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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
5
A chaotic Los Angeles feature outlines a glut of wedding services from ministers and dress outfits to rental packages and photography. It highlights the flood of mail order wedding options, with prices and offerings ranging from complete ceremonies to bridal gowns, decorations, and even furniture bundles.
President Manuel Quezon of the Philippines arrived in Washington with his wife and three children to set up a temporary government arrangement. He was welcomed by President Roosevelt and top officials. The party traveled by train from San Francisco and were honored in ceremonies with officials and governors present. Also Baylor University elected Miss Susan Sandeford as their May queen in Waco.
Washington dispatch reports nationwide gasoline rationing could follow after July 1 with plans to extend controls to all transport. Easterners queued for ration cards expiring June 30 as lawmakers discuss government movement restrictions of rail and water traffic and continued declines in Eastern oil reserves despite efforts to boost supply.
New York on May 14 reports show tourists flocking to Atlantic coastal resorts as gas rationing coincides with the vacation season. Clerks study arithmetic for fuel limits while drivers anticipate a westward dash beyond the Henderson line. Gas lines, price concerns, and police patrols shape travel plans as some motorists prepare to conserve fuel and others seek relief by stocking up ahead of restrictions.
Price Chief Leon Henderson, amid OPA transport pooling talks, was seen stopping his car near a bus stop. Witnesses reported several workers waiting for their bus when he offered a ride to those heading his direction. Six female workers accepted the offer and joined him.
Dr Herbert Evatt external affairs minister of Australia was appointed by King George VI as a member of the Privy Council. The announcement came in parliament as part of postwar appointments rare for Dominion statesmen aside from prime ministers.
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