star Theater Glenn Miller Eern News Kay Beesles Kay Hynn Beachcombers Bea Joe Morin Kay Kys Brachcombers Tio Johnny Longe Carl Ravazza Vaughn Monroe Tao News Benny Goodman G.F. Ellet Save the Band Fred Tercy Shand Ramon Ramos R. Smith Ebener Musiq C. Smith Pmusic KTSA CBS William L. Suirer Meek Frank Readick Aleck BNG Town Edward G. Robinson Tdltor Ona Munson Minstrated Press Jean Hersholt Solnny Log Benny Cynodman Frankie Masters

Florida motorists face tolls for a numbered privilege

In Florida drivers are offered a numbered privilege at a fixed price, promising revenue that will be allocated to dependent children programs. The plan links toll payments to a specific genial number and revenue collection.

Numeril Florida

Mrs Maude Kirby Dies at 70 in San Antonio

Mrs Maude Hahnes Kirby 70 of 150 Aviington Court died Tuesday. Services set for 10 30 a m Thursday at Porter Loring Chapel with burial at Mission Burial Park. She was born in Mississippi and lived in San Antonio 30 years, a member of Southside Christian Church. Survivors include husband John G Kirby Jr daughters Mrs Ed J Praver of San Antonio Mrs D D Aigresiecy Fort Belvoir Va Mrs G G Lennard Woodville nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Interment at Mission Burial Park.

Maude Hahnes Kirby Aviington Court

Juke Box Plants Make War Goods

In Chicago during January the machine industry shifted to wartime output. Shell casings bomb sights and plane parts rose while government limits reduced coin device production to a quarter of normal. About 40 percent of local coin machine workers faced layoffs as manufacturers seek defense work.

Chicago Jan T—Uf Donald M. Nelson GPM James A. Gilmore Coin Maching Industries Taesalt

Victory Symbol Adorns New Furniture at Chicago Show

Furniture makers at the National Furniture and Home Furnishings Show in Chicago display dining room groups with V for victory motifs in contrasting colors on tables chairs buffets and china cabinets. American eagles carved on dial backs and buffet fronts amplify the theme. Remember Beart Garhar.

Ghicago Beart Garhar

San Antonio Manus Association Elects Officers

Friedrich II Group Head George Sylearich was elected president of the San Antonio Manus Association. Officers elected Tuesday include A. Powell as vice president I. M. Kincaid as second vice president George Judson as third vice president P. Gringe as treasurer and Lee re elected executive secretary. An executive director will be assigned as sponsor and advisor to a local industry event that night.

George Sylearich San Antonio Manus ' Association A. Powell M. Kincaid George Judson P. Gringe Lee Enel

Charge Filed In Assault Case

A complaint charging assault with murder was filed in Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan's court on Wednesday against Joe Ramirez. The address listed is 708 Granada Street. The complaint was filed by City Policeman Charles Barrera.

Antonio Flores Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan Joe Ramirez Granada Street Charles Barrera

Air Wardens for Oil Field Listed

Hemderron January dispatch reports over 120 air wardens stationed across Rusk County as part of an air raid alarm system safeguarding the region's large oil field.

Hemderron Jan Rusk County

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