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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1943
Page
2
Washington report notes wartime rationing expands as fat flow coupons required for meat butter and allied products. Hoarding and runs strain supply with 16 weekly meat points per civilian while stores close for lack of stock and new processed fruit and vegetable coupon costs take effect.
In Austin on March 24, the Texas House rejected two proposed tax bills. Omar Burkett of Estland sought a 1 percent general sales tax to fund welfare programs and state services, but his measure failed. W. R. Chambers of May also lost support for a plan to reverse several occupation taxes on small town engineers and adjust municipal taxes. A separate bill by Issacks of El Paco would require multipliers to equalize school district taxes with those paid by privately owned utilities, but that bill died as well.
Funeral services for Haakon Sida were held Sunday afternoon in Suede Colony. He died at his family home in Colony Faiday. Survived by his widow, son Hilmar, a daughter Theinn Mi, and sister Dr Lena McCrary of Reevilly.
Navy airmen Ensign James Thomas, 36, of Oakland California, and Ensign Robert Weilcox, 28, of Berkeley California, were killed when their training aircraft crashed near Corpus Christi on a Saturday night. Authorities investigated the incident as part of ongoing flight safety protocols.
Sergei Vassilievitch Rachmaninoff, famed pianist and conductor, died in Beverly Hills after pneumonia and pleurisy complications at home yesterday. A requiem mass was held the night before at the Los Angeles Russian Orthodox church, with funeral rites planned there tomorrow. He became an American citizen last February 7 after a renowned career noted as second only to Paderewski in mastery of keyboard art. His eastern tour was halted by illness and later concerts in San Francisco and San Diego were cancelled.
Six senators sponsor a resolution to organize the United Nations and press a postwar preservation program. They reject vague substitutes and seek a clear, definite proposal. A Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee led by Connally will consider resolutions, while administration aides reportedly draft a general substitute.
A cab shortage left four city engineering department crews idle for weeks as officials blamed axle shortages and transportation gaps. Commissioner Pau Stefflay reported at a Monday meeting that the department voted to buy two Ford sedans for 2427 from a local vendor. No injuries were reported among city officials, and cars were rented to cover work commutes amid limited taxi service.
Washington reports January and February lend-lease shipments show higher intakes of meats, cured ham and beans, with reduced fats and oils. Stettinius notes hopes for larger future consignments as U.S. war food needs grow, with most shipments going to Britain and Russia.
In a Sunday night incident Lloyd Harris aged 37 of 626 Florida Street fell 16 feet from the Navarro Street bridge onto concrete near the river, dying at Robert B. Green Hospital. Harris, a painter at Honda Navigation School, was with his wife near the 490 snooks when footing failed. He leaves a wife Nora Marys and parents Mr. and Mrs. George Aces San Antonio with a sister Mrs. Death Thomas of Los Angeles. A inquest was opened by Peace J. W. Sage.
Davis assumed wartime food administrator duties in a White House briefing with Secretary Wickard and Roosevelt. He outlined focus on farm labor shortages, planned formation of a land army, and coordination with Agriculture and Labor agencies. Officials indicated no immediate personnel changes as Davis starts his administration.
March entries list names ages and addresses with property sales or transfers. Purchases include Bertha Duiykip and others bought by federal government. streets cited include Ashert ley Reno Gray Dokki Coleman Bee and related areas. The city council discussed government actions and road projects on multiple dates in 1924.
Hill urges formation of a new Flying Tigers unit using aging members as nucleus. He plans to reorganize with advisory role in Washington and seeks to join the Flying Tigers staff under General Chennsull. Brother Jon Hin of San Antonio cites Monday developments and Victoria actions last Saturday.
Mrs Bertha Besser, 87, who came to San Antonio from Germany 69 years ago, died Sunday. Funeral services will be at 2 p m Tuesday in the Murray chapel with Rev. BR Dubhs officiating. Interment will be in Mission Duseind.
W J Rosin head auditor in tax assessor's office faces bond of 10000 after preliminary hearing before Judge Vaughan. Testimony from Tax Assessor P E Dickison County Auditor Ed Garvey and Rosin's coworkers described missing funds and possible further charges. Deputy Levick testified Rosin admitted being short about 10000 in funds held in the assessor's office.
Moscow reports four Baltic region villages captured as Russian forces press an advance near the Donets river and Smolensk corridor. Midday communique notes no material front changes amid local engagements and heavy German losses elsewhere.
The Republican steering committee met in Martin Massachusetts office to map strategy as debate on the Rumt plan intensifies. Democrats battle the measure while some seek a compromise to avert a Roosevelt veto and a possible late settlement.
Los Angeles police chief Amacker led a Monday operation with veteran narcotics agents on a UK run. He arrested three men Sunday on morphine peddling charges and shut down a morphine supply. A burglary at Pryors Drug Store on North Mary's Street saw 415 half obatus and 350 quarter peabils morphine valued at $800 missing. An unrelated modern notice for infant birth announcements appears in the blotter.
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