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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1944
Page
7
Four major powers plan a conference to discuss a new world peace organization. The Allied nations aim to coordinate policies and potential structures for collective security and postwar reconstruction. News emphasis on diplomacy and anticipated cooperation.
A hearing will be held at 10 a m Wednesday at 524 Federal Building San Antonio to consider modifying restrictions on importations of cottonseed and hulls from Mexico. The Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine will weigh the advisability of allowing refined cottonseed and hulls from Mexico amid pest concerns and border trade needs.
Washington reports Britain and Russia plan to join U S talks in August on forming a new world security group. Secretary Hull says initial sessions will include Britain, the United States, and Russia, with a later phase to include China. China and Russia will not meet with China, the Reds and Chinese will not meet in the same session. The plan envisions a United Nations assembly and a council of major powers with small nations represented.
Gydra McRae, formerly with the state health department, was named acting secretary of the tuberculosis division of the city health department. The appointment was announced by Dr. Lewis G. Robbins, city health officer.
A fragmented notice highlights a summer appeal for water for birds and animals amid drought. The brief mentions concerned residents and calls for aid to help thirsty wildlife and pets.
Newark dispatch reports Federal Judge Guy L. Make ruled a Hillsborough township tax on Duke Cromwell residents invalid for lack of due notice. The measure, claimed against Mrs Cromwell for intangible assets including the Duke endowment, was challenged amid mentions of animal water access by the San Antonio Humane Society.
CHICAGO July 18. Trapeze performer George W. Linting, 26, says the army classed him 4-F due to alleged balance issues, despite his claim of perfect balance on the high wires. He doubts a physical fault exists and notes his carnival act continues in Chicago.
An expert explains how the U S secret service detects phony calls and bills and how readers can help nab counterfeiters. Head Johns and Flahertys contribute to The American Weekly magazine distributed with west Bundays Tent in San Antonio.
A minor traffic incident led to recovering a stolen 1993 coupe. Owner O. Woodwatt reported the theft from West Gormmierce Street at about 5 pm Monday. Two companions fled the scene after colliding with a parked car on Guadalupe Street. witness Busle Garein identified them to police.
Jonny G. Ness district ODT manager announced a notice not to accept applications for light motor trucks after denial by the WEB of the ODT request to resume Nes truck production starting in 1948. The district manager said wartime demand influenced the decision and that new light motor trucks would not be available for operators in early 2045.
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