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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1945

Page

7

Nat Goldsmith Urges Big Vote Wednesday

Nat Goldsmith, chairman of the Citizens' Committee for Tuberculosis Control and Health, urged a large vote for Health Proposals at the special election next Wednesday in a radio interview with KAYC staff. He cited rising San Antonio tuberculosis death rates, cooperation of health departments, and the need for a tax levy to fund a TB hospital and related programs.

In & Radio John Harrison KAYC Nat Goldsmith Citizens' Committee For Tuberculosis Control and Health Goldsmith United States Public Health Service Sanntonio San Antonio Grand Rapids Michigan Dalisa Howton MR. Harrison Mir. Goldsmith Yee Herrison Bexar County Health Department Munetaus MR. Goldsmith Harrison Rexn County City Canty Authoritins Uint Pub Gollsmty Gardeanith MR. Goldsmith: Yea, Noyone Muse Barrison Wee Robert B. Green Hospital Mii Gich Fm Jno

Fears Redeployment Hurdles Rail Transport Chief Warns

Transportation head Gol J Monroe Johnson told Congress that the vast troop redeployment program may fail due to railroad manpower shortages. He testified before the Senate War Investigating Committee that war-industry support and additional drafts are needed, criticizing the War Department for not treating railroads as a critical war industry. Johnson urged increased manpower and materials to move troops efficiently, noting contradictions between military needs and railroad capabilities.

Washington INS Gol J. Monroe Johnson Congress Dehnnon Senate War Investigating Committee NOD War Industry ODT War Department Dohucon Rome

Redeployment by the Associated Press units to the United States

Army units are listed as arriving Tuesday in Boston and New York from Europe. The 11th replacement battalion and multiple Quartermaster and police units, plus 230 troops with 34 navy personnel and 28 repatriated prisoners, travel on six transports. Additional battalions and detachments reached New York and Hampton Roads with armored divisions, artillery, engineers, and medical units, part of ongoing redeployments.

United States Europe Boston New York Navy 67Th Armurea Tt Santry Cattalion 124Th Armored Engineering 135Th Armored Ordnance Aintenance Wile Armored Division Hampton Roads 497Th Armored Field Artillery 498Th Armored Field Artillery 24Th Tank Bard Armored Medieal 82Nd Medical Carceting Ostmegtend Istttt 1Éth Infantry 13Th Combat Command

Vet Near Death After Train Ride

Overseas veteran Phc. Lea Gatomski, a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient, endured a long train ride from New York to Chicago and later collapsed behind the wheel, crashing into a culvert. He was treated at Vaughan General Hospital with a crushed chest and brain concussion and described as having an uncertain chance of survival amid oxygen support.

Chicago Iily LNSI Weater New York Army Vaughan General Dosgaital Lea Gatomski

Fragmented Military Unit List From OCR Source

A garbled OCR extract lists multiple units and formations including the 12th division and its headquarters, the 18th armored division artillery headquarters company, the 13th armored division elements, and several armored field artillery and battalion components, joined by base service squadron items.

12Th Division 18Th Armored Division Artllery 13Th Armored Division Tris 13Rd Armored Signal Company 460S Armored Field Artillery 16Th Armored Ang 5A4th al

Week End Leave Travel Cut Urged

Two senators urged cutting week end leave for soldiers and sailors to ease rail strain from troop redeployments. Senator Ferguson said many troops moving from Europe to the Pacific should rest at home before sailing, while Senator Burton warned against broad leave suspensions and pressed a review of leave policies during redeployment. Col. J Monroe Johnson testified on transport difficulties amid shifts in deployment plans.

Washington Senate Army Navy Benator Perguson R.-Mich Lurene Pacific Burton R-Oahtoy Col. J. Monroe Johson Office of Defense Transportation Nirtiver Europe Ferguson Bayer

Vets Approve Sleep Shift in War Train Plan

In St Louis on the way to Camp Kilmer and Fort Sam Houston, veterans endorsed a war department experiment with a sleeper shift. One group rides in air conditioned Pullmans for 24 hours while others endure day couches, then swap. After arrival at Fort Sam, they’ll receive furloughs before redeployment to the Pacific. Major Samuel N. Parley observed the reaction and noted a decision pending on expanding the plan.

Shuteye Sharues Victor Wunderlich Bill Yoakum Pullman Camp Kilmer N. J Fort Sam Houston Sgt Ver- Nor Cheatham Yoakkum Cecil F. Kurland Army Union Station St. Louis Camp Kilman N. S Pacific Sanwel N. Parley Tic

Gracie Fields Signs Six Picture Hollywood Deal

English comedian Gracie Fields signs a contract for six films starting next year at a reported 250000 dollars per move. The Australian market is seen as competitive with government underwriting discussions led by Charles Munro and Williamson Taft. Quiet health notes surround Maria Montez at Universal while Frank Burgage shifts focus to Republic on a new project.

Lovella O. Parsons Hollywood Australia Gracie Fields Comedienne Charles Munro Williamson Taft Munro and Tait Arthur Banks

Hollywood Bits and Broadway Rumors Fly in Current Spotlight

Snippets from London to Hollywood reveal Vivien Leigh forbidden Broadway, false marriage rumors swirl around Bonita Granville, Clark Gable eyed to head an all male cast in The Hump, Eddie Albert torn between leading ladies, Faye Emerson in Hyde Park with Brig Gen Roosevelt, Esther Williams linked to a film comeback, and Adele Astaire selling war pay story for August publication.

Hollywood Qanidom London Vivien Leigh Broadway Bonita Granville John Wildberg Clark Gable Eddie Albert Louise Alls Knopt Andrews Sisters Esther Williams Sgt Ben Gage

High-Gloss Enamels For Indoor And Outdoor Use

High gloss durable enamels are made by using mixtures of heat treated linseed oil and elastic enamel varnishes suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Cigaret Butts Nearly Cause Paris Riots

New York dispatch reports a tossed cigarette butt on a Paris sidewalk nearly sparked rioting among returning soldiers. John Dilley of Staten Island recalls urban legends of butt handling, noting the social rituals and male bravado around discarded cigarette ends in Paris.

Paris New York INS Claatet Bald Tech John Dilley Staten Island Gables Bnit

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