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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1944
Page
5
Washington business leaders receive NAM published primer stressing congressmen are human beings and urging direct, personal outreach to senators and representatives. The guide warns against demagoguery and urges closer industry congressional coordination for effective lobbying.
Hollywood reports RKO will pick up The Enchanted Cottage with Claudia, under Harriet Parsons producing and David Selznick considering script. The deal hinges on production schedules and defense-related oversight, as Senator and FCC officials discuss wartime measures and postwar film plans.
Rumor says Martin Dies accepted offer to lead the Motion Picture Alliance. Dies indicated he will not seek re election for health reasons, fueling speculation he may take the helm at the industry group. Also noted are stars and executives connected with the alliance and related industry listings.
Oil news reports multiple Texas prospects including Karnes county Carrizo Wilcox sand discovery No.1 Russell-Atkinson with 260 psi, modest gas, and early oil flow. Several other wells described in McMullen, Nueces, Hidalgo, Webb, and San Patricio counties with various test depths, perforations, and planned production tests. Also a human interest note from Indianapolis calling Smiths to donate blood next week.
A collage of backstage whispers and career updates. Paulette Goddard discusses Constante Collier joining Kitty as Lady Busan and coaching her, while noting wardrobe donations to friends in Paterson and Casa Blanch. Other items mention Binnie Barnes’s resignation, a Wilde twin pregnancy rumor, Gilbert Roland’s army discharge, Werfel’s science fiction novel, and Mary Pickford considering adopting another child.
San Antonio Central livestock market will remain open on Memorial Day May 30 to maintain continuous movement of cattle and feed the milking herd and armed forces. Receipts the first three days of the week were high, prices declined 25 to 50 cents, with cattle and calves totaling about 6722 and 2788 respectively. Government price controls set 180 to 220 pound hogs at 13.55 per hundredweight. unusual hog consignments included 1606 Nod. 2 pelt fleshy feeders averaging 18 pounds and 269 pound hogs sold for 17.55 cwt. Also noted a large sheep load from Ray Nunley of Uvalde County. A separate item mentions a USO Camp Shows novelty program at Brooke General Hospital Friday.
Burma remains the leading exporter of rice, shipping vast quantities to markets worldwide and reinforcing its pivotal role in global grain trade.
A May 16, 1944 San Antonio primary rally drew four candidates and incumbents who explained their policies to voters. About 600 residents attended as the district’s eight aspirants answered questions and outlined platforms.
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