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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1945
Page
3
Washington figures push for more meat through new slaughtering rules and price controls. Anderson fights for greater authority while Congress debates extensions and veto power amid price and rationing policy changes.
A humorous snippet notes people are slow to return empty Pabst bottles. It claims empties are sent back to retailers, who then restock with more Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, urging readers to ask again if not available.
Incoming agriculture secretary Anderson outlined a plan to broaden meat supply in Pennsylvanian and other areas by amending rules to allow federally inspected slaughtering facilities to sell across state lines. He noted states could stockpile surplus, moving meat to regions with shortages, subject to federal approval and safety standards.
Houston shops report many meat markets shutting to enforce price controls amid Independent grocers and retail groups urging closures. Officials say about 90 markets may comply. some large chains remain open as OPA prepares active checks this week.
Fractured dispatches from Tokyo and San Francisco report wedding talk and headlines tied to Rommel, war events, and raids. Amid garbled notes and multiple names, observers note stalled ceremonies and mixed signals on death penalties and military actions in Europe and the Pacific.
Washington June 25. Democrats discuss likely summer recess as members debate timing and possible sine die adjournment. The House may stay in session only part of July with key votes on the budget and committee appointments shaping the plan.
An early June report notes the United States Army and Persian authorities arranging a full transfer of the northern coastal rail line to Tehran within a short period. A shipment of lease lead supplies reportedly moved toward Russia ahead of the handover.
Washington action narrows OPA funding as House appropriations committee posts a $174.5 million budget for the agency for the coming year. Deficiency supply bill includes $3.134 billion for lend lease and other items, with ongoing support cited for enforcement against coupon counterfeiting. Critics warn of renewed efforts to curb OPA, while overall allocations reflect varied agency needs and postwar economic focuses.
A fragmented report from London describes a wallet theft charge triggering unrest near Piccadilly. Police moved in to separate rioters as bystanders and witnesses testified to the tense scene and ensuing arrests amid chaotic street conditions.
June 2 1944 Washington Senate hearing revealed that Lend Lease supplies cut off to western Russia are diverted to Siberia at military request. Crowley testified shipments proceed as agreed while the program may extend until advised otherwise. He said military leaders see strategic value in aiding Siberia to pin down Japanese forces in Manchuria.
Dan Quit warned Monday that motorists must buy the federal auto use stamp before July 1 or face a $5 fine. He urged quick action as post offices note the stamp sale period ends soon.
Clit Potter, former Light reporter, has been named vice chairman of the regional War Labor Board in Dallas. Potter replaces A Langley Coffey, who is appointed another post. The move was announced Monday, amid disputes within the division and a shift in leadership.
A Bridgeport laboratory inventor, Simon Lake, died Saturday night after a long illness. Born in Kyenton, he developed a weapon related to aeronautic destruction and spent years at Milford hospital. He dreamed of innovations from boyhood and contributed to early naval and aviation technology.
General Eisenhower arrived in Washington amid fanfare as crowds gathered and photographers pressed for his picture. Aide Col James R Stack and Mrs Stack greeted him, while Mrs Stack noted the long journey and the general joked about his arm. Also reported, Spanish painter Jose Gutierre Solana, 59, died in Madrid and was regarded as Spain’s leading contemporary artist.
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