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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1944

Page

2

Washington Roundup Battle Over OPA Controls In Congress

Washington reports a new drive by Representative Walcott to revise the wartime price control act before its extension. Proposals include banning food subsidies, allowing federal court recourse for price control injuries, and clarifying net provisions to permit flexible interpretations. Meat rationing and cost-plus contracts also dominate discussions as officials seek ways to curb inflation and support war needs.

Washington OPA Tday Congress Walcott ReMich Ross McCormack Massachusetts Intel Ferguson Nelson Gas

Oil News finds new oil well near Clireville Mernainty

The report details a new well about one fourth mile east of Clireville Mernainty with No. Potars, showing a 170 pounds indicating presence of water and mud in tests. Drilling reached 4255 feet, with testing planned for Friday and various nearby wells and field activity noted across multiple counties and fields.

W. Har Howe Aix Clireville Mernainty Pura Bey Eounly Sas Srl Geeovens Richardson Wymiler West Beat Well Divi County Wayght Awaltine Slanslind Rennie ‘Thommen Sueda Bains Yorkie Field San Antonio Liget Butcher Arthur, Incorporated Kuloruerezvk Sartor Field Arkansas Sneheie Yorktown Nordheim Victoria Ordmone Genth Miswiod Valley

Canada Dry Water Promotes Sparkling Flavor Boosts

An advertising blurb touts Canada Dry Water as a lively mixer with a special formula that enhances the taste of cocktails. It claims the drink’s carbonation and bubbles lift the flavors of scotch, rye, bourbon, and gin, urging readers to preserve liquor stocks by using the product.

Canada

Livestock Market Prices Reported by Federal-State Service

Readable figures show cattle and hog quotations at Ray Antonia Livestock Market with weights from 100 to 500 pounds and bids listed for bulls heifers sows and barrows. Prices vary by class with medium to heavy lots and numerous weight grades cited.

Ray Antonia Goodcore UA Anetla Slegia Allwin Enim Sail Cemner Sj Vvardings Saurones Rtvae Toon Baum Tanto Lifedium

Col Lapham Named Assistant Chief of Staff at Randolph

Col John J Lapham has been named assistant chief of staff A-2 of the Central Flying Training command with headquarters at Randolph. He was formerly head of the training command civilian unit TIEVY and will assume duties in the new post. Lieut Col John B Cannan is noted in the announcement as part of the command.

Johu B. Cannan Suff Central Flying Training Command Randylph Tele Training Command

Texas Cattlemen Simmer Over Subsidy Policy

The Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association meeting in Houston denounces subsidies as harmful to the beef industry and price stability. President Ola McCann says subsidies lower production and raise meat prices, urging intelligent price control. He warns of beef shortages as regulations discourage feeders while cattlemen hold stock for higher prices. The report also notes unrelated local crime items about a flight officer and a prison coup.

Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Associator Houston Ola K. McCan Victoria McCan Teld Armed Services CFA

Chaplin Paternity Case Has Judge To Decide Soon

In Los Angeles March 2 a judge considering Charlie Chaplin paternity action against Miss Harry Berry heard hours of arguments. The motion to dismiss the suit was argued, with blood tests challenged as unreliable. Chaplin's counsel said the stipulation to cover expenses was in good faith.

Los Angeles Stanley Mosk Charlie Chaplin Jonn Barry Mosk Chaplin Carol Ann Joseph Scott Harry Furry Scott Charles E. Mile Vikan Grirude Berry Joan Miss Barry

Post-War Sales Jobs to Be Topic in San Antonio

The San Antonio Sales Managers club will discuss Selecting and Training Post War Sales Personnel at 6 p.m. Friday in the Plaza hotel ballroom. Speakers Reagan Houston president of A. B. Brook company and Ben Smith division commercial superintendent of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

Luse San Antonio Salos Managers’ Club Plaza Hotel Reagan Houston A. B. Prook Company Ben Bmith Southwestern Belt Telephone Comany

Passion Play Tickets Sell Fast

Accance sale of tickets for the Black Hilly Passion Play will be March 14 to 20. O J Vin Horn, president of the Kiwants clan, said sales exceeded expectations and a ticket was received from a man in Ontario who plans to attend. Tickets are on sale at the Municipal Auditorium.

O. J. Vin Horn Kiwants Clan van Tie Ontario Canada San Antonio

Legion Oratorical Winners Named at Thames Jefferson High

Frank Rosengren took first place in the American Elgin high school oratorical contest held at Thames Jefferson High School. Walter Wolff, chairman, announced the results Thursday. Second went to Miss Pegey Surley and third to Miss Lydia Wandon. winners received medals from Antonio Pos 266.

Frank Rosengren Thames Jefferson High School Walter Wolff Pegey Surley Lydiawandon Antonio Pos

Itching First Application of Blue Point Fails Promise

A vague advertisement claims a first application will cure wileystems, tetter, ringworm, fimple, and abies with money back if it fails. It promises satisfaction but lacks clear ingredients or proof. The notice urges trying the product today.

Wileystems Geen Tetter Fimple Abies Jae

Streetcar Wreck Kills Fare-Taker in Los Angeles

A streetcar crash in Los Angeles killed a fare-taker and injured several passengers. Police said the car rolled onto its right side and toppled open, with the exact cause under investigation. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text.

Los Angeles Jarow- Contractercile ML. Smith

Woman Kills Invalid Son and Self at Home

In Reeds Springs Missouri on March 3, a woman identified as Mrs Mine shot and killed her 10 year old son Layald Tom and then herself with a 32 revolver after an apparent domestic incident. Sheriff T J Walker said the details were confirmed today.

Reeds Springs Mr Mine West Hogers Layald Tom T. J. Walker

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