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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1946
Page
2
Federal conciliators continue efforts as the four day meat workers walkout spreads. About 263000 union members press wage dispute with packers while a factfinding board prepares to hold public hearings in Chicago next Tuesday.
An electrical workers walkout affecting 200000 employees hit General Electric Westinghouse and General on Tuesday after wage negotiations stalled. The action involves members of the C T O Electrical Workers union and follows a break in talks with management.
Pupils staged a boycott at five Chicago high schools amid rising classroom costs. Officials warned business would stay slow next week as students protested price increases impacting school services and supplies.
In St Louis area trouble worsens as truckers, part of ALPLL pack, endure a 13th day with no settlement. Management proposed a 48 hour week plus wage increase, but strikers rejected the plan by a 93 10386 vote. Despite talks, the walkout cripples delivery of food and essentials.
The musical Oklahoma was to open in Minneapolis after its St Louis cast failed to perform due to an AIL truck drivers strike that blocked scenery delivery. The planned St Louis run was never staged as the production could not obtain the required scenery.
About thirty thousand IH workers from 22 plants plan a strike beginning Monday after three months of talks. A government factfinding panel will meet Saturday in Chicago. The dispute with CIO United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers of America centers on a 40 percent general wage raise and additional contract benefits.
In New York City a threatened strike by 32,000 C I C transport workers would disrupt all city owned subways elevated trains and large transportation assets. The union warned the walkout was a protest against the proposed sale of city owned plants to Convalidated Edison company the largest utility in the New York area.
Rubber workers at Firestone Tie and Rubber approve a strike by a large margin in a vote among 11,000 members. The tally was 5925 to 585, per Local Union President T. F. Watson. Company and union reps from 12 Firestone branches meet in Chicago on February 19 to negotiate wage demands.
Greyhound officials argue the wage board should not preemptively commit to its recommendations amid past disruptions. A F L affiliated unions echoed the call, urging independence from prearranged wage conclusions.
A former Texas A and M grid star Boyd and blind composer Clare Hobart join speaker and singer lineup for an Interdenominational Youth for Christ rally at First Baptist auditorium. Joe McNamee conducts testimonials W H Souther leads singing a half hour of broadcast on KABC at 7 40 p m CHAPLAIN Schraeder who served in Panama England Belgium France Holland and Germany will preach at Trinity Lutheran church Sunday morning.
The Texas Civil Judicial council unanimously backed a drastic change in how district and appeals court judges are chosen. If approved by the people, the amendment would replace open elections with a system where judges are retained or ousted, and a committee would name three nominees for any vacancy. The Texas Supreme Court or the governor could be empowered to appoint clerks and deputies, provoking sharp debate among council members about power balance and future court composition.
San Antonio Levestock market notes a mixed week with steady to higher prices for most cattle though some classes show softer. Feeder cattle scarce, butcher cuts lower, week’s sales highlight medium to low good cows and heifers trading around $14.00 to $16.00 with varied prices for calves, bulls, and sheep across Chicago Kansas City and local outlets. Receipts and price ranges reflect market volatility amid industry adjustments.
Ten people were treated for injuries from five auto accidents Saturday. W A Medley 20 San Diego Calif collided with a parked car owned by Davis Winelett 1720 South Presa Street injuring Low Hawk 18 and W E Nowotny 25 in the parked car Belva Altman 25 Kenedy with Medley had facial injuries A pickup driven by Earl Jowers 29 South Flores struck a tree injuring Leroy Mitchedl 32 and Melvin Graham Jowers faced negligent collision and no license J Riguel Rodriguez 26 North Laredo Street struck three parked cars injuring Maria 26 and children Juanita 6 and Josephina 3 Rodriguez booked for drunken driving and negligent collision WIlmer Lieber 62 Mason Street and Clarence Hill 17 collided injuring Lieber and Hill A truck theft report followed. A butane gas truck turned over at Military drive and US 181
Commodity notes from New York dated January 10 report cotton futures advancing on higher market prices. March through December contracts show slight gains with July and October positions trending upward and contemporaneous shifts in nearby months reflecting demand and supply signals.
A brief light want ad urges sellers to obtain top prices by appealing to broad buyer interest. It notes that a light want ad can attract many buyers quickly and emphasizes prompt action to maximize value.
General Eisenhower urged understanding of demobilization issues and pledged that the new discharge directive would be observed to the letter. He warned that the army must retain 1,500,000 troops by July 1 or risk abandoning occupation and liquidation tasks as it shifts toward a secure peace.
General Eisenhower’s pledge to speed troop demobilization was reported to ease efforts to bring 33,000 service members home from Japan and China, though GI discontent remained. In Manila soldiers formed a nine-member protest committee to brief the Johnson Senate subcommittee on the army program, while Tokyo protests centered on a Cpl Thomann remark about too few jobs and homes for all troops.
General Jonathan Wainwright, hero of Bataan and Corregidor, was due to arrive in San Antonio Saturday afternoon by army air from Washington to assume command of the Fourth Army at Fort Sam Houston. Maj. Gen. John P. Lucas and Brig. Gen. L. B. Keiser would greet him, with a guard of honor planned at Brooks Field and the Quadrangle. Brig. Gen. Lewis C. Beebe and Col Oliver I. Holman accompanied the general on arrival.
A man reported to police Saturday that his cocker spaniels were poisoned. Alison, OPA attorney, said the dogs appeared well at 3 pm Friday and were dead at 0 pm. Dr R L Rhea, veterinarian, would determine the exact cause of death.
Police report a Friday altercation at a tailor shop on 725 South Laredo Street ended with H. C. Kite of 12 South Laredo Street hospitalized for a severe wound. Elisio Guerrero of 729 L-2 South Laredo Street was jailed on an assault to murder charge after stabbing Kite with a broken bottle.
In Austin the state Democratic organization announced plans to assist all eligible servicemen and elderly voters this year. Harry Seay of Dallas and George Sergeant said a standard affidavit form is being prepared to aid veterans in meeting voting requirements after the constitutional amendment. Voters over 60 must secure poll tax exemption certificates before January 31, while the attorney general ruled servicemen are exempt from poll tax payments. An election judge may require veterans to swear they are qualified voters.
A death inquest took place Saturday before Justice B. B. Brotherman into the death of J. I. Shaifer owner of the Macaona Shooting club. Shaifer died on arrival at Santa Rosa hospital after a heart attack Friday and was accompanied by his wife and Lonnie Walters.
City notices list several dances and bands. Events include dances at Herman's Hall on Saturday with Al Schnabel and Burldy Hancock on Sunday with Wred and Tip Top Boys. January dates include January 19 in Anstiie Hiktory and January 20 at St Hedwig with Louis Old Time band, plus Ironlight Yavern at Bandera Rd with the Southerners.
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