Lewis Return Foreshadows Green Retirement in AFL Rift
Washington dispatch outlines expected “homecoming” of Sam Lewis to the United Mine Workers and signals a looming retirement of AFL President William Green. Observers say Lewis will not rejoin as a second string and seek agreement with the federation before any miners’ return. The piece also notes food and fuel shortages, tax abatement talks, and ongoing war-time economic measures shaping congressional action.
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Seguin Chamber Dinner Features Governor Address Amid Strikes
Lieutenant Governor John Lee Smith of Texas spoke at Seguin chamber of commerce annual meeting in Max Starcke Park. R. E. Welker introduced him. A. J. Briesemeister hosted with Hugo Schmitt and J. E. Gantt on program. Local and military attendees from San Antonio and Randolph Field attended.
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Texas Lutheran College
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Randolph Neld
Rail Chief Here For Inspection Visit
Rail Chief wd Neff, recently named senior executive assistant of the Gulf Coastines and the International Great Northern Railroad, arrived in San Antonio Friday for an inspection trip. This is his first official visit since May 1. He plans to visit shops and meet local department heads and noted no immediate Texan property improvements, while efforts focus on handling traffic moving in and out of the state.
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Oil Allowable in June Up Slightly
In Austin on May 22 the Texas railroad commission set a state wide June oil allowable. The June allowance is estimated at 1,588,416 barrels daily, down slightly from May’s 1,590,000. The small cut reflects a 30 day month with 20 producing days in June versus 34 in May.
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Texica Railroad Commission
Postoffice Clerk Sets New Record
Postmaster Datt Quill Friday announced Martin Peat, a post office clerk, set a new efficiency record by handling an average of 25 letters per minute into 67 different separations. He threw 147 letters into the separations to establish the record.
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Bodies of 7 Found After Houston Crash
Seven crew members were killed when a B 25 bomber crashed in a pasture nine miles south of Westfield during a thunderstorm. Ellington field officials said the aircraft, home based in Greenville DC, was en route from DeRidder LA to Ellington with seven aboard. Identification will be released by Ellington. Spectators reported a lightning strike as the plane entered a cloud and began spiraling from about 1000 feet, one engine shedding during the plunge.
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WAVES Recruiter Arrives in San Antonio Weekend Visit
Lieutenant Rich, daughter of actress Trene Rich, touring for WAVES recruiting, will arrive Saturday afternoon at the Southern Pacific station. Mayor Mauer Mann and a reception committee will greet her at the Alamo before wreath laying for Texas Heroes. She travels with Ensigns Dickenson and Thomas, with Betty Collins and other dignitaries aboard. A rally at Municipal Auditorium west wing follows a St Anthony Hotel stop.
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Opera Seeks Male Singers for Starlight Summer Cast
The Starlight operetta at Fair Park Casino Dallas invites male singers not subject to the draft to join the chorus ensemble for the summer season from June 21 to August 29. Applicants should wire phone or write to Starlight operetta management, State Pair of Texas, Dallas, it was announced Friday.
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