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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1945
Page
11
A Texas newspaper column argues lawmakers deserve higher pay, citing a proposed constitutional amendment to raise the legislative wage from 10 a day for 120 days plus 5 a day for the rest of the session to a larger annual rate. It contends wage adequacy reflects public service value and notes current staff sufficiency despite low pay.
Columnist Arthur Baer mocks Cold War era intrigue and international meddling with a satirical take. He jests about Syria, China, pipelines, and de Gaulle, presenting a playful misreading of geopolitics and public figures in a lively, period voice.
First Lieutenant Jack L. Yatton recounts a daring strafing mission over Europe. Struck by flak, his P 38 remained aloft after engines failed, then he crash landed and claimed a Messerschmitt 110 and two Focke-Wulfe fighters as the German night fighters surged toward landing strips. He was wounded, captured, and admitted to Frankfurt hospital with severe shoulder injuries after a brutal sequence of confinement and medical neglect.
Ten years past and twenty years past notes show T. Wilson, 73, longtime owner and president of five Westend Lumber companies, died at his residence 37 East Cincinnati Avenue. He came to Georgia in 1959 and relocated here in 1897. Alber Zeller, 21, a wet-mote farmer, sought treatment in Rob ert B. Green hospital for a venomous snakebite on the left ankle. June 10, 1925 reports mention Alex Waite, UT football assistant, named site principal of Brackenridge High School, recommended by Ora Lee Doluson. More than 1,000,000 pounds of wool will be shipped from Kerrville tomorrow at about 50 cents a pound.
A prisoner named Steed How 10 Speak and First Lie. Allen Darwin Dy tase to talk to the Herlangale Leys cab Tuesday at the Herlundale Brevh ehureh.
Fort Sam Center Tills Vets Needs describes the Special Services division at Fort Sam Houston under Col. Robert B. Jones. Capt. Jack Aldiich and Lt. Robert E. Seaver run returnee dances, clubs, and hospitality with coffee, doughnuts, magazines, and newspapers, plus tours, games, and recreation facilities for veterans including archery, baseball, football, and social events.
Division heads of the pavement pounders met at the Flaze Hotel to map plans for an intensified push as the 11th war loan drive enters its seventh week. Officials reported that after four weeks, war bond sales reached 5,848,718.15, or 89 percent of the E quota, with 40 percent of the week remaining and workers weary from repeated calls. A three-week push remains to reach the quota and boost morale through bond sales and wartime support.
A San Antonio unit of a Civil War era bond drive plans a Sunday event by the Junior Chamber of Commerce with a joint bond operation. A bond booth at the municipal lot will offer a free plane ride to buyers of a $30 war bond. Volunteers include Alten Applewhite Arthur Ratdal Jr Ed Johnson and Glarene EB Klein. The stunt was arranged by J E Kock and Duan Gross. Preliminary reports say the drive began Saturday with early sales totaling 232,323 by workers Wiratal Bexar county. Page 9, Col. ay notes more details.
Don Politico rebuts city officials over budget timing and legal requirements. He cites Texas statutes and city charter provisions, argues mayor and commissioners fail to prepare and file a proper annual budget, and urges grand jury action to curb waste and ensure hearings and filings precede tax decisions.
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