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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1944

Page

6

Ford Engine Output Lag Raises Labor Dispute

Detroit March 10 Ford Motor Company reports engine production at River Rouge plant fallen behind after work stoppages. A UAW official says 22 more employees suspended or discharged amid a labor demonstration. Spokesmen cite no clear causes but note past suspensions and discharges. union leaders pledge review and protection for the innocent.

Detroit Asyparteque Ford Motor Com Army Air Forces River Royce AAP Ford Tast Hight UA. W R. J. Thomas

On the Air Adds Early Morning Service for Farmers

The station extends daily broadcasting by an extra hour at 5:00 a m to aid farmers night workers and soldiers at the station’s prices Mary ten.

Polish Corps Upgraded to Polish Army in Soviet Union

MOSCOW March 17 AM The Polish army corps in the Soviet Union has been elevated to the status of a Polish army. Premier Stalin celebrated the event with a dinner at the Kremlin amid Polish Soviet friendship. General Zbigniew Ling was guest of honor, with Polish Lions in attendance.

Moscow Soviet Union Stalin Vvent Kremlin Zigmund Ling Sonar

Jaycee Head Takes Over Junior Chamber Seat

Carl Stromberger 34, a Transit Company employee, resigned from the San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce after the board named Jaycee Head to fill the vacancy created by Tra Travis leaving for the army. Stromberger, a Canon City Colorado native, lived in San Antonio 20 years and previously served as treasurer. He led the 20 30 club and DeMolay work, and is a Brackenridge High School graduate who attended Jufor College.

Tra Travis Schlomberger Canon City Colo San Antonio Stromberger Brackenridge High School Jufor College

Admiral Robinson Visits Nimitz in Kerrville and San Antonio

Admiral Robinson, retired U.S. Navy, visited Kerrville and San Antonio this week after meeting Mr and Mrs Otto Nimitz in Kerrville. Mrs Nimitz, sister-in-law of Admiral Chester W Nimitz, accompanied him to San Antonio and returned to Kerrville Friday. Robinson’s link to Nimitz reflects a notable naval connection.

Admiral S. §. Robinson U. S. Navy San Antonio Pennsylvania Otto Nimitz Kerrville Nimitz Admiral Robinson Cheseter W. Nimitz Admiral Nimitz

England’s Death Toll Rises in Early Nine Months

Fragmentary report notes rising death rate in England during the first nine months of the year, with unclear details on causes or specific regions. Political or health data not specified, suggesting a broad public health snapshot from a historical period.

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Driver Strike Halts Bus Service

Pittsburgh reports a strike involving 400 to 500 Greyhound drivers and workers halted almost all bus movement from the Atlantic seaboard to the Middle West. The regional manager cites the walkout as prompted by the discharge of two drivers here. Health officials begin checks of stores with drug and food sections, urging discontinuation of food service until proper sterilization gear and single service paper utensils are provided.

Pittsburgh Greyhound Atlantic Seaboard Middle West H. 8 Crawford San Antono Ithele Fond City Board of Health Fused A. Pfl Lewis C. Robbins R. A. Cox Board of Health Food Division

Coast Guard Officer Promoted to Commander Sharp

Lieut Charles Edward Sharp promoted to commander in the United States Coast Guard. Announcement received by his mother Mrs Minnie Sharp of 227 West Cavallos. Sharp graduated from St Henrys academy St Marys university and received commission at New London academy in 1999. He is married to Barbara Bundy daughter of the late Col E W Bundy killed in a crash in the California mountains in December 1941.

Charles Edward Sharp Heaton Ahst United States Coast Guard Minnie Sharp West Cevallos Street Sharp St. Henry's Academy St Mary's University New London Academy Barbara Bundy E. W. Bundy Calfornia Mountains

Newspaper of the Air headlines Free Rental program

Radio listings advertise free rental service across stations KABC KARE and others. Listings invite listeners to advertise items lost or found and to submit inquiries or rental requests via mail or telephone.

KABC Aterday World News Kare

Verdict Given in J. J. Powers Death at Kelly Field

Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan Friday returned a verdict that John J. Powers, 56, a railroad patrolman at Kelly Field, died of coronary thrombosis after collapsing at the field Thursday morning. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Adele Woodford of San Antonio and a son Master Sgt. John D. Powers of Lubbock.

Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan John J. Powers Kelly Field Adele Woodfard San Antonio John D. Fowers Lubbock

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