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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1944

Page

2

Truman Opposes FDR National Service Law In Senate

Washington dispatch notes Senator Truman of Massachusetts opposes Roosevelt’s national service bill unless strong proof is shown. Reynolds and other leaders signal uncertainty as lawmakers weigh liquor, tax, and social security issues amid debates on economic controls and UNRRA funding.

Senator Truman FDR Washington Roosevelt Trumen D.-Ma Senate War Investigating Committee Trumin Reynolds D-N. C Senate Military Committee House Senate House Judiciary Bryson Simlay Fle Piimail Treasury Lucas House Weyg and Means Committee Thomas OFA S House Miletary Eutcommitte D. S.C Spangler Pall Green Senite Elections Committee Gecretary War Stimson Oneurman Spangler England War Department Social Security A. A Amerstein Federation of Labor Ways and Means Committee Altieyer Lewis G. Fines APL Insillahoe

Typhus Rages In Naples

Naples faces a typhus threat affecting military supply and civilian lines. Brigadier General Leena Fox warns the disease could spread to troops and endanger war effort, linked to German occupation and refinery discharges along northern coastlines. Officials seek sufficient daily production and sanitation to curb the outbreak.

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Air Supremacy Raid Crushing Nazi Air Defenses

Air supremacy raid against factories and airfields near Oschersleben Halberstadt and Braunschweig blunted Nazi air power. U S forces damaged Focke Wulf and Junkers plants, destroyed assembly lines for Messerschmitt, and reportedly wiped out production for months. 64 Allied aircraft were lost, including 59 bombers and 5 fighters, per the Eighth Air Force communique.

Eighth Air Force U. S Oschersleben Halber Messlerechmitt Arnold

More Tires For 94S Indicated

Washington reports that amid rising 1845 taxes, auto tires and tubes may rise sharply in 1949. General Arnold warned of intensified defense needs and more planes to strike a decisive blow, as American losses hover around five percent.

Washington Ab Greist & Number Es Arnold

Rat Control on Air to Discuss Bexar Health Plan

A San Antonio radio segment titled Danger Creeps With the Rat will air at 11 30 a m Saturday. The Bexar county Civitan Health Department and state health officials sponsor the program featuring Martin Withest H Ogive and Dr. Alexander Wessels.

San Antonio Kabg Bexar County Civitan de Fertie and Uveelty Health Department Martin ©. Withest State Health Department H. H. Ogiwe Alexander Wessels

African troops arrive in India to join Allied forces

The West Africa funder force recruited from Nigeria Gambia Gold Coast and Sierra Leone has arrived in India to serve under Allied South Asia command of Emirate Mouhtiatten, announced today.

London Royal West Africa Fonder Nigeria Gambia Gold Coast Sierra Lese Init Asia Command Agmirat Mouhtiatten

Tax figures cited in wartime budget discussion

The note outlines a proposed budget for 1945 totaling about 72 million dollars with 18.28 million dollars from lire and tube taxes. It cites a retail tax on a common passenger car and tube tax rates, plus an approximate four dollar tax on truck tires.

U S Payroll Cut Shows 205000 Job Reduction

President Roosevelt reported to Congress that federal civilian payrolls in October totalled 2 298 000 in the continental United States with 154 009 more in Alaska Panama Canal area and other zones The overall drop from June 1943 peak is 205 000 and most reductions occurred in war and navy departments while non war agencies cut staff by about half as the war effort continues.

Washington Federat Congress Roosevelt Hatch Continental Unites States Alaska Panama War Navy Departments United States Secretary Ickes Ac Fuels Administration and Petroleum Administration For War OPA Office of Censorship

Civilian Goods Await War Effort Slowdown Says FDI

The FDI warns civilian goods production should delay as war needs persist. Officials say war facilities and manpower will not be diverted, and civilian output will only be released when it does not hinder wartime goals.

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FDR Submits Budget for 100 Billion

President Roosevelt outlines a 100 billion wartime budget covering 1944 45, with 90 of it for war activities and the balance for postwar readjustment. He stresses demobilization planning, industrial reconversion, contract terminations, and international readjustment while noting substantial already completed war contract terminations.

FDR Europe

Self-Styled Paul Revere Arrested

A 50 year old man identified himself as Paul Revere and shouted about Germans before shoving his fist through a front window at 1213 Santa Barbara Street, frightening resident Mrs Euuia Newmwn. Police took him into custody and he was turned over to Dr T N Good son, county Physician.

Paul Revere Euuia

Blackouts Ordered Discontinued in Interior Regions

Washington report states war era blackouts and alerts will continue only in coastal areas. The move aims to reduce interference with war production as communities are deemed capable of handling emergencies. A separate court hearing notes Gonzalo Angie, a former Kelly Tips employee, held on a $250 bond after theft charges.

Washington Continental United States War Department Office of Civilian Defense Gonzalo Angie Kelly Tiptd J U.S A . Knight

Execution of Ciano Used to Instill Fear

The Verona executions of Count Ciano and four associates are viewed in Berlin as a German effort to intimidate opponents and deter plots against Hitler. Swiss papers note Mussolini’s interference likely had no effect, while Italian reports claim people mourn Ciano's fate amid the swift, shocking actions.

Ciano Bern Switzerland Count Ciano Mussolini Berlin Germany Hitler Gazette de Lausanne Italy Verona Mo Lars Rome Clann

Gemmans aid after premier Buioglio government established

The text states Gemmans assistance following the formation of Premier Buioglio's government. he did not view himself as a traitor but as an ally seeking hospitality. Corberi de Tirkhe at Lugano claims Clano's children act as his neutral country while his wife Bodh stays in Germany.

Buioglio Corberi de Tirkhe Lugano Clano Preent Bodh Germany

Relief At Last For Your Cough

Chronic bronchitis may develop if your cough is untreated. Creomulsion with a special process and time tested medicines soothes inflamed bronchial membranes and contains no narcotics. Ask your doctor for a bottle of Creomulsion today.

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