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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1942

Page

2

Senators Predict Abandonment Of Nation Wide Gas Ration Plans

Warmington report from June 2209 notes administration aides signaled a senatorial probe into gasoline and fuel shortages and delivery methods. Senator Maroney proposes a two member special committee with 5000 dollars for an inquiry focusing on shortages in the East and potential wider effects. Connally and Wheeler predict no nationwide rationing, arguing conservation and regional protests make such action unlikely. others urge rapid inquiry into public statements on fuel transport and East delivery.

Warmington Maroney Texas Thomas Doklad Wheeler Mont Thomas Bradelife D.-Md

California Editors Protest Postal Hike at Stanford Meeting

The California Newspaper Editors Conference at Stanford University protested proposed rises in second class postal rates for newspapers and periodicals. In a resolution adopted at the fifth annual meeting, editors warned higher costs would affect newspaper orientations and limit information dissemination, especially to rural readers.

Palo Ally Cali House California Newspaper Editors Stanford University

Employment, Wages Rise Across Industries in May

May employment and wages climbed across manufacturing and other sectors, led by a 23.4 percent year over year rise in wages in manufacturing. Employment increased 2 percent from April and payrolls were up 3 percent from the prior month, with Heaumont posting the sharpest gain at 196.0 percent from May of last year.

Putin Wane Wo University of Texas Ypread of Busions Research Heaumont

War Diary By W. W. Chaplin Opens From Burma India Front

The Light presents the first chapter of W. W. Chaplin's dramatic war diary from the Burma India front where American forces have been active. Chaplin, noted for Blood and Ink and When War Comes, writes aboard a transport plane en route to India.

W. W. Chaplin International News Service Chaplin Atlantic

Texas Labor Unions Meet in Port Worth Convention

Port Worth reports the Texas State Federation of Labor begins its convention after nine unions held meetings. Corpus Christi and Galveston plan bids for next session. A. L. Bailey, Port Worth Trades assembly president, presides. The narrative shifts to overseas war travel and the dangers of the Atlantic as observers reflect on wartime priorities and military readiness.

Port Worth Texas Stte Federation of Labor Corpus Christi Galveston A. L. Bailey

U Boats Sink 25 Merchant Ships in Week

The United Nations counted 25 merchant ships sunk in the Atlantic last week as U boat activity intensified under Hitler. More than 100 seamen and passengers were lost, with 650 rescued and over 80 reported missing. Caribbean losses were heaviest with 16 ships torpedoed. Survivors said the Norwegian sink ing occurred June 12.

United Nations Atlantic Hitler Navy Gulf of Mexico Taig Peatt Harbor West Indies Ireland Europe Senator Hill D.alu Jenkins LaVallette Hearty N. J Groton Conn Jos Caribbean Thely Orath Rio de Janeiro Toza U. S Agar Tors

Girl in 150th Week of Unbroken Sleep and Uncertain Wake

In Albany, a seven year old girl named Doreen Shack marks her 150th week in an unbroken sleep from an unknown encephalitis since August 14, 1999. Doctors see no sign she will awaken. Nurses describe glimpses of awareness as she remains visually unresponsive yet responsive to light. Nestled with a panda bear, her routine includes meals like corned beef hash and ice cream as she, in a dreamlike state, lies in a hospital bed unable to speak.

Albany Doreen Shack Bax Woreen

War 25 Years Ago Today

War actions and events from 1901 summarized with multiple lines across the page noting American ship versus German submarine near Britain, French defense near La Malmaison, American air training in France, Churchill aid to Russia, and German offensives with Russian resistance, plus Soviet/European air bombing with casualties.

Trish la Malmaison France Churchill Russia

Rural Areas Best In Rubber Drive

A citywide rubber salvage challenge led by Mayor G K Quin highlights rural communities surpassing urban efforts. William H R Boyd of the Petroleum Industry War Board sent encouragement, while San Antonio and surrounding areas report growing scrap rubber intake nearing the June 30 deadline. Companies estimate first week totals around 500000 pounds, with much of the material trucked to oil company warehouses for weighing and storage as stockpiles grow.

G. K. Quin Tts Qui Wiliam HR Boyd dx Rowwil Sinsil Couiniillirs Sip Aptanior Dents San San Antonio Oil Company

Hull Lands Red Heroism

WASITINGTON June 22 The United States criticizes Germany's aggression as Secretary Hull praises Soviet resistance and vows wider war supply support. He congratulates Molotov on unity against invaders and states Axis powers will learn they misjudged Allied resolve before the next year ends.

Wasitington Hitler Russia Herois Mull Hex Soviet Union Athenm Hull la Borlet Foreign Commissar Molotov Tevesta Axis United Nations Gershmany

New City Rails Project Update and Street Scrapping

City officials report a rail salvage project in New City salvages street debris. Worn street rails and walls amounting to about 200 tons are to be recovered from the pavements. The steel rally is being shipped to Haitian mills for processing, with recovery expected before duty's end.

San Antonio Streals Prub Legon Ab Brazx South Laredo Enid Mitac Hiinain Mills

House Trio Quits Farm Conference

Washington reports a halted joint Senate-House conference on the 880 million agricultural supply bill as lawmakers refuse to discuss government surplus product sales amid a deadlock over a wheat price rider. The dispute centers on preventing sales below parity prices and stalls further action.

Washington Howse Wleimmers Senate-House Lowttensitt House

Mrs FDR Praised By Working Girls

New York June 24 4 Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt is cited as the working girls best friend by the Jewish Working Girls Vacation society affiliated with the Federation for the Support of Texl ish Philanthropic Societies.

New York Franklin DB. Roosevelé Working Girls Vacation Society Federation For the Support

Skin Sufferers Free Hook By Satin Setting

A fragmented notice references a product themed for psoriasis and related skin conditions. It mentions names and terms like Connie, Sironte, and Mel with various health ailments. The text is garbled with place-like fragments and a P.O. Box address.

Sironte Connie the SI Amickie Athicle Bolsa Aikless P.O

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