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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1944
Page
2
A March 1 survey of farmers shows food plantings will miss the target by about 6 million acres. Soybeans peanuts waxseed dry peas sugar beets potatoes and steel potatoes are expected to be smaller than hoped for though marketable grain may improve. the estimate is linked to the pay-as-you-go tax plan and government policy discussions.
The S A Tax Office distributes income tax forms to citizens for 1944. Officials warn forms must be filled at local offices, with thresholds for single and married filers. The article also notes tentative tax options and references postwar aviation policy proposals by senators Tydings and McCarran related to government-sponsored air transport.
Private Breger Abroad details shifting aviation policies under 1936 rules, Alaska exemptions, and potential carrier participation, contrasted with Pan American Airways. Senate military affairs panel rejects a bill delaying army promotions, opening ground for Patton-related reconsideration. Navy personnel reform, wartime promotions, and draft deferments feature amid production boards planning for 1944 45 rationing and must war programs. Roosevelt anticipated statements on production policy as steel wage disputes and school music broadcasting debates unfold, with Petrillo facing possible legislative action. Willy Pagany unveils Amadis of Gaul episode illustration. Am erica Weekly front color feature previews Sunday magazine content.
The War Production Board authorized expansion of Texas steel facilities. In 1949 the Defense Plant Corporation completed upgrades including two hot blast furnaces, coke ovens, a blooming mill, and an additional mill. The project delivers the Southwest its first full integrated steel mill, boosting capacity for ships and munitions and spurring postwar industrial growth in the region.
WAVES to receive air information duty in Dallas with reports prepared for combat info centers. Hollywood gossip covers Bogart and Bogey love scenes, Dragonwyck casting, Gene Kelly duties, and upcoming productions as stars move between studios. Dennis Day and others join naval units. Frank Fay and Martha O Driscoll notes wrap the page.
Seven pool hall operators subpoenaed by the county juvenile court for allowing juveniles in their venues are cooperating with authorities. Signs warning teens to keep out have been posted, under court order, with charges possible if the operators permit juveniles again.
A protest in Los Angeles Heights opposing a park on Edison Drive was led by A. H. Caruthers and a Tedeston group committee member. They urged delaying action for a thorough district consultation and further investigation before building the park, citing insufficient organization and public understanding.
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