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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1945
Page
3
Washington May 1 The United States employment service said it placed 775 495 World War II veterans in jobs from February 1944 through last March Of these 86 853 were disabled veterans placed since August The agency reported a total of 1 383 840 non farm jobs for veterans of all wars from January 2 1943 through 1944 with 806 138 placements to date
A war report from Dachau describes the camp’s brutality and systematic murder. It cites eyewitness details of cremations, emaciated inmates, and experiments on prisoners. Survivors include an American major and a British lieutenant who provide names and testimonies of notable internees and alleged extinctions.
Philadelphia May 1 The Giminella quadruplets born by Caesarian section mark six months with milestones including their first tax day. Father Joseph Ciombnello explains the income tax on endorsement money from a milk company funding the nurse and family needs. Mother Kathleen tends formulas as the babies, led by Micline at 12 pounds 4 ounces, reach early milestones and respond to names.
A vintage ad claims Moroline Hair Tonic smooths unruly hair, supplements natural scalp oils, and adds luster and shine. Notes hair could be bald elsewhere, offering a large bottle for a low price as a grooming aid.
In Sana Ana Calif May 1 the Western Flying Training Command headquarters under Maj. Gen. Ralph P. Cousins was cited for meritorious service with a plaque. Air Force personnel including bombardiers gunners and others will wear new embroidered gold leaf insignia on their right sleeves as recognition of completing a third of the field training. The command directs training across California Nevada Arizona New Mexico and West Texas.
An Austin report notes cigarette shortages push Texans to drink more. Stamp tax revenue shows April liquor sales at 645,100.58 while cigarette stamp sales reached 814,184.25, with earlier month comparisons indicating variances in demand and revenue. Local figures reference a state agency briefing.
Mens dress row hats priced at 1.49 each in plain and novelty straws with snap brim and pinch front styles in grey tan and brown. White cotton knit shirt sturdy for hard wear crew neck short sleeves machine washable sizes small to large.
Fabrics described as washable cotton robes priced at 308 each. Features include ialripad chambray with a piped collar and a wrap around model suitable for dressing or beach use. Available colors are blue tan and maroon with sizes small medium and large.
A catalog note offers smart summer ties in light weight wool and rayon, with rayon fabrics and 100 wool linings for durability. Available patterns include plaids stripes and plain, priced to attract buyers with multiple tie options.
An index of men dress hose including rayon, cotton blends and rib knit options. Features high spliced heels reinforced seams and varied finishes such as plain and striped in blue, black, tan and maroon. Sizes range from 10 to 12.
Utica brand swim trunks priced at $1.59 per pair. turdy sensorized chino twill with all elastic waist, full cut, neat fit. Color tan, sizes 30 to 42.
Don Juan leisure jacket described as 60 percent wool and 40 percent rayon fabric with a light tan herringbone design. Marketed as ideal weight for Texas weather with slacks, offered in multiple sizes.
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