U S Faces High Octane Gas Shortage Patterson Says
Washington May 1 Patterson War Undersecretary Robert P Patterson told the Truman committee that armed forces face a serious shortage of high octane gasoline. He said grounding of planes resulted from faulty distribution, not an overall shortage, and conceded some missteps in priorities amid a tense rubber and aviation fuel scramble. Patterson defended Rubber Director William Jeffers while expressing regret if remarks were seen as attacking him.
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Two Charged With Assault on Officer
Four aggravated assault charges filed against Joe Rodriguez and Enrique Rodriguez at 171 Mayfield Boulevard. They allegedly interfered as Deputy Sheriffs Joe Ferra and William Maldonado tried to break up a street fight. Case filed in County Court-at-Law No. 2.
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House Votes Probe Into Diseased Meat Sales in Texas
Texas House ordered a five member committee to probe sale of meat from diseased animals in San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth Denison and Paris. Rep Roger Q Evans presented proof of sales and a San Antonio conviction cited. Lawmakers condemned inadequate federal and state meat inspection and urged legislation with enforcement to convict violators.
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Miners Return to Work After FDR Talk
President Roosevelt urged miners to resume work for national war effort as union leaders and government officials pressed a peace plan. Lewis and UMW officials said a 15 day return to work would begin Tuesday while talks on new contracts and a universal week scheme continued. Ickes and Perkins commented on possible conciliatory steps as government seizure and wartime controls loom over mining policy.
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House Opens Pay As You Go Tax Showdown
WADIINGSUN May 3. Bitter party strife culminates in a tax showdown as the House plans to pass a pay as you go bill. Debates center on 2 percent withholding for wages, with Republicans backing a Rural plan and Democrats pushing to erase substantial portions of 1942 incomes. A compromise plan would cancel the first brackets, shifting tax relief to 1942 and 1943. The House votes today and tomorrow, with 399 Republicans to 222 Democrats. The aim is to transition to pay as you go without leaving taxpayers in 1943.
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Small Shops to Get Recap Work Policy Change
Washington on May 3 the treasury procurement division directed all government agencies under its oversight to place recap orders with small independent shops whenever possible. The policy aims to use felory or kobdps owned firms only if independent shops cannot meet deadlines, potentially engaging about 500 small time recappers in government contracts.
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College to Confer Honorary Degrees at May Commencement
Hustville May 1 Officers of Sam Houston state Teachers college planned a May 10 commencement ceremony where the Texas State Teachers college system will award its first honorary degrees. Maj. Gen. J. A. Alto, adjutant general of the United States Army, and Col. Oveta Culp Hobby, director of the Army’s nontexti tt corps, are to receive Doctor of Laws degrees.
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Red Guns Rake Nazis in Kuban
Soviet infantry pushed back German positions after artillery fire as Kuban front lines held. Midday communique claimed 206 enemy killed, 39 German batteries destroyed, and seven thousand Nazis eliminated in a six day Donets drive. Pravda praised Allied efforts and weighed second front prospects in Europe.
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Lodge to Honor Masters at Rally in San Antonio
Lodge no 1225 F and A M will honor its post masters at a Tuesday rally in the lodge room 50601 2 Broad Way. Past Grand Master Texas Mason M A Challders will speak on Masonic Duty in this World Crisis and Willan C Church will deliver a eulogy for living past masters. Masters from San Antonio and nearby areas, including armed services Masons, are invited.
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Allies Bomb Dutch Industrial City
Allied air attacks hit a Dutch coastal city as U S bombers and escorts from England raid May 18. Mosquitoes over France dropped delayed-action bombs on rail facilities at Metz and an iron ore center near Nancy. Seven American bombers were shot down at Saint Nazaire amid heavy weather and German fighter opposition. six German aircraft were claimed destroyed with four American losses.
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City Grants Defense House Permits for 10 Duplexes
Campbell Timber's R L Hodges receives city approval through Fire and Police Commission for construction of 10 frame duplexes in the 300 block of Nataler Place off Broadway. This follows a prior permit for eight duplexes. total project cost around $250,000. Remodeling boosts housing stability, Anderson states.
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Mme. Chiang Kai-Shek to Return as White House Guest
Mme. Chiang Kai-Shek, wife of the Chinese leader, returned to Washington to be a guest at the White House again through Wednesday. She arrived in the United States last year for medical treatment and previously spent time at the White House before a nationwide tour that recently concluded.
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City to Test Roofing Paint and Wood Shingle Rules
Mayor WuA G Mauermann announced Monday the city would test roofing paint and relax wood shingle ordinances if fire retardant tests prove satisfactory. Lumber dealers sent Don Forker to discuss the proposal, which moves to City Building Inspector Carl Wideman and the Fire Department for final approval as San Antonio homes with wood shingles face changes.
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Evening classes set at Tech and Teen High Schools
An evening class for stove cabinet decor is to be organized at Tech High School Monday at 6 50 p m under Mrs Darla Kaya personnel director Joake Brothers. A second class directed by Mrs Rebecca Tenn of Fravik Brothers and a retail merchandising unit will be organized at Teen High School at 7 p m Monday.
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