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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1943

Page

5

Miners Strike Continues as Pennsylvania Districts Idle

In Wilkes-Barre and central Pennsylvania, about 140000 striking miners refused to return to work amid wage contract disputes. In Bennsyl, 56000 of 83000 anthracite workers were idle, with 50000 of 217000 miners also out as talks lagged. Local unions voted to resume or extend actions. no raises yet, and negotiations with operators stall.

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Help Wanted to Win the War

Wartime recruitment notice urges workers to apply at local offices and factories. Emphasizes contributing to national effort, with instructions for eligibility and how to join the workforce. Community calls for broad participation in essential production and manufacturing tasks.

Steel Industry Faces Walkouts and Partial Restarts Across States

Union leaders estimate about 15 750 of 21 000 in District 4 are at work today with roughly 4002 more expected to join the 23500 yesterday. In Pittsburgh area mills, 184 of 70 voted against working as some plants idle. U S Steel boosts Clepton output to 60 percent of capacity while other firms maintain current rates. State-by-state, miners returning to work appear in Kentucky Ohio and Indiana with 130 000 West Virginia miners predicting 90 percent operations. Alabama reports 16 000 idle of 23 000.

William Hynes UMW Pittebarelt Vesta & Mive Jones and Laughtin Steel Corporation U. S. Steel Pittsburgh Kentucky Ohio West Virginia Indiana Alabama Pennsylvania

Rail Executive To Direct Mines

Washington June 29. Carl Elbridge Newton 5 year old president of Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad was expected here from Cleveland to assume duties as federal director of mine operations following his appointment by Secretary Ickes. Newton will become a full time government worker, loaned by his railroad to aid war production. Ickes said Newton’s choice reflects a leader with vital public interest and coal knowledge free of operator or workers group ties.

Washington jCarl Elbridge Newton Ui Chesapeake and Ohe Railroad Company Cleveland Ickes Mewkon Hino Aspate St Ie The Lrtegicy Newton Junt Tokus Uathee United Mine Workers Pertahating Oil Oo-Orddinatay Carl Wmibridge Mewtom Chesapeakeatin Ohio Railroad Company Tee Pring Tinvedepun

Long Range Mine Plans Set By Ickes

Secretary Ickes outlined long range mine plans and federal supervision of vital coal diggings. He appointed Carl Mewtom to oversee federal mine direction and signaled government operation may continue if owners resist. He told a congressional panel there is no immediate prospect of ending operation and stressed contract signing as essential.

Ickes Ick Congressionnal

Chiropractors Embrace State Exams in Texas History

Chiropractors gathered at the Gunter hotel as Dr. J B Drain urged readiness for new state exams under the Texas board of examiners. He said legalization after 20 years would justify the profession and enable financing for a hospital and research foundation. Other talks covered reflexology, iris diagnosis, and neurology. Continuous events included a melon social at San Pedro park and a college commencement at San Pedro park.

Texas Board of Examiners Worth J. RB. Drain Texas Chiropractic College Texas Chiropractors Gunter Hotel Texas Doctor Drain Loftin Seard GC. B. Loftin H. E. Turley Turley G. J. Bennett Helmes San Pedro Park Chico~ Padle College San Pedro

Steel Plant Mines In Alabama Close

Alabama coal production plummeted as three large captive mines shut due to worker absenteeism. About 20,000 of the state’s 14,000 miners stayed away, with Docena and two other mines in operation only at reduced crews. Officials warn furnace supply and future iron output are at risk while borrows coal keeps plants running briefly.

Birmingham Alabama Dsb Stite Hunillon Tan- Hossee Gaal Leoware Rayload Aoitie Woodward Ta Compu Tinut Lewisburg Slosa-Shofield Opera Wong Evans

Mexico Honors Chiang Kai-Shek Hero of China's Sovereign Rights

President Avila Camacho presented the Aztec Eagle order to Chiang Kai Shek in Mexico City. Alfonso Gaslire Vallc delivered the tribute praising Chiang’s defense of China’s independence and sovereignty.

Mexico Chiang Kai-Shek Ghunguaing Jie Fle Ghaing KateShek Datsiires Alfonso Gaslire Avia Camacho Castro Valle Chiang China

Seminar on West Indies to be Held at Our Lady of the Lake

Santiago resident Manna Inehatistegin of the Vomintern Republic will speak this week at Our Lady of the Lake College. The four week seminar covers Inter-American relations with Dr. Yuchistextt presenting on West Sexies tic History and economic geography. He runs the republic’s largest publishing house and is a Ta Nactod correspondent, author of books on Santo Domingo’s history and economy.

Uy Manna Inehatistegin Santiago Vomintern Republic Our Lady of the ‘Lake College Yuchistextt The Republic Ta Nactod

Scarcity of Laborers Sparks Drought Hit Farm Shifts

The piece surveys drought driven crop reductions in Bexar and surrounding counties, noting farmers switch to grain sorghum and livestock to cut labor needs. Cotton and peanut acreage drop, while corn and vegetables adjust with limited help. Officials warn harvest labor will strain next month.

Bexar San Antonio Katherine Dillard Bexar County C. A. King Burden Meditt County Medina Dale Freiberger Atascosa Atascosa County Pretberger Piraughy Brucks Ceninl County Aga Wilsinn Moss Wilson County A. GC. A Wilsoy Gonzales County Sani Antonio Laboy Teinge Tyulis Kosi

Inheritance Dispute Ties Dallas Officer to Probate

Dallas July 29. Second Law officer Bikl Ehrenberg assigned to the Eighth Service in Dallas is named to receive a $30,000 life estate from the will of the ex-wife of a well known Fort Worth figure. The probate filing shows most of Florence W. Patterson’s estate going to Lieutenant Ehrenberg with stocks and bonds in four companies. Other heirs consent to the arrangement, which places Patterson’s assets under his control. the deceased had earlier been involved in a court case over alimony nonpayment.

Dallas Florence W. Pattersim Ehrenberg Essica Patterson Winfield Scott Jr Fort Worthwattlewan Scott Jialing

Labor Confederation Debates Union Leadership Critique

In Corpus Christi the forty sixth Labor Federation convention enters its second day with a business session ahead. Former Houston city attorney Scawal Myer denounces unjust criticism of unions over two years, urges leaders to sharpen public education campaigns to counter propaganda aimed at suppressing union efforts.

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