Pay Hike Averts Pacific Wartime Wage Dispute
In San Francisco a complete settlement of the Pacific coast wartime wage dispute was announced by Federal Mediator Nathan Fein. The agreement grants a 5 percent raise to four unions representing marine cooks and stewards, redin operators, firemen, and engineers, easing tensions along the coast. After days of confusion West coast unions agreed to keep operations under an interim arrangement while negotiations continue for a final settlement.
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New Textile Firm Opens In San Antonio Trade Area
San Antonio welcomes a new textile firm, Carr Blue, in a two story remodeled building at 223 South Flores Street. Henry Carr heads the company withYe Bluthe as vice president and Sam Setters as vice president. The firm will open in August for the fall market, serving trade in textiles, ready to wear, and home goods, boasting 300 years of combined wholesale experience.
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Family Units Approved for San Antonio Housing Projects
FHA director Charles T. Macleod announced Saturday that 52 family units will be built in San Antonio with mortgages totaling 370,500. The largest project is a 24 unit complex on New Braunfels and Karst avenues by Joan F Cunningham, named RelAirie apartments, funded by a 170,400 mortgage from General American Life Insurance Co. Other developments include a 12 unit building on Harrmead in County Club Heights with 7,000 mortgage from Richnwlll company and a Broadway block project by W. Littleton backed by 8,500 mortgages.
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Mexico Cuts Rates in Hotels
Mexico lowers hotel rates amid a cautious tourism outlook. William EL Pur, director of the Inter American Highway Association, says the move is fair and reasonable. Carlos L. Silva of Pemex tourism confirms the stance, while Silva cautions tourists to rely on his reports as accurate.
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Duchess of Leeds Weds New York Attorney
Irma Amy Osborne who recently obtained a divorce from Sir Join Francis Oxborne of London wed Frank Atherton Howard, a New York attorney and former Standard Oil executive, in a civil ceremony conducted by Chief Justice Eagar. The couple married in Reno on June 21.
Marshall Plans Aid for Europe and Asia Under Discussion
Secretary of State Marshall suggested no firm details on aid for European reconstruction despite pressure for more information from Britain and Russia. Russia delayed two days before replying to the Anglo French invitation to join talks. Australia expressed natural interest. Officials see a likely extension of the plan to Asia, with Russia having until Monday night to respond, otherwise Europe’s reconstruction steps may proceed without her.
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London Food Shortage Strikes Southeast England
London reports severe potato shortage across southeast England as aid cities brace for impact. Officials warn supplies dwindling and residents face rising prices amid ongoing supply disruptions. Local agencies organize emergency measures and distribution efforts.
TB Raging in Europe
Dr. Johannes Holm of Copenhagen warned at the 43rd annual meeting of the National Tuberculosis association that tuberculosis has reached dangerous epidemic proportions across central and southern Europe. He said mortality rates in those regions are higher than at any time in recorded history.
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Senate Appropriation Panel Proposes Navy Funding
Washington June 21 members of the senate appropriations committee recommended an advance of 177 million dollars for Navy spending in the 1948 fiscal year beginning July 1. The house trimmed about 370 million from the Navy estimate of roughly 4.033 billion, signaling a split in funding levels.
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