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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1945
Page
2
The Texas Bar Association board postponed adding a 1945 convention until April 1 and tentatively planned a Dallas meeting for June 28–30, pending war conditions. If held, the event would study Dumbarton Oaks proposals and the park power stance. a 60-person limit ban on conventions stands per war rules.
Tax statements for April to May will be mailed to San Antonians before March 1. Alfred Callaghan, Tax Commissioner, says property in newly annexed territory will be assessed by owners as of 1945. Twelve new stenographers start Monday to speed up filings. A prior compilation noted that unusually few men tend to die young.
Maj. Gen. 2.T. Mon of Washing ton, aviation official for China, toured AAF Training Command units in San Antonio on Saturday to study American cadet training. He helped found the Chinese air force under Chiang Kai-Shek and led combat units during the Sino-Japanese war before aiding Gen. Chennault’s aviation efforts.
Frances Sharp, daughter of Jeans W. Sharp, national commander of the G A R, reported that the Civil War veteran, now about 90, is seriously ill and not expected to recover. He lies in Warsaw hospital after a two hour hemorrhage Thursday night. The veteran was elected national commander at the 1900 encampment in Des Moines.
Trinity University will offer a beginner Russian course next semester in Draughon’s Business College Building. Class meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. for 17 weeks, taught by Joseph Dmans who studied in Russia and holds BA and MA degrees from Colorado University. The course will carry full college credit.
In Austin the Rainey controversy at the University of Texas dominates Senate business. The committee on governor's nominations may address the issue next week as recess appointments to be confirmed or rejected are debated. Regents and ex-students weigh in on Rainey’s reinstatement amid ongoing confirmations.
Tom H Jones of Jourdon ton identified as the lone Texan among ten airmen dead when a four-engine bomber crashed during a routine training flight near Avon Park Florida. International News reports the Avon Park Army Air Field base listed the casualties and noted Jones held private status.
Allied forces push to near the German frontier as the Ardennes bulge is erased. U S First and Third Armies report 46 200 enemy prisoners and significant advances from Diekirch to the German border. Units of the Seventh and Ninth Armies press the Meuse valley and Alsace front while German withdrawals hint at reorganization and possible redeployment to the east.
Olky mail service coverage expanded to the 200 block of Ivy Lane with one daily trip to the curb and will extend Monday to include the 300 block of Gray Street with a daily door delivery, Postmaster Dan Quill announced.
International News Service reports a coal shortage and a freight embargo crippling Buffalo war production. Rail yards were jammed with thousands of cars while Bethlehem Steel Latkawanna plants slowed or halted output. factories such as WickiWire-Spencer Ard Republic Steel and Donner furnace faced curtailment. Night schools closed, and the warning was issued that unmet army air force tolls could force combat mission cuts by 25 to 30 percent. Buffalo program officials blamed excessive turns over in wartime outputs and urged cooperation to sustain pivotal war items.
New York City under emergency orders as Mayor La Guardia proclaims a coal shortage response. Federal steps by Ickes tighten conservation across regions hit by snowbound rail deliveries. City plans coal depots and added inspectors while keeping public schools open for now.
Fire officials believe a break in rubber tubing on a Nehted gas heater caused the blaze at the Andersons 605 Belknap place boardinghouse. Water and smoke wrecked the home across from the church. damage estimated at 150 dollars. The fire began in Miss A Nunnally’s room on the third floor where 35 young women boarded.
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