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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1946
Page
9
Chief Petty Officer W. E. Phipps of Redonda Beach Cuba aboard the U S S McKinley reports seeing a school of footlong fish near the surface with backs blistered and sunburned following an atomic test. The creatures appeared healthy otherwise.
In Budapest on June 2 Delayei reports the US dollar equaling 100 quadrillion pengő as Hungary reels from extreme inflation. The currency floods the market with ten quadrillion pengő notes in circulation and the penge’s value crashes from 29.72 cents in June 1509 to a hundredth of a penny by October.
Ithaca N Y officials report a continued fats and oils shortage for civilians through 1946. The aerial supply is projected to average about 41 pounds per person, down from 42.5 pounds in 1945, a roughly 15 percent drop from prewar levels, urging thrift in consumption.
Advocates for a new civic auditorium bond issue report a large banner praising the merits of the proposal was last seen on the side of a Pullman car. It had previously hung in an underpass and was later photographed in Albuquerque. The banner was used to rally veterans traveling to an eastern naval separation center aboard a special train.
Eddie Koury 26 an army veteran joined the OlerocoK volunteer fire department at a banquet last night and an hour later was killed while fighting his first fire in OLEROCOK Arizona July.
Grayson county voters upheld dry status with a margin of 1196 votes out of 12,861 unofficial totals. The same dispatch notes Metz reports Winston Churchill will speak at Bastille Day celebrations on July 14.
The nation will enjoy a warm sunny Fourth of July with pleasant conditions for picnics swimming or backyard time. The weather service predicted a good day for outdoor activities nationwide with comfortable temperatures and light winds.
Maj. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe, observer at Bikini, said the new atom bomb could compel a nation to quit war though more effective against cities and industry than military targets. He warned defense is to shoot it down or strike its source. test animals aboard the Nevada survived initial blast, with fate to be learned in days. Comments from Col. Jarmon and Gen. Stillwell noted need for full data before forming an opinion.
An outbreak at North Camp Hood disciplinary barracks led to two structures burning and another damaged by fire. The Fourth Army Provost Marshal conducts the investigation. Causes traced to prisoners moved from Camp Bowle who had been housed in better conditions. No prisoners were wounded.
Army spokesman reports an abortive escape attempt at Camp Mc Quaile disciplinary barracks in Watsonville California. Prisoners set fires in multiple barracks as high winds threatened spread. Armed guards restored control. 36 barracks destroyed with about 600 prisoners confined.
The International Association of Machinists called a strike that halted Northwest Airlines operations across the coast-to-coast line at 6 a.m. The union did not reveal its specific demands, but mechanics, equipment service, plant maintenance, and janitors walked out seeking wage increases matching recent 18 12 cent hourly raises in other industries.
New York July 3 The National Coffee Association says a seven cent per pound rise in wholesale coffee is inevitable despite OPA plans. Secretary Williamson notes OPA was ready June 26 to authorize a four cent increase as President Truman vetoed the extension bill.
Washington July 3 1942 President Truman faces final action on the Hobbs anti racketeering bill before a long July 4th holiday. Press secretary Ross said Truman plans to decide before leaving for Shangri La Maryland though he would not confirm if he will sign or veto. The bill imposes up to 20 years in prison and a 10000 dollar fine for obstructing interstate commerce. The holiday allows federal workers a four day break with time made up later.
On Wednesday cattle held near peak prices with best steers at 22.50 per cwt and hogs at 47.50, while heifers reached 21.50 and lambs climbed up to about 20 per cwt. Demand outpaced supply in some lines as prices surged amid broader market uncertainty.
Washington official figures show that maintaining and equipping a soldier for the first year has risen by about 10.7 percent in a year. The army’s quartermaster general estimated the average cost at 5908 dollars, up from a year ago and from 1944, covering food clothing and barracks equipment.
Postmaster Dan Quill announces the post office will close on the Fourth of July, with nineteen mall deliveries and no service for the day, marking the first full closure in five years.
In Mound Bayou Mississippi the Democratic primary tally shows Bilbo with 12 votes. Mayor A B Green reported results from Mound Bayou boxes with Tom Q Ellis 42 Nelson T Levings 27 Ross Collins 18 and Frank Harper 13. Bilbo campaigned on white supremacy in Mississippi.
O W Thurston statistician for the chamber of commerce presented findings to the medical advisory board. Analyzing 73 cases, he noted age distribution, racial background, gender, paralysis outcome, and exposure factors including sewer, water, garbage handling, flies, mosquitoes, insect bites, and dining in public places.
Woonsocket Rhode Island July 3 The Woonsocket Call on page one lists six landlords alleged to have raised rents for twelve tenants and one who had issued an eviction notice.
AUBURN July 3 Stevenson tells Stabilization Director Bowles he opposes rising rents and will not provoke a situation needing OPA return. He telephones governors to resist emergency rent freezes and will use state legal department to investigate lawful actions.
Mrs Besate Pharr of Kis Woman, 39, died Wednesday from a rattlesnake bite received while walking barefoot near Yattlesnoke. She was rushed to Robert GD GreenhorPital after the strike Tuesday. Herpetologist Col Martin L Creaming stated the case was grave from the start and noted weight, blood transfusions, and a difficult operation. He warned the public to be on alert as rattlers are dangerous in Texas.
A two year old named Jerry Paul Shafer died in a local hospital this morning after being bitten by a venomous snake yesterday at Vincent near here. The incident occurred in Big Spring. Authorities reported the death as a rettiesnake bite, with the child transported for treatment but succumbing to the injuries.
In Judge W. W. McGrory's court two Bexar county men were condemned to death by electrocution for rape and burglary murder. Henry Lee Palm and Joe G. Liza received the death penalty with the dates set for August 2, as Palm was led into court injured from a jail fall.
Washington July 3 A acceptance of Britain’s plan to send American troops to Palestine is rejected. A White House statement after Truman’s talk with Jewish Agency officials says the United States will provide technical and financial support for retransporting about 400000 European Jewish immigrants. The plan envisions ships, millions of dollars, and housing aid, while transport by rail to Mediterranean ports precedes arrival by sea.
Lt Gen Sir Alan Cunningham, Palestine high commissioner, commuted to life the death sentences on two Jewish youths who fired on British troops. The act came as Tigun Zvai Loumi’s group held five British officers as hostages. British forces pressed a house-to-house search of Mesheg Yagur, uncovering ten caches of contraband munitions. Major Go Ayelyn Barker announced the clear sentences had been handed down earlier.
The Senate Banking Committee moved two price control bills forward after Senator O Danie l ended blocking tactics. The measures extend OPA authority to July 20 while Congress works on permanent legislation, amid signs of coalition strain and debate among parties on restoring price controls. The Labor Statistics index rose seven tenths of a percent, following a 3.5 percent surge, lifting the basic commodities index to 208.
FRANKFORT Germany Agents comb the U S occupation zone for Gerda Christian 41 last secretary to Hitler who vanished around June 8 after being ordered from Berchtesgaden to Nürnberg for the war crimes tribunal The army says the disappearance was kept secret for security reasons
Partly cloudy Wednesday afternoon and night and Thursday. Maximum temperature Wednesday 94, minimum Thursday 74, maximum 96. Tuesday's high 93. Wednesday's low 7 appears incorrect in fragment. Page reference: Weather Page 2a.
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